Mix Flashcards
If food is Sweet, wine seems?
More Drying and bitter, more acidic, less sweet & Fruity
If food has Umami, wine seems?
More Drying and Bitter, More Acidic, Less Sweet & Fruity
If food is Salty, wine seems?
Less Drying and Bitter, Less Acidic, More Fruity & Body (and more sweet)
If food is Acidic, wine seems?
Less Drying and Bitter, Less Acidic, More Fruity & Sweet
If food is Highly Flavored, wine seems?
Overwhelmed by Food Flavors
If food is Fatty/Oily, wine seems?
Less Acidic
If food is Hot (chilli), wine seems?
To increase the heat/spice, and alcohol seems more noticable
What does SAT stand for, and what are the sections of it?
Strategic Approach to Tasting, Appearance, Nose, Palate
What are the Notable Structural Characteristics?
Sweetness, Acidity, Tannins, Alcohol, Body
What are the types of Wine?
Still, Sparkling, Fortified
What are All the Characteristics that make up wine?
The Notable Structural Characteristics (Sweetness, Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol, Body), Color, Aromas & Flavors
What are the stages in RED wine production?
Crush, Ferment, Drain, Press, Mature, Botte
What are the steps in ROSE wine production?
Crush, Ferment, Drain, (Ferment Again), Mature, Bottle
What are the steps in WHITE wine production?
Crush, Press, Ferment, Mature, Bottle
What are the key stages in the annual grape growing season?
Flowering (Bud Break) and Grape Ripening
What are the main types of climates grapes are grown in?
Warm Climate, Cool Climate
What are the effects of a Cool Climate on the grapes?
Higher Acid, Less Sweetness
What kind of grapes are usually grown in cool climates?
White Grapes
What are the effects of a Warm Climate on grapes?
Less Acidic, More Sweet
What kind of grapes are usually grown in Warm Climates?
Black Grapes
What are the main parts of a grape, and what do they contain?
Skin (Tannin, Color & Flavor), Pulp (Water, Sugar & Acid)
What is required for fermentation?
Yeast and Sugar
What are the byproducts of fermentation?
Alcohol and CO2
What are the typical Aroma/Flavor categories?
Fruit, Oak, Other
What are the principal white grape varieties?
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
What are the principal black grape varieties?
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah
What are some examples of wines made from the Principal White grape varieties?
Chablis, (White) Burgundy, Sancerre
What are some examples of wines made from the Principal Red grape varieties?
Bordeaux, and (Red) Burgundy
What is an example of a sparkling wine made from the principal grape varieties? (And what grapes are used?)
Champagne (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir)
What is an example of a white wine made from other (non principal) grapes?
Sauternes (From France, sweet dessert wine)
What is an example of a Rose wine made from other (non principal) grapes?
White Zinfandel (from California, medium Sweet)
What are some examples of Red Wine made from other (non principal) grapes?
Rioja, Chianti, Chateauneuf-de-Pape, Beaujolais, Cotes Du Rhone
What are some examples of Sparkling wine made from other (non principal) grapes?
Cava (from Spain), Prosecco (from Italy)
What are some examples of Fortified Wine?
Port (from Portugal), Sherry (from Spain)
Describe the Characteristics of Chardonnay
Cool Climate: High Acid, Light (to Med) body, Flavors of Apple and Citrus (usually un-oaked)
Warm Climate: Med Acid, Med to Full Body, Flavors of Stone Fruit and Tropical Fruit (often Oaked)
What is Chablis, and what are its characteristics?
Chablis is Chardonnay from Northern Burgundy (cool climate) and is high in acid, with light to med body, citrus and green fruit flavors, and usually un-oaked
What is White Burgundy, and what are its characteristics?
It is Chardonnay from Southern Burgundy (slightly warmer climate) and is medium-high in acid, med body, flavors of stone fruit and citrus, and is often oaked
Where (other than France) is Chardonnay often found?
Australia and California
Describe the Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc
high acidity, light to medium-bodied and have aromas of green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), tropical (passion fruit) and herbaceous notes (capsicum) asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass).
Is Sauvignon Blanc matured in oak?
No, it’s typically matured in stainless steel to retain their typical aromas
Where is Sauv Blanc found/produced?
Sancerre in France, and New Zealand
What are the characteristics of Pinot Grigio?
Medium to high acidity, light body, simple flavors of pear and lemon
Where is Pinot Grigio usually found?
Italy
What are the characteristics of German Riesling?
Hi acidity, Dry to Sweet, Light to Med Bodied, Flavors of floral and green fruit to Citrus and Stone fruit
Where is Riesling found, and what styles are produced there?
Germany (dry to sweet), Alsace (France) and Australia in dry styles
What temp should med - full bodied red’s be served at?
Room Temperature (59° - 64°)
What temp should full bodied white be served at?
Lightly Chilled (50° - 55°)
What temp should Light bodied red be served at?
Lightly Chilled (50° - 55°)
What temp should light-medium bodied white & rose be served at?
Chilled (45°- 50°)
What temp should sparkling wines be served at?
Well Chilled (43° - 50°)
What temp should sweet wines be served at?
Well Chilled (43° - 50°)
