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WSET Unit Three
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Smallest Appellation in the Medoc?
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St. Julien
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Mornington Peninsula?
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Located in Victoria (AU). On peninsula south of Melbourne. Maritime Climate - very windy. PN/PG/Char. Wines with fine acid. Crystalline. No excess body.
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Muller-Thurgau?
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Common grape in Germany. Ripens early. Big yields. Flowery and/or mousy flavors.
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Touriga Nacional?
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Grape. Grown in the Douro. Small berries. Tannic. Age worthy.
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Italy: Diff between Etruscans & Greeks regarding viticulture?
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Greeks: Restricted yields and trained grapes on wire. Etruscans: Low density, low pruning, high yields, natural support.
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Brunello?
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Superior Sangiovese clone used in Brunello di Montalcino.
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Amarone della Valpolicella - The two main factors for style?
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(1) If Botrytis hit grapes (2) degree of oxidation during process
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Bergerac: Main red/white varietals?
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Cabernet & Merlot. Semillon & Muscadelle.
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What is a cold soak?
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Used w/ thin skin grapes. Done prior to ferementation. Must is chilled for hours or weeks. Yields more color and tannin.
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Pinot Noir: Common flavors?
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Cherry, raspberry, violet, game
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Recent great vintages in Burgundy
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1985, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2002
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How are the wines in Cote Rotie trained?
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In a *teepee* shape with three supports
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What is the famous white grape of Piedmont?
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Moscato
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Halbtocken?
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Off-dry.
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Burgundy: How does village/vineyard appear on a Prem. Cru or Grand Cru label?
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Premier Cru: Name of village + name of vineyard. Grand Cru: Name of vineyard.
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Pinot Noir: Mutations can change what?
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Yields, ripening times, flavors, levels of quality.
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German Wines: Pradikat is based on what?
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Initial must weights
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Describe Hunter Valley Chardonnay?
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Soft, peach aromas and flavors with above average viscosity.
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Where/What is Pic-St-Loup?
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S. France in Coteaux de Languedoc. AC must be 90% of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
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What is the highest level of quality: Premier of Grand Cru?
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Grand Cru (33 vineyards (label: only vineyard name)). Premier: 600 vineyards and label will have village + vineyard
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Gavi DOCG: What grape?
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Cortese
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Touriga Nacional?
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Grape. Part of the blend in Port and used in Dao + Douro wines. Age worthy. Brings concentrated fruit, tannins, and acidity to the blend.
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Catalunya
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Northeast DO in Spain. Allows production of blended wines from grapes from anywhere.
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Spatlese?
German + Austria term for late picked. No chapitalization. Compared to kabinett, it's more concentrated in flavors and body
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Fitou, Corbieres, Minervois?
Appellations in the Languedoc
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Alentejo?
DOC in southern Portugal. Home of cork production. Continental climate.
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Bairrada?
North/Central wine region in Portugal. 70% from Baga grape. Wet climate. Clay soils with high limestone.
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Priorat?
In Cataluna/NE Spain. Old vines. Low yields. Hot sun. Poor soil. Garnacha & Carinena.
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Common red varietals of the Dao?
Touriga Nacional. Tinta Roriz. Jaen. Alfrocheiro Preto.
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Montpeyroux?
Located in Coteaux du Languedoc. Rocky slopes. Mainly red: old carignan, syrah, grenache, mourvedre, cinsault
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Faugeres?
Appellations in the Languedoc. Range of styles. Carignane. Mourvedre. Syrah. Grenache.
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In terms of area, what the top grapes grown in Alsace?
Riesling (22%) Pinot Blanc (21%) Gewurtztraminer (18%) Pinot Gris (12%)
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Dao?
North central Portugal. Dry. Long warm summers. Lots of winter rain. Sandy soils. Mountains on 3 sides.
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Portugal: The levels of aging?
Reserva: Single vintage. Tasting panel. Alcohol requirements. Garrafeira: Same as Reserva w/ 2yrs cask minimum. 1yr bottle.
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Brettanomyces?
