Grapes and Wine

Question 1

Agiorgitiko

Answer 1

Raspberry, Blackberry, Plum Sauce, Black Pepper, Nutmeg

Greece

The Top red of Greence offers a wide range of styles from rose to deep red. The most exceptional Agiortiko are the full bodied red wines from Nemea Peloponnese.

Question 2

Aglianico

Answer 2

White Pepper, Black Cherry, Smoke, Game, Spiced Plum

Italy, Argentina

Nebbiolo may be king of Northern Italy, but down south, Aglianico reigns supreme. It’s a wine with incredible quality and a unique savory flavor that’s best aged.

Question 3

Airen

Answer 3

Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Banana, Rose

Spain

The most planted grape of Spain is primarily used for brandy. Airen is often blended with other grapes, including Viura, Verdejo, or SB to make a more balanced wine

Question 4

Albarino

Answer 4

Lemon Zest, Grapefruit, Honeydew, Nectarine, Saline

Spain, Portugal, USA

One of the most delightfully refreshing whites from the Iberian Peninsula. It’s found in cooler areas, close to the sea, which is how it gains its salty flavours

Question 5

Alicante Bouschet

Answer 5

Black Cherry, Blackberry Bramble, BLack Plum, Black Pepper, Sweet Tobacco

Spain, France, Chile, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco

Question 6

Arinto

Answer 6

Lemon Zest, Grapefruit, Hazelnut, Beeswax, Chamomile

An indigenous grape to Portugal that produces exceptional, age-worthy whites that can evolve over time to reveal flavors of beeswax and nuts

Portugal

Question 7

Assyrtiko

Answer 7

Lime, Passion Fruit, Beeswax, Flint, Saline

One of Greece’s most famous grapes from Santorini

Question 8

Baga

Answer 8

Blackberry, Blackcurrent Dried Cherry, Cocoa, Black Plum

Portugal

Question 9

Barbera

Answer 9

Tart Cherry, Licorice, Blackberry, Dried Herbs, Black Pepper

Barbera is the everyday drinking red wine of Piedmont, Italy. Wines are approachable, affordable and have lip smacking high acidity.

Italy, Aus, USA, Argentina

Question 10

Blaufrankisch

Answer 10

Blackberry Bramble, Black Cherry, Allspice, Dark Chocolate, Pepper

Filled with rich and peppery black fruit flavours

Hungary, Austria, Germany

Question 11

Bobal

Answer 11

Blackberry, Pomegranate, Licorice, Black Tea, Cocoa Powder

Second most planted red wine in Spain. Wines are loved for their fruity flavours, soft tannis, and velvety finish

Question 12

Bonarda

Answer 12

Plum sauce, Cherry, Cardamo, Fig paste, Graphite

This Bonarda grows alongside Malbec in Argentina, where it produces smooth and fruity wines

Question 13

Bordeaux Blend

Answer 13

Black currant, Black Cherry, Graphite, Chocolate, Dried herbs

CS, Merlot, CF, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit verdot

Question 14

Branchetto

Answer 14

Strawberry, Orange Zest, Black Currant, Apricot, Cream

A rare sweet red wine from Piedmont that is famous for its perfumed aromatics and frothy creamy bubbles

Question 15

Cabernet Franc

Chinon France: Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilli Flake, Raspberry Sauce, Wet Gravel, Dried Herbs

Italy: Cherry, leather, strawberry, licorice, coffee

Answer 15

Strawberry Raspberry Bell Pepper, Crushed Gravel, Chillli Pepper

Parent grape of both merlot and CS. France, Italy USA, Hungary, Chile, South Africa, Spain, Canada

The Loire Valley is known for producing exceptional single varietal cabernet franc wines in and around the middle Loire Vally (Chinon, Bourgueil, Anjou, etc) The cooler climate lends itself to wines with lighter color, body higher acidity and distinct herbal flavours

Tuscany’s warmer climate gives CF richer fruit flavours. The regions’ red clay soils generally increase tannin. since CF is not an indigenous variety of Italy, wines are declassified to IGP and labeld by variety or made up name.

The regions of Shenandoah Valley, El Dorado, Fair Play and Fiddletown have warm stable climates that make for ripe, sweet grapes with lower acidity. Wines are typically fruit forward and jammy with higher alcohol and subtle whiffs of dried leaves.

