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What climate does Pinot Nior thrive in?

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Cool to Moderate

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What is the general profile for Pinot Noir?

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Pale to Medium in Color, high acid, low to medium tannins; fresh to cooked red fruit.

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Where is Côte d’Or?

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North eastern part of France, within Burgundy. North of Macon.

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What are the two sub-regions within Côte d’Or?

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Côte de Nuit (North) and Côte de Beune (South).

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Name two villages in the Côte de Nuit region.

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Gevrey-Chambertin AOC

Nuit-Saint- Georges AOC

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Name two villages in the Côte de Beune.

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Beune AOC

Pommard AOC

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Where are the Premier Cru/ Grand Cru vineyards situated in Côte d’Or?

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The village of Gevrey-Chambertin AOC has more Grand Crus than any other village with nine.

South/ Southeast facing slopes that get extra sunlight (longer growing season).

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Where in the USA can Pinot Nior grow?

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California Coast

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Name three viticultural areas within California where Pinot Noir is grown.

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Carneros (North California)
Sonoma (West Coast)
Santa Barbra County (Central Coast)

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What is the moderating effect on the climate in Carneros?

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Vineyards are cooled by morning fogs from San Pablo Bay

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What is the moderating effect on the climate in Sonoma?

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The vineyards are cooled by the Pacific Ocean breeze.

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What is the moderating effect on the climate in Santa Barbra County?

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The vineyards are cooled by the sea breezes from the west and the south.

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Why is Oregon more ideal than California for growing Pinot Noir?

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Oregons northerly altitude and exposure to the Pacific Ocean means it is generally is cooler than California.

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Which coastal sub-region in Chile is well suited for Pinot Noir production?

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Casablanca Valley

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What is the moderating effect on the climate in Casablanca Valley?

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The vineyards are cooled by the sea breezes and morning fogs from the Pacific Ocean.

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What is the flavour profile expected of a Premier/ Grand Cru Pinot Noir?

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Concentrated red fruit flavours from the extra sunlight, subtle oak flavours, and can evolve with tertiary flavours of mushroom or forest floor.

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What is the flavour profile expected in a Californian Pinot Noir?

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Ripe red fruit flavours (strawberry, cherry) and often notable flavours from oak (vanilla).

the moderating influences in California keeps the wine from developing excessive cooked fruit flavours

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What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Oregon?

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Fresh red fruit flavours, subtle oak (smoke, clove). Can developer tertiary flavours with age (earth, mushroom)

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What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley?

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Very fruity, often flavours of cooked strawberries.

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Where is Walker Bay?

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Coastal region of South Africa.

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What is the moderating effect on the climate in Walker Bay?

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The vineyards are cooled from the Southernly sea breezes.

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Name two regions in Victoria, Australia that are cool enough for Pinot Noir production.

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Yarra Valley

Mornington Peninsula

(Thanks to the cooling breezes of the Southern Ocean)

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What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Australia?

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Varies from light/fragrant to riper/cooked red fruit flavours and medium tannins.

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Name three viticultural areas in New Zealand.

