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Red Grape Varieties Flashcards

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1
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Old or New World Cabernet Sauvignon?

Shows both reserve and astringency during its younger years. The best examples need patient bottle aging

A

Old World

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A formidable wine endowed with a range of phenolic compounds. Depending on style, it may or may not be fruit forward, but in most cases, it has fine structure and grip

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Sauvignon is _____ in tannin

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Rich

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Old or New World Cabernet Sauvignon?

Especially when grown a warm climate, is more supple and approachable at an early age

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New World

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Cabernet Sauvignon is ______ in acid

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High

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Cabernet Sauvignon is ______ in pigment

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Deep

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T / F

Winemakers today strive to make make truly approachable Cabernet Sauvignon, as ready-to-drink upon release as possible

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True

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Cabernet’s inimitable flavor is often likened to that of _____

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Cassis

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9
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Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by harvesting with _______ degrees of ripeness

A

High

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10
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Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by using ______ macerations in the winery

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Short

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Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by __________ _______ breakthroughs in the vineyard, which eliminates some of Cabernet’s green notes

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Canopy management

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T /F

Cabernet Sauvignon is especially good at maintaining its character no matter where it is grown

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True

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Is Cabernet Sauvignon high or low yielding?

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Low

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What are the preferred soil types of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Sand and Gravel

(But it can adapt to many other)

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Cabernet Sauvignon buds _____ and ripens _____

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Late, late

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16
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Does Cabernet Sauvignon have thick or thin skin?

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Thick

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17
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Because Cabernet Sauvignon takes so long to ripen, it does not take well to truly _____ climates

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Cool

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18
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If Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in too cool a climate, it may exhibit notes of __________ and be deficient in fruit aromatics

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Bell pepper & capsicum

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Does Cabernet Sauvignon usually undergo some pre-fermentation maceration?

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Yes:
Three weeks or more in Bordeaux

Maybe only a few days in some New World wineries to make more approachable

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20
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Cabernet Sauvignon is fermented at relatively ______ temperatures to bring out color and flavor elements

A

High (up to 86F)

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T / F

Cabernet Sauvignon almost always sees contact with oak

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True

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The choice of oak type and _______ has important ramifications, with a wide leeway across the world of Cabernet

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Barrel toast

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23
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Can fining and filtering affect the Cabernet Sauvignon’s taste and structure?

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Yes

They can react with the high levels of tannin & other phenolics

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24
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The tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon help to protect the wine from _______

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Oxidation

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25
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The two major “home areas” of Cabernet Sauvignon today

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Bordeaux
Napa Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon is a crossing of:

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Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc

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Full-bodied, deeply-colored, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon leads some of the world’s great wine blends in

A

The Médoc area of Bordeaux

28
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This area had forged a reputation for fruit-forward, 100% varietal Cabernet Sauvignon wines

A

Napa Valley

29
Q

Name the grape:
Cassis, Black Currant, Blackberry, Black Cherry, Red Currant, Red Cherry, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Olive, Eucalyptus , Mint, Tobacco, Vanilla, Caramel, Toasted Bread, Coconut, Mocha, Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Tar, Mushrooms, Leather, Musk

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

30
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Fruit-Driven

A

New World

31
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Earth-Driven

A

Old World

32
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Cherries

A

New World

33
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Red / Black Currants

A

Old World

34
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Milk Chocolate

A

New World

35
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Oak-Scented

A

New World

36
Q

Old or New World Cabernet?

Cocoa, Mocha

A

Old World

37
Q

Old or New World Cabernet?

Sweet Cigar Box

A

New World

38
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Cedar-Scented

A

Old World

39
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Tobacco

A

Old World

40
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Vanilla

A

New World

41
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Lilac

A

Old World

42
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Supple

A

New World

43
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Chalky

A

Old World

44
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Eucalyptus / Mint

A

New World

45
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Old or New World Cabernet?

Black Peppercorn

A

Old World

46
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Grape often associated with Cabernet Sauvignon as a similar wine type; the two are often blended with each other

A

Merlot

47
Q

T / F

The broad view is that Merlot is easier to drink than Cabernet Sauvignon

A

True

48
Q

Merlot has _____ acid, _____ tannin, and often a _____ level of alcohol than Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Less, less, lower

49
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Blueberry, Plum, Black Cherry, Coffee, and Chocolate are characteristic aromas of:

A

Merlot

50
Q

Merlot buds _____ and ripens _____

A

Early, early

51
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Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is _____ -skinned, leaving it susceptible to mildew and fungus

A

Thin

52
Q

Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, does Merlot prefer a warmer or cooler climate?

A

Cooler

53
Q

What happens if Merlot is in too warm of a climate?

A

Loses acidity

54
Q

Which grape brings more direct fruit, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Merlot

55
Q

What does a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon add to a Merlot? (3 answers)

A

Acidity
Tannin
Pigment

56
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What does a bit of Merlot add to a varietal Cabernet wine?

A

Fruit

57
Q

Are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vinified in a similar way?

A

Yes

Cold Soaking, Malolactic Fermentation, Aging in Oak

58
Q

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux

A

Merlot

59
Q

Where in Bordeaux is the best Merlot found to shine?

A

Right Bank

60
Q

St. Émilion is famous for _____-based wines.

A

Merlot

61
Q

Pomerol is famous for _____-based wines.

A

Merlot

62
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Where in Europe may you find light-bodied Merlot being produced?

A

Northeast Italy and the adjacent area of Switzerland

63
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Where in the US will one find fairly fruit-forward, full-bodied Merlots?

A

California & Washington State

64
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T / F

Merlot can have grassy characteristics in cool climates

A

True

65
Q

Black Currant, Blackberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Red Cherry, Prune, Rose, Violet, Clove, Green Peppercorn, Bay Leaf, Mint, Vanilla, Toasted Bread, Coffee, Cigar Box, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cedar

A

Merlot

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