Question 16

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 16

Black Cherry, Black currant, Cedar, Baking spices, Graphite

France, Chile, USA, Aus, Spain, China, Argentina, Italy, South Africa

Chile: Cabernet Sauvignon excels in the Aconcagua, Maipo, Cochapoal, and Colchagua Valleys. In Maipo, the cooling winds from the Pacific create an ideal mediterranean climate, which makes the most full bodied CS in Chile. The Alto Maipo is a famous subregion for this grape. (Blackberry, Black cherry, Fig Paste, Baking Spices, Green peppercorn)

Napa Valley CA
One of Napa Valley’s most notable features is volcanic soils, which give its wines a distinct dusty and minerally character. Wines from the valley floor tend to offer more black cherry with lush tannins. Hillside wines have more acidity, blackberry notes, and rustic tannins. (Black currant, Pencil Lead, Tobacco, Blackberry, Mint)

South Ausralia
Coonawara in South Australia is marked by a warmer climate and red clay soils with high iron oxide content (called terra rossa) Cabernet wines are bold and fruity but evenly balanced, with higher tannic and rustic notes of white pepper and bay leaf (Black plum, white pepper, currant candy, chocolate, bay leaf)

Question 17

Carignan

Answer 17

A productive, drought resistant vine that had apoor reputation until recently when several winemakers started making great wines sourced from old vineyards.

Dried Cranberry, Raspberry, Tobacco Leaf, Baking Spices, Cured Meat

France, Tunisia, Algery, Spain Italy

Question 18

Carmenere

Answer 18

The herbal, peppercorn flavors in Carmenere are a great embellishment to roast meats and anything spiced with cumin.

Raspberry, Bell Pepper, Black Plum, Paprika, Vanilla

Chile,(nearly 50% of Merlot in Chile is Carmenere)

Chile, Italy, Argentina, France, USA

Question 19

Castelao

Answer 19

Red Currant, Plum, Strawberry, Dried Meat, Mocha

Portugal- Castelao creates rich, fruity wines with subtle smoky flavors

Question 20

Cava

Answer 20

Premier sparkler of Spain

Quince, Lime, yellow Apple, chamomile, Almond

Question 21

Champagne

Answer 21

Citrus, Yellow Apple, Cream, Almond, Toast

France

Montagne de Reims: The hills are sunny enough to ripen Pinot NOir and Pinot Meunier. With the increase of red grapes in the blend, sparklers often have a richer and fruitier style. Many top Champagne house source their best grapes from the 10 Grand Cru vineyards from here. (White cherry, Golden raisin, Lemon Zest, Parmesan Cheese, Brioche)

Cotes des Blancs: This east-facing chalk covered slope is famous for single-varietal Blanc de Blancs Champagne. The region is planted to 98% chardonnay and boasts 6 Grand Cru vineyards. To many, this slope offers the purest expression of Champagne. (Yello apple, lemon cured, honeysuckle, cultured cream, marzipan)

Valee de la marne: the valley along the Marne river has just one Grand Cru vineyard. Ay, located right outside of the city of Epernay. The focus here is on pinot Meunier, which ripens more easily than Pinot Noir. Expect richer, more unctuous sparkling wines with smoke and mushroom aromas. (Yello plum, quince, cultured cream, mushroom, smoke

Question 22

Chardonnay

Answer 22

Yellow Apple, Starfruit, Pineapple, Vanilla, Butter

France, USA, Aus, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Spain, Argentina, Moldova

Chablis France: While much of Burgundy produces a richer, oaked style of Chardonnay, Chablis is leaner and typically unoaked with higher acidity. The region’s chalk-white soils are often attributed as the source of the wine’s crisp, mineral-driven texture (Quince, Starfruit, Lime peel, White blossom, Chalk)

Santa Barbara, CA: The regions of Sta.Rita Hills and Santa maria are cool enough for excellent Chardonnay. The style here is much riper, often with ripe apple and tropical fruit flavors. Oak aging and malolactic fermentation five these wines a buttery, creamy texture with flavors of neutmeg and baking spices (Yellow apple, pineapple, lemon zest, pie crust, nutmeg)

Western Australia: The Granite-based soils in Margaret River produce a more elegant, a romantic style of Chardonnay. However, it’s still warm enough to produce ripe fruit. Several producers create blends with a small portion of oaked wine with unoaked wine to create a fantastic balance between fruit and creaminess. (White peach, Tangerine, Honeysuckle, Vanilla, Lemon Curd)

