Wine Regions Flashcards
What are the 3 major wine regions in the world?
France, Spain and Italy
Major Grape Varieties from France
Merlot & Granache
Major Grape Varieties from Italy
Sangiovese & Trebbiano
Major Grape Varieties from Spain
Tempranillo & Airen
Major Grape Varieties from the US
Cabernet & Chardonnay
Major Grape Varieties from Argentina
Malbec & Chardonnay
Major Grape Varieties from Australia
Chardonnay & Shiraz
Major Grape Varieties from Germany
Riesling & Müller-Thurgau
Major Grape Varieties from S. Africa
Chenin Blanc & Colombard
Major Grape Varieties from Chile
Cabernet & Chardonnay
Major Grape Varieties from Portugal
Port grapes & Alvarinho
Who are the top producers of Chardonnay?
the US, Argentina, and Chile
What’s the best temp to serve RED wine?
62 - 68 degrees F
What’s the best temp to serve WHITE wine?
49-55 degrees F
What are the most popular WHITE wines?
Champagne, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling
What are the most popular RED wines?
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Zinfandel and Syrah
What are the top 5 TX wineries?
Ste. Genevieve, Llano Estacado, Becker Vineyards, Messina Hof, and Grape Creek Vineyards
Basic Pairings for Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio?
Vegetables & Fish
Basic Pairings for Moscato & Riesling?
Soft cheeses, dessert & smoked/cured meats
Basic Pairings for Chardonnay
Roasted Veggies, Shellfish & White meat
Basic Pairings for Champagne & Prosecco
Soft & Hard cheeses and Fish
Basic Pairings for Pinot Noir
Hard cheeses, shellfish & white meat
Basic Pairings for Merlot & Tempranillo
Hard Cheese, white meat, red meat and cured/smoked meats
Basic Pairings for Cab/Zinfandel/Syrah
Hard cheeses and heavy meats
Basic Pairings for Port & Sherry
soft cheeses, cured/smoked meats & desserts
3 ways to pair wines
Balancing Flavors, Using your senses, and Thinking Regionally
What does it mean to “Think Regionally?”
If it grows together, it goes together. EX: eating Foie Gras w/Merlot or eating Italian seafood dish with Pinot Grigio
What does it mean to “Balance Flavors?”
Pairing foods with wines that either enhance the food in its similarities or contrast it EX: counterbalance salty foods w/sweet wine, foie gras and moscato