Week 4 - White Grapes Flashcards
Which of these is NOT a common harvest option for Riesling?
a. late harvest
b. early harvest
c. botrytis
d. frozen (ice wine)
b. early harvest
What does the “International Riesling Foundation” scale measure?
level of sweetness from Dry to Sweet
What factors contribute to Alsace’s success with Riesling?
a. high altitude (cooler climate)
b. Vosges mountains (dry and sunny)
c. south and southeast facing aspect (more sunlight)
d. maritime influences (longer season)
b. Vosges mountains (dry and sunny)
c. south and southeast facing aspect (more sunlight)
Name the 3 regions in Germany where Riesling is most common:
Mosel, Pfalz, Rheingau
Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to Germany’s success with Riesling?
a. mountains (cooler climate)
b. high cloud cover (longer growing season)
c. slopes (south facing, more sun)
d. rivers (heat stores)
e. soils (dark, stony - reflects light, heat)
b. high cloud cover (longer growing season)
Which of these 3 Australian regions is NOT known for Riesling?
a. Clare Valley
b. Barossa Valley
c. Eden Valley
b. Barossa Valley
What compound is used to increase the acidity in a wine?
tartaric acid
Under what circumstances might a producer in Chablis use oak?
In grand cru areas, a little subtle oak can help with aging and complex flavors, because the flavors are so concentrated
How can growers in Chablis mitigate the risk of frost?
by growing on the slopes so cool air passes by and settles on the valley floor
How may Grand Crus are there in Chablis?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
b. 7
Which of these villages is not a well-known Chardonnay region in Cote d’Or?
a. Pouilly-Fuisse
b. Puligny-Montrachet
c. Meursault
a. Pouilly-Fuisse - it’s in the Maconnais, not the Cote d’Or
Which moderating factors allow Sauvignon Blanc to be grown in the Casablanca Valley? (could be more than 1)
a. altitude
b. sea breezes
c. morning fog
b. sea breezes
c. morning fog
Which moderating factors allow Sauvignon Blanc to be grown in the Adelaide Hills? (could be more than 1)
a. altitude
b. sea breezes
c. morning fog
a. altitude
b. sea breezes
Which moderating factors allow Sauvignon Blanc to be grown in the South of France? (could be more than 1)
a. altitude
b. sea breezes
c. morning fog
a. altitude
Which moderating factors allow Sauvignon Blanc to be grown in Constantia? (could be more than 1)
a. altitude
b. sea breezes
c. morning fog
b. sea breezes
