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WSET Session 4 Flashcards

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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?

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Stone fruit and Tropical fruit

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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

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Where in the USA is Chardonnay grown

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California and Oregon

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28
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Where in the USA is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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California

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Where in California is Chardonnay grown?

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Los Caneros, Sonoma, Napa Valley and Santa Barbara countty

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30
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Where in California is Sauvgnon Blanc grown?

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Napa Valley

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31
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Where in Chile is Chardonnay grown?

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Casablanca Valley and Central Valley

32
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Where in Chile is Sauvignon Blanc Grown?

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Casablanca Valley and Central Valley

33
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Where in South Africa is Chardonnay grown?

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Western Cape and Walker Bay

34
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Where in South Africa is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Constantia and Elgin

35
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Where in Australia is Chardonnay grown?

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South Eastern Australia, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Margaret River

36
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Where in Australia is Sauvignon Blanc Grown?

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Margaret River and Adeline Hills

37
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Where in New Zealand is Chardonnay Grown?

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Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay

38
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Where in New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Marlborough

39
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What is another name for Pinot Grigio?

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Pinot Gris

40
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What is the acid level of Pinot Gris?

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medium to high acid

41
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What are the two styles of Pinot Gris?

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High yield and controlled yield

42
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Is Pinot Gris usually oaked or unoaked?

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Typically unoaked

43
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What does aged Pinot Gris taste like?

A

Honey and Ginger

44
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What are some characteristics of a high yield style Pinot Gris?

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Dry, medium to high acidity, light bodied, simple flavors

45
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What are some characteristics of a controlled yield Pinot Gris?

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Dry to medium sweetness, medium acidity, full-body, complex flavors

46
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What kind of climate is Gewurztraminer grown in?

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Cool to moderate

47
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What are some grape characteristics of Gewurztraminer?

A

Low to medium acidity and aromatic

48
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What are some flavor characteristics of Gewurztraminer?

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Floral, stone fruit, tropical fruit

49
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What is the sweetness level of Gewurtraminer?

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Dry to sweet

50
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What is the body fullness of Gewurztraminer?

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full-body

51
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Is Gewurztraminer usually oaked or unoaked?

A

Unoaked

52
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What does aged Gewurztraminer taste like?

A

Honey and dried fruit

53
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Where is Pinot Gris grown?

A

France

54
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Where in France is Pinot Gris grown

A

Alsace

55
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Where is Gewurztraminer grown?

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France

56
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Where in France is Gewurztraminer grown?

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Alsace

57
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What kind of climate is Viognier grown in?

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Moderate

58
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What are some grape characteristics of Viognier?

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Low to medium acidity, high alcohol and aromatic

59
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What are some flavor characteristics of Viognier?

A

Floral and stone fruit

60
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What is the sweetness level of Viognier?

A

Dry

61
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What is the body fullness of Viognier?

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Medium to full body

62
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Is Viognier typically unoaked or unoaked?

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Both

63
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Is Viognier typically single varietal or blended?

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Both

64
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Where is Viognier grown?

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France

65
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Where in France is Viognier grown?

A

Northern Rhone

66
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Where in Northern Rhone is Viognier grown?

A

Condrieu

67
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What kind of climate is Albariño grown in?

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Moderate

68
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What is the acidity level of Albariño?

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High

69
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What are some flavor characteristics of Albariño?

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Citrus fruit and stone fruit

70
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What is the sweetness level of Albariño?

A

Dry

71
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What is the body level of Albariño?

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Medium

72
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Is Albariño usually oaked or unoaked?

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Both

73
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Is Albariño usually single varietal or blended?

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Single varietal

74
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During what part of the meal is Albariño usually drank?

A

Early drinking

75
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Where is Albariño grown?

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Spain

76
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Where in Spain is Albariño grown?

A

Rias Baixas

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