Question 23

Chenin Blanc

Answer 23

Quince, Yellow Apple, Pear, Chamomile, Honey

South Africa, France, USA, Argentina, Aus, Mexico, Spain, Chile

Rich and off Dry: Each region specializing in Chenin Blanc produces multiple styles. The richest style comes from the ripest grapes. These wines have bold, sweet fruit aromas and an oily palate. In some places, such as in Paarl, South Africa, producers oak-age wines to impart subtle allspice flavors. (Asian pear, Yellow Apple, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, All spice)

Lean and Dry: Lean and dry styles use less ripe grapes and are common in cooler climate growing regions such as Vouvray in the Loire valley. This style is also the norm with value driven Chenin from South Africa. Wines have more tart fruit charcteristics with higher acidity and subtle green notes. (Quince, pear, pomelo, ginger, tarragon)

Sparkling: Brut (dry) or Demi-Sec (Fruity and off-dry) are the primary styles of sparkling Chenin Blanc. Examples to try include South Africa’s Cap classique, and therea re also single-varietal Chenin Blanc Sparklers from Vouvray in the Loire Valley (Honeydew Melon, Lemon, Jasmine, Lemon Cured, Cream)

Question 24

Cinsault

Answer 24

Cinsault is one of the minor blending rapes in Rhone/ GSM blends and Provence rose. Expect fresh, punchy reds that are just as floral as they are fruity.

Raspberry, Red Currant, Tart Cherry, Violet, Black Tea

France, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey, Chile, Italy, USA

Question 25

Colombard

Answer 25

Green Apple, Honeydew, White peach, Lemon Grass, Almond Colombard is often blended with SB and Chardonnay to produce a tart, mouthwatering white. South Africa, USA, France, Australia, Istrael, Brazil, Spain

Question 26

Concord

Answer 26

American grape, most planted in NY for juices and flavouring Grape, Plum Sauce, Musk, Potting Soil, Cumin

Question 27

Cortese

Answer 27

Meyor Lemon, Gala Apple, Honeydew, Seashell, Almond Italy Piedmont

Question 28

Cremant

Answer 28

Lemon, White Peach, White Cherry, Almond, Toast

Question 29

Dolcetto

Answer 29

Translation: Little Sweet One / Northern Italy One of Italy's classic food wines Plum, Blackberry, Cocoa, Black Pepper, Violet Italy, NZ, USA, Australia, Argentina

Question 30

Falanghina

Answer 30

Zesty and minerally with peach and almond notes it's meant for scallops, prawns and clams. Lemon, Citrus Blossoms, Peach, Honey, Almond Italy

Question 31

Fernao Pires

Answer 31

Top white grape in Portugal that delivers wines with high intensity floral aromas and medium body. it's been blended sucessfully with viognier. Lime, Peach, Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Clove

Question 32

Fiano

Answer 32

South Italian white wine with a rich. almost waxy texture. Honeydew, Asian Pear, Hazelnut, Orange Peel, Pine Italy

Question 33

Franciacorta

Answer 33

Sparkling wine from Lombardy, Italy using traditional method using samae grapes as Champaigne with the addition of Pinot Blanc Lemon, Peach, White Cherry, Almond, Toast

Question 34

Frappato

Answer 34

A rare find from Sicily that bursts with aromas of sweet and red berries and incense spice. It's sometimes blended with Nero d'Avolo to add complexity. Dried Strawberry, Pomegranate, White Pepper, Tobacco, Clove Italy

Question 35

Friulano

Answer 35

Leana, dry white wine is often mistaken for SB but with bolder fruit and subtle herbal flavors. Grapefruit, Green pear, white peach, tarragon, crushed gravel

Question 36

Furmint

Answer 36

most famous grape in Hungary. It's famously used in Takaji Aszu's dessert wines but also available as a dry white wine that tastes similar to Riesling Meyer Lemon, Green Apple, Ginger, Smoke, Pepperrocini try with herb crushed poultry or fish, chinese dumplings or sushi

Question 37

Gamay

Answer 37

Fruity, floral and sometimes earthy light bodied red that is the main variety planted in Beaujolais. Pomegrante, Blackberry Bramble, violet, Potting Soil, Banana france,

Question 38

Garganega

Answer 38

An important Italian white wine that is loved for it's lean, dry style and the rich tangerine and toasted almond notes it gains as it ages. Garganega is the main grape of Soave. Peach, Honeydew, Tangerine, Marjoram, Saline Italy, Argentina

