Riesling

Question 1

Name the notable growing regions for Riesling

Answer 1

Mosel, Germany
Rheingau, Germany
Pfalz, Germany
Alsace AOC, France
Eden Valley, Australia
Clare Valley, Australia

Question 2

Describe the Mosel climate and growing conditions

Answer 2

cool climate
planted on steep south or southeast slopes on the banks of Mosel river
stony soils
reflected sunlight from river

Question 3

Describe a Mosel Riesling

Answer 3

light in body
medium sweetness
high acidity

Question 4

Describe the Rheingau growing conditions

Answer 4

steep, south facing slopes on north bnak of River Rhine

Question 5

Describe a Rheingau Riesling

Answer 5

drier in style

more body

Question 6

Describe the Pfalz climate and growing conditions

Answer 6

protected by mountains to the west
dry sunny climate
long growing season
extension of Frances Alsace region

Question 7

Describe a Pflaz Riesling

Answer 7

dry
medium body
similar in style to Alsace Riesling

Question 8

Describe the climate and growing conditions for Alsace AOC

Answer 8

east of the Vosges Mountains
protected from rain bearing westerly winds
driest, sunniest, wine producing regions in France
planted on Mountain foothills facing east or south east
long period of uninterrupted sun
extended growing season

Question 9

Describe an Alsace AOC Riesling

Answer 9

pronounced ripe citrus, stone fruit, vibrant blossom
medium body
high acidity
ability to age in bottle
tertiary flavours of honey and dried fruit
sweet styles made from late harvest grapes

Question 10

What is Vendanges tardives?

Answer 10

Late harvest grape from Alsace

Question 11

Describe a Landwein?

Answer 11

PGI wine in Germany

Question 12

Describe a Qualitatswein?

Answer 12

a PDO wine that comes from one of 13 wine regions in Germany
much achieve a higher ripeness than Landwein
more intense in flavour and fuller body

Question 13

Describe Pradikatswein?

Answer 13

higher level of sugar than Qualitatswein
grapes must come from a single region
there are six categories

Question 14

List the 6 Pradikat Categories

Answer 14

Kabinett
Spatlese
Auslese
Eiswein
Beerenauslese/BA
Trockenbeerenauslese/TBA

Question 15

Definition of Trocken

Answer 15

dry wine

Question 16

Definition of Halbtrocken

Answer 16

a wine with some sweetness

Question 17

Describe Kabinett

Answer 17

the lighteset and most delicate Kabinett
green fruit (green apple)
citrus fruit (lime)
floral aromas (blossom)

Question 18

Describe Spatlese

Answer 18

late harvest
concentrated flavours
fuller body
riper citrus fruit (lemon, lime)
some stone fruit (peach)

Question 19

Describe Auslese

Answer 19

selected harvest
extra ripe bunches
stone fruits (apricot)
tropical fruits (mango)
Dried fruits
can be made dry or sweet

Question 20

Describe Eiswein

Answer 20

icewine
made from grapes frozen on the vine
vibrant fresh stone fruit aromas(peach, apricot)
tropical fruit (mango, pineapple)
outstanding quality

Question 21

Describe Beerenauslese/BA

Answer 21

selected berry harvest
concentrated by botrytis
fresh stone fruit(apricot)
tropical fruit (mango)
dried fruit and honey

Question 22

Describe Trockenbeerenauslese/TBA

Answer 22

selected dried berry harvest
individually selected berries dried from botrytis
rare concentrated wines
similar but more intense than BA

Question 23

Name the two notable growing regions for Riesling in Australia

Answer 23

Eden Valley

Clare Valley

Question 24

Describe the climate and growing conditions in Eden Valley and Clare Valley?

Answer 24

high altitude

moderate climates

Question 25

Describe an Australian Riesling

Answer 25

dry
refreshing
pronounced aromas of lime
peach
blossom
petrol