White and Sweet Winemaking Flashcards
1
Q
Benefits of whole bunch (white)
A
Gentle
Reduces oxidation risk
Can lead to more purity and delicacy
2
Q
Optimum white wine ferment temp
A
12 to 22C
3
Q
Low ferment temp effect (white)
A
Pear drop aromas
Uncaptured varietal fruit characters
4
Q
High ferment temp effect (white)
A
Complex non fruit characters
Uncaptured varietal fruit characters
5
Q
Most common high volume inexpensive white adjustment
A
Acidification
6
Q
Premium Sauvignon Blanc regions
A
Loire Valley
Marlborough
Pessac Leognan
7
Q
Premium Riesling regions
A
Germany
Alsace
Austria
Clare Valley
Eden Valley
Washington State
8
Q
Premium Chardonnay regions
A
Burgundy
Russian River Valley
Los Carneros
Adelaide Hills
Geelong
Mornington Peninsula
Casablanca Valley