Question 39

Gewurztraminer

Answer 39

Treasured for its' intense floral aromas. Wines are best enjoyed in their youth when acidity is highest. Lychee, Rose, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Giner France, Italy, USA, Australia

Question 40

Grechettto

Answer 40

The primary grape in Italy's well-known Orvieto wines from Umbria and Lazio. white wine but they almost taste like dry rose. White Peach, Honeydew, Strawberry, Wild Flowers, Seashell Italy

Question 41

Grenache

Answer 41

Produces rich, flavorful red wines as well as deep ruby tinted rose. Grenache is the most important variety in CDP and Rhone/GSM blend. Stewed Strawberry, Grilled Plum, Leather, Dried Herbs, Blood Orange France, Spain, Italy, USA, South Africa, Australia

Question 42

Grenache Blanc

Answer 42

full bodied white wines that are sometimes aged in oak to delivery toasty, creamy, dill like flavors Yellow plum, pear, lemon zest, honeysuckle, toast France, Spain, USA, South Africa, Croatia

Question 43

Gruner Veltliner

Answer 43

Austria's most important wine, most popular of which are lean, herbaceous, and perry wines with mouth watering acidity. Yellow apple, pear, asparagus, white pepper, flint Austria, hungary, italy, argentina, germany, usa

Question 44

Ice wine

Answer 44

late harvest sweet wine that can be only made when grapes naturally freeze in the vineyard. Pineapple, lemon curd, honeysuckle, apricot, lychee Grapes and styles: Riesling, Gruner veltliner, vidal blanc, Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer

Question 45

Lambrusco

Answer 45

Translation: Wild grape. WInes are typically sparkling and range from dry to sweet. Strawberry, Blackberry, Rhubarb, Hibiscus, Potting Soil Italy

Question 46

Madeira

Answer 46

Oxidized and fortified dessert wines exclusive in Portuguese Island and Madeira Burnt Caramel, Walnut Oil, Peach, Hazelnut, Orange Peel

Question 47

Malbec

Answer 47

Argentina's most important variety Red Blum, Black berry, Vanilla, Sweet Tobacco, Cocoa Argentina, France, USA, South AFrica, Austrlia, Italy, ,Spain, NZ, Uruguay Mendoza Argentina: These Entry level Malbec wines receive minimal oak aging, delivering a much fresher an juicier style. MOst have more red fruit notes ( tart cherry, raspberry, red plum) with soft tannins and herbal notes of raspberry leaf or yerba mate Red plum, Boysenberry, Red pepper flake, Raspberry leaf Mendoza Reserva: Higher end example of Mendoza Malbec use the highest quality grapes, often from old vines or the higher elevation vineyards in Lujan de Cuo and Uco Valley. Wines are bolder with black fruit, flavors with chocolate, mocha, blueberry notes from oak aging. Blackberry, Sugar Plum, Mocha, Red Pepper Flake, Sweet Tobacco Cahors, France: France produces Malbec in both the LOire valley and southwest France in Cahors. The Cahors region produces wines with more earthy berry flavors and wines typically have a lighter higher acidity compared to Argentinean examples. Red Plum, Dried Leaves, boysenberry, Iris, cocoa powder

Question 48

Marsala

Answer 48

Fortified wine from Sicily Stewed Apricot, Vanilla, Tamarind, brown sugar, tobacco

Question 49

Marsanne

Answer 49

Primary blending grape in white Rhone blends grape in white rhone blends along with Roussane, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. Marsanne is a great alternative to Chardonnay. Quince, mandarin orange, apricot, acacia, beeswax

Question 50

Melon

Answer 50

Melon is the grape of the Muscadet region of France. known for its lean, minerally white wines that pair famously with seafood. Lime, Seashell, Green Apple, Green Pear, Bread Dough France, Argentina, USA

Question 51

Mencia

Answer 51

Tart Cherry, Pomegranate, Blackberry, Licorice, Crushed Gravel Spain, brazil, Chile, Portugal

