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What is the difference between old world wines, and new world wines?

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Location

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Where does Riesling grow best?

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Germany;

Alsace, France;

New York State;
Washington State”

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Where does Sauvignon Blanc grow best?

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“Bordeaux, France;

Loire Valley, France;

New
Zealand;

California (Fumé Blanc)”

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Where does Chardonnay grow best?

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“Burgundy, France;

Champagne, France;

California;

Australia”

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Common aromas of Riesling

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Fruity

Lychee nut

Sweet

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Common aromas of Sauv Blanc

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Grapefruit

Grass, Herbs

Cat pee

Green Olive

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Common aromas of Chardonnay

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Green Apple

Butter

Citrus

Grapefruit

Melon

Oak

Pineapple

Toast

Vanilla

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“THE FIVE major wine importers into the United States:”

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“1. France (31%)
2. Italy (28%)
3. Australia (17%)
4. Spain (5.8%)
5. Chile (4.5%)
These 5 countries account for almost 87% of the total value of wines imported into the U.S.”

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“THE TOP TEN producers of wine in the world:”

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“1. Italy

  1. France
  2. Spain
  3. United States
  4. Argentina
  5. Australia
  6. China
  7. South Africa
  8. Germany
  9. Chile”
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How much fat does wine contain?

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“WINE IS FAT FREE and contains no cholesterol.”

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“TOP 3 IMPORTED wines sold in the U.S.:

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“TOP 3 IMPORTED wines sold in the U.S.:
Yellow Tail (Australia)
Cavit (Italy)
Concha y Toro (Chile)

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Does Alcohol have anything to do with the body of wine?

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“THE HIGHER the alcohol in a wine, the more body (weight) it will usually have.”

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How does wine effect your cholesterol levels?

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“ALCOHOL WHEN consumed in moderation will increase HDL (good) and decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol.”

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How much water is in a bottle of wine?

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86% Water

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Name 10 of your favorite wine Regions

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“Napa
Sonoma
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Champagne
Rhône Valley
Tuscany
Piedmont
Mosel
Rhine
Rioja
Douro (Port)
Mendoza Maipo Valley
South Australia
Stellenbosch”

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Favorite Wines from those areas?

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“Napa
Sonoma
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Champagne
Rhône Valley
Tuscany
Piedmont
Mosel
Rhine
Rioja
Douro (Port)
Mendoza Maipo Valley
South Australia
Stellenbosch”

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Vitis vinifera in Latin

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“VITIS is Latin for vine.
VINUM is Latin for wine.”

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“THE TOP five countries in wine grape acreage worldwide:”

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“1. Spain

  1. France
  2. Italy
  3. Turkey
  4. United States”
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“THE 5 MOST important factors in winemaking:

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  1. Geographic location
  2. Soil
  3. Weather
  4. Grapes
  5. Vinification (the actual winemaking process)”
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Vines are usually planted when?

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“VINES ARE planted during their dormant periods, usually in the months of April or May. Most vines will continue to produce good-quality grapes for forty years or more.”

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Southern Hemisphere Regions

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“Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa—are reversed.”

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When will a vine usually produce grapes suitable for winemaking?

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“A VINE doesn’t usually produce grapes suitable for winemaking until the third year.”

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“Brix”

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“BRIX” is the winemaker’s measure of sugar in grapes.”

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Sugar vs Acidity

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“AS SUGAR levels increase, acidity decreases”

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How many days from vine's flowering till harvest?
Average 100 days
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The signifigance of KING TUTANKHAMEN,
“KING TUTANKHAMEN, who died in 1327 B.C., apparently preferred the taste of red wine, according to scientists who found residues of red wine compounds (tannins) in ancient Egyptian jars found in his tomb.”
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First review of wine...
“THE FIRST known reference to a specific vintage was made by Roman scientist Pliny the Elder, who rated the wines of 121 b.c. “of the highest excellence.”
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2005
“2005 WAS a great vintage year in every major wine region on earth!”
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“ THREE MAJOR wine collectibles that will age more than ten years:
“ THREE MAJOR wine collectibles that will age more than ten years: 1. Great châteaux of Bordeaux 2. Best producers of California Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Finest producers of vintage Port
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How many grapes per bottle?
“A BOTTLE of wine contains 600–800 grapes (2.4 lbs.). ”
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How many bottles of wine per: 1. Vine 2. barrel 3. ton of grapes 4. acre
“ 5 bottles of wine produced annually from one grapevine 240 bottles of wine in a barrel 720 bottles of wine from a ton of grapes 5,500 bottles of wine produced annually from an acre of grapevines”
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“THERE ARE more than\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ wine-producing countries in the world.”
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Color of wine with age
“AS WHITE wines age, they gain color. Red wines, on the other hand, lose color as they age.”
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TYPES OF TASTINGS
* horizontal Tasting wines from the same vintage * vertical Comparing wines from different vintages * blind The taster does not have any information about the wines * semi-blind The taster knows only the style of wine (grape) or where it comes from
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BOUQUET
“BOUQUET is the total smell of the wine. Aroma is the smell of the grapes. “Nose” is a word that wine tasters use to describe the bouquet and aroma of the wine.” Excerpt From: Kevin Zraly. “Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 25th Anniversary Edition.” iBooks. https://itun.es/us/qKFwA.l
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“TASTING WINE is
“TASTING WINE is confirming what the color and smell are telling you.
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“WHAT MAKES A GREAT WINE GREAT?”
Varietal character Balance of components Complexity Sense of place Emotional response”
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Grow best... Albarino
Spain
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Grow best... Chenin Blanc
Loire Valley, France California
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Grow best... Gewurztraminer
Alsace, FR
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Grow best... Pinot Blanc, Gris, Grigio
Italy California Oregon
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Grow best... Semillon
Bordeaux (Sauternes) Australia
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Grow best... Viognier
Rhone Valley, France California
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Grow best... Gruner Veltliner
Austria
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“the lighter the color, the more perceived”
acidity
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“WHERE THEY GROW BEST” Barbera
Italy
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“WHERE THEY GROW BEST” Dolcetto
Italy
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WHERE THEY GROW BEST.... Cabernet Franc
“Loire Valley and Bordeaux, France”
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WHERE THEY GROW BEST.... Garnacha
Spain
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WHERE THEY GROW BEST.... Malbec
Bordeaux and Cahors, France Argentina

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