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Martinborough

Marlborough

Central Otago

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What is the moderating effect on climate in Central Otago and the flavour profile of Pinot Noir produced there?
The region is protected from the sea breezes and rains by a ring of mountains. Vines experience sunny days but cool nights. Flavour: red fruit flavours, medium to full body and medium tannins. Often aged in oak and may require bottle aging to reach potential
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What climate does Zinfandel/Primitivo thrive in?
Warm
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What is the general flavour profile of Zinfandel/ Primitivo?
As the fruit ripens, the flavours can change from red fruit (strawberries and raspberries) to black fruit (plums, black cherries). **Grapes within the same bunch can start to raise before the others have ripened, resulting in high sugar levels and flavours of dried fruit. **
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What is the difference between Zinfandel and Primitivo?
Same varietal. In California, it is called Zinfandel. In Italy (Southern Region of Puglia), it is called Primitivo.
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What is a White Zinfandel, and how is it typically made?
A medium sweet rosé made from Zinfandel in California. It is typically made with using short maceration rosé winemaking process.
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What is the general flavour profile of a White Zinfandel?
Low in ABV (8-10%), medium sweetness, simple aroma of red fruit.
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What is the general flavour profile of a Red Zinfandel?
It is dry with medium to high acidity and tannin, high alcohol and a full body. Pronounced aromas of black fruit, dried fruit (raisin, prune) and oak (vanilla, coffee). With fruits from old vibes, tertiary flavours can develop in bottle (earth, meat).
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What climate does Riesling thrive in?
Cool to Moderate. Dry and sunny.
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Describe the flavour profile of Pimitivo.
Soft, fruity, dry, red wine. (High volume)
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What is the general flavour profile of Riesling?
Aromatic, pronounced fruity and floral aromas with high acidity. Can range in dry to sweet, light to full body.
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Describe the flavours of Riesling made from grapes that are just ripe vs over-ripe.
Just ripe grapes will have a green fruit flavour, citrus, high acid. Over ripe grapes will have a stone fruit (peach, apricot), tropical fruit (mango, pineapple) flavour and sometimes dried fruit (dried apricot, raisins)
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What is süssreserve?
Unfermented grape juice held back from production. Added back into wine to add natural sweetness.
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How are off-dry/medium and sweet Rieslings made?
Off-dry/medium; Interrupting the fermentation process by removing the yeast (lower ABV, residual sugar) or adding süssreserve. Sweet; wines are made from grapes that has had their juices concentrated (botrytis fungus or frozen)
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Can Riesling age well?
Yes, the variety’s natural high acidity preserves freshness while it develops tertiary flavours (honey, petrol)
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Name three wine regions for Riesling in Germany and describe their differences.
Mosel (North) - lighter in body than South, medium sweetness balanced with very high acidity. Rheingau - drier in style than Mosel, have more body. Pfalz - dry and medium bodied
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Where is the vineyards of the Rheingau region situated?
The steep south facing slopes on the north bank of the River Rhine.
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Where are the best vineyards in Mosel situated?
South or south-east facing slopes on the banks of the Mosel River.
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Where is the Pfalz region?
in western Germany, towards the French boarder, located between the Rhein/Rhine river and the low-lying Haardt mountain range.
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Which French region is known for growing Riesling?
Alsace
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What is the typical flavour profile Riesling Alsace AOC?
Dry, with pronounced aroma and flavour intensity. Flavours of ripe citrus and stone fruit, blossom aromas. Medium bodied and high acidity. They can age for decades in bottle (honey, dried fruit).
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Where is Alsace located?
North East France, bordering German and Switzerland.
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Name two regions in South Australia where Riesling is grown.
Eden Valley Clare Valley
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Describe the flavour profile of rieslings from Australia?
Refreshing, dry with pronounced aromas of lime, peach, blossoms and petrol.
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What is the term for PGI wine in Germany?
Landwein
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What is the term for a PDO wine in Germany?
Qualitätswein
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What are some qualities to be true of the wine if purchasing one labelled Qualitätswein?
1. Must come from one out of 13 wine regions in Germany. 2. Must achieve a higher level of ripeness (than Landwein) 3. Typically more intense flavour and full bodied
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Name the six Prädikat categories
Kabinett Spätlese (late harvest) Auslese (selected harvest) Eiswein (ice wine) Beerenauslese (selected berry harvest) Trockenbeernauslese (selected dried berry harvest)
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Describe the general flavour of a Kabinett Riesling.
Light in body with delicate green fruit and citrus flavours and floral aroma
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Describe the general flavour of a Spätalese Riesling.
Concentrated flavours and fuller body than a Kabinett from same region. Ripe citrus fruit and some stone fruit flavours.
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Describe the general flavours of Auslese Rieslings.
Stone fruit, tropical fruit, dried fruits. Can be made in dry style but most sweet.
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Describe the general flavours of Eiswein Riesling.
Vibrant stone fruit aroma and tropical fruit flavours.
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Describe the general flavours of Beerenauslese Riesling.
Fresh stone fruit, tropical fruit and dried fruit and honey.
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I’m what climate does Chenin Blanc thrive?
Cool, moderate, and warm. A very versatile grape; keeps it’s acidity in warm climate.
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Which appellation in France is Chenin Blanc grown in?
Vouvray AOC
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Where is Vouvray located?
Loire Valley in France, in the Touraine district east of the city of Tours.
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How are off-dry or medium Vouvray AOC wines labelled?
Demi-Sec
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Does Vouvray get aged in barrel?
No, typically unoaked to retain fresh fruit characteristics.
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Describe the general flavour profile of a South African Chenin Blanc from old vines.
Dry, medium bodied with aromas of tropical fruit and notes of smoke and vanilla from oak maturation.
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In what climate does Sémillon thrive?
Moderate and warm
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What is the flavour profile of Sémillon when it is young?
Apple, lemon, grass
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What varietal is commonly blended with Sémillon when labelled Bordeaux AOC?
Sauvignon Blanc
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Name a wine sub- region that grows Sémillon.
Sauternes AOC
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What is the typical flavour profile of Sauternes wine?
Sweet, medium to high alcohol, full bodied, high acidity, stone fruit, and characters of oak. Tertiary flavours develop with age in bottle (dried fruit, honey, caramel)
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Name two regions in Australian thst Sémillon is grown and describe the wines produced there.
Hunter Valley; light body, low alcohol, aged in inert vessels, bottled young. Early harvest (low sugar, high acid). Can age in bottle. Barossa Valley; can be similar to Hunter Valley or full bodied oaked.
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Where is Furmint mostly grown?
North east Hungary, Tokaj.
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What is Tokaj Aszú?
A sweet wine made from Furmint affected by botrytis.
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What does it mean when a label mentioned number of Puttinyos?
Amount of sweetness. ‘5 puttinyos < 6 puttinyos’
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Describe the flavour of Tokaj Aszú.
Full body. Amber in color (aged in oak), fresh, dried fruits, citrus fruits, oak derived aromas (smoke, vanilla), aromas of oxidation (caramel), high acidity, long finish.
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In what climate does Chardonnay thrive?
Cool, moderate, and warm.
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Describe a cool climate Chardonnay.
High acid, green fruits (apple, pear) citrus, light to medium body, and wet stones.
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Describe a moderate climate Chardonnay.
Medium to high acid. Medium to full body. Flavours of lemon, stone fruits (peach) and sometimes tropical fruits (melon)
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Describe a warm climate Chardonnay.
Full bodied. Medium acidity. Flavours of stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple, banana)
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Describe a Chardonnay labelled Bourgogne AOC.
Simple apple and citrus, high acidity.
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Describe a Chablis AOC.
Dry, high acid, apple, lemon and wet stones. Generally unoaked. Sometimes flint
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Where is Chablis located?
Northern most point of Burgundy wine region.
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Name two villages in Côte d’Or that are well known for producing outstanding Chardonnay.
Both in the Côte de Beune. Meursault AOC Puligny- Montrachet AOC
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What is the general profile of a wine labelled Mâcon AOC?
A Chardonnay with simple fruity flavours that is generally unoaked
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What is the general profile of a wine labelled Pouilly-Fuissé AOC?
Concentrated stone fruit and tropical fruit. Often matured in oak for body and complexity.
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Name the regions in California capable of producing Chardonnay and each of their flavour profiles.
Carneros; medium acidity with fruit flavours Sonoma; same as above Napa Valley; full bodied, pronounced tropical fruit, spice or vanilla from new oak. Santa Barbra County; similar to Côte de Beaune but more tropical, higher alcohol and new oak.
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What is the moderating effect on the climate on the vineyards in Adelaide Hills in South Australia?
Altitude
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What is the moderating effect on the climate on the Yarra Valley region in Victoria?
Cooling ocean currents from the south
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What does Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills and Yarra Valley generally taste like?
Ripe stone fruit flavours , sometimes tropical, medium to high acidity, carefully oaked flavours.
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Where is Margaret River region located?
Western Australia
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What is the flavour profile of Chardonnay from Margret River region?
Medium to full bodied with ripe stone fruit and tropical fruit flavours (pineapple)
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Where is Marlborough region and what kind of Chardonnay does it produce?
North eastern part of New Zealand’s South Island. Chardonnay display ripe lemon, peach, melon, high acid, subtle oak.
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Where is Hawkes Bay and what kind of Chardonnay does it produce?
East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island producing a full bodied, high acidic, stone fruit flavours

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