Question 52

Merlot

Answer 52

Its loved for black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and smoky or chocolaty finish. Cherry, Plum, Chocolate, Dried Herb, Vanila "Right Bank" bordeaux The Bordeaux regions of Pomerol and Saiint Emilion on the northeast bank of the Dordogne River have pockets of rich, clay-based soils that are ideal for ripening Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Great examples have rich, cherry fruit flavors balanced with cedar,leather and incense notes. Cherry, new leather, cedar, incense, bay leaf Columbia Valley, WA The region's hot daytime temp can drop by 40F or more at night which results in wines with sweet fruit, but elevated acidity. Merlot is a champion in Washiton's soils, producing crisp, lighter-bodied cherry fruit along with floral and minty flavors. Black cherry, Boysenberry, Chocolate cream, violet, mint North Coast, CA The North Coast encompasses both Napa Valley and Sonoma. believe it or not, Merlot is still an underappreciated value here when compared to CS. Wines offer sweet black cherry fruit with moderate, fine grained tannins, and subtle notes of baking chocolate Sweet cherry, Sugar plum, Baking Chocolate, Vanilla, Desert Dust

Question 53

Monastrell

Answer 53

A deeply bold, smoky red wine found in abundance in Central spain. It's known as mourvedre in Southern France. Blackberry, Black pepper, Cocoa, Tabacco, Roasted Meat Spain, France, Australia, USA, South Africa, Argentina, Chile Bandol France: It is said that Mourvedre thrives with it's head in the sun and feet in the sea, so it's no wonder the grape shines on the south-facing slopes of Bandol in Provence. By Law, the wine must spend at least 18 months in oak barrels, lending to this wine's rustic elegance. Black plum, roasted meat, black pepper, cocoa powder, herbs de provence. Southeastern Spain: A major variety in the regions of Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante, and Bullas. where the grape is called Monastrell. The warm, dry climate produces wines with bold fruit flavors and even some tar and black olive. That said, there is exceptional value to be found here. Blackberry, black raisin, mocha, tobacco smoke, black pepper Bandol Rose: Despite the depths of the red wines produced with Monastrell, the rose wines are surprisingly light with delicate flavors of fresh strawberry and a pink rose colored hue. Along with the delicate fruit, you are likely to notice subtle notes of violet and white or black pepper. Strawberry, White peach, White pepper, White Blossom, Violet

Question 54

Montelpulciano

Answer 54

High quality italian red wine found mostly in Abruzzo. Red plum, Blackberry, Dried Thyme, Baking Spices, Mesquite

Question 55

Moscatel de Setubal

Answer 55

Fortified dessert wine Mandarin orange, grape, dried apricot, honey, caramel

Question 56

Moschofilero

Answer 56

Rich aromatic wine from Greece Potpourri, Honeydew, Pink Grapefruit, lemon, Almond

Question 57

Muscat Blanc

Answer 57

An ancient aromatic white variety originally from Greece Orange Blossom, Meyer lemon, Mandarin orange, ripe peaar, honeysuckle Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, South Africa Moscato D'Asti A very delicate and lightly sparkling muscat blanc from the asti region in piedmont, italy. Moscato D'asti has one of the lowest alcohol levers of all wines (5.5%) reserving the grape sugars for sweetness in this highly aromatic white wine. Mandarin orange, honey suckle, meyer lemon, rose petal, vanilla bean Alsace Muscat France produces several styles of Muscat from lighter Alsatian Muscat o richer, fortified dessert wines like Muscat de rivesaltes and Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. In Alsace, the wines are light bodies, just off dry with aromas of perfume, lemongrass and a kick of brown spices. Fresh grape, perfume, lemongrass, coriander, nutmeg Rutherglen Muscat One of the sweetest dessert wines in the world hails from Victoria. Tis unctous uwonder is made a the rare "Rouge" variant of Muscat Blanc. Wines are a deep amber to golden brown color with aromas of caramelized cherry, coffee, sassafras, and vanilla Caramel, candied cherry, coffee, sasafras, vanilla bean

Question 58

Muscat of Alexandria

Answer 58

Another important muscat variety used primary for dessert wine and off dry white wines. offers slightly more orange zest and sweet rose notes than muscat blanc. Mandarin Orange, Honey, Lychee, Peach Skin, White flowers Spain, Morocco, Argentina, France, South Africa, Australia, Italy, USA, Chile

