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White Grape Varieties Flashcards

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1
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Grape varieties unknown outside their country of origin are known as

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Indigenous

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Grape varieties grown successfully all over the world are known as

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International

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What species are all of the international (and almost all of the indigenous) grape varieties used to make wine?

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Vitis Vinifera

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4
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The world’s most widespread white grape variety

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Chardonnay

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5
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Broadly speaking, Old World Chardonnay tends to be _____ , while New World Chardonnay is more _____ - ______

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Subtle, Fruit Forward

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6
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Can Chardonnay be bottle aged?

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Yes

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7
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In the vineyard, what combination of traits brings Chardonnay its body and weight?

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Ripens to high sugar levels
Has good levels of extract

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8
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What is meant by a wine having a good level of extract?

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Concentration of flavor

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9
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What must Chardonnay growers worry about happening as grapes ripen?

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Too much acidity lost resulting in flabby, uninteresting wines

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10
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Where is Chardonnay native to?

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Burgundy

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11
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What type of soil is ideal for Chardonnay?

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Chalk

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12
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What type of climate is ideal for Chardonnay

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Cool to moderate

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13
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Is Chardonnay considered to be an aromatic grape?

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No

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14
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Name the grape:
Neutral flavor, showing green apples and minerals

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Chardonnay

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15
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Name 4 techniques that winemakers may use to promote a wider array of aromas and flavors in Chardonnay

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• Malolactic Fermentation
• Sur Lie Aging
• Barrel Fermentation
• Barrel Aging

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16
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What is the alcohol level of Chardonnay?

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Medium to high

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17
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What is the acidity range of Chardonnay?

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Full range: low, medium, and high depending on growing conditions

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18
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The major white grape of Champagne

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Chardonnay

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19
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Klevner (Germany) is also known as

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Chardonnay

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20
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Morillon (Austria) is another world for

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Chardonnay

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21
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Does Chablis normally see oak?

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No

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22
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Chablis is typically described as being

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Mineral

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23
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Two Burgundy appellations known for complex, dry Chardonnay

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Puligny Montrachet & Meursault

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24
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Burgundy appellation known for mouth-filling, luscious Chardonnay

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Pouilly Fuissé

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25
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Name the grape that may exhibit:
Apricot, Peach, Quince, Apple, Pear, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Butter, Cream, Toasted Bread, Nutty, Toasted Oak, Mineral, Chalk, Flint

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Chardonnay

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26
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Citrus Fruit-Driven

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Old World

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27
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Tropical Fruit-Driven

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New World

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28
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Granny Smith Apples

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Old World

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29
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Baked Apples

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New World

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30
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Butter

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Old World

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31
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Butterscotch / Caramel

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New World

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32
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Nuts

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Old World

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33
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Smoke / Toast

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New World

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34
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Honey

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Old World

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35
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Praline, Burnt Sugar

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New World

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36
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Minerals, Flint

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Old World

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37
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Vanilla, Ginger, Nutmeg

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New World

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38
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
High Acid

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Old World

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39
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Lower Acid

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New World

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40
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Little use of new oak

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Old World

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41
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Old World or New World Chardonnay:
Heavy use of new oak

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New World

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42
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White grape that shows widely different character depending on vineyard, soil, and climate. “Great Chameleon”

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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43
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White grape that is highly aromatic and characterized by high acidity, & crisp flavors. Most wines are dry, light to medium bodied, but can become fuller with barrel aging (used in a minority the wines)

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Sauvignon Blanc

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44
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What is the soil type for Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley?

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Chalk

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45
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What is the soil type for Sauvignon Blanc in Bordeaux

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Gravel

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46
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What is the soil type for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand?

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Marl

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47
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What is the soil type for Sauvignon Blanc in California?

