Red Grape Varieties

Question 1

Old or New World Cabernet Sauvignon?

Shows both reserve and astringency during its younger years. The best examples need patient bottle aging

Answer 1

Old World

Question 2

A formidable wine endowed with a range of phenolic compounds. Depending on style, it may or may not be fruit forward, but in most cases, it has fine structure and grip

Answer 2

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 3

Cabernet Sauvignon is _____ in tannin

Answer 3

Rich

Question 4

Old or New World Cabernet Sauvignon?

Especially when grown a warm climate, is more supple and approachable at an early age

Answer 4

New World

Question 5

Cabernet Sauvignon is ______ in acid

Answer 5

High

Question 6

Cabernet Sauvignon is ______ in pigment

Answer 6

Deep

Question 7

T / F

Winemakers today strive to make make truly approachable Cabernet Sauvignon, as ready-to-drink upon release as possible

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Cabernet’s inimitable flavor is often likened to that of _____

Answer 8

Cassis

Question 9

Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by harvesting with _______ degrees of ripeness

Answer 9

High

Question 10

Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by using ______ macerations in the winery

Answer 10

Short

Question 11

Cabernet Sauvignon is made more approachable by __________ _______ breakthroughs in the vineyard, which eliminates some of Cabernet’s green notes

Answer 11

Canopy management

Question 12

T /F

Cabernet Sauvignon is especially good at maintaining its character no matter where it is grown

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Is Cabernet Sauvignon high or low yielding?

Answer 13

Low

Question 14

What are the preferred soil types of Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 14

Sand and Gravel

(But it can adapt to many other)

Question 15

Cabernet Sauvignon buds _____ and ripens _____

Answer 15

Late, late

Question 16

Does Cabernet Sauvignon have thick or thin skin?

Answer 16

Thick

Question 17

Because Cabernet Sauvignon takes so long to ripen, it does not take well to truly _____ climates

Answer 17

Cool

Question 18

If Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in too cool a climate, it may exhibit notes of __________ and be deficient in fruit aromatics

Answer 18

Bell pepper & capsicum

Question 19

Does Cabernet Sauvignon usually undergo some pre-fermentation maceration?

Answer 19

Yes:
Three weeks or more in Bordeaux

Maybe only a few days in some New World wineries to make more approachable

Question 20

Cabernet Sauvignon is fermented at relatively ______ temperatures to bring out color