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Syrah / Shiraz Flashcards

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What is the best climate for Shiraz/Syrah

A

Moderate to warm

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2
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Decribe the tannin and acid levels in a typical Shiraz/Syrah

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Medium to High

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Describe the body and flavours in a moderate climate Shiraz/Syrah

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Medium body with black fruit flavours, herbal notes and black pepper aromas

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4
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Where is Syrah known for in France

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Northern Rhone which would produce the moderate climate characteristics

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Describe the body and flavours in a warm climate Shiraz/Syrah

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Fully body, high alcohol, cooked black fruits and licorice

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6
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What country produces a warm climate Shiraz/Syrah and what is the name of that wine?

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Australia, Shiraz

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What is a typical grape that is blended with Syrah/Shiraz

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Grenache

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8
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What benefits do Syrah/Shiraz bring to other wines when blended

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Colour, black fruit flavours and tannins

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9
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What is the common name of a Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz blend

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Rhone Blends

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10
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What type of vessels are used for maturation for Syrah/Shiraz

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Oak - softens tannins and adds smoke and spic

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11
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What are some of the tertiary flavours from bottle aging Syrah/Shiraz

A

Dried Fruit
Leather
Meat
Earth

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12
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Name the only black grape variety in the Northern Rhone

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Syrah

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13
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What environmental factors benefit the Syrah grapes in Northern Rhone?

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Steep Slopes and the river reflects sunlight

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Which region in France is known for a peppery Syrah

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Cote Rotie

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Which wine is sometimes blended with Syrah in Cote Rotie

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Viognier to add floral aromas

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16
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Name two other regions in the southern part of the Northern Rhone that produce Syrah

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Hermitage
Crozes Hermitage

17
Q

Which of the two regions in the South part of the Northern Rhone produce a higher quality Syrah?

A

Hermitage

18
Q

Name one additional region in France, outside of the Northern Rhone that produces Syrah?

A

South of France

19
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Australia

A

Shiraz

20
Q

Name the three regions in Australia that produce Shiraz

A

Southeastern Australia
Barossa Valley
Hunter Valley

21
Q

Describe the profile of a Shiraz from Barossa Valley
Body
Tannin
Flavours

A

Fully Body
High Tannin
Cooked black fruit, black pepper and spicy flavours from oak (vanilla and coffee)

22
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Describe the profile of a Shiraz from Hunter Valley
Body
Tannin
Flavours

A

Medium body
Medium to High Tannin

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