WSET Session 4 Flashcards
What kind of climate is Chardonnay grown in?
cool to warm
What is the range of Chardonnay acidity?
Medium to high
What is the sweetness level of Chardonnay?
Dry
Can Sauvignon Blanc be used to make sparking wines?
Yes
What does aged Chardonnay taste like?
hazelnut and mushroom
What does cool climate chardonnay taste like?
Green fruit, citrus fruit and wet stone
What does moderate climate Chardonnay taste like?
Lemon, stone fruit and sometimes tropical fruit
What does warm climate Chardonnay taste like?
Stone fruit and tropical fruit
What are some options a winemaker might have when making Chardonnay?
Adjustments, malolactic conversion, lees contact, oak
What adjustment might a winemaker make to Chardonnay?
Acidfication
Acidfication
The process of adding extra acid during winemaking
Where is Chardonnay grown?
France, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa
Where in France is Chardonnay grown?
Burgundy and Languedoc Roussillon
Where in Burgundy is Chardonnay grown?
Chablis, Cote d’Or, Montrachet, and Maconnais
In what climate is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Cool to moderate
What are some grape characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?
High acid, and aromatic
What are some flavor characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?
Herbaceous and fruit (green, citrus, stone, tropical)
What is the sweetness level of Sauvignon Blanc?
Dry
What is the body fullness of Sauvignon Blanc?
light to medium body
Is Sauvignon Blanc typically oaked or unoaked?
Unoaked
Is Sauvignon Blanc typically blended or single varietal?
typically single varietal
If Sauvignon is blended, which grape is it sometimes blended with?
Semillon
During what part of the meal is Sauvignon Blanc usually consumed?
Early drinking
What does unripe Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Green fruit, citrus fruit and wet stones
What does ripe Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Stone fruit and Tropical fruit
Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
France, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, South Africa, USA
Where in the USA is Chardonnay grown
California and Oregon
Where in the USA is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
California
Where in California is Chardonnay grown?
Los Caneros, Sonoma, Napa Valley and Santa Barbara countty
Where in California is Sauvgnon Blanc grown?
Napa Valley