Slide Pack 7 Flashcards
Texas and the southern regions of France and Spain have what notable similarities?
1) Conditions are challenging for production of white wine grapes
2) Majority of grapes grown and wines made in these regions are red
Reason Texas is like southern regions of France and Spain?
Spring freezes from Blue Norther and Le Mistral in France interferes with typically early budding of white grapes
Southern France and Spain have a long tradition of using red wine grapes for making?
Dry rose’ wine (pseudo whites)
Rose’ wines play an important role in our region’s wines because:
1) Red grapes bud out later than whites
2) Rose’ wines are a substitute for limited white wines
3) Chilled rose’ wines fit in
Why do rose’ wines fit in in Texas?
1) Warm climate
2) Regional often spicy cuisine
3) Gulf seafood
Rose’ wines offer a wide range of?
Colors, aromas and flavors found in both red and white wines
Rose’ can be made from many different red grape varieties and blends of Texas grapes. T or F
True
Rose’ characteristics will vary depending on?
1) Ripeness at harvest
2) Which grapes are used
3) How the wine is made
Two common methods to make rose’ wines are? And a third less common?
1) Saignee
2) Direct press
3) Blending red and white wine
Rose’ made with the direct press process is called?
The premeditated rose’
For rose’, grapes are purposely harvested early (lower Brix). Why?
To retain acidity and limit color formation and alcohol in the finished wine
In the direct press method, the grapes are allowed to free run and then gently press. Why?
To achieve a delicate color, often that of pink, salmon or peach
Saignee’ process for rose’ is a byproduct of?
Red wine making
Saignee’ method involves?
Drawing off an amount of juice during the early stages of red wine production
Since grapes used for the Saignee’ process were intended for red wine production, they were?
Likely harvested at full ripeness (higher Brix and lower acidity)
Rose’s made with the Saignee’ process tend to yield?
1) A deeper pink, red or copper color
2) Fuller body with rich berry flavors
With the Saignee’ method, remainder of grapes are more firmly pressed into red wine and yield a?
More concentrated red wine
Flavors/aromas in Rose’
1) Strawberry
2) Honeydew melon
3) Rose petal
4) Citrus zest
5) Rhubarb
Requirements for the rose’ process from harvest to fermentation need to be fast. Why?
Prevent oxidation and limit color extraction from red skins
Rose’ fermentation temperatures have to be controlled around?
65 F to 75 F
Rose’ lower fermentation temperatures (65) help?
Retain freshness
Rose’ slightly higher fermentation temperatures (75) help obtain?
Desired aromatic qualities
Depending on the style of rose’, like white wines, inoculation of certain enzymes and yeast selection can?
Enhance fruit and floral characteristics
In tank and bottling of rose’, exclusion of air is key to preventing?
1) Oxidation
2) Browning
3) Bitterness
4) Other unwanted reactions
For rose’, some time in neutral oak or concrete vessels can provide?
Micro-oxygenation that softens and integrates rose’ wines
Rose’ wine styles in Texas include what varietals?
1) Grenache
2) Carignan
3) Cinsault
4) Mourvedre’
5) Tempranillo
6) Sangiovese
7) Tannat
8) And others
