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syrah and grenache Flashcards

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What is the only country other than France to have established a sustained reputation for premium quality syrah (shiraz)

A

Australia

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in which 2 countries are most grenache grapes planted

A

spain and southern france

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what is syrah called in australia

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shiraz

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what is grenache called in spain

A

garnacha

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what climate does grenache need to ripen

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hot

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what is grenache widely used for in the southern rhone, southern france and spain

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rose

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what varietal would you add to syrah to give more alcohol, lower tanins and acidity

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grenache

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what varietal would you add to grenache to give more levels of coulor tanin and acidity

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syrah

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what is a classic region for syrah

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northern rhone

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what are the best appellations for syrah in the northern rhone

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cote-rotie, hermitage, and Crozes-Hermitage(lower in price, less intense, and less complex)

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what are the main regional appellations in the southern rhone for grenache

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cotes du rhone, cotes due rhone villages, and the most famous chateauneuf-du-pape

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what is grenache usually blended with in the southern rhone

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syrah, mourverde and cinsault

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what is the most widely planted grape in spain

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grenache(garnacha)

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which region in spain is known for the highest quality grenache

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priorat

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15
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what regions in spain use grenache for rose

A

navarra and rioja

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how does australian shiraz differ from syrahs from the northern rhone

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fuller-bodied, softer tannins, less acidity. use of more oak.

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what are the most famous regions in australia for shiraz

A

hunter valley, mclaren vale, barossa valley, victoria(grampians and heathcote), western australia(margaret river), south australia (coonawara)

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what other countries are starting to plant shiraz

A

south africa, usa( california and washington), new zealand(hawkes bay), chile(san antonio)

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