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Merlot Flashcards

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Name the two notable regions in France where Merlot is grown

A

Bordeaux

South of France

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What are the two labeling names for regional appellations in Bordeaux

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Bordeaux AOC

Bordeaux Superieur AOOC

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Name the 6 notable left bank appellations in Bordeaux

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Medoc AOC>
Haut Medoc AOC>within MEdoc AOC
Margaux AOC
Pauillic AOC
Graves AOC
Pessac Leognan AOC
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Name the two notable Right Bank appellations in Bordeaux

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Pomerol AOC

Saint Emilion AOC

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Describe the growing conditions and climate in Bordeaux

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moderate climate
high levels of rainfall
near Atlantic Ocean

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What rivers meet at the Gironde Estuary

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Garonne and Dordogne Rivers

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Describe a typical Merlot or Merlot blend from Saint Emilion and Pomerol

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full body
pronounced black fruits
flavours from oak maturation
age well
tertiary aromas of dried fruit and tobacco
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List the two notable growing regions for Merlot in the United States

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Napa Valley

Sonoma

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Describe a typical range of California Merlot or Merlot blend

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range from fruit medium bodied wines
concentrated, full body
pronounced oak (vanilla, coconut, smoke)
age in new barrels

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List the notable growing region in Chile for Merlot

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Central Valley

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Describe the climate and growing conditions of Central Valley

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warm, dry

moderating effects of altitude

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List the notable growing region for Merlot in South Africa

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Stellenbosch

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Describe the growing conditions and climate for Stellenbosch

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mountainous
varying from moderate to warm
altitude variation
some sea breeze influence

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14
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List the notable growing region for Merlot in Australia

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Margaret River region

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List the notable growing region for Merlot in New Zealand

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Hawke’s Bay

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Describe the climate of Hawke’s Bay

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moderate climate

lots of rain

WSET Level 2 Wine - Personal Study (22 decks)

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