Principle Grapes

Question 1

What are the principal white grapes

Answer 1

Chardonnay, Sauvingnon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling

Question 2

What are Principal Black Grapes

Answer 2

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah,Shiraz

Question 3

Chardonnay

Answer 3

Flavors: Apple, lemon. peach, pineapple, Vanilla
Regions: France Australia and California
Acidity: High in cool climate, Medium in Warm Climates
Body: Light to Mid (cool) - Mid to full (warm)

Question 4

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 4

Flavors: Apple, Citrus, Asparagus, Green Bell pepper
Body: L to M
Aromas: Green fruit, Citrus, and passion fruit tropical
Acidity: High
Regions: New Zealand, Sancerre France

Question 5

Pinot Grigio

Answer 5

Flavor: simple pear and lemon
Body:Light
Aromas:
Acid: M to H
Regions: Italy

Question 6

Riesling

Answer 6

Flavor: Floral, Lime, Peach
Body: L to M
Aromas: Floral, Green Fruit
Acid: High
Regions: Germany (dry to sweet) and Alsace France, Australia (Dry style)
Sweetness: Dry to sweet

Question 7

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 7

Flavor: Blackcurrant, Bell pepper/Capsicum, Mint, Vanilla
Acid: High
Tannin: High
Sweetness Dry

Question 8

Merlot

Answer 8

Flavor: Red Fruit (Strawberry, red plum) Black Fruit (Blackbeery and black plum)
Acid: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

Question 9

Pinot Noir

Answer 9

Flavor: Red Fruit (Strawberry, red cherry, Raspberry) (vanilla from oak)
Acid: High
Tannin: Low to medium
Sweetness: Dry
Body: Light to medium

Question 10

Syrah/Shiraz

Answer 10

Flavor: black fruit( blackberry, black cherry) Spice (black pepper, liquorice) Oak flavors (vanilla, coconut)

Question 11

Prosecco

Answer 11

Light body
Green Fruit
floral aroma
Dry to medium sweetness
from Italy

Question 12

Cava

Answer 12

From Spain
Dry
Green Fruit flavors (lemon and apple)

Question 13

White Zinfandel

Answer 13

From California
unoaked
low alcohol
medium sweetness
Red Fruit flavors

Question 14

Beaujolais

Answer 14

Dry
Light body
Unoaked
raz & cherry flavor
Low tannin

Question 15

Cotes Du Rhone

Answer 15

From France
Dry
Medium body
red fruit (straw & red plum)
White pepper
Oaked or unoaked

Question 16

Chianti

Answer 16

From Italy
Dry
Medium Body
High Tannin
red fruit (cherry and plum) Dried herb notes
Clove aroma from oak

Question 17

Rioja

Answer 17

From Spain
Dry
Medium to full body
red fruit and vanilla from oak

Question 18

Chateauneuf- Du - Pape

Answer 18

France
Dry
Full Body
high alcohol
red fruit
clove from oak

Question 19

Sauternes

Answer 19

Bordeaux
Sweet wine
full body
stone fruit, vanilla, honey
high acid

Question 20

Sherry

Answer 20

Fort wine
Spain
can be made in a variety of styles D,M,S