Slide Pack 7

Question 1

Texas and the southern regions of France and Spain have what notable similarities?

Answer 1

1) Conditions are challenging for production of white wine grapes
2) Majority of grapes grown and wines made in these regions are red

Question 2

Reason Texas is like southern regions of France and Spain?

Answer 2

Spring freezes from Blue Norther and Le Mistral in France interferes with typically early budding of white grapes

Question 3

Southern France and Spain have a long tradition of using red wine grapes for making?

Answer 3

Dry rose’ wine (pseudo whites)

Question 4

Rose’ wines play an important role in our region’s wines because:

Answer 4

1) Red grapes bud out later than whites
2) Rose’ wines are a substitute for limited white wines
3) Chilled rose’ wines fit in

Question 5

Why do rose’ wines fit in in Texas?

Answer 5

1) Warm climate
2) Regional often spicy cuisine
3) Gulf seafood

Question 6

Rose’ wines offer a wide range of?

Answer 6

Colors, aromas and flavors found in both red and white wines

Question 7

Rose’ can be made from many different red grape varieties and blends of Texas grapes. T or F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Rose’ characteristics will vary depending on?

Answer 8

1) Ripeness at harvest
2) Which grapes are used
3) How the wine is made

Question 9

Two common methods to make rose’ wines are? And a third less common?

Answer 9

1) Saignee
2) Direct press
3) Blending red and white wine

Question 10

Rose’ made with the direct press process is called?

Answer 10

The premeditated rose’

Question 11

For rose’, grapes are purposely harvested early (lower Brix). Why?

Answer 11

To retain acidity and limit color formation and alcohol in the finished wine

Question 12

In the direct press method, the grapes are allowed to free run and then gently press. Why?

Answer 12

To achieve a delicate color, often that of pink, salmon or peach

Question 13

Saignee’ process for rose’ is a byproduct of?

Answer 13

Red wine making

Question 14

Saignee’ method involves?

Answer 14

Drawing off an amount of juice during the early stages of red wine production

Question 15

Since grapes used for the Saignee’ process were intended for red wine production, they were?

Answer 15

Likely harvested at full ripeness (higher Brix and lower acidity)

Question 16

Rose’s made with the Saignee’ process tend to yield?

Answer 16

1) A deeper pink, red or copper color
2) Fuller body with rich berry flavors

Question 17

With the Saignee’ method, remainder of grapes are more firmly pressed into red wine and yield a?

Answer 17

More concentrated red wine

Question 18

Flavors/aromas in Rose’

Answer 18

1) Strawberry
2) Honeydew melon
3) Rose petal
4) Citrus zest
5) Rhubarb

Question 19

Requirements for the rose’ process from harvest to fermentation need to be fast. Why?

Answer 19

Prevent oxidation and limit color extraction from red skins

Question 20

Rose’ fermentation temperatures have to be controlled around?

Answer 20

65 F to 75 F

Question 21

Rose’ lower fermentation temperatures (65) help?

Answer 21

Retain freshness

Question 22

Rose’ slightly higher fermentation temperatures (75) help obtain?

Answer 22

Desired aromatic qualities

Question 23

Depending on the style of rose’, like white wines, inoculation of certain enzymes and yeast selection can?

Answer 23

Enhance fruit and floral characteristics

Question 24

In tank and bottling of rose’, exclusion of air is key to preventing?

Answer 24

1) Oxidation
2) Browning
3) Bitterness
4) Other unwanted reactions

Question 25

For rose’, some time in neutral oak or concrete vessels can provide?

Answer 25

Micro-oxygenation that softens and integrates rose’ wines

Question 26

Rose’ wine styles in Texas include what varietals?

Answer 26

1) Grenache
2) Carignan
3) Cinsault
4) Mourvedre’
5) Tempranillo
6) Sangiovese
7) Tannat
8) And others