Wine Grapes and Flavor Profiles

Question 1

Gamay

Answer 1

red fruit flavors, such as raspberry, cherry, strawberry, and currant with notes of violet flowers

Question 2

Cabernet Franc

Answer 2

red-wine grape variety traditionally grown in France that makes medium- to full-bodied wines typically offering red-fruit flavors and complex herbaceous accents.

Question 3

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 3

heavy bodied - deep, layered flavors – a mix of dark fruits such as blackcurrant, with hints of green pepper, and often a hint of oak

Question 4

Pinot Noir

Answer 4

pale to medium red wine with a translucent color with notes of fresh red fruit, spice, and earth - a graceful mouthfeel with soft tannins that soften over time

Question 5

Riesling

Answer 5

greenish yellow to light golden yellow color wine that is light to medium-bodied, with a floral aroma, reminiscent of apple, peach, apricot, jasmine, citrus blossom, ginger, honey, honeycomb, and beeswax - delicately fruity taste with high acidity, giving it a crisper and more tart taste

Question 6

Gewurztraminer

Answer 6

Intense floral and spicy aromas with notes of lychee, pineapple, citrus, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, and allspice, terpenes influence its distinctive aromatic intensity, lychee and stone fruit flavors, tropical fruit flavors, baking spices, crisp, effervescent notes, medium-to-full bodied, low acidity

Question 7

Groulleau Gris

Answer 7

Color: Light skin and pink color
Flavor: Notes of white flowers, red berries, and citrus fruits
Body: Medium body
Acidity: Refreshing and vibrant
Aroma: Exotic and floral
Finish: Long
Texture: Silky

Question 8

Chenin Blanc

Answer 8

citrus (lemon), green fruits (apple, pear), peaches, pineapple, acacia, quince, honey, white flowers, and chamomile. Texture crunchy and silky. Acidity high and medium plus.

Question 9

Pinot Blanc

Answer 9

a light body and bright acidity. It has flavors of stone fruit, citrus, and apple, and can also have notes of almonds and minerals, a sour to tart profile

Question 10

Chardonnay

Answer 10

a straw-yellow color, high acidity, and a range of flavors and aromas, lemon, grapefruit, and pear, pineapple, mango, and banana, mushrooms, truffles, and earth

high acidity, which makes it a good choice for sparkling wines, makes your mouth water

Question 11

Malbec

Answer 11

deep color, bold flavors, and medium to full body. It’s known for its smooth tannins, dark fruit notes, and high acidity,

notes of dark fruit, like black cherry, plum, and blueberry, spice, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, leather, tobacco, and violets, jammy, meaty, or smoky

Question 12

Mencia

Answer 12

fresh, floral, and earthy, with notes of red and black fruits, spice, and minerality, medium-bodied with fine chalky tannins, supple texture

Question 13

Zinfandel

Answer 13

a full body and a fruity, spicy flavor. It’s known for its dark fruit notes, like blackberry, plum, and cherry, and its spice flavors, like black pepper, cloves, and anise

Question 14

Carignan

Answer 14

dark color, high acidity, and high tannins. Carignan wines are often described as rustic, earthy, and having notes of dark fruit, spices, and herbs.

Question 15

Pinot Grigio

Answer 15

dry, light-bodied white wine with a crisp, refreshing taste

Question 16

Glera

Answer 16

green apple and pear to floral notes of honeysuckle, with distinct acidity, apertif