grape varieties Flashcards

(29 cards)

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which 3 regions are known for producing chardonnay ?

A

Burgundy, France - Australia - California , USA

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IS PINOT GRIGIO light, medium, or full bodied?

A

light body

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what aromas does chardonnay have in cool climates ?

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green fruit (apple), and citrus (lemon)

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is sauvignon blanc, light medium or full bodied?

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light to medium

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what aromas does sauv blanc have ?

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green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon), herbaceous (asparagus)

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which region is known for pinot grigio ?

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italy

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is chardonnay, light medium or full bodied in warm climates?

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medium to full body

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what aromas does riesling have?

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floral, green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon)and stone fruits

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which white grape variety is often used to produce wines w a range of sweetness, from dry to sweet?

A

riesling

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is chardonnay, light medium or full bodied in cool climates?

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light to medium

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what aromas does chardonnay have in warm climates?

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stone fruit (peach), tropical (pineapple, banana)

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which three regions are known for producing riesling?

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Germany, Alsace France, and Australia

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what aromas does pinot grigio have?

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pear and lemon

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14
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which two regions are known for producing sauv blanc?

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new zealand and sancerre

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does chardonnay have low, med, or high acidity in warm climates ?

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medium acidity

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what are the principal white grape varieties ?

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chardonnay, sauv blanc, pinot grigio, and riesling.

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is riesling light, medium, or full bodied?

A

light to medium

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do sauv blanc, pinot grigio, and riesling, have low medium, or high acidity?

19
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which three regions are known for producing chardonnay

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Burgundy (France), Australia and California.

20
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What grape variety is used to make Red Burgundy?

21
Q

which wine would you expect to have the flavours/aromas of blackcurrant, green bell pepper/capsicum and mint?

A

cabernet sauvignon

22
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wines that may be made entirely or partly from Chardonnay grapes.

A

Champagne
Chablis
White Burgundy

23
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What grape variety is used to make Red Burgundy?

24
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medium full bodied red from spain w red fruit flavors and vanilla flavors from oak

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when opening sparkling wine you should turn..
the bottle not the cork
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food high in umami makes red wine
more bitter less fruity
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sweet food makes a dry wine
more acidic less fruity
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salt in food can make a wine taste
less bitter and less acidic
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