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Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards

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What is the acidity of Sauvignon Blanc?

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High Acidity

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Name the countries and regions where Sauvignon is grown and the characteristics of that regions wine

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Loire - Sancerre/Pouilly Fume - Mineral (Flint)
Bordeaux - Pessac Leognan, Grave (Citrusy)
NZ - Marlborough - Pronounced Fruits South Australia - Adelaide Hills
Chile - Casablanca Valley
South Africa - Walker Bay

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What is the body of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Light to Medium-bodied

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What is the key flavour of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Herbaceous / Aromatic wine

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What is the primary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

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Citrus - Grapefruit

Tree fruit - Green Apple

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What is the secondary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

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Herbaceous - Grassy

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What is the tertiary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

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Wet Stones

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What is the primary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a moderate climate?

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Tropical - Passion fruit.

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What is the secondary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a Moderate climate?

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Stone fruit - Peach

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What is the tertiary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a Moderate climate?

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Floral - Blossom

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WSET 2 Grapes and Regions (8 decks)

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