A yeast. Anerobic & Aerobic. Can be controlled with SO2 and hygiene
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Merlot: Characteristics in the vineyard (Compared to Cabernet)
Buds/flowers earlier than cabernet. Large berries. Thin skinned = lower tannins. Lower acid, ripens earlier, and higher sugar than cab
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Gisborne
East coast on north island in NZ. Fertile soil. Chardonnay!
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Gewurtztraminer: Aromas & Flavors?
Lychee and rose. Deep color and higher alcohol. Actual grapes are dark pink.
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Veneto: The major wines from here?
Valpolicella. Bardolino. Soave.
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Portugal: Climate & Soil?
North: Mountains, schist, granite, slate. South: Low and flatter w/ clay & sand. Climate: Maritime. Continental inland.
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Red grape in Ribera del Duero?
Tinto Fino (aka tempranillo)
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Climate of South Africa?
Mediterranean. Cooling effects from the ocean. Low rainfall areas need irrigation.
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Aglianico?
black grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy
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Rueda's main grape?
Verdejo
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Margaret River: The Wines?
Cabernet: Primary. Shiraz, merlot (blends), chardonnay, semillon/sauvignon blanc
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Castelao?
Versatile red grape used in southern Portugal. AKA: Periquita
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Monastrell?
Spain's version of Mourvedre. Dark. Spicy. Powerful wines.
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The primary grape for Priorat?
Grenache
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What's grown in Tasmania?
Mainly Pinot Noir, but also Chardonnay and Riesling. Coolest climate in AU.
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Bardolino DOC - What grape?
Like it's neighbor Valpolicella it is made up of: Corvina. Rondinella. Molinara.
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Valpolicella - What grapes?
Corvina. Rondinella. Molinara.
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Valpolicella - General description of the wine?
Light. Fruity enjoyable when young.
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Batard-Montrachet?
Grand Cru. White. Cote de Beaune. Grand Cru vineyard divided between Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet.
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The premier areas for cabernet in Australia?
Margaret River and Coonawarra.
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Anbaugebiete?
German wine region
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Rheingau?
Historically the best wine region in Germany. Riesling and PN (13%). Vineyards on slopes face south. Slopes are generally slate, loess, and loam.
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Nahe?
Region in Germany. West of Rhine / South of Mosel. Named after the river that runs through it. Muller Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling.
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Eden Valley: Main flavor of Riesling?
Lime
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Passetoutgrains?
Bourgogne Passetoutgrains AC. Pinot Noir and Gamay. Chuck all the grapes in together!
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Riesling: Flavor and Characteristics?
Minerals, flowers, lime, honey, aromatic, can age well, rarely oaked.
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Grape variety for Bergerac Rose?
Cabernet
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Ribera del Duero: Climate?
Tricky. Short growing season. Huge temp variability during growing season. Frost continues into spring.
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Graciano?
Grown mainly in Rioja, low yielding, buds late, very tannic and high acid in youth.
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Brunello di Montalcino?
DOCG in Tuscany. Brunello grape. Minimum 4yrs of age. Reserva: 5yrs.
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Harslevelu?
Grape. Common in Hungary. Late ripening. Botrytis prone. Spicy w/ pronounced acidity. Used in Tokaji.
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What's up with Merlot and Cab in Languedoc?
Outlawed for AC wines. Used in Vin de Pays.
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Barossa Valley?
South Australia. Most wine produced here. Very old (150yr) vines. Ungrafted. Syrah, Grenache. Mourvedre.
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Picpoul de Pinet?
In Coteaux du Languedoc. White wine made from Picpoul Blanc. Pinet: big producer. One of the few varietally labeled wines.
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Alsace: The noble varieties?
Riesling. Gewurtztraminer. Pinot Gris. Muscat.
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Auxerrois: AKA?
Pinot Blanc
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Vougeot: Located where?
Cote du Nuits
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Primary wines for Vougeot?
Reds. Dense and robust.
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Tempranillo General Characteristics?
Early ripening. Grows well in chalky soil. Strawberry scented.
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Smallest Appellation in the Medoc?
