Merlot Flashcards
True or False? Merlot is the most planted variety in Bordeaux.
true
In a moderate climate, how can a riper style of Merlot be achieved?
a. harvesting later
b. plant at highter elevations
c. plant on more fertile ground
d. harvesting earlier
harvesting later
Outside of France, which regions are known for producing concentrated, full-bodied examples of Merlot-based wines? Select all that apply.
a. Napa Valley
b. Sonoma
c. Hawke’s Bay
d. Chile’s Central Valley
a. Napa Valley
b. Sonoma
c. Hawke’s Bay
For which of the following are Bordeaux Supérieur AOC wines subject to slightly stricter regulation than Bordeaux AOC? Select all that apply.
a. yields
b. minimum alcohol levels
c. length of time in the bottle before release
d. ageing
a. yields
b. minimum alcohol levels
d. ageing
What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?
a. moderate with little rainfall
b. cool
c. warm
d. moderate with plentiful rainfall
d. moderate with plentiful rainfall
Which of the following regions is an important producer of high-volume, early-drinking Merlot wines?
a. Chile’s Central Valley
b. Stellenbosch
c. Margaret River
d. Hawke’s Bay
a. Chile’s Central Valley
What can Merlot bring to a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend? Select all that apply.
a. lower tannin levels
b. longer ageing potential
c. red-fruit flavors
d. higher acidity
a. lower tannin levels
c. red-fruit flavors
Which of the following are not typically Merlot-dominated blends in Bordeaux?
a. Bordeaux Superieur AOC
b. Pomeral AOC
c. Saint-Emillion AOC
d. Graves AOC
d. Graves AOC
Which of these is NOT a common descriptor for Merlot?
a. medium acidity
b. high tannins
c. dry
d. red and black fruit flavors
high tannins
Which of the following is NOT a typical blending partner for Merlot in the South of France?
a. Cabernet Sauvignon
b. Pinot Noir
c. Grenache
d. Syrah
b. Pinot Noir
