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Chardonnay Flashcards

1
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High-acidity, light to medium body and flavors of green fruits (apples, pears), citrus fruits (lemon) and wet stone describes Chardonnay from a ________ climate.

A

Cool-Climate

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Medium to high acidity, medium to full body and flavors of lemon, stone fruit (peach), and sometimes tropical fruit (melon) describes Chardonnay from a ________ climate.

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Moderate

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Full-bodied, medium in acidity, and dominated by flavors of stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) describes Chardonnay from a ________ climate.

A

Warm

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4
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What is acidification?

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Adding extra acid during winemaking.

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5
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What types of grapes would need to go through acidification and why?

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Commonly used for many warm-weather Chardonnays to balance the alcohol to the body of wine.

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What can putting a Malolactic conversion do to a Chardonnay?

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Add dairy flavors (butter, cream) and soften harsh acids.

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What are the 4 main important Chardonnay regions in Burgundy, France?

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  1. Bourgogne AOC
  2. Chablis AOC
  3. Côte d’Or
  4. Mâconnais
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8
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Wines labeled under this regional appellation can be made from grapes grown anywhere in Burgundy.

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Bourgogne AOC

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Chardonnay labeled with this Burgundy village appellation are usually simple with apple and lemon characteristics and high acidity due to its cool climate.

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Chablis AOC

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10
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Chardonnay production from Côte d’Or is focused on the area to the south in the sub-region ________ .

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Côte de Beaune

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What are the 2 best-known villages in Côte de Beaune for high quality Chardonnay production?

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  1. Meursault AOC
  2. Puligny-Montrachet AOC
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This sub-region in the Burgundy region of Mâconnais is a source of fruity and mostly unoaked Chardonnay.

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Mâcon AOC

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Southern Chardonnay producing region in the south of Burgundy.

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Mâconnais

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This sub-region in the Burgundy region of Mâconnais is located on steep, east and south-east facing slopes that produce high quality Chardonnay.

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Pouilly-Fuissé AOC

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15
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Two most well know Chardonnay producing regions in the Burgundy region of Mâconnais.

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  1. Mâcon AOC
  2. Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
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16
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What is the name of the region along the Mediterranean coast in Southern France, stretching from the Spanish boarder in the west to the River Rhône in the east?

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Languedoc-Roussillon, France

17
Q

Most Chardonnays from the Languedoc-Roussillon region are labeled with _______ IGP.

A

Pays d’Or

18
Q

California’s inland _________ is cut off from any sea influence by mountains and has warm and dry climate. Chardonnay grapes grown here are used for high-volume brands.

A

Central Valley

19
Q

Name the ___ most famous California Coastal influenced regions that produce high quality Chardonnays.

A
  1. Los Carneros
  2. Sonoma
  3. Napa Valley
  4. Santa Barbara County
20
Q

What is the state with smaller Chardonnay production in USA compared to California, but produces refreshingly high acidity Chardonnays.

A

Oregon

21
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What are the 4 main Chardonnay producing regions in Australia?

A
  1. South Eastern Australia (broad term to cover 5-6 states)
  2. Adelaide Hills
  3. Yarra Valley
  4. Margaret River (Western Australia)
22
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Where is the Adelaide Hills region? How is it cooled?

A

South Australia
Altitude

23
Q

What is the name of the famous Chardonnay producing region in Southern Australia that is cooled by altitude?

A

Adelaide Hills

24
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Where is the Yarra Valley region and how is it cooled?

A

In Victoria (South Eastern Australia)
Cooled by Ocean currents from the south.

25
Q

Where is the Margaret River region? What is its climate?

A

Western Australia
Warm, but with cooling sea breezes to moderate temperatures and slow ripening.

26
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What are New Zealands 2 most famous Chardonnay producing regions?

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  1. Marlborough
  2. Hawke’s Bay
27
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What are Chile’s 2 most famous Chardonnay producing regions?

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  1. Casablanca Valley (Pacific Coastal region exposures to sea breezes and morning fogs)
  2. Central Valley (larger, warmer, high-volume wines)
28
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What are South Africa’s 2 most famous Chardonnay producing regions?

A
  1. Western Cape (high-volume)
  2. Walker Bay (Coastal, coolest region in South Africa due to exposure to sea breezes)
29
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Where is the Chardonnay producing region of Los Carneros?
What cools this area?

A

Northern California
Cooled by morning fogs that come in from the San Pablo Bay.

30
Q

What happens to the climate Napa Valley as you go North?

A

Becomes increasingly warmer.

31
Q

Where is the Chardonnay producing region of Santa Barbara County?
What is its climate and its factors?

A

California’s Central Coast
Vineyards receive cooling sea breezes that are funneled inland by lateral valleys.

32
Q

What is the main white grape variety in Burgundy?

A

Chardonnay

33
Q

List Burgundy labeling hierarchy from highest-quality to lowest.

A
  1. Grand Cru Vineyards
  2. Premier Cru Vineyards
  3. Village Appellations
  4. Regional Appallations

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