White Wine Flashcards
1
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white wine (7)
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- Chardonnay (shar-do-nay)
- Sauvignon Blanc (so-veen-yawn blah)
- Semillon (say-mee-yaw)
- Moscato (mos-cato)
- Pinot Grigio (pee-no gree-zo)
- Gewurztraminer (gah-vurtz-tra-meener)
- Riesling (rees-ling)
2
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Chardonnay (shar-do-nay) and food
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- fish (even salmon)
- chicken
3
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Chardonnay (shar-do-nay) taste (3)
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- voluptuous
- wider-bodied (more velvety)
- rich citrus (lemon, grapefruit) flavors
4
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Sauvignon Blanc (so-veen-yawn blah) and food
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- versatile
- seafood
- poultry
- salads
5
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Sauvignon Blanc (so-veen-yawn blah) taste (3)
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- herbal character
- dominating flavors range from sour green fruits of apples and pears to tropical fruits of melon and mango
- smokey qualities
6
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Semillon (say-mee-yaw) and food
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- fish
- clams
- mussels
- pasta salad
7
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Semillon (say-mee-yaw) taste (2)
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- fig-like character
- often blended with sauvignon blanc
8
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Moscato (mos-cato) and food
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- best on its own
- sometimes paired with dessert
9
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Moscato (mos-cato) taste (2)
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- often sweet and always fruity
- grapefruity and musky aroma
10
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Pinot Grigio (pee-no gree-zo) and food
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-versatile
11
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Pinot Grigio (pee-no gree-zo) taste (2)
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- dry wines with good acid “bite”
- aromatic, fruity flavors
12
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Gewurtztraminer (gah-vurtz-tra-meener) and food
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- ideal for sipping
- asian food
- pork
- grilled sausages
13
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Gewurtztraminer (gah-vurtz-tra-meener) taste (2)
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- varietal wine
- fruity flavors with aromas of rose petals, peaches, lychees, and allspice
14
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Riesling (rees-ling) and food
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- dry = fish, chicken, and pork dishes
- crispiness works well with tuna and salmon
- acidity level intermingles with slight smokiness or eel
15
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Riesling (rees-ling) taste (3)
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- varietal
- aromas generally include fresh apples
- should taste fresh
