Tasting - Quick Blind Tasting questions (tfr'd 9)

Question 1

What are the “Fast Five Questions” for origin?

Answer 1

Noble variety?
Cold or Warm Climate?
Style? (new or old world)
Quality level (Entry, mid-market, Premium, luxury)
Winemaking: any unique/specific clues?

Question 2

What are the 8 white noble grapes?

Answer 2

Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Muscat, Semillon

Question 3

What are the 6 red noble grapes?

Answer 3

Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache/Garnacha, Malbec

Question 4

What are five highly aromatic white varieties?

Answer 4

Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Muscat

Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling can be high

Question 5

What are 4 low to moderate white grape varieties?

Answer 5

Chardonnay, Semillon (unless Sauternes), Garganega, Melon de Bourgogne

Question 6

What are 6 moderate aromatic varieties?

Answer 6

Pinot Gris/Grigio, Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Albarino, Viura, Torrontes

Question 7

What is Nebbiolo’s aromatic intensity?

Answer 7

High

Question 8

What are 4 medium high aromatic red varieties?

Answer 8

Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Cabernet Franc

Question 9

What are 4 low to medium aromatic intensity red wines?

Answer 9

Merlot, Malbec, Carmenere, Pinotage