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Pinot Noir Characteristics

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Thin skin
High acidity
Low-medium tannin
Flavours of red fruit

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Pinot Noir Climate

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Cool and moderate

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Pinot Noir Region

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Burgundy - Côte d’Or

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Where Pinot Noir Grows Globally

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USA - coastal Oregon and California
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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How Pinot Noir is made

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Crushing
Fermentation
Draining
Pressing
Aging

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What Pinot Noir is aged in

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Stainless steel
Concrete

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Zinfandel/Primitivo Characteristics

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Ripens unevenly
High sugar levels
Medium-high acidity
Medium-high tannin

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Zinfandel/Primitivo Climate

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Warm

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Where Zinfandel/Primitivo grow globally

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USA - California
Italy - Puglia

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Reisling Characteristics

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High acidity
Aromatic
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot
Fruit varies according to ripeness

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Reisling Climate

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Cool
Moderate

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Reisling Ripeness in order from just ripe to extra ripe

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Green apple or pear
Flowers/herbs
Stone fruit
Tropical fruit

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Regions in France and Germany where Riesling is grown

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Mosel
Rheingau
Pfalz
Alsace

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Regions in Australia where Riesling is grown

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South Australia -Clare and Eden Valleys

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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc

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Versatile - grows in a range of climates
High acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Characteristics of Chenin Blanc

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Versatile - grows in a range of climates
High acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Chenin Blanc Climate

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Cool
Moderate
Warm

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Where is Chenin Blanc grown globally

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France- Loire Valley (Vouvray)
South Africa - Western Cape

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Characteristics of Semillon

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Medium to high acidity
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Semillon Climate

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Moderate
Warm

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Where is Semillon grown globally

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France - Bordeaux (Sauternes)
Australia - Hunter and Barossa Valleys

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Where is Semillon grown globally

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France - Bordeaux (Sauternes)
Australia - Hunter and Barossa Valleys

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Furmint Characteristics

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High Acidity
Mostly grown in Tokaj, Hungary
Susceptible to botrytis/noble rot

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Furmint Climate

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Moderate

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Characteristics of Chardonnay
Versatile - grown in a range of climates Medium to high acidity
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Chardonnay Climate
Cool Moderate Warm
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Winemaking options when crafting Chardonnay
Sugar or acidity adjustments Malolactic conversion Lees contact Oak
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Where Chardonnay is grown in France
Chablis and Burgundy (Pouilly-Fuse)
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Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc
High acidity Aromatic Herbaceous Fruity (green, citrus, stone fruit, tropical)
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Sauvignon Blanc Climate
Cool Moderate
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What is Sauvignon Blanc often blended with
Semillon
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown
France - Bordeaux, Loire Valley Also: Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara) Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown
France - Bordeaux, Loire Valley Also: Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara) Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand
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Characteristics of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio
Medium to high acidity
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Where is Pinot Grigio grown and what are its characteristics
Italy Dry Medium-high acidity Light bodied Simple
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Where is Pinot Gris grown and what are its characteristics
Alsace Dry, off-dry or medium Medium acidity Full bodied Complex
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Characteristics of Gewurztraminer
Low to medium acidity Aromatic Floral - rose Stone fruit - peach, apricot Tropical fruit - lychee
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Climate of Gewurztraminer and region
Cool Moderate Alsace
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Characteristics of Viognier
Low to medium acidity High alcohol Aromatic variety Floral blossoms, stone fruit (peach, apricot)
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Viognier Climate and region
Moderate Northern Rhone - Condrieu
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Characteristics of Albarino
High acidity Citrus and stone fruit
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Albarino climate and region
Moderate Spain and Portugal
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Characteristics of Merlot
Medium acidity Medium tannin Fruit varies according to ripeness
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Merlot Climate
Moderate Warm
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Characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon
Thick skin High acidity High tannin Black fruit Herbaceous
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Cabernet Sauvignon Climate
Moderate Warm
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Where in France are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown
Bordeaux Cabernet on the left bank Merlot on the right bank
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Where are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown globally
California - Sonoma and Napa Valley Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand
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Characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz
Thick skin Medium to high tannin Medium to high acidity Black fruit Spice
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Where in France is Syrah grown
Northern Rhone
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Where in Australia is Shiraz grown
South Australia - Barossa Valley Victoria and NSW - sparkling Shiraz
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Characteristics of Gamay
High acidity Low to medium tannin Red fruit
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Gamay climate
Moderate
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Where in France is Gamay grown?
Beaujoulais
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Grenache/Garnacha Characteristics
Thin skin Low to medium tannin Low acidity High sugar Red fruit and spice
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Grenache/Garnacha Climate
Warm
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Where in France is Grenache grown
Southern Rhone
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Where is Garnacha grown
Spain and Portugal
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Characteristics of Tempranillo
Medium acidity Medium tannin Red and black fruit
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Tempranillo climate
Moderate Warm
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Where is Tempranillo grown
Spain and Portugal
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What does Tempranillo mean
The grape of Spain
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Characteristics of Carmenere
Medium to high acidity High tannin Herbaceous Black fruit
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Climate of Carmanere
Warm
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Characteristics of Malbec
High tannin Black fruits
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Climate of Malbec
Warm
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Where are Carmenere and Malbec grown
Chile and Argentina
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Characteristics of Pinotage
High acidity Medium tannin Red and black fruit
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Climate of Pinotage
Warm
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Where is the only place pinotage is grown
South Africa
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Characteristics of Barbera
High acidity Low to medium tannin Red fruit and spice
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Where is Barbera grown
Northern Italy
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Characteristics of Sangiovese
High acidity High tannin Red fruit Herb
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Where is Sangiovese grown
Tuscany
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What are the four components of sparkling wine
Sugar in grapes Yeast Alcohol Carbon Dioxide
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Where is Chardonnay grown globally
France - Chablis and Burgundy (Pouilly-Fuse) Also: Oregon/California (Sonoma, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara) Chile South Africa Australia New Zealand

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