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Sand

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48
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Sauvignon Blanc in ______________ expresses the flavors of lemon grass & gunflint

A

Loire Valley

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49
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Sauvignon Blanc in ______________ expresses the flavors of oregano, thyme, and tarragon

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Bordeaux

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50
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Sauvignon Blanc in ______________ expresses the flavors of pink grapefruit and gooseberries

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New Zealand

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51
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Sauvignon Blanc in ______________ expresses the flavors of fig and melon

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California

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52
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What type of climate does Sauvignon Blanc prefer?

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Cool to moderate

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53
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Sauvignon Blanc needs to have good _____ _____ or else it can become overly herbaceous

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Sun Exposure

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54
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Sugar levels in Sauvignon Blanc can be

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High

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55
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Alcohol levels in Sauvignon Blanc tend to be

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Moderate

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56
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Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly fermented in

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Stainless steel

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57
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Is Sauvignon Blanc typically aged?

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No

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58
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Who created a style of oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc in the 1970’s

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Robert Mondavi

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59
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What did Robert Mondavi call his oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc?

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Fumé Blanc

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60
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Is Fumé Blanc trademarked?

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No

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61
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Fumé Blanc is a legal synonym for

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Sauvignon Blanc

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62
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Is there a legal requirement that Fumé Blanc be oak-aged?

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No

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63
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What soft, round varietal is Sauvignon Blanc most often blended with?

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Semillon

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64
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What are Sauvignon Blanc’s 2 “home” areas in France?

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Loire Valley
Bordeaux

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65
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Which NZ region is particularly renowned for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Marlborough

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66
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On which of NZ’s islands can Marlborough be found?

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South Island

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67
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In which Bordeaux AOC may you find some oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc?

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Graves

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68
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Name the grape:
Cut Grass, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Olive, Celery, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Melon, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi, Gooseberry, Mineral, Flint

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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69
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Oaked or Unoaked Sauvignon Blanc?

• Light-Bodied
• Varietal Flavor-Forward
• Refreshing

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Unoaked

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70
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Oaked or Unoaked Sauvignon Blanc?
• Medium-Bodied
• Oak Flavor-Forward
• Mouth-Filling

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Oaked

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71
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Sole international grape without French origins

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Riesling

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72
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What is the flavor profile of Riesling grown on Blue Slate?

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Minerals & Green Apple

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73
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What is the flavor profile of Riesling grown on Red Slate?

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Peach & Smoke

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74
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What is the flavor profile of Riesling grown on Sandy Loams?

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Spice & Pineapple

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75
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What is the flavor profile of Riesling grown on Volcanic Soils?

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Mango, Papaya, & Tropical Fruits

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76
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What gives Riesling the power to age well?

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High acidity

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77
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What is often used to counterbalance the bracing acidity of Riesling?

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Stopping fermentation short of dryness / leaving residual sugar

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78
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What is the alcohol level of a typical Riesling?

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Low

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79
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Despite residual sugar, a good balanced Riesling rarely

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Tastes sweet

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80
Q

What type of climate does Riesling prefer?

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Cool

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81
Q

Riesling buds _____ and ripens _____

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Late, late

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82
Q

Neutral fermentation vessels include:

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• Stainless steel
• Cement
• Old oak

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83
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_____ _____ brings out and rounds out Riesling’s fruitiness

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Residual sugar

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84
Q

Riesling is the flagship grape of what country?

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Germany

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85
Q

Where in Australia is quality Riesling grown?

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Clare Valley & Eden Valley

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86
Q

What grape is also known as Grauer Riesling?

A

Pinot Gris

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87
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What grape is also known as Ruländer?

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Pinot Gris

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88
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What is Emerald Riesling?

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A crossing of Riesling & Muscadelle

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89
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What grape is also known as Cape Riesling?

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Crouchen Blanc

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90
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What grape is also known as Paarl Riesling?

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Crouchen Blanc

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91
Q

What grape is also known as Clare Riesling?

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Crouchen Blanc

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92
Q

T / F
Welchriesling (Welch Rizling) is totally unrelated to Riesling

A

True

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93
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What grape is also known as Italian Riesling?