Question 59

Nebbiolo

Answer 59

One of Italy's top reds made famous by the Barolo region of Piedmont. Cherry, Rose, Leather, Anise, Clay Pot Southern Piedmont The Boldest and highest tannin expressions of Nebbiolo come from the regions of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero. Each region also makes a more intense Riserva version, which has more rigorous production standards, including extended aging. Barolo produces the highest tannins of all. Black cherry, Spice Cake/Tar, Rose, Licorice, Carob Northern Piedmont Includes the regions of Ghemme and Gattinara and north facing vineyards around Barolo. The wines from this part of Piedmont produce a lighter more elegant style of Nebbiolo with softer tannin. It can vary between fruity and herbaceous depending on the vintage Sour Cherry, Rose hip, tobacco leaf, leather, black tea. Vantellina, Italy In neighboring Lombardy, Nebbiolo grows in a Norther alpine valley that opens to Lake Como. The temp are much cooler here, which results in very elegant nebbiolo wines with herrbal and floral notes an dmedium tannin, similar to a cool climate Pinot noir Cranberry, Hisbiscus, Peony, Dried Herbs, Clove

Question 60

Negroamaro

Answer 60

A red wine that grows in Puglia producing wines with rich black fruit flavours with dried herbs Black cherry, Black plum, Blackberry, prune, dried thyme Italy

Question 61

Nerello Mascalese

Answer 61

Dried Cherry, Orange Zest, Dried Thyme, Allspice, Crushed Gravel Italy

Question 62

Nero d'Avola

Answer 62

Sicily's most important red wine variety often likened to CS. black cherry, black plum, licorice, tobacco, chili pepper

Question 63

Petit Verdot

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Considered a minor blending grape in Bordeaux. single varietal wine Black cherry, plum, violet, lillac, sage Spain, Australia, France, USA, Italy, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, portugal

Question 64

Petite Sirah

Answer 64

loved for its deeply colored wines with rich black fruit flavors and bold tannins Sugar plum, blueberry, dark chocolate, black pepper, black tea USA, Australia, Chile, South Africa

Question 65

Pinot Blanc

Answer 65

Pear, Peach, Raw Almond, Lemon Zest, Crushed Grave Germany, Italy, Austria, France

Question 66

Pinot Gris

Answer 66

famous for its zesty white wines White peach, lemon zest, cantalope, raw almond, crushed gravel Italy, USA, Germany, Australia, France, Hungary, NZ

Question 67

PInot Noir

Answer 67

light bodied red is loved for its red fruit and spice flavors that are accentuated by a long, smooth, soft tannin finish Cherry, Raspberry, Clove, Mushroom, Vanilla France, USA, Germany, Italy, NZ, Australia, Switzerland, Chile Burgundy, France: A small strip of land along the Cote d'or includes 27 appellations. These 27 regions are home to the most prestigious pinot noir vineyards in the world. The region is cooler and wines have earthy fruit and flower flavors with elevated acidity. Mushroom, Cranberry, Plum Sauce, Pastille Candy, Hibiscus Central Coast, CA In an otherwise hot climate, the Pacific ocean creates a fog layer in the mornings almost every day, which elps keep the area cool enough to grow pinot noir vines. Still wines are at the riper end of the spectrum with sweet fruit and softer acidity. Raspberry Sauce, Plum, Gun Smoke, Vanilla, All spice

Question 68

Pinotage

Answer 68

South Africa's own hearty red Cross between cinsault and pinot noir Black cherry, Blackberry, fig, menthol, roasted meat

Question 69

Picpoul

Answer 69

picpoul means stings the lip green apple, citrus blossom, lemon, thyme, saline France

Question 70

Port

Answer 70

fortified wine of Portugal Black plum, dried cherry, chocolate, raisin, cinnamon

Question 71

Prosecco

Answer 71

sparkling wine Green apple, honeydew, pear, lager, cream

Question 72

Rhone/GSM blend

Answer 72

GSM stands for Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre these three grapes create the base of Souther France and Northern spain's most important red wine blends Raspberry, black berry, rosemary, baking spices, lavender Cotes du Rhone: The rhone and other parts of souther France, including Coteaux de Languedoc and Provence is where the rhone/GSM blend originated. IT's here you'll find wines that balance brambly black and red fruit flavors with savory notes of black pepper, olives. Provencal herbs, and brown baking spices. Black olive, dried cranberry, dried herbs, cinnamon, leather Paso Robles, CA The region of Paso Robles was really the first ot whole heartedly champin rhone varities in USA. the hot, dry climate produces incredibly bold, smoky wines-particulary those that emphasize syrah and mourvedre Black raspberry, Misson Fig, Gingersnap, Bacon fat, Camphor

