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WSET Chapter 5 Flashcards

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz

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What kind of climate is Merlot grown in?

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Moderate to warm

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What are some grape characteristics of Merlot?

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Medium acid, medium tannin

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Is Merlot typically single varietal or blended?

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Both

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Is Merlot’s flavor typically simple or complex?

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Both

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What is the body fullness of Merlot

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Light to full body

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Is Merlot oaked or unoaked?

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Both

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What does aged Merlot taste like?

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Dried fruit and tobacco

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What does unripe Merlot taste like?

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Red fruit and herbaceous

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What does ripe Merlot taste like?

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Cooked black fruit

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What kind of climate is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in?

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Moderate to warm

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What are some grape characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Thick skin, high acid and high tannin

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What are some flavor characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Black fruit and herbaceous

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Is Cabernet Sauvigon single varietal or blended?

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Both

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Is Cabernet Sauvignon simple or complex?

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Both

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What is the body fullness of Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Medium to full body

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Is Cabernet Sauvignon usually oaked or unoaked

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Oaked is common

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What does aged Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?

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Dried fruit, earth and forest floor

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What are some flavors of unripe Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Green bell pepper and mint

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What are some flavors of ripe Cabernet Sauvignon

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Blackcurrent and black cherry

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What is Merlot typically blended with?

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high tannin varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon

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Why is Merlot blended with high-tannin varieties?

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lower tannin and acid, make wine ready to drink a an earlier age, add red fruit flavors

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What is Cabernet Sauvignon usually blended with?

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Varieties with lower tannin and acid levels such as Merlot

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Why is Cabernet Sauvignon usually blended with low tannin and acid varieties?

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To balance a too low wine’s acid, and to add tannin to a particular style

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Where is Merlot grown?

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France, USA, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand

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Where is Cabernet Sauvigon grown?

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France, USA, Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand

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Where in France is Merlot grown?

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Bordeaux and Languedoc Rousillon

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What is another name for wines coming from Languedoc Roussillon?

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Pays d’Oc IGP

28
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Where in France is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Bordeaux and Languedoc Rousillon

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Where in Bordeaux is Merlot grown?

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Bordeaux AOC, Bordeaux Superior AOC, Saint Émilion, and Pomerol

30
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Where in Bordeaux is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Haut Medoc, Margaux, Pauillac, Graves, Pessac Leognan

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Where in the USA is Merlot Grown?

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California

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Where in the USA is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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California

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Where in California is Merlot grown

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Napa Valley and Sonoma

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Where in California is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Napa Valley and Sonoma

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Where in Napa Valley is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Calistoga, Rutherford, Oakville

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Where in Chile is Merlot grown?

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Central Valley

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Where in Chile is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley and Central Valley

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Where in South Africa is Merlot grown?

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Stellenbosch

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Where in South Africa is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Stellenbosch

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Where in Australia is Merlot grown?

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Margaret River

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Where in Australis is Cabernet Sauvignon Grown?

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Margaret River and Coonawarra

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Where in New Zealand is Merlot grown?

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Hawke’s Bay

43
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Where in New Zealand is Cabernet Sauvignon grown?

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Hawke’s Bay

44
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What is another name for Syrah

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Shiraz

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What kind of climate is Syrah grown in?

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Moderate to Warm

46
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What are some grape characteristics of Syrah?

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Thick skin, medium to high tannin, and medium to high acid

47
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What are some flavor characteristics of Syrah?

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Black fruit and spice

48
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Is Syrah usually single varietal or blended?

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Both

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What is the body fullness of Syrah?

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Medium to full

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Is Syrah typically oaked or unoaked?

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Oaked is common

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What does aged Syrah taste like?

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Dried fruit, leather, meat and earth

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What does unripe Syrah taste like?

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Black pepper and blackberry

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What does ripe Syrah taste like?

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Black cherry and licorice

54
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Where is Syrah grown?

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France and Australia

55
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Where in France is Syrah grown?

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Northern Rhone and Languedoc Rousillon

56
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Where in Northern Rhone is Syrah grown?

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Cote Rotie, Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage

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Where in Australia is Shiraz grown?

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South Eastern Australia, and New South Wales

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Where in South Eastern Australia is Shiraz grown?

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Barossa Valley

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Where in New South Wales is Shiraz grown

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Hunter Valley

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