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Welchsriesling (Welch Rizling)

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94
Q

What grape is also known as Schwarz Riesling?

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Pinot Meunier

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95
Q

Riesling is native to

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Germany

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96
Q

What grape is being described?
Fine aromatics, enduring acidity, and the special ability to reflect the character of the different regions in which it is grown. It never touches oak.

A

Riesling

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97
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The grape that may exhibit the following:
Rose, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Apricot, Peach, Apple, Pear, Grapefruit, Lime, Pineapple, Lychee, Mineral, Steel, Flint, Petroleum, Gasoline, Almond, Pine Nuts, Game, Leather

A

Riesling

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98
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Lean, reserved, and light-bodied

A

Cool

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99
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Opulent, rich, and full-bodied

A

Warm

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100
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Crisp and high in acid

A

Cool

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101
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Round and lower in acidity

A

Warm

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102
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Citrus fruits

A

Cool

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103
Q

Cool or Warm Climate Riesling?
Tropical fruits

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Warm

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104
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Grown as an inexpensive white blending component in California’s Central Valley where it can add acidity to flatter wines. High yields.

A

Chenin Blanc

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105
Q

Where is the home of Chenin Blanc

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Loire Valley, France

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106
Q

Is Chenin Blanc typically vinified dry or sweet?

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Both

107
Q

Is Chenin Blanc typically vinified still or sparkling?

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Both

108
Q

Is Chenin Blanc typically simple or complex?

A

Either

109
Q

Chenin Blanc has _____ acidity

A

High

110
Q

What is the alcohol range for Chenin Blanc?

A

Medium to high

111
Q

Is Chenin Blanc left with residual sugar?

A

Yes, sometimes

112
Q

What grape is being described?
Apple, Melon, Straw, Almond, Apricot, Orange Blossom

A

Chenin Blanc

113
Q

What grape is being described?
White grape that is tough, with good disease resistance, resistance to winds, and has high yields

A

Chenin Blanc

114
Q

Chenin Blanc ripens _____

A

Late

115
Q

Chenin Blanc does particularly well in _____ and _____ climate areas

A

Cool , Marginal

116
Q

Favorite soil(s) of Chenin Blanc

A

Chalk or Tuffeau

117
Q

The distinctive soil of the Loire Valley

A

Tuffeau

118
Q

Tuffeau is a type of

A

Limestone

119
Q

Is skin contact allowed with Chenin Blanc?

A

Yes

120
Q

When working with Chenin Blanc, which winemakers tend to use higher temperatures, Old World or New?

A

Old World

121
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Does Chenin Blanc typically go through malolactic fermentation?

A

Yes

122
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An appellation in France with a reputation for Chenin Blanc that can age for even longer than 100 years

A

Savennières

123
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What region of the Loire Valley best known for Chenin Blanc?

A

Anjou-Saumur

124
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Anjou

A

Chenin Blanc

125
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Bonnezeaux

A

Chenin Blanc

126
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Crémant de Loire

A

Chenin Blanc

127
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Coteaux de l’Aubance

A

Chenin Blanc

128
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Coteaux du Layon

A

Chenin Blanc

129
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Jasnières

A

Chenin Blanc

130
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Montlouis

A

Chenin Blanc

131
Q

What grape is famously produced in:
Quarts de Chaume

A

Chenin Blanc

132
Q

What grape is famously produced in: Saumur

A

Chenin Blanc

133
Q

What grape is famously produced in: Savennières

A

Chenin Blanc

134
Q

What grape is famously produced in: Vouvray

A

Chenin Blanc

135
Q

Country that produces the most Chenin Blanc

A

South Africa

136
Q

Country that has adopted Chenin Blanc as its “own”

A

South Africa

137
Q

What is Chenin Blanc known as in South Africa?

