White Grape Variety

Question 1

Name the aromatic grapes

Answer 1

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Riesling
3. Muscat of Alexandria
4. Gewurztraminer
5. Torrontes

Question 2

What is the aim of the winemaker?

Answer 2

1. retain the primary fruit character

2. enhance the aromatic potential of these grapes in the final wine

Question 3

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 3

1. High acidity
2. herbaceous- grass, stinky grass
3. floral
4. fruit - green apple, grapefruit, gooseberry, passion fruit, asparagus, wet pebbles, elderflower
5. light - medium body
6. typically unbaked
7. typically single variety ( sometimes blended with Semillon)
8. Early ripening - suited to cool climates where cool temps help retain the variety’s refreshing characteristics

Question 4

Riesling

Answer 4

Cool Moderate Climate

1. High acidity
2. susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
3. floral
4. fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness
5. dry - sweet
6. light to full-bodied
7. unbaked