Semillon Flashcards
1
Q
Semillon is a white grape grown in
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moderate and warm climates
2
Q
Semillon wine typically have
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simple primary flavours of apple, lemon and grass, ranging from medium to high acidity and light to full in body
3
Q
Some Semillon can age well, producing
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dried fruit, nuts, honey
4
Q
Where is Semillon grown in France?
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Bordeaux
5
Q
What is the AOC in Bordeaux most associated with Semillon?
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Sauternes AOC, sweet white wine made from grapes that have been concentrated by botrytis, medium to high alcohol, full bodied, high acid. Pronounced stone fruit, smoke and vanilla (from oak). Can produced dried fruit, honey, caramel
6
Q
Where is Semillon grown in Australia?
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Hunter Valley; Barossa Valley