A

Steen

138
Q

Name the grape being described:
Known for floral and fruity aromatics, high acidity, it produces often mouth-filling wines that range from dry to sweet, as well as dessert and sparkling wines, along with both easy-to-drink and age-worthy representations

A

Chenin Blanc

139
Q

Name the grape being described:
Apple, Pear, Quince, Apricot, Melon, Lemon, Honeysuckle, Straw, Cream, Yogurt, Sour Cream, Almond, Hazelnut, Bread, Flint, Mineral

A

Chenin Blanc

140
Q

With Pinot Grigio grown in warm regions, what can happen with ripening?

A

Acidity can drop very quickly

141
Q

How do many mass producers of Pinot Grigio keep the grapes’ acidity?

A

Picking very early

142
Q

What kind of wine can result when Pinot Grigio is picked prematurely?

A

Quaffable wine with little character

143
Q

Pinot Grigio is usually fermented in

A

Stainless steel

144
Q

Pinot Grigio may be bottled cold, which tends to give the wine

A

A gentle spritz

145
Q

The two homes for Pinot Grigio in Italy

A

Trentino Alto Adige
Friuli Venezia Giulia

146
Q

Home of Pinot Gris in France

A

Alsace

147
Q

The two German names for Pinot Gris

A

Rülander
Grau Burgunder

148
Q

In the US, a distinct full-bodied style of Pinot Gris is made in:

A

Oregon

149
Q

Pinot Grigio is a mutation of:

A

Pinot Noir

150
Q

Is Pinot Grigio oaked?

A

No

151
Q

Is Pinot Gris oaked?

A

Yes, sometimes

152
Q

Why is Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris considered to be a good food wine?

A

Lacks strong aromatic qualities that could compete with food

Acidity compliments the food

153
Q

Name the grape being described:
Apple, Pear, Lemon, Flint, Chalk, Metallic, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, (& sometimes Vanilla)

A

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

154
Q

Highly aromatic grape that produces wines with high extract, high alcohol, and distinctly lower levels of acidity

A

Gewürztraminer

155
Q

Grape that characteristically has a slightly bitter nutty taste at the finish which may sometimes be masked by residual sugar

A

Gewürztraminer

156
Q

“Gewürz” is German for:

A

Spice

157
Q

Likely original home of Gewürztraminer

A

Italian Tyrol / Termino

158
Q

Gewürztraminer is _____ -yielding and ripens quite ______

A

Low, early

159
Q

What soil type does Gewürztraminer DISLIKE?

A

Chalk

160
Q

Two vineyard problems for Gewürztraminer

A

Frost
Very susceptible to viral disease

161
Q

Technique often used in the winery with Gewürztraminer that sets it apart from most other “white” wines

A

Skin contact

162
Q

What region of France produces Gewürztraminer?

A

Alsace

163
Q

German: Roter Traminer aka

A

Gewürztraminer

164
Q

Region of Austria that produces Gewürztraminer

A

Stiermark

165
Q

Name the grape:
Rose, Gardenia, Honeysuckle, Lychee, Mango, Peach, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cardamom, Allspice, Citrus Peel, Sandalwood

A

Gewürztraminer

166
Q

Light-bodied, highly aromatic and flavorful wine from the Galicia area of Spain

A

Albariño

167
Q

Albariño is often likened to _____ for its sweet fruit aromas of peaches and kiwis, and to _____ for its spicy flavors

A

Viognier, Riesling

168
Q

Does Albariño see oak?

A

Very rarely

169
Q

Albariño accounts for 90% of plantings in what area of Galicia?

A

Rías Baixas

170
Q

In Portugal, Albariño is known as

A

Alvarinho

171
Q

In Portugal, what wine uses Alvarinho?

A

Vinho Verde

172
Q

Albariño has _____ berries with _____ skin

A

Small, thick

173
Q

Albariño vines were traditionally trained to grow up

A

Poplar trees

174
Q

The climate of Galicia is ______ and _____

A

Cool, damp

175
Q

Does Albariño see oak

A

Very rarely

176
Q

Does Albariño age well in bottle?

