Learning Outcome 3 Flashcards
Describe the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.
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.
Describe how environmental influences and grape growing options impact on the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.
Climate: Cool, Moderate, Warm
Harvest: Early picked, ripe grapes. Extra ripe grapes
Concentration of grape sugars: extra ripe, botrytis/noble rot, frozen grapes
Describe how winemaking option impact on the styles of wine producers from the principal grape varieties.
Vessel types: Stainless steel, concrete, oak
Oak barrel: small, large, new, old, level of toast
Lees blending: consistency, complexity, style
Describe how bottle aging impacts on the style of wines produced from the principal grape varieties.
Red wine: color, tannin, aromas and flavors
White wine: color, aromas and flavors
What is more likely to be true or warmer climate wines?
- More alcohol, less acidity
- Fuller body, more tannin
- Less alcohol more acidity
- Lighter body less tannin
1&2
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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Describe the styles and quality of MERLOT produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)
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
Describe the styles and quality of CARBERNET SAUVIGNON produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)
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
Describe the styles and quality of SYRAH/SHIRAZ produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (red)
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
Describe the styles and quality of PINOT NOIR produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (Red)
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
Describe the styles and quality of CHARDONNAY produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (White)
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
Describe the styles and quality of RIESLING produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)
EU
PDOs
France: Alsace
Germany: Mosel, Rheingsu, Pfalz
Other countries
Australia: Clare Valley, Eden Valley
Describe the styles and quality of SAUVIGNON BLANC produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)
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
Describe the styles and quality of PINIT GRIGIO/PINOT GRIS produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs (white)
PGI production
Italy: Venetian
PDOs
France: Alsace
Italy: D’elle Venezie, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Compare the styles and quality of wines from the principal grape varieties within and between specific regions
