Section 11 - Syrah and Grenache Flashcards
What characteristics does Viognier add to a syrah wine
Smoother texture and exotic fruits
What four flavors are introduced by oak treatment of a syrah?
Vanilla, toast, smoke and coconut
Wht region is on an inexpensive syrah wine from Australia
South Eastern Australia
Grenache wines are ____ in body and ____ in acidity
Full in body and low in acidity
What flavors are present in grenache?
Red fruit (strawberry, raspberry) with spice notes (liqoruice and white pepper)
What is the main apellation region for Syrah in the Southern Rhone
Cotes du RHone
What are the two best appleations in the Northern Rhone to find great syrah?
Cote Rote and Hermitage
Name three regions in Australia known for producing premium Shiraz
Barrosa valley, Hunter Valley and McLauren Vale
What kind of climate can syrah NOT grow in
Cooler
What is an appelation for grenache in the Rhone that is highly regarded?
Chateauneuf du Pape
Where is a moderately priced syrah from the Northern Rhone to be found?
Crozes-Hermitage
Name two regions in France for inexpensive syrahs
Pays d’Oc AOC and Languedoc AC
Better syrahs from the southern rhone are labelled
Cotes du Rhone Villages
What is the classic region for syrah grapes?
Northern Rhone
In hotter climates what secondary flavors are in Syrah
Herbaceous with more sweet spice notes