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12- RIESLING Flashcards

1
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What are the flavors of Riesling?

A

Fruity and floral rather than herbaceous like SB.

green apple, green grape, citrus.

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Is Riesling ideal for sweet wine?

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Yes. Slow building sugars allows for late-harvesting. Tropical fruit notes can develop.
HIGH ACID!

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Where are the premium growing regions in France?

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Alsace. Benefit of bottle aging is high.

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Describe Kabinett Rieslings.

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Light body, high acid, green fruit

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Describe Spatlese Rieslings.

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More body, notes of citrus and exotic fruit

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Describe Auslese Rieslings.

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Even more body and exotic fruits

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Describe Beernauslese, Trockenbeernauslese Rieslings.

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Sweet wines made from noble rot affected grapes

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Describe Eiswein Rieslings.

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Sweet wines made from frozen grapes

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Where are the premium regions in Germany?

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Mosel (lightest bodied rieslings) med sweetness, high acid
Rheingau - drier, medium bodied
Pfalz - off-dry, medium bodied

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Where are the premium regions in Australia?

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Clare Valley, Eden Valley

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