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What kind of climate is Chardonnay grown in?

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cool to warm

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What is the range of Chardonnay acidity?

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Medium to high

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What is the sweetness level of Chardonnay?

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Dry

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Can Sauvignon Blanc be used to make sparking wines?

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Yes

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What does aged Chardonnay taste like?

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hazelnut and mushroom

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What does cool climate chardonnay taste like?

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Green fruit, citrus fruit and wet stone

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What does moderate climate Chardonnay taste like?

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Lemon, stone fruit and sometimes tropical fruit

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What does warm climate Chardonnay taste like?

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Stone fruit and tropical fruit

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What are some options a winemaker might have when making Chardonnay?

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Adjustments, malolactic conversion, lees contact, oak

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What adjustment might a winemaker make to Chardonnay?

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Acidfication

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Acidfication

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The process of adding extra acid during winemaking

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Where is Chardonnay grown?

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

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Where in France is Chardonnay grown?

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Burgundy and Languedoc Roussillon

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Where in Burgundy is Chardonnay grown?

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Chablis, Cote d’Or, Montrachet, and Maconnais

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In what climate is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Cool to moderate

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What are some grape characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

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High acid, and aromatic

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What are some flavor characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Herbaceous and fruit (green, citrus, stone, tropical)

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What is the sweetness level of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Dry

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What is the body fullness of Sauvignon Blanc?

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light to medium body

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Is Sauvignon Blanc typically oaked or unoaked?

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Unoaked

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Is Sauvignon Blanc typically blended or single varietal?

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typically single varietal

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If Sauvignon is blended, which grape is it sometimes blended with?

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Semillon

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During what part of the meal is Sauvignon Blanc usually consumed?

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Early drinking

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What does unripe Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

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Green fruit, citrus fruit and wet stones

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What does ripe Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Stone fruit and Tropical fruit
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
France, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, South Africa, USA
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Where in the USA is Chardonnay grown
California and Oregon
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Where in the USA is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
California
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Where in California is Chardonnay grown?
Los Caneros, Sonoma, Napa Valley and Santa Barbara countty
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Where in California is Sauvgnon Blanc grown?
Napa Valley
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Where in Chile is Chardonnay grown?
Casablanca Valley and Central Valley
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Where in Chile is Sauvignon Blanc Grown?
Casablanca Valley and Central Valley
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Where in South Africa is Chardonnay grown?
Western Cape and Walker Bay
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Where in South Africa is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Constantia and Elgin
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Where in Australia is Chardonnay grown?
South Eastern Australia, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Margaret River
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Where in Australia is Sauvignon Blanc Grown?
Margaret River and Adeline Hills
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Where in New Zealand is Chardonnay Grown?
Marlborough and Hawke's Bay
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Where in New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Marlborough
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What is another name for Pinot Grigio?
Pinot Gris
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What is the acid level of Pinot Gris?
medium to high acid
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What are the two styles of Pinot Gris?
High yield and controlled yield
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Is Pinot Gris usually oaked or unoaked?
Typically unoaked
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What does aged Pinot Gris taste like?
Honey and Ginger
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What are some characteristics of a high yield style Pinot Gris?
Dry, medium to high acidity, light bodied, simple flavors
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What are some characteristics of a controlled yield Pinot Gris?
Dry to medium sweetness, medium acidity, full-body, complex flavors
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What kind of climate is Gewurztraminer grown in?
Cool to moderate
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What are some grape characteristics of Gewurztraminer?
Low to medium acidity and aromatic
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What are some flavor characteristics of Gewurztraminer?
Floral, stone fruit, tropical fruit
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What is the sweetness level of Gewurtraminer?
Dry to sweet
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What is the body fullness of Gewurztraminer?
full-body
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Is Gewurztraminer usually oaked or unoaked?
Unoaked
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What does aged Gewurztraminer taste like?
Honey and dried fruit
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Where is Pinot Gris grown?
France
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Where in France is Pinot Gris grown
Alsace
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Where is Gewurztraminer grown?
France
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Where in France is Gewurztraminer grown?
Alsace
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What kind of climate is Viognier grown in?
Moderate
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What are some grape characteristics of Viognier?
Low to medium acidity, high alcohol and aromatic
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What are some flavor characteristics of Viognier?
Floral and stone fruit
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What is the sweetness level of Viognier?
Dry
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What is the body fullness of Viognier?
Medium to full body
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Is Viognier typically unoaked or unoaked?
Both
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Is Viognier typically single varietal or blended?
Both
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Where is Viognier grown?
France
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Where in France is Viognier grown?
Northern Rhone
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Where in Northern Rhone is Viognier grown?
Condrieu
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What kind of climate is Albariño grown in?
Moderate
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What is the acidity level of Albariño?
High
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What are some flavor characteristics of Albariño?
Citrus fruit and stone fruit
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What is the sweetness level of Albariño?
Dry
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What is the body level of Albariño?
Medium
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Is Albariño usually oaked or unoaked?
Both
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Is Albariño usually single varietal or blended?
Single varietal
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During what part of the meal is Albariño usually drank?
Early drinking
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Where is Albariño grown?
Spain
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Where in Spain is Albariño grown?
Rias Baixas

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