Missed Flashcards
Full bodied white grapes should be served at what temperature?
Lightly chilled 10 to 13 °c (50-55°F)
A wine labeled as DOC comes from?
Italy
A Spanish rose wine should be served at what temperature?
Chilled 7-10C (45-50°F)
A high acid white wine with aromas of lime, lemon, and petrol is?
A Clare valley riesling
A Beaujolais AOC wine should be served at what temperature?
Lightly chilled or room temperature 13-18°C (55-64°F)
What climate does Bordeaux have?
Moderate and warm
Sauvignon Blanc from the languedoc roussillon typically makes wines that are?
Dry and high acidity
Which region does not have a reputation for producing premium Merlot based wines?
Oregon
Which region in the USA has a reputation for Sauvignon Blanc with a smoke oak aroma?
Napa valley
The best wines from Alsace come from wines labelled as?
Grand cru
Which is the warmest region in Napa valley?
Calistoga
Spatlese is the same as?
Vendage tardive
Fortification can be carried out by the addition if
Alcohol
Semillon gives what to a blend with Sauvignon Blanc?
Acidity
Which aspect do Alsace grand cru AOC vineyards typically have?
East/South East facing
A wine with medium body, acidity, alcohol, and tannins with discord of strawberry and red plum. What is it most likely to be?
Bordeaux aoc
Which of these grapes is least likely to be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon?
Barbara
What does Cabernet Sauvignon do to a blend with Merlot?
Increases tannins and increases acidity
Which wine meaning treatment is likely to be used in a rias baixas do albarino to add body and complexity?
Lees contact
Chenin Blanc can produce wines that are
Dry
Sweet because of late harvest
Sweet because of noble rot
A wine in an old oak barrel can develop flavors of?
Walnuts, caramel, fried fruits
A light bodied, low alcohol wine made from semillon most likely comes from?
Hunter valley
Which grape variety is considered to produce outstanding quality red wines in both France and Australia?
Shiraz/syrah
The most widely grown white varietal in Marlborough is?
Sauvignon Blanc