Suavignon Blanc Flashcards
What is the coolest wine region in South Africa?
a. Elgin
b. Constantia
c. Casablanca Valley
d. Adelaide Hills
a. Elgin
b. Constantia (SA)
c. Casablanca Valley (chile)
d. Adelaide Hills (australia)
Where in the South of France does Sauvignon Blanc do well?
a. areas cooled by high altitudes
b. areas near large bodies of water
c. fertile flat plains with high winds
c. areas with high rainfall
a. areas cooled by high altitudes
True or False? Complexity can be gained by blending Sauvignon Blanc grapes from different vineyard sites with different degrees of ripeness.
true
Although not typically blended, which grape variety would you be most likely to see blended with Sauvignon Blanc?
a. Reisling
b. Chardonnay
c. Chenin Blanc
d. Semillon
d. Semillon
In which of these regions would you be most likely to find a Sauvignon Blanc that was made in contact with oak to add body & flavor?
a. casablanca (chile)
b. Adelaide hills (Australia)
c. Marlborough (Australia)
d. Napa Valley
d. Napa Valley
Which of the following describes the characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety? Select all that apply.
a. aromatic white grape variety
b. produces dry wines
c. pronounced herbaceous and floral aromas
d. produces medium to full bodies wines
a. aromatic white grape variety
b. produces dry wines
c. pronounced herbaceous and floral aromas
Which factors contribute to Casablanca Valley’s ability to produce very good quality Sauvignon Blanc? Select all that apply.
a. cooled by morning fog
b. cooled by sea breezes
c. cooled by high elevation
d. sheltered by mountain ranges
a. cooled by morning fog
b. cooled by sea breezes
In which of these regions is Sauvignon Blanc typically blended with Sémillon? Select all that apply.
a. Graves AOC
b. Adelaide Hills
c. Casablanca Valley
d. South of France
e. Pessac-Leognan
f. Margaret River
a. Graves AOC (bordeaux)
b. Adelaide Hills (australia)
e. Pessac-Leognan (bordeaux)
f. Margaret River (australia)
True or False? Sauvignon Blancs made in the Loire typically have more pronounced characteristics
false
Where is Sauvignon Blanc the most widely planted grape variety in Australia?
a. Casablanca
b. Elgin
c. Marlborough
d. Adelaide Hills
d. Adelaide Hills
Casablanca (Chile)
Elgin (SA)
When should Sauvignon Blanc wines be consumed?
a. after 5-8 years of bottle ageing
b. early or aged extensively
c. within a couple of years of the vintage before it develops unattractive vegetal notes
d. immediately after bottling before it loses its fresh aromas.
c. within a couple of years of the vintage before it develops unattractive vegetal notes
Where are you most likely to find producers experimenting with Sauvignon Blanc to produce wines different from the classic style?
a. Graves (bordeaux)
b. Touraine (Loire valley)
c. Marlborough (Australia)
d. Constantia (SA)
c. Marlborough (Australia)
True or False? The majority of Sauvignon Blanc wines are matured in new oak.
false
Which of these regions is NOT located in the Loire?
a. Pessac-Leognan AOC
b. Pouilly-Fume AOC
c. Sancerre AOC
d. Touraine AOC
a. Pessac-Leognan AOC (bordeaux)
