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Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards

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1
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What kind of grape is Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Aromatic White

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What is the typical profile of a Sauvignon Blanc grape?

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  • Dry
  • Light-Medium Body
  • High Acid
  • Herbaceous (Green Bell Pepper, Capsicum, Asparagus)
  • Floral (Blossom)
  • Green Fruit Aromas (Apple, Gooseberry)
  • Tropical Fruits (Passionfruit)
  • Wet Stones
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When does a Sauvignon Blanc have more Green Fruit Aromas? Tropical Fruit Aromas?

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Green Fruits - Less Ripe Grapes

Tropical Fruits (Riper Grapes)

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What Climate does Sauvignon Blanc prefer?

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Cool to Moderate

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Is Sauvignon Blanc usually single-varietal or a blend?

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Usually Single-Varietal

Sometimes blended with Semillon

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Is Sauvignon Blanc Oaked or Unoaked?

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Unoaked (mostly).

Oak will overwhelm the herbaceous aromas of Sauvignon Blanc

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If ages in oak, what term is typically used?

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Barrel-Aged

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Should Sauvignon Blanc be drunk young or aged?

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Drunk young

Aging can develop undesirable vegetal notes and aromas

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What are the most important French regions for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Loire

  • Sancerre AOC
  • Pouilly-Fume
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Are any other grapes allowed to be grown in Loire (Sancerre AOC / Pouilly Fume AOC)

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No

Only Sauvignon Blanc

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What climate is the Loire area?

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Cool climate

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What is the typical profile of a Loire Sauvignon Blanc wine?

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  • Dry
  • High Acid
  • Green Fruit Aromas (Apple)
  • Herbaceous (Grass, Asparagus)
  • Wet Stones
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Where is the Touraine AOC located?

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Touraine

Sub-region to west of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume AOC

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Is Sauvignon Blanc wine made in Bordeaux? What regions?

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Yes

Bordeaux AOC

Graves AOC

Pessac-Leognan AOC

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Are Bordeaux AOC’s Single-Varietal or Blends?

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Blend

Sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon

17
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What does Semillon contribute to Bordeaux AOC Sauvignon Blanc wines?

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  • Adds Body
  • Helps wine age
  • If oak matured, flavours of Honey, Nuts
18
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Does the South of France region grow Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Yes

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What is the typical profile of a South of France Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Dry
  • High Acid
  • Tropical Fruit (Passionfruit)
  • Herbaceous Notes (Grass)
20
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What region in New Zealand is famous for Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Marlborough

21
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Where is Marlborough located?

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Top of New Zealands’ South Island

22
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How are New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc different than Loire wines?

A

More Pronounced characteristics

23
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Are New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc a single-varietal or blends?

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Blend - of a single-varietal

Blends of different grape sites or different grape ripeness

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What is the typical profile of a New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Dry
  • LIght-Medium Body
  • High Acid
  • Strong Fruit Flavours (Lemon, Peach, Passionfruit)
  • Pronounced Herbaceous (Green Bell Pepper, Asparagus)
25
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What regions in Australia are known for Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Margaret River (Western Australia)
  • Adelaide Hills (South Australia)
26
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What is the profile of Australian Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Fresh, Fruity
  • Citrus, Tropical Fruit
  • Some blended with Semillon to make fuller-bodied wines that can age
27
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What two areas in Chile are known for Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Central Valley
  • Casablanca Valley
28
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How does the vineyards of Australia and New Zealand cool down?

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Ocean Breezes and Altitude

29
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How does the Chilean Vineyards cool down?

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Sea Breezes and Morning Fog

30
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What regions in South African grow Sauvignon Blanc?

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  • Constantia (south of Cape Town - cooled by sea breezes)
  • Elgin (cooled by Altitude
31
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Are USA Sauvignon Blanc’s herbal?

A

The warm climate makes is hard to make in the warm climate.

Grapes sometimes picked earlier to preserve high acid and herbal notes

32
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What is one area in USA that makes good Sauvignon Blanc?

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Napa Valley

Sometimes oaked to add body and flavour (smoke)

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