Section 9 - Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Flashcards
In australia what is cabernet sauvignon often blended with
Syrah
What three things does a Cabernet Sauvignon provide to Merlot
Tannin, acidity and aromatic fruit
What does the term Grand Vin mean?
The wine made by that house
What are the two apellations in the Right Bank?
Pomerol and St. Emillion
What two rivers are found in Bordeaux
Dordogne and Garonne
How does cabernet improve a wine?
It adds aromatic fruit, color and tannin
What flavors are introduced by oak ageing into Cabernet Sauvignon?
Smoke, vanilla, coffee, cedar
Merlot is ______ bodied, ____ acidity, ____ tannins and _____ aromas
Full body, less acid than Cabernet Sauvignon, less tannins, and less intense aromas
What do the very best appellations in Bordeaux put on their label?
Grand Cru Classe
What well-known village is in Graves?
Passac-Leognan
What mistake did Chile make on its grapes?
Some merlot is actually carminere which gives wines aa spicy flavor and intense fruit
Where in Chile do you find Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot?
Maipo, Colchagua, Cachapoal
What does the term chateau mean?
Wines were made from that vineyard/place
What valley in Sonoma is known for its Cabernets?
Alexander Valley
Where in New Zealand do you find Cabernet Sauvignon?
Hawkes Bay