Question 73

Riesling

Answer 73

Lime, Green apple, beeswax, jasmine, petroleum Germany: Riesling is Germany's speciality. The regions of Rheingau, Pfalz and Mosel produce some of the most exceptional examples of Riesling in the world. Wines here are noted for their sky high acidity, high aromatic intensity, minerality and balanced off dry style Apricot, Meyer Lemon, Beeswax, Petroleum, Wet slate Alsace, France: Alsace is next to Germany and also specializes in Riesling. Like Germany, Alsace labels by variety. Alsace Riesling is lean, minerally and quiute dry! the best examples come from the souther parts, where there are 51 official grand cru vineyards found on the low slopes of the Vosges Mountains. Green apple, lime, lemon, smoke, thai basil South Australia In the cooler spots of south Australia you will find avery distinct style of riesling with unmistakable petrol ilke aromas. On the palate wines are dry with minnerally citrus flavors and tropical fruit notes. Lime peel, green apple, green papaya, jasmine, diesel

Question 74

Roussanne

Answer 74

Blended with grenache blanc, marsanne, and sometimes viognier Meyer lemon, apricot, beeswax, chamomile, brioche France USA, italy, australia, south africa, chile

Question 75

Sagrantino

Answer 75

have highest levels of antioxidants Plum sauce, Licorice, BLack tea, black olive, black pepper Italy

Question 76

Sangiovese

Answer 76

Most planted grape and the key variety in Tuscany Cherry, Roasted Tomato, Sweet Balsamic, Oregano, Espresso Chianti: It's a region in Tuscany that specializes in Sangiovese. Within Chianti, there are eight subzones, including the original Chianti Classico. Chianti classifies its wines based on region, quality, and aging specifications. Montalcino The Tuscan region of Montalcino grows a special clone called Sangiovese Grosso or Brunello. The region has three 100% sangiovese wines. brunello di montalcino "reserva", brunello di montalcino, rosso di montalcino

Question 77

Sauternais

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Dessert wine in Bordeaux that is made of Semillion Lemon Curd, Apricot, Quince, Honey, Ginger

Question 78

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 78

Goosberry, Honeydew, Grapefruit, White peach, Passion fruit Loire valley, France: A speciality of the loire valley, SB grows primarily in Centre and the overarching Touraine region. Wines tend to be lean and crisp with more herbal flavors, minerality, smoke with an absense of oak. The most popular regional wine from mthe Loire is Sancerre Lime, Gooseberry, Grapefruit, Slate, Smoke NZ: Sauvignon blanc is new zealand's most important grape and Marlborough is the top region for this variety. Wines offer more green tropical fruit notes that are often supported iwth a touch of residual sugar to help counterbalance the high acidity. Passionfruit, Kiwi, Pea Shoot, Jasmine, Ripe Pear North Coast, CA Cooler Spots in Sonoma and Napa produce much riper styles of Sauvignon Blanc, which are often blended with Semillion to make a white blend inspired by white bordeaux. Some wines are agaed in oak, much like Chardonnnay. White peach, Matcha Powder, Lemongrass, Buttered bread, saline

Question 79

Savatiano

Answer 79

Green apple, honeydew, lime zest, lemon cured, resin Grece's chardonnay

Question 80

Schiava

Answer 80

Strawberry, Raspberry, Rose Candy, Lemon, Smoke Germany

Question 81

Semillion

Answer 81

A major grape of Sauternes Lemon, beeswax, yellow peach, chamomile, Saline France, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Turkey, NZ, USA, Portugal

Question 82

Sherry

Answer 82

Spain's top fortified wine, made primarily with Palomino Fino grapes and extended oxidative aging. Jackfruit, Saline, Preserved Lemon, Brazil Nut, Almond

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Silvaner

Answer 83

White wine found in Germany Peach, Passion fruit, Orange Blossom, Thyme, Crushed Gravel

Question 84

Syrah

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Rich, powerful and meaty red wine that orginated in Rhone Valley of France Blueberry, Plum, Milk Chocolate, Tobacco, Green Peppercorn South Australia: Few wines can meet the intensity of a South Australian Shiraz. HIstorically, Barossa valley grapes were used in fortified port style wines. Today the 100 year old vines make som eof the most coveted Syrah in the world. Investifate Mclaren Vale, Barossa Valley and the value driven Riverland region. Blackberry Sauce, Fruit cake, Sassafras, camphor, sweet tobacco Rhone valley, France: The northern rhone has several appellations producing single varietal Syrah wines, including Cote Rotie, Cornas, St Joseph, Crozes Hermitage and Hermitage. Wines are medium bodied with earthy fruit flavors, high tannin, and noticeable black pepper notes. Plum, black pepper, tobacco leaf, bacon fat, graphite Chile: We're likely to see more Syrah exported from South America given its strikingly pure fruit flavors elevated acidity and easy drinking character. overall, the wines express tart to ripe black fruit flavors and not too intense tannin. Boysenberry, black cherry, Star anise, graphite, green peppercorn

