Principal Grape Varieties

Question 1

Chardonnay

Answer 1

Dry
Cool climate - high acidity, light-med body, green fruit (apple) and citrus (lemon) aroma
Warm climate- med acidity, med-full body, stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) flavored

Question 2

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 2

Dry
High acidity
Med body
Aromas: green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), herbaceous (asparagus, grass, green pepper)

Question 3

Pinot Grigio

Answer 3

Dry
High acidity
Light body
Pear and lemon flavor

Question 4

Riesling

Answer 4

Dry-sweet
High acidity
Light-med body
Aroma: floral, green fruits (apple), citrus (lime, lemon), stone fruits (peach, apricot)

Question 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 5

Dry 
High tannin
High acidity 
Med-full bodied 
Aroma: black fruits (black currant, black cherry) , herbaceous (green bell pepper, mint), cedar, vanilla

Question 6

Merlot

Answer 6

Dry
Med-full bodies 
Med acidity 
Med tannin 
Flavors: red fruits (strawberry, plum), black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), vanilla

Question 7

Pinot noir

Answer 7

Dry
Light body
Low tannin
High acidity 
Flavors: red fruit (strawberry, red cherry, raspberry), vanilla, clove

Question 8

Syrah/Shiraz

Answer 8

Dry
Med-full body 
High tannin 
Med acidity 
Flavors: black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), spice (black pepper, licorice), vanilla, coconut