Practise Notes Flashcards
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found ?
30 and 50 degrees
What factors effect temperatures in a vineyard?
Climate, weather and soil
What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking?
Crush, ferment, press
What do old oak vats do to wine ?
Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine.
Allow the tannins in red wine to soften
What technique is used to give most red wines their color?
Fermentation in contact with the skins
2 techniques commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines
Lees stirring and barrel fermentation
Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of…
Gooseberry and passion fruit
What climate works best for Pinot noir?
In cool and moderate climates
Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have..
High tannins and high acidity
Grenache grapes typically have what levels of sugar and acidity?
High sugar and low acidity
From which grape variety is Sancerre made?
Sauvignon Blanc
Which grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
Pinot Gris and gewurztraminer
In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from what grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc and semillon
Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
Chardonnay
Many consider Germany to be the home of which grape variety?
Reisling
What grape variety is widely used for the production of rose wines in Spain?
Garnacha
Which countries specialities are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?
Argentina
Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which region?
Casablanca
Australia has a reputation for premium quality Reisling produced in??
Clare valley
What grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
Grand Cru Classe is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?
Bordeaux
What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic center of the district ?
Classico
Sparkling asti is made from?
Muscat
In champagne production, to disgorge means to?
Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle
Sauternes is made from which two grape varieties?
Semillion and Sauvignon Blanc
The solera system is a method of?
Maturation
What is the common labeling term for port?
LBV
Rum is made from?
Molasses
The dominant flavour in gin comes from?
Juniper
VSOP is a common labeling term used for?
Cognac
A single malt whisky must always come from a single?
Distillery
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine what can be done to make the process easier and safer ?
Chill the wine
Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened
Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork
What is the ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
The temperature should be cool and constant
Cork taint is identified by?
Musty aromas
What colour best describes a youthful pouilly-fume?
Pale lemon
Aromas of a youthful pouilly-fume?
Green fruit and herbaceous
The sweetness and acidity of a pouilly-fume is ?
Dry and high acidity
Appearance of mature Margaux?
Medium garnet
Aroma characteristics of a mature Margaux?
Black fruit, tobacco, cedar
Acidity and tannin levels of a mature Margaux?
High acidity and high tannin
Which Australian Region is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?
Barossa valley
Which French Region has a reputation for premium quality Reisling?
Alsace
The best vineyards in northern Rhône are described as…
Steep
Which grape variety is most important in Rioja?
Tempranillo