St. Julien
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Mornington Peninsula?
Located in Victoria (AU). On peninsula south of Melbourne. Maritime Climate - very windy. PN/PG/Char. Wines with fine acid. Crystalline. No excess body.
77
Muller-Thurgau?
Common grape in Germany. Ripens early. Big yields. Flowery and/or mousy flavors.
78
Touriga Nacional?
Grape. Grown in the Douro. Small berries. Tannic. Age worthy.
79
Italy: Diff between Etruscans & Greeks regarding viticulture?
Greeks: Restricted yields and trained grapes on wire. Etruscans: Low density, low pruning, high yields, natural support.
80
Brunello?
Superior Sangiovese clone used in Brunello di Montalcino.
81
Amarone della Valpolicella - The two main factors for style?
(1) If Botrytis hit grapes (2) degree of oxidation during process
82
Bergerac: Main red/white varietals?
Cabernet & Merlot. Semillon & Muscadelle.
83
What is a cold soak?
Used w/ thin skin grapes. Done prior to ferementation. Must is chilled for hours or weeks. Yields more color and tannin.
84
Pinot Noir: Common flavors?
Cherry, raspberry, violet, game
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Recent great vintages in Burgundy
1985, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2002
86
How are the wines in Cote Rotie trained?
In a \*teepee\* shape with three supports
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What is the famous white grape of Piedmont?
Moscato
88
Halbtocken?
Off-dry.
89
Burgundy: How does village/vineyard appear on a Prem. Cru or Grand Cru label?
Premier Cru: Name of village + name of vineyard. Grand Cru: Name of vineyard.
90
Pinot Noir: Mutations can change what?
Yields, ripening times, flavors, levels of quality.
91
German Wines: Pradikat is based on what?
Initial must weights
92
Describe Hunter Valley Chardonnay?
Soft, peach aromas and flavors with above average viscosity.
93
Where/What is Pic-St-Loup?
S. France in Coteaux de Languedoc. AC must be 90% of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
94
What is the highest level of quality: Premier of Grand Cru?
Grand Cru (33 vineyards (label: only vineyard name)). Premier: 600 vineyards and label will have village + vineyard
95
Gavi DOCG: What grape?
Cortese
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Touriga Nacional?
Grape. Part of the blend in Port and used in Dao + Douro wines. Age worthy. Brings concentrated fruit, tannins, and acidity to the blend.
97
Catalunya
Northeast DO in Spain. Allows production of blended wines from grapes from anywhere.
98
Spatlese?
German + Austria term for late picked. No chapitalization. Compared to kabinett, it's more concentrated in flavors and body
99
Fitou, Corbieres, Minervois?
Appellations in the Languedoc
100
Alentejo?
DOC in southern Portugal. Home of cork production. Continental climate.
101
Bairrada?
North/Central wine region in Portugal. 70% from Baga grape. Wet climate. Clay soils with high limestone.
102
Priorat?
In Cataluna/NE Spain. Old vines. Low yields. Hot sun. Poor soil. Garnacha & Carinena.
103
Common red varietals of the Dao?
Touriga Nacional. Tinta Roriz. Jaen. Alfrocheiro Preto.
104
Montpeyroux?
Located in Coteaux du Languedoc. Rocky slopes. Mainly red: old carignan, syrah, grenache, mourvedre, cinsault
105
Faugeres?
Appellations in the Languedoc. Range of styles. Carignane. Mourvedre. Syrah. Grenache.
106
In terms of area, what the top grapes grown in Alsace?
Riesling (22%) Pinot Blanc (21%) Gewurtztraminer (18%) Pinot Gris (12%)
107
Dao?
North central Portugal. Dry. Long warm summers. Lots of winter rain. Sandy soils. Mountains on 3 sides.
108
Portugal: The levels of aging?
Reserva: Single vintage. Tasting panel. Alcohol requirements. Garrafeira: Same as Reserva w/ 2yrs cask minimum. 1yr bottle.
109
Brettanomyces?
