WSET 1.4 grape varieties and wines Flashcards
Pinot Noir is the principle back grape of which regions?
a) Bordeaux
b) Chile
c) New Zealand
d) Burgundy
e) South Africa
c) New Zealand and d) Burgundy
True or False:
Rieslings are rarely fermented in oak.
TRUE
Name 2 regions that produce a dry Riesling?
Alsace and Australia
Pinot Grigios are usually fermented in _______________ and not matured in oak, to retain _________ flavors.
stainless steel … fruity
A region very popular for Sauvignon Blanc is ________.
Name at least 4 others
New Zealand
Also grown in South Africa, Chile, California, Loire Valley and Bordeaux
What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
dry
medium- to full-bodied
red fruit (strawberry) and vanilla flavors (oak)
Rioja from Spain
What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry light-bodied high acidity low tannin red fruit, clove, vanilla
Pinot Noir / Red Burgundy
What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
dry
medium to full body
high acidity
high tannin
black currant, green bell pepper, mint, cedar
Cabernet Sauvignon
What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
Rosé;
medium sweet
low alcohol
red fruit (raspberry, strawberry); unoaked
White Zinfandel from California
___________ is a popular Sauvignon Blanc from France
Sancerre
What wine has these characteristics: sparkling dry high acidity green apple, citrus, bread
Champagne
____________ in Australia is known as ________ in France
Shiraz in Australia, Syrah in France
What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
medium to full body
medium acidity
stone and tropical fruits
Chardonnay - warm climate
Which of these wine can be dry, medium or sweet?
a) Sauternes
b) Sherry
c) Riesling
d) Sancerres
b) Sherry
c) Riesling
Sauvignon blancs have the following characteristics (pick all):
a) sweet
b) dry
c) medium acidity
d) citrus aromas
e) vanilla
f) light bodied
g) herbaceous notes
h) high acidity
b) dry
d) citrus aromas
g) herbaceous
h) high acidity
What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
medium body
high acidity
lemon, peach, vanilla
oaked Chardonnay - warm climate, Burgundy
Name some characteristics of Sauternes:
sweet full-bodied high acidity stone fruits, honey, vanilla (from oak)
What are the characteristics of a northern Rhone Syrah?
dry
medium-bodied
fresh black fruit (blackberry) and pepper
oaked or unoaked
If a wine has aromas of cedar or vanilla, what might you deduce?
aged in oak
Describe Pinot Grigio
dry
light bodied
high acidity
simple flavors of pear and lemon
What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry medium bodied high acidity apple, lemon, grapefruit, asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass
Sauvignon Blanc
Describe white Burgundy
medium bodied
high acidity
aromas of citrus (lemon) and stone fruits (peach)
vanilla if aged in oak
Chardonnay
What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from? Sweet high alcohol high tannin black fruit (blackberry)
Port from Portugal
What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry to sweet light to medium bodied high acidity floral with green fruits citrus to stone fruits
Riesling
___________ is commonly blended with Pinot Noir to produce ___________.
Chardonnay to produce Champagne
Name 5 regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly grown.
France, California, South Africa, Australia, Chile
What country is Pinot Grigio most associated with?
Italy
What grape is know for this flavor profile:
dry
medium to full bodied
medium acidity
high tannin
black berry or cherry, black pepper, licorice, vanilla
Syrah/Shiraz
Describe Chablis
light bodied high acidity green fruit (apple) and citrus (lemon) typically unoaked Chardonnay from the coolest part of Burgundy
What wine has these characteristics: dry medium to full bodied high acidity high tannins black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cedar
Red Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot)
What does blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot bring to the Merlot?
Cabernet adds tannin and acidity
Merlot adds body, texture and mellowness
Together, they take well to oak and age well
Develop great complexity over time
Name some Pinot Noir characteristics:
light-bodied
high acidity
low tannin
red fruit, clove, vanilla
Which red wine is often unoaked?