A

No

177
Q

In Spain, most Albariño is released by _____ in the same year it was bottled

A

Christmas

178
Q

Grape whose name means “the white from Rhine”

A

Albariño

179
Q

Famous grape of Galicia

A

Albariño

180
Q

Cainho Branco, aka

A

Albariño

181
Q

Spain’s premier white grape

A

Albariño

182
Q

Apple, Peach, Lemon, Honeydew, Honeysuckle, Ginger

A

Albariño

183
Q

When well done, white grape varietal that is supremely aromatic, rich, ripe, and sensuous with high extract and low acidity

A

Viognier

184
Q

Viognier prefers _____ environments

A

Warm

185
Q

A poor and erratic producer that doesn’t produce optimally until it is 10-15 years old

A

Viognier

186
Q

With Viognier, _____ is sacrificed and the best producers pick the grapes on flavor

A

Acidity

187
Q

Sugar/ acid balance is often set aside in the vineyard with this grape variety in favor of flavor

A

Viognier

188
Q

Viognier is picked in the _______ to assure the clearest juice

A

Morning

189
Q

Viognier is best consumed: Young? or Aged?

A

Young

190
Q

Do some winemakers allow Viognier skin contact?

A

Yes

191
Q

The only variety permitted in Condrieu & Château Grillet

A

Viognier

192
Q

How much Viognier is permitted to be co-fermented with Syrah in Côte-Rôtie?

A

Up to 20%

193
Q

Original home of Viognier

A

Northern Rhône

194
Q

Highly aromatic with aromas of tropical fruits, florals, and baking spice and vanilla (if it sees oak).

A

Viognier

195
Q

Does Viognier see oak?

A

Sometimes

196
Q

Does Viognier age?

A

Sometimes, but it is often better young

197
Q

May be confused with a full-bodied Chardonnay

A

Viognier

198
Q

Apricot, Peach, White Peach, Nectarine, Rose, Honeysuckle, Vanilla, Cinnamon;

Oily & Waxy texture

A

Viognier

199
Q

Crisp, aromatic white grape grown almost exclusively in Argentina

A

Torrontés

200
Q

Grape that thrives at extremely high altitudes, developing high acidity and heady aromas of jasmine blossoms, herbs, and citrus fruits

A

Torrontés

201
Q

T/F

Argentina has 3 different cultivars which may be bottled as Torrontés

A

True

202
Q

T / F

Torrontés is an example of a Crossing

A

True

203
Q

Name the 3 Torrontés cultivars:

A

Torrontés Riojano
Torrontés Sanjuanino
Torrontés Mendocino

204
Q

Name the parent that all 3 Torrontés cultivars share

A

Muscat of Alexandria

205
Q

Criolla Chica aka

A

Mission grape

206
Q

Region of Argentina where Torrontés had made its name

A

Salta

207
Q

The highest vineyards in the world are located in what region

A

Salta, Argentina

208
Q

Soil of Salta vineyards

A

Sand

209
Q

Climate in Salta

A

Arid

210
Q

Grape often picked at different levels of ripeness to balance flavor profile

A

Torrontés

211
Q

Is phylloxera a problem in Argentina?

A

No

212
Q

Is Torrontés grown on its own rootstock?

A

Yes

213
Q

Is Torrontés in Salta irrigated?

A

Yes, through a complex trench-canal system that harnesses the glacial melt from the Andes mountains

214
Q

What other white grape is Torrontés often likened to?

A

Gewürztraminer

215
Q

The most common Torrontés cultivar, and the only one that tends to be varietally bottled

A

Torrontés Riojano

216
Q

Is Torrontés indigenous to Argentina?

A

Nobody knows

217
Q

Besides Argentina, where else is Torrontés grown?

A

Not really anywhere.

Small amounts in Córdoba in Andalucía Spain

218
Q

There is a grape called Torrontés that is grown in the Canary Islands. Is this the same as the Torrontés grown in Argentina?

A

No

219
Q

There is a grape grown in Portugal called Terrantez. Is this the same grape as Argentinian Torrontés?

