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WSET L2 Wines 2023 Scaffolded. > WSET Level 2. Week 3 (Sauvignon B, Cabernet S, Merlot) > Flashcards

WSET Level 2. Week 3 (Sauvignon B, Cabernet S, Merlot) Flashcards

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Loire village famous for its Sauvignon Blanc? P-F.

A

Pouilly-Fumé

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West Australia region famed for its premium Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay wines?

A

Margaret River

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Margaux - main red grape?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Marlborough x3 grapes?(very useful name - what’s the equivalent from Chile?)

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Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

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Which region uses the quality label ‘Cru Bourgeoise’

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Bordeaux

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Burgundy/Bourgogne x2 grapes?(what do those burglars want?)

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Chardonnay Pinot Noir

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What might a wine maker do to soften the tannins of a Cabernet Sauvignon? x3

A

Blend in some Merlot, Age in oak to allow some oxygen to soften the tannins, Be less extractive in the wine making (less rigorous punching down and pumping over).

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New Zealand, North Island region famous for its Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Hawke’s Bay

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Oakville and Rutherford - grape?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Pessac-Léognan (red) x1 grape?(tricky one - this area is more famous for its white wine)

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Prestigous Californian region famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon

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Napa Valley

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Loire village famous for its Sauvignon Blanc? S……..

A

Sancerrre

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13
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Paulliac - main grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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South African region known for its Bordeaux blends

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Stellenbosch

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Casablanca Valley x3 grapes?(very useful name - what’s the equivalent from NZ?)

A

Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

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16
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Saint Emilion grape?

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Sancerre - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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Sonoma (red) x3 grapes? (this area has lots of climates, both sunny and cool)

A

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir

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Q

Pessac-Léognan - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

20
Q

Graves - red grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Pomerol grape? (clue is in the name)

22
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Elgin - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

23
Q

Bordeaux (red) x2 grapes?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Merl oh!)

24
Q

Maipo Valley grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

25
Q

What is a Cape Blend?

A

Taking the ‘Bordeaux blend’ of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and adding Pinotage.

26
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Constantia - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

27
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x2 Bordeaux regions made mainly from Merlot?

A

Saint Emilion and Pomerol

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Q

Touraine - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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Pouilly-Fumé - grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

30
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Central Valley, Chile x2 red grapes?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère

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Médoc - main red grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

32
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Australian region famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon: C…….

A

Coonawarra?

WSET L2 Wines 2023 Scaffolded. (6 decks)

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