Beaujolais
In acidity and body, Pinot Grigios are more like which of the wines below?
a) Chablis
b) Chardonnay (warm climate)
c) Sauvignon Blanc
d) all of the above
a) Chablis
c) Sauvignon Blanc
dry, high acidity, citrus aromas
Chardonnay is often blended with ___________ to make Champagne.
Pinot Noir
Riesling wines can be______ to ______ bodied
light to medium bodied
What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry light body high acidity lemon, pear
Pinot Grigio
What wine has these characteristics: dry light bodied high acidity low tannins red fruits (raspberry, red cherry) may have vanilla and cloves (if oaked)
Red Burgundy / Pinot Noir
Name 3 Italian wines described in Level 1
Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Proseco
Cabernet Sauvignon is high in ________ and _______.
tannin and acidity
What wine has these characteristics and where is it from? sweet full bodied high acidity stone fruits, honey, vanilla (from oak)
Sauternes, from Bordeaux
White Burgundy is _____-bodied when compared to Chablis and has ____ fruit aromas
white burgundy = Medium bodied with riper fruit aromas
Chablis = light bodied with green fruit aromas
Describe cool-climate Chardonnay
light to medium bodied
high acidity
green fruit and citrus (lemon) aromas
Name some regions besides New Zealand where Sauvignon Blanc is grown
South Africa, Chile, California, Loire Valley and Bordeaux
What is Sherry?
Fortified Spanish white wine
high alcohol
dry to sweet
Name some common flavors/aromas of Pinot Noir:
Strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla and clove (from oak)
What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry full-bodied medium acidity medium tannin red (plum) or black fruit, vanilla
Merlot
Name 2 regions known for Chardonnay other than France
California, Australia
Name some White Zindfandel characteristics:
Rosé medium sweet low alcohol red fruit (raspberry, strawberry) unoaked
True or False:
Rieslings have a range of acidity
False
all types of Riesling have high acidity
their range is in sweetness (dry to sweet)
What French red is known for high-alcohol?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Name some common Cabernet Sauvignon flavors/aromas:
black fruit: black currant, black cherry
herbaceous: green bell pepper, mint
oak maturation: cedar, vanilla
Rieslings have ________aromas
a) delicate
b) pronounced
b) pronounced
True or False:
White burgundies are never oaked
False
they are often oaked, but rarely in Chablis
Name some red Bordeaux characteristics:
dry medium to full bodied high acidity high tannins black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cedar
What are the two attributes of a wine that can be the source of its name?
- Region
2. Grape variety
Rieslings are a classic grape of what country?
Germany
True or False:
Chardonnay is used to make the white Bordeaux wines from France
False
Chardonnay is used to make white Burgundy wines
Chardonnay is _____ (sometimes/always/never) oaked
sometimes
Name 3 regions known for Merlot
California, Bordeaux, Chile
Which grape is used to make Borgogne Rouge?
Pinot Noir
Merlots are _______-bodied and have ______ acidity and _________ tannins
full-bodied
medium acidity
medium tannins
What grapes are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and why?
blended with Merlot (France/Bordeaux) to add softness and body
blended with Shiraz (Australia) to add aromas of spice
What wine has these characteristics: dry full-bodied high alcohol strawberry, clove from oak
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
How are Sauvignon Blanc wines typically fermented, and why?
In stainless steel, not oak, to retain their characteristic aromas
Which grape is used to make Borgogne Blanc?
