wine Flashcards

1
Q

how do sweet and dry differ

A

sugar level; sweet is high, dry is low

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2
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difference between sweet and fruity

A

sweet is sugar, fruity is aroma

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3
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can something be sweet and dry? dry and fruity?

A

no, yes

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4
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how does acid feel on the palate?

A

dries the mouth then resalivates

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5
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What does tannin feel like?

A

It only dries the mouth

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6
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What does balanced mean

A

Exactly how it sounds – no single aspect of the wine is overpowered

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7
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What is the finish?

A

The after taste/effect essentially

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8
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What is the body?

A

The perceived weight of the wine

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9
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What does being soft mean?

A

Easy to drink, smooth, etc

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10
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3 reds – name, varietal, location, description

A

pavette, pinot noir, california; light, cherry, raspberry, black pepper
moonshot, red blend, california; medium bodied, pomegranate, vanilla
anatomy, cabernet, california; fuller, blackberry, fig

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3 whites – name, varietal, location, description

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kuranui, sauv blanc, new zealand; light, tropical
raymond, chardonnay, california; medium body, pear, oak
stella, moscato, italy; full body, peach, honey

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