Wine style descriptions (learn last)

Question 1

Fruit-forward (apple, peach, citrus)
Pronounced floral notes (honeysuckle, blossom)
High acidity
Can be made dry to lusciously sweet
Can be light to full bodied
Describe this style wine

Answer 1

Riesling

Question 2

Red and black fruit (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry)
Dried fruit (raisin, prune)
Oak flavors (vanilla, coffee)
Describe this style wine

Answer 2

California Zinfandel

Question 3

Color: pale to medium
Acidity: usually high
Tannin: usually medium, but can be low
Fruit profile: red fruits, such as cherry, cranberry, strawberry, and pomegranate
Describe this style wine

Answer 3

Pinot Noir

Question 4

Dry
Medium bodied
Peach, pineapple flavors
Lightly oaked
Describe this style wine

Answer 4

Chenin Blanc from South Africa

Question 5

Dry
High acidity
Light to medium body
Aromatic/floral
Herbaceous (grass, bell pepper, asparagus)
Fruits range from gooseberry to passionfruit
Most are unoaked
Describe this style wine

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

Full body
Low to medium acidity
High alcohol
Intense floral notes, especially rose
Stone fruits (peach and apricot)
Tropical fruits (lychee)
No oak (to retain floral aromas)
Describe this style wine

Answer 6

Gewurztraminer

Question 7

Dry
Low to medium acidity
Medium to full body
High alcohol
Peach/peach yogurt
Floral/blossom aromas
Can be oaked or not oaked
Describe this style wine

Answer 7

Viognier

Question 8

Dry
Medium body
High acidity
Citrus (lemon, grapefruit)
Stone fruit (peach)
No oak
Describe this style wine

Answer 8

Albariño

Question 9

Dry
Light to medium body
Medium acidity
Medium tannins
Red fruit
Green bell pepper
Describe this style of wine with just-ripe grapes

Answer 9

Merlot (just-ripe)

Question 10

Dry
Medium to full body
Medium acidity
Medium tannins
Black fruit
Describe this style of wine with riper grapes

Answer 10

Merlot (riper)

Question 11

Dry
Medium to full body
High acidity
High tannins
Black fruits (plums, currants)
Herbaceous (green pepper)
Herbal (mint)
Describe this style of wine

Answer 11

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 12

Dry
High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Lots of bright red fruits
No new oak
Describe this style wine

Answer 12

Gamay

Question 13

Dry
Low acidity
Low to medium tannin
Medium to high alcohol
Medium to full body
Very red fruited (wild plum, red cherry)
Occasionally spicy (white pepper, liquorice)
Describe this style wine

Answer 13

Grenache/Garnacha