Premium White Wines Flashcards
What 2 aromatic grapes can be used for prem white wines?
SB
Riesling
What 3 locations in the old world make premium SB?
Sancerre
Pouilly Fume
Pessac Leognan
What 4 locations in the new world make premium SB?
Marlborough
SA
Chile
Margaret River
What are the flavours of cool premium SB?
Green apples
Asparagus
Wet stones
What are the flavours of warm premium SB?
Gooseberry
Elderflower
Grapefruit
Passionfruit
What 3 locations in the old world are known for premium Riesling?
Germany
Alsace
Austria
What 3 locations in the new world are known for premium Riesling?
Eden Vallery
Clare Valley
Washington
Where are foudres used for premium riesling?
Alsace
Why is no MLF used for prem SB/Riesling?
To maintain base flavours
What are the flavours of premium CH in moderate temps?
White peach
Melon
What flavours does oak provide to premium CH?
Nuts
Mushroom
What are 2 new world locations for premium CH?
Casablanca Valley
Russian River
Where is neutral premium PG made?
Veneto
What 2 new world locations made rich premium PG?
Tasmania
Oregon
What are the flavours of premium PG from Alsace?
oily texture
tropical fruits
ginger
honey