A yeast. Anerobic & Aerobic. Can be controlled with SO2 and hygiene
110
Merlot: Characteristics in the vineyard (Compared to Cabernet)
Buds/flowers earlier than cabernet. Large berries. Thin skinned = lower tannins. Lower acid, ripens earlier, and higher sugar than cab
111
Gisborne
East coast on north island in NZ. Fertile soil. Chardonnay!
112
Gewurtztraminer: Aromas & Flavors?
Lychee and rose. Deep color and higher alcohol. Actual grapes are dark pink.
113
Veneto: The major wines from here?
Valpolicella. Bardolino. Soave.
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Portugal: Climate & Soil?
North: Mountains, schist, granite, slate. South: Low and flatter w/ clay & sand. Climate: Maritime. Continental inland.
115
Red grape in Ribera del Duero?
Tinto Fino (aka tempranillo)
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Climate of South Africa?
Mediterranean. Cooling effects from the ocean. Low rainfall areas need irrigation.
117
Aglianico?
black grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy
118
Rueda's main grape?
Verdejo
119
Margaret River: The Wines?
Cabernet: Primary. Shiraz, merlot (blends), chardonnay, semillon/sauvignon blanc
120
Castelao?
Versatile red grape used in southern Portugal. AKA: Periquita
121
Monastrell?
Spain's version of Mourvedre. Dark. Spicy. Powerful wines.
122
The primary grape for Priorat?
Grenache
123
What's grown in Tasmania?
Mainly Pinot Noir, but also Chardonnay and Riesling. Coolest climate in AU.
124
Bardolino DOC - What grape?
Like it's neighbor Valpolicella it is made up of: Corvina. Rondinella. Molinara.
125
Valpolicella - What grapes?
Corvina. Rondinella. Molinara.
126
Valpolicella - General description of the wine?
Light. Fruity enjoyable when young.
127
Batard-Montrachet?
Grand Cru. White. Cote de Beaune. Grand Cru vineyard divided between Puligny and Chassagne-Montrachet.
128
The premier areas for cabernet in Australia?
Margaret River and Coonawarra.
129
Anbaugebiete?
German wine region
130
Rheingau?
Historically the best wine region in Germany. Riesling and PN (13%). Vineyards on slopes face south. Slopes are generally slate, loess, and loam.
131
Nahe?
Region in Germany. West of Rhine / South of Mosel. Named after the river that runs through it. Muller Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling.
132
Eden Valley: Main flavor of Riesling?
Lime
133
Passetoutgrains?
Bourgogne Passetoutgrains AC. Pinot Noir and Gamay. Chuck all the grapes in together!
134
Riesling: Flavor and Characteristics?
Minerals, flowers, lime, honey, aromatic, can age well, rarely oaked.
135
Grape variety for Bergerac Rose?
Cabernet
136
Ribera del Duero: Climate?
Tricky. Short growing season. Huge temp variability during growing season. Frost continues into spring.
137
Graciano?
Grown mainly in Rioja, low yielding, buds late, very tannic and high acid in youth.
138
Brunello di Montalcino?
DOCG in Tuscany. Brunello grape. Minimum 4yrs of age. Reserva: 5yrs.
139
Harslevelu?
Grape. Common in Hungary. Late ripening. Botrytis prone. Spicy w/ pronounced acidity. Used in Tokaji.
140
What's up with Merlot and Cab in Languedoc?
Outlawed for AC wines. Used in Vin de Pays.
141
Barossa Valley?
South Australia. Most wine produced here. Very old (150yr) vines. Ungrafted. Syrah, Grenache. Mourvedre.
142
Picpoul de Pinet?
In Coteaux du Languedoc. White wine made from Picpoul Blanc. Pinet: big producer. One of the few varietally labeled wines.
143
Alsace: The noble varieties?
Riesling. Gewurtztraminer. Pinot Gris. Muscat.
144
Auxerrois: AKA?
Pinot Blanc
145
Vougeot: Located where?
Cote du Nuits
146
Primary wines for Vougeot?
Reds. Dense and robust.
147
Tempranillo General Characteristics?
Early ripening. Grows well in chalky soil. Strawberry scented.
