Learning Outcome 3 Flashcards

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Describe the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.

A

Black grape: Merlot, Carbernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Pinot Noir

Color, Acidity, Tannin, Sugar (potential alcohol), Aromas and Flavors.

White grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Color, acidity, sugar (potential alcohol), aromas and flavors.

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2
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Describe how environmental influences and grape growing options impact on the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.

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Climate: Cool, Moderate, Warm
Harvest: Early picked, ripe grapes. Extra ripe grapes
Concentration of grape sugars: extra ripe, botrytis/noble rot, frozen grapes

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3
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Describe how winemaking option impact on the styles of wine producers from the principal grape varieties.

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Vessel types: Stainless steel, concrete, oak

Oak barrel: small, large, new, old, level of toast

Lees blending: consistency, complexity, style

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4
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Describe how bottle aging impacts on the style of wines produced from the principal grape varieties.

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Red wine: color, tannin, aromas and flavors

White wine: color, aromas and flavors

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5
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What is more likely to be true or warmer climate wines?

  1. More alcohol, less acidity
  2. Fuller body, more tannin
  3. Less alcohol more acidity
  4. Lighter body less tannin
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1&2

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6
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Which is the following is a wine producing region in New Zealand?
1. Hawkes Bay
2. Casablanca
3. Napa Valley
4. Mendoza

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7
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Describe the styles and quality of MERLOT produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)

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Within EU: South of France
PDOs: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol

Other countries
US: CA, Napa valley, Sonoma
Chile: Central Valley
South Africa: Stellenbosch
Australia: Margaret River
New Zealand: Hawkes Bay

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Describe the styles and quality of CARBERNET SAUVIGNON produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)

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EU
PGI production
South of France

PDOs
France: Bordeaux, médoc, Haut Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Graves, Pessac-Leognan

Other countries
USA: CA, Napa valley (Oakville, Rutherford, Calistoga), Sonoma
Chile: Central Valley, Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley
South Africa: Stellenbosch
Australia: Coonawarra, Margaret River
New Zealand: Hawkes Bay

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9
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Describe the styles and quality of SYRAH/SHIRAZ produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)

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EU
PGI production
South of France

PDOs
France: Northern Rhône: Crizes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cote Rôtie

Other countries
Australia: South Eastern Australia, Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley

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10
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Describe the styles and quality of PINOT NOIR produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (Red)

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EU
PDOs
France: Bourgogne/Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-George’s, Beaune, Pommard

Other countries
USA: Sonoma, Santa Barbara County, Oregon
Chile: Casablanca Valley
South Africa: Walker Bay
Australia: Yarra Valley, Mountain Peninsula
New Zealand: Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago

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Describe the styles and quality of CHARDONNAY produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (White)

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EU
PGI
South of France

PDOs
France: Bourgogne/Burgundy, Chablis, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuisse

Other countries
USA: California, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Carneros, Santa Barbara County, Oregon
Chile: Casablanca Valley, Central Valley
South Africa: Walker Bay, Western Cape
Australia: Yarra Valley, Mountain Peninsula, South Eastern Australia, Adelaide Hills, Margaret River
New Zealand: Marlborough, Hawkes Bay

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12
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Describe the styles and quality of RIESLING produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)

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EU
PDOs
France: Alsace
Germany: Mosel, Rheingsu, Pfalz

Other countries
Australia: Clare Valley, Eden Valley

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Describe the styles and quality of SAUVIGNON BLANC produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)

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EU
PGI
South of France

PDOs
France:
Loire - Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Touraine
Bordeaux - Bordeaux, Graces, Pessac-Leognan

Other countries
USA: Napa Valley
Chile: Casablanca Valley, Central Valley
South Africa: Elgin, Constantia
Australia: Adelaide Hills, Margaret River
New Zealand: Marlborough

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14
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Describe the styles and quality of PINIT GRIGIO/PINOT GRIS produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)

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PGI production
Italy: Venetian

PDOs
France: Alsace
Italy: D’elle Venezie, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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15
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Compare the styles and quality of wines from the principal grape varieties within and between specific regions

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16
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State the meaning of regionally important labeling terms indicating style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties

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FRANCE
Burgundy: Premier Cru,Grand Cru
Bordeaux: Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, Cru Bourgeois, Grand Cry Classé
Alsace: Grand Cru

GERMANY
Pradikatswein, Kabinet, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese (BA), Trokenbeerenauslese (TBA), Eiswein

Trocken , Haltrocken