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VDN + Rutherglen Flashcards

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Main regions of VDN?

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Roussillon (80%)
Languedoc
Southern Rhone

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Describe the climate of VDN PDOs?

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Mediterranean
Warm/dry
Tramontane wind - high transpiration

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Grapes of VDN?

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Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
Muscat of Alexandria
Grenache (any)

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Describe Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains?

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Most widely planted
Smaller berries than Alexandria
Greater intensity aroma/flavor
Tolerant of dry weather
Susceptible to powdery mildew, botrytis, mites
Considered higher quality - increased plantings

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Describe Muscat of Alexandria?

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Higher sugar levels
Bigger berries
Tolerant of dry weather
Susceptible to powdery mildew and botrytis
Considered lower quality - decreased plantings

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Describe Grenache Noir?

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Late ripening
Drought resistant
High yields
Accumulates sugar quickly
Susceptible to coulure, downy mildew, phomopsis, and botrytis
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Vineyard conditions for VDN?

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Shady canopy
Max yield of 30 hL/ha
Min. 14.8% ABV potential
Hand harvesting
Avoid late harvest/botrytis
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MInimum sugar concentration for VDN:

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Muscat: 100-125g/L
Grenache: 45-100g/L

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Winemaking practices for VDN?

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Addition of neutral spirit (95-96% ABV) - accounts for 5-10% of volume
Fortification added at 5-8% ABV
Final ABV 15-18%
Skin contact for reds, occasionally for whites
   - Pump over/Punch down
Chilled, fermented on demand
Reds 28*, Whites 15*
Stainless steel
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Describe a youthful VDN:

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Muscat-based: Floral, grapey, peach, pear, honey

Grenache-based: Blackberry, raspberry, plum

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Aging process of VDN:

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Old oak or glass demi-johns (bonbonnes)
Vessels not topped to encourage oxidation
Sometimes aged outside to speed up process
Several years

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VDN appellations in Rhone?

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Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
- SE slopes of Dentelles de Montmirail
Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau

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Additional grape allowed in red and rose VDN in Rhone?

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Muscat a Petits Grains Rouge

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Significant producer of Beaumes-de-Venise?

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Domaine des Bernardins

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Describe Rasteau?

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Primarily red wines produced (rose and white allowed)
75% minimum Grenache Noir
Juicy, jammy fruit
Unaged - cherry and plum
Oxidative - dried fruit, nutty
16-18% ABV
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Name two VDN appellations of the Languedoc? What is the style?

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All based on Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains in an unaged style
Muscat de Frontignan - largest, warmest, fuller body, tropical fruit
Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois - cooler, higher acidity, lighter body, stone fruit/floral

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Define Grenat/Rimage?

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Unaged style of red VDN
Grenat in Maury/Rivesaltes
Rimage in Banyuls

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Define Tuile/Traditionnel?

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Red wine matured oxidatively
Tuile in Maury/Rivesaltes
Traditionnel in Banyuls

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Define Ambre?

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A white wine matured oxidatively

20
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Define Hors d’Age?

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A long-aged oxidative VDN, red or white

21
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Name the five leading AOCs for Roussillon VDN:

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Banyuls
Banyuls Grand Cru
Maury
Muscat de Rivesaltes
Rivesaltes
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Differences betweeen Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru?

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Banyuls - min. 50% Grenache Noir, small amount of white made

Grand Cru - red only, min. 75% Grenache Noir, matured min. 30 months

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Describe Maury?

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Red VDN - 75% Grenache Noir

White VDN - unaged (rare)

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Describe Rivesaltes?

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Both red and white of all styles
Max. 20% Muscat
Primarily Grenache Noir, also includes Grenache Blanc/Gris, Macabeu, Malvoisie

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Location and size of Rutherglen?

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Inland, NE Victoria

411ha under vine

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Climate of Rutherglen?

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Warm continental
Cool air from the Victorian Alps
Long, dry autumn (sugar accumulation)

27
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Viticulture of Rutherglen?

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Grapes left to extra-ripen/shrivel
20% Potential ABV
Rain - increased fungal disease risk
Double cordon-training/VSP
Shading
Old vines
28
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Grape of Rutherglen, and flavors?

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Muscat a Petits Grains Rouges
(Rutherglen Brown Muscat)
Grapey/floral aromas

29
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Winemaking in Rutherglen?

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Brief fermentation on skin of shriveled + crushed grapes
Enzymes added and/or cap management
Drained from skins at 1-2% ABV
Fortified to min. 17.5% using 96+% ABV neutral spirit
Light clarification/filtration
Non-vintage

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Maturation of Rutherglen?

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Very old oak (anywhere from 180L-9000L)
Warm conditions (hot warehouses)
Ullage control, depending on style
Can use a solera-style system
Blending - house style
31
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Who promotes Rutherglen, and when was it founded?

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Muscat of Rutherglen Network

1995

32
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Four classifications of Rutherglen, and what is it based on?

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Rutherglen Muscat
Classic Rutherglen Muscat
Grand Rutherglen Muscat
Rare Rutherglen Muscat

Richness, complexity, and intensity

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Describe Rutherglen Muscat (classification):

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Average age 3-5
RS 180-240g/L
Foundation of style

34
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Describe Classic Rutherglen Muscat:

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Average age 6-10
RS 200-280g/L
More concentration, complexity, and tertiary

35
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Describe Grand Rutherglen Muscat:

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Average age 11-19
RS 270-400g/L
Blends young and very mature wines for more concentration and complexity

36
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Describe Rare Rutherglen Muscat:

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Minimum average age 20
RS 270-400g/L
Small volume
Pinnacle of style
Much of blend much older than 20
37
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General Rutherglen Characteristics:

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Medium garnet
Pronounced
Raisins
Dates
Figs
Sweet Spices
Sweet, full bodied, m+ acid, med alcohol
38
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How long to age a bottle of Rutherglen?

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Don’t - drink fresh

Max 1-2 years

39
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Rutherglen wine business notes:

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Only a few producers
Mostly estate fruit
All part of Muscat of Rutherglen Network

40
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Key markets for Rutherglen?

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Domestic (19L - 95%)
China
UK
USA

41
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Key Rutherglen producers?

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Campbells

Chambers Rosewood

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