Important Whites Flashcards
1
Q
4 Important White Varietals in 2 Camps:
A
1) Gewurtztraminer + Viognier (full bodied, aromatic)
2) Pinot blanc + Pinot Gris (lighter body, subtle)
2
Q
Gewurztraminer
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Gewurz: Spice (i.e. kinetic, bold)
TN: Litchi, gingerbread, vanilla, grapefruit. Dry.
SR: Alsace, France
3
Q
Pinot Blanc (Bianco)
A
Soft, easy drinking, Chardonnay’s little brother.
SR: Tre Venezie in IT, Alsace
Chalone and Byron in Cali.
4
Q
Pinot Gris (Grigio)
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Varies greatly on region
Oregon: pear, spice-cake
Germany: opulent, Rubenesque
Alsace: Spicy
5
Q
Viognier
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TN: honeysuckle, musky fruit, round body. Lanolish texture
SR: RHONE (Condrieu, Chateau Grillet), Languedoc-Roussillon