Chardonnay
Name some aromas/flavors associated with oak maturation
vanilla, cedar, clove
What wine has these characteristics and where is it from? sparking dry to medium sweet light-bodied pear and floral aromas
Proseco from Italy
Which 2 grapes are used to make Champagne?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What wine has these characteristics: dry medium-bodied red fruit (strawberry, plum); peppery, oaked or unoaked
Côtes du Rhône
Which of the following aromas/flavors can be found in typical Rieslings?
a) toast
b) apricots
c) vanilla
d) flowers
e) lime
f) green pepper
g) apple
h) grass
b) apricots
d) flowers
e) lime
g) apple
True or False:
Chablis comes from the cooler regions of Bordeaux
False
Chablis is from the coolest part of Burgundy
What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
light to medium body
high acidity
apple, lemon
Chardonnay - cool climate
Chablis
Describe Sauvignon Blanc
dry medium bodied high acidity intense aromas green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon, grapefruit) herbaceous notes (asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass)
What wine has these characteristics? dry medium bodied high acidity high tannins red fruit (red cherry, plum), cloves from oak
Chianti from Italy
List the 4 principle black grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz/ Pinot Noir
List the 4 principle white grape varieties
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
Which region is best known for Merlot-Cabernet blends?
a) Burgundy
b) Bordeaux
b) Bordeaux
Describe warm-climate Chardonnay
medium to full bodied
medium acidity
stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) flavors
What wine has these characteristics: dry light-bodied Low tannins red fruits (raspberry, cherry), fresh flavors, unoaked
Beaujolais
True of False: Pinot Noir is a common blending grape
False (except for Champagne)
Where might you find a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon?
Bordeaux
What are the characteristics of a warm climate Australian Shiraz?
dry full-bodied medium acidity high tannin jammy black cherry, licorice
What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
sparkling
dry
pear and lemon aromas
Cava from Spain
Name 3 white wines from principle grape varieties
Sancerre, Chablis, Burgundy (white)
Name 2 red wines from principle grape varieties
Burgundy (red), Bordeaux
Name 1 sparkling wine from principle grape varieties
Champagne from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Which one of the following is a fortified wine? a) Cava b) Beaujolais c) Prosecco d) Port
d) Port
Which one of the following grape varieties produces red wine? a) Cabernet Sauvignon b) Sauvignon Blanc c) Riesling d) Chardonnay
a) Cabernet Sauvignon
Chablis is
a) a dry white wine
b) a dry red wine
c) a sweet white wine
d) a sweet red wine
a) dry white wine
Which of the following are used to make ful-bodied red wines from Australia:
a) Pinot Grigio
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Pinot Noir
d) Shiraz
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
d) Shiraz
Sauternes is an example of which kind of wine?
a) Medium sweet
b) Sparkling
c) Sweet
d) Dry
c) Sweet
Name red and a white wine with notable herbaceous notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
Which of these aromas/favors might be expected in a red Bordeaux:
a) green fruit, citrus
b) jammy black fruit, licorice
c) blackberry, blackcurrant
d) fresh red fruits (cherry, plum)
c) blackberry, black currant
Sort these wines from lowest to highest abv:
a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
b) White Zinfandel
c) Sherry
d) Beaujolais
b) White Zinfandel
d) Beaujolais
a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
c) Sherry
Of Sauternes and Sancerre, which is dry and which is sweet?
Sauternes is sweet
Sancerre is dry
Which if these wines is made entirely or in part from Chardonnay grapes?
a) Chablis
b) Sancerre
c) Champagne
d) Red Bordeaux
a) Chablis
c) Champagne
From the wines named below, select one or more that are typically classified as fully “sweet”. Be sure not to confuse “medium” wines with those that have a high level of sweetness.
a) White Zinfandel
b) Sauternes
c) Port
d) Sancerre
e) Proseco
b) Sauternes
c) Port
Which wine(s) below are most likely to be medium bodied. Select all correct answers.
a) Cotes du Rhone
b) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
c) Chianti
a) Cotes du Rhone
c) Chianti
True or False: Chardonnay is used in white Bordeaux
False, Chardonnay is used in white Burgundies
Sauvignon Blanc has ____________ intensity of aromas.
a) delicate
b) pronounced
b) pronounced
True or false: Cabernet Sauvignon is always full-bodied?
False, medium to full