A

No

220
Q

Nectarines, Peaches, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Rose Petal, Geranium, Apples

A

Torrontés

221
Q

Muscat is one of the world’s ______ varieties of grapes

A

Oldest

222
Q

One of the few wine grapes that also succeeds as a table grape

A

Muscat

223
Q

Produces many styles linked by high acid, high alcohol, high extract, and the distinct flavor of grapes themselves

A

Muscat

224
Q

Believed to be the original vinifera grape from which all others descended

A

Muscat

225
Q

What climate does Muscat prefer?

A

Warm to hot

226
Q

What soil type does Muscat prefer?

A

Deep, damp soils

227
Q

Muscat buds early, leaving it susceptible to

A

Spring frosts

228
Q

T / F

Muscat grapes can be a range of colors, from white or pale yellow to black and every color in-between

A

True

229
Q

T / F

Muscat works well with maderization

A

True

230
Q

Italian term for Muscat

A

Moscato

231
Q

Grape, Raisin, Peach, Pineapple, Apricot, Mango, Orange, Rose, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Coriander, Cinnamon, Ginger, Earthy, Caramel, Musk

A

Muscat

232
Q

Sparkling wine produced primarily from Glera

A

Prosecco

233
Q

Glera’s home

A

Veneto

234
Q

Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are known for what grape

A

Glera

235
Q

Does Glera ripen early or late?

A

Late (mid-September)

236
Q

What method is used to produce Prosecco?

A

Charmat

237
Q

What percentage of Prosecco must be Glera?

A

85%

238
Q

What sweetness level is a typical Prosecco?

A

Extra Dry

239
Q

Wine produced in stainless steel, never seeing wood, using the tank method for sparkling wine with notes of White Peach, Apricot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, Pear

A

Prosecco

240
Q

Neutral Italian white that sees high levels of production for a range of white wines

A

Trebbiano

241
Q

Crisp white of Piedmont’s Gavi

A

Cortese

242
Q

Grape of the Veneto’s dry Soave

A

Garganega

243
Q

White grape of Italy’s Marche region

A

Verdicchio

244
Q

Italian white, used for both dry and sweet wines, famously from Sardinia

A

Vermentino

245
Q

Italian white, used for both dry and sweet wines, famously from Sardinia

A

Vermentino

246
Q

Burgundy’s other white grape, the basis for the cocktail known as the Kir

A

Aligoté

247
Q

What is the acid level for Aligoté

A

High

248
Q

The grape of the western Loire’s light-bodied Muscadet wine, frequently paired with seafood

A

Melon de Bourgogne

249
Q

Rhône whites often blended together or blended into the famous Rhône appellations of Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A

Marsanne & Roussane

250
Q

Number one white of Austria

A

Grüner Veltliner

251
Q

Grecian white known for its minerality, produced on the volcanic island of Santorini

A

Assyrtiko

252
Q

Aromatic & spicy Greek white varietal

A

Moschofilero

253
Q

Widely planted aromatic Greek white varietal used to produce both white and rosé wines as well as Restina

A

Roditis

254
Q

Neutral German grape that makes many ordinary wines

A

Müller-Thurgau

255
Q

Higher acid German white that is a common component in blends, but shines on its own in some regions

A

Silvaner

256
Q

Produces dry white wines and is also the principal grape of Hungary’s famed Tokaji dessert wine

A

Furmint

257
Q

Dry fruity white from Switzerland

A

Chasselas

258
Q

Macebeo aka

A

Viura

259
Q

Viura aka

A

Macabeo

260
Q

Basis for white Rioja and a component of much Cava

A

Macabeo / Viura

261
Q

Basis for white Rioja and a component of much Cava

A

Macabeo / Viura

262
Q

Besides Macabeo / Viura, two other major Cava components

A

Xarel-lo & Parellada

263
Q

Major grape in Sherry production

A

Palomino

264
Q

Characteristic grape of the Rueda region

A

Verdejo

Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Wine (20 decks)

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