Northen Rhone

Question 1

Northern Rhône climate is

Answer 1

Moderate and continental (cooler than Southern Rhône)

Question 2

Northern Rhône main grape varieties;

Answer 2

Syrah and Viogner
But also some Marsanne/Rousanne for blending

Question 3

Main characteristics of Syrah in the North Rhône

Answer 3

Deep color, Med-High Tannins;
Flavors of Black fruits, black pepper and/or floral

Question 4

Main reason for Fermenting Syrah w/ white grapes is?

Answer 4

Can help to stabilize color extraction and add aromatic intensity

Question 5

Main characteristics of Viogner wines;

Answer 5

Full body
Perfumed (aromatic variety)
-blossom and apricots
+stone fruits
Low acid
High alcohol
Oak/unoaked

Question 6

Marsanne characteristics

Answer 6

Richness and weight usually blended with Rousanne that adds acid and perfumed aromas

Question 7

Rousanne characteristics

Answer 7

Acidity and perfumed aromas and usually blended w/ Marsanne that adds richness and weight to wines

Question 8

Crus of the Northen Rhône:

Answer 8

Cote Rôtie (Syrah +20%)
Condrieu (Viogner) **Châteu-Grillet
Saint-Joseph (lighter)
Hermitage (full body +15%)
Crozes-Hermitage (also whites)
Cornas (warmest +100%)

Question 9

(Rhône) North wind that can cause damage to vineyards

Answer 9

Mistral