Module 5 - Syrah, Grenache and Riesling

Question 1

What is the most widely used grape for Rose wines?

Answer 1

Grenache

Question 2

What are the classic German wine regions for Riesling?

Answer 2

Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz

Question 3

What wine is the Mosel region known for?

Answer 3

Riesling

Question 4

How does Garnacha compare to Syrah?

Answer 4

Lighter color & lower acid

Question 5

On a German wine label, what does Grosses Gewachs indicate?

Answer 5

A high quality dry wine made from riper grapes that come from the best individual vineyards.

Question 6

What are 3 typical characteristics of Grenache?

Answer 6

Hi alcohol, thin skin, low acidity

Question 7

What does the word Beerenauslese indicate on a bottle of German Riesling?

Answer 7

Made from very ripe grapes

Question 8

What is the Spanish region known for producing rose wines?

Answer 8

Navarra

Question 9

What white grape is commonly blended with Syrah?

Answer 9

Viognier

Question 10

What German labeling indicates the highest level of sugar at harvest?

Answer 10

Eiswein

Question 11

What level of sweetness would Mosel Riesling have?

Answer 11

Medium

Question 12

Describe the Syrah grape.

Answer 12

Small, think skin, deep color

Question 13

Describe the Mosel Riesling Kavinett flavor profile.

Answer 13

Off dry, high acid, pronounced green fruit

Question 14

What aroma is an older Riesling likely to have?

Answer 14

Smoky, petrol

Question 15

What is the most famous appellation in the Southern Rhone (Fr)?

Answer 15

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Question 16

What region in Australia is known for producing Riesling?

Answer 16

Clare Valley

Question 17

What are the likely varieties blended to make Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 17

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault