Module 4 Flashcards
In cool climates, Chardonnay wines have ___ acidity, ___ body, and ___ and ___ aromas.
high, light-medium, green fruit(apple) citrus (lemon)
In warm climates, Chardonnay wines have ___ acidity, ___ body, and ___ and ___ aromas.
medium, medium-full, stone fruit (peach) tropical fruit (pineapple/banana)
Burgundy Chardonnay features ___ acidity, ___ body, aromas of ___ and ___. Also may have ___ notes from oak.
high, medium, stone fruit (peach) and citrus (lemon), vanilla notes
Chablis Chardonnay features ___ acidity, ___ body, ___ and ___ aromas.
HIgh, light, green fruits (apple) and citrus (lemon)
Sauvignon Blancs have ___ acidity, ___ bondy, aromas of ___ and ___, as well as herbaceous notes of ___(3)
High, medium, green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass
Examples of Sauvignon Blanc from ___ (2)
NZ, Sancerre
Pinot Grigio has ___ acidity, ___ body, flavors of ___ and ___
High, light, pear and lemon
Riesling has ___ acidity, ___ body, aromas of ___ (4)
High, light-medium, floral/green fruit (apple)/citrus (lime/lemon)/stone fruit (peach/apricot)
Riesling in Germany is ___ style. In ___ and ___ it is produced dry.
dry to sweet, Alsace/Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon has ___ acidity, ___ body, ___ tannin.
High, medium/full, high
Cabernet Sauvignon can have aromas of ___ and ___. With oak they can add notes of ___ and ___.
Black fruits (blackcurrant, blackcherry), herbeceous (green bell pepper, mint), cedar/vanilla
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlots adds ___. Blending with Shiraz adds ___>
Softness and body, spice
Merlot has ___ acidity, ___ body, ___ tannin
medium, full, medium
Merlot often has flavors of ___ and ___. Also often ___ from oak.
red fruit (strawberry, plum), black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), vanilla
Blending Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon adds ___ and ____.
tannin, acidity