Syrah/Shiraz Flashcards
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in South of France
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in Crôzes-Hermitage
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in Hermitage
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in Côte Rôtie
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in South Eastern Australia
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in Barossa Valley
▢ the styles and quality of wines from Syrah/Shiraz in Hunter Valley
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Which of the following does Syrah/Shiraz NOT typically bring to a blend?
a. color
b. delicate floral aromas
c. black fruit flavors
d. tannins
b. delicate floral aromas
Why would a producer choose to co-ferment a small amount of Viognier with Syrah in the Northern Rhône?
a. to dilute the color
b. to add more sweet fruit flavors to the wine
c. to add floral aromas to the wine
d. to add more tannin and color for longer ageing potential
c. to add floral aromas to the wine
True or False? Syrah is the only black grape variety permitted in Northern Rhône AOC wines.
true
Which of these descriptors would you generally NOT expect in a Northern Rhône syrah wine?
a. herbal aromas
b. black pepper aromas
c. cooked black fruit flavors
d. fresh black fruit flavors
c. cooked black fruit flavors
What is the main reason good or outstanding Syrah/Shiraz wines can be suitable for bottle ageing?
a. dark color
b. full body
c. high alcohol
d. intense flavors and tannin
d. intense flavors and tannin
True or False? The use of ‘Syrah’ or ‘Shiraz’ on a wine label can give the consumer an idea of the style the wine has been made in.
true
Where are the majority of Syrah/Shiraz plantings outside of France located?
a. Barossa Valley (australia)
b. south eastern Australia
c. Hunter Valley (australia)
d. California
b. south eastern Australia
Which of these tertiary aromas would you expect in a long-aged Shiraz? Select all that apply.
a. leather
b. meat
c. earth
d. coffee
a. leather
b. meat
c. earth
Where can Syrah be found as a single-varietal wine in the South of France?
a. Pays d’Oc IGP
b. Cote Rotie AOC
c. Hermitage AOC
d. Minervois AOC
a. Pays d’Oc IGP
What natural factors help slow ripening in the Hunter Valley region for Shiraz wines? Select all that apply.
a. mountain ranges
b. high elevation
c. high cloud cover
d. sea breezes
c. high cloud cover
d. sea breezes
Which of the following statements about the Northern Rhône are TRUE? Select all that apply.
a. the best vineyard sites are planted on steep slopes
b. the climate is moderate
c. wines are generally inexpensive to produce in the region
d. one of the best sites for Syrah is a steep, south facing hilll known as Crozes-Hermitage AOC
a. the best vineyard sites are planted on steep slopes
b. the climate is moderate