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Tannat

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Originated in South West France and it is the #1 wine of Uruguay Black currant, plum, licorice, smoke, cardamom

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Tempranillo

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Spain's top variety, famous by the wines of Rioja Cherry, Dried Fig, Cedar, Tobacco, Dill Northern Spsain: INtroductory Tempranillo from Spain typically hails from the regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The most affordable examplesa re typically not oaked or aged for very long, producing a fresher and juicier wine with distinct meaty notes typical of the variety. Dried Cherry, Sour Cherry, Pastrami, Roasted Tomato, Chard Spanish Reserva: Tempranillo from the spanish regions of Rioja, Tara, and Ribera del Duero categorize wines by aging regime. The shortest aged wines include Roble or Tinto, followed by Crianza. Finally, reserva and Gran reserva are aged up to 3 and 6 years respectively. Black cherry, dill, cigar box, brown sugar, fig Rose Tempranillo: Tempranillo produces a much more savory, muscular style of rose wine with meaty flavors. Wines typically have a salmon colored hue with a richer, more oily palate expressing b old red fruit flavors. Strawberry, white pepper, clove, tomato, bay leaf

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Torrontes

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Argentina's white Meyer Lemon, Peach, Rose Petal, Geranium, Citrus Zest Argentina

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Touriga Nacional

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Used in port wines Violet, Blueverry, Plum, mint, wet slate

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Trebbiano Toscano

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one of the topp grapes in both italy and france (called ugni blanc) White peach, lemon, green apple, seashell, basil france, italy, argentina, uruguay, portugal, croatia, brazil

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Valpolicella blend

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The region's msot famous wine, Amarone della Valpolicella uses partially dried grapes. Tart cherry, cinnamon, chocolate, green pepercorn, almond

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Verdejo

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An herbaceous white wine that grows almost exclusively in the Rueda region of Spain. Lime, Honeydew, Grapefruit, fennel, white peach Spain

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Verdicchio

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White found primarily in Le Marche, Italy Peach, lemon curd, almond skin, oily, saline

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Vermentino

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white wine found in Sardinia and Tuscany Lime, Grapefruit, Green apple, Almond, Daffodil

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Vinho Verde

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Portugal white Lemonade, Pink Grapefruit, Lime zest, yellow apple, white blossom

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Vin Santo

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mean: holy wine, Italy's dessert wine made of Trebbiano Perfume, Fig, Raisin, Almond, Toffee

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Viognier

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A rich, oily white wine that originated in the northern rhone and growing popularity in cali, aus. Tangerine, peach, mango, honeysuckle, roe

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Viura

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Honeydew, Lime Peel, Lemon Verbana, Tarragon, hazelnut Spain

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Xinomavro

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most important wine of Naoussa in Greece. Naoussa wines have been compared to italian nebbiolo and coveted wines of barolo raspberry, plum sauce, anise, allspice, tobacco

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Zinfandel

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fruity bold red loved for its jammmy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes. blackberry, strawberry, peach preserves, connamon, sweet tobacco Puglia italy: In puglia, zinfandel goes by the name of primitivo and the grape expresses similar bright, candied fruit, with much more leather and dried herbal notoes found in southern italian reds. Primitivo di Manduria is one of the finest regions, producing the boldest examples. Strawberry, leataher, candied currant, dried herbs, spiced orange Lodi, CA: The lodi region hums along silently in cali's central valley with over 100,000 acres of vineyards, many of which are dedicated to zinfandel. Wines appear pale in color, but are highly aromatic with smoky sweet fruit flavors and smooth tannins. Raspberry jam, peach preserves, blackberry bramble, hickory, star anise North coast, ca: several regions within sonoma and napa are famous for zinfandel. Wines here offer bold tannins, colors and rustic flavors thanks to teh region's volcanic soils. Blackberry, black plum, crushed gravel, all spice, white pepper

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Zweigelt

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Austria's most planted red wine grape, cross between Blaufrankisch and St laurent which taste like pinot noir Red cherry, raspberry, black pepper, licorice, chocolate