shiraz Flashcards
1
Q
Shiraz characteristics
A
- black grape
- black grape flavours, black pepper
- thick skinned
- moderate to warm climate
medium to high level of tannins
2
Q
define moderate and warm climate Shiraz
A
- moderate climate -> northern rhone, black fruit aromas, pepper
- warm climate Shiraz - full bodied, high alcohol -> australia
3
Q
France appelations
A
Nothern rhone - only black variety permitted in AOC wines
Cote rotie AOC
Hermitage AOC
Crozes hermitages AOC
South of France - Minervois AOC and Pay d’oc IGP
4
Q
Australia regions
A
Barossa Valley
Hunter valley
they also produce sparkling wine