Loire SQA's

Question 1

Muscadet SQA

Answer 1

S: High acid, light body, low-medium abv
Q: acceptable to good, inexpensive to mid
A: Low intensity green apple

Question 2

Anjou/Touraine Chenin SQA

Answer 2

S: Dry to sweet, Still to sparkling, high acid
Q: good to VG, inexpensive to premium
A: Medium intensity apple, steely, smoky

Question 3

Anjou/Touraine Cab Franc SQA

Answer 3

S: Light to medium body, high acid, medium tannin
Q: Good to VG, inexpensive to mid
A: Pronounced red fruit, floral, leafy

Question 4

Coteaux du Layon SQA

Answer 4

S: sweet, medium (+) body, high acid, rich texture
Q: good to outstanding, mid to premium
A: Pronounced cooked citrus, apple, honey

Question 5

Savennieres SQA

Answer 5

S: Very high acid, high abv
Q: VG to outstanding, premium priced
A: Concentrated ripe apple, steely, smoky