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Mix Flashcards

1
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If food is Sweet, wine seems?

A

More Drying and bitter, more acidic, less sweet & Fruity

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If food has Umami, wine seems?

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More Drying and Bitter, More Acidic, Less Sweet & Fruity

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If food is Salty, wine seems?

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Less Drying and Bitter, Less Acidic, More Fruity & Body (and more sweet)

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If food is Acidic, wine seems?

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Less Drying and Bitter, Less Acidic, More Fruity & Sweet

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If food is Highly Flavored, wine seems?

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Overwhelmed by Food Flavors

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If food is Fatty/Oily, wine seems?

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Less Acidic

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If food is Hot (chilli), wine seems?

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To increase the heat/spice, and alcohol seems more noticable

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What does SAT stand for, and what are the sections of it?

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Strategic Approach to Tasting, Appearance, Nose, Palate

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What are the Notable Structural Characteristics?

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Sweetness, Acidity, Tannins, Alcohol, Body

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What are the types of Wine?

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Still, Sparkling, Fortified

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What are All the Characteristics that make up wine?

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The Notable Structural Characteristics (Sweetness, Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol, Body), Color, Aromas & Flavors

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What are the stages in RED wine production?

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Crush, Ferment, Drain, Press, Mature, Botte

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What are the steps in ROSE wine production?

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Crush, Ferment, Drain, (Ferment Again), Mature, Bottle

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What are the steps in WHITE wine production?

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Crush, Press, Ferment, Mature, Bottle

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What are the key stages in the annual grape growing season?

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Flowering (Bud Break) and Grape Ripening

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What are the main types of climates grapes are grown in?

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Warm Climate, Cool Climate

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What are the effects of a Cool Climate on the grapes?

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Higher Acid, Less Sweetness

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What kind of grapes are usually grown in cool climates?

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White Grapes

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What are the effects of a Warm Climate on grapes?

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Less Acidic, More Sweet

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What kind of grapes are usually grown in Warm Climates?

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Black Grapes

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21
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What are the main parts of a grape, and what do they contain?

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Skin (Tannin, Color & Flavor), Pulp (Water, Sugar & Acid)

22
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What is required for fermentation?

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Yeast and Sugar

23
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What are the byproducts of fermentation?

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Alcohol and CO2

24
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What are the typical Aroma/Flavor categories?

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Fruit, Oak, Other

25
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What are the principal white grape varieties?

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling

26
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What are the principal black grape varieties?

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Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah

27
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What are some examples of wines made from the Principal White grape varieties?

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Chablis, (White) Burgundy, Sancerre

28
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What are some examples of wines made from the Principal Red grape varieties?

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Bordeaux, and (Red) Burgundy

29
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What is an example of a sparkling wine made from the principal grape varieties? (And what grapes are used?)

A

Champagne (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir)

30
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What is an example of a white wine made from other (non principal) grapes?

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Sauternes (From France, sweet dessert wine)

31
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What is an example of a Rose wine made from other (non principal) grapes?

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White Zinfandel (from California, medium Sweet)

32
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What are some examples of Red Wine made from other (non principal) grapes?

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Rioja, Chianti, Chateauneuf-de-Pape, Beaujolais, Cotes Du Rhone

33
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What are some examples of Sparkling wine made from other (non principal) grapes?

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Cava (from Spain), Prosecco (from Italy)

34
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What are some examples of Fortified Wine?

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Port (from Portugal), Sherry (from Spain)

35
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Describe the Characteristics of Chardonnay

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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)

36
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What is Chablis, and what are its characteristics?

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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

37
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What is White Burgundy, and what are its characteristics?

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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

38
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Where (other than France) is Chardonnay often found?

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Australia and California

39
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Describe the Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc

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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).

40
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Is Sauvignon Blanc matured in oak?

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No, it’s typically matured in stainless steel to retain their typical aromas

41
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Where is Sauv Blanc found/produced?

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Sancerre in France, and New Zealand

42
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What are the characteristics of Pinot Grigio?

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Medium to high acidity, light body, simple flavors of pear and lemon

43
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Where is Pinot Grigio usually found?

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Italy

44
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What are the characteristics of German Riesling?

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Hi acidity, Dry to Sweet, Light to Med Bodied, Flavors of floral and green fruit to Citrus and Stone fruit

45
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Where is Riesling found, and what styles are produced there?

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Germany (dry to sweet), Alsace (France) and Australia in dry styles

46
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What temp should med - full bodied red’s be served at?

A

Room Temperature (59° - 64°)

47
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What temp should full bodied white be served at?

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Lightly Chilled (50° - 55°)

48
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What temp should Light bodied red be served at?

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Lightly Chilled (50° - 55°)

49
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What temp should light-medium bodied white & rose be served at?

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Chilled (45°- 50°)

50
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What temp should sparkling wines be served at?

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Well Chilled (43° - 50°)

51
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What temp should sweet wines be served at?

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Well Chilled (43° - 50°)

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