Red Wine Style Profiles Flashcards
1
Q
Gamay, France, Burgundy, Beaujolais
A
- Low Tannin
- Light
- Fruity
- Bright ruby color
2
Q
Grenache, France, Rhone Valley
- Chateauneuf du Pape
- Gigondas
A
- Coffee
- Cinnamon
- Pine
- Cedar
- High alcohol
- Color: garnet to orange
3
Q
Nebbiolo, Italy, Piedmont
- Barolo
- Barbaresco
A
- High tannin levels
- Ripe and dried fruit
- Tar
- Leather
4
Q
Malbec, Argentina, Mendoza
A
- Purple Tint
- Ripe plum character
- Dried leaves
- Potpurri
5
Q
Cabernet Sauv, France, Bordeaux
- Graves
- Haut-Medoc
A
- Intense tannins
- Structure
- Black fruit
- Earthy
6
Q
Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
- South
- Western
A
- Powerful
- Rich
- Dark Fruit
- Soft Tannin Structure
7
Q
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
- Central Valley
A
- Fruity
- Tannic
8
Q
Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, CA
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
A
- Jammy
- Black Fruit
- Dry finish
- High tannins
9
Q
Merlot, France, Bordeaux
- St-Emilion
- Pomerol
A
- Ripe fruit
- Softer tannin structure
10
Q
Merlot, USA, California
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
A
- Medium Bodied
- Berry flavors
11
Q
Syrah, France, Rhone Valley
N. Rhone
A
- Purple tint
- Earthy characteristics
- Smoke
- Peppercorns
- Gamey aromas
12
Q
Syrah (Shiraz), Australia
- Western
- South
- Victoria
A
- Ripe and cooked berry fruit
- High alcohol
- Rich (chewy) body
- Purple tint
13
Q
Syrah, USA, CA
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
- Central Coast
A
- Warmer
- Powerful
- Fruity
- Cooler
- Earthy
- Gamey
- Purple Tint
14
Q
Pinot Noir, France, Burgundy
- Cote d’Or
A
- Velvety mouthfeel
- Intense aroma
- Pleasant acidity
- Red Berries
- Earthy
- Spicy
15
Q
Pinot Noir, USA, CA
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
- Central Coast
A
- Fruit forward
- Richer and softer than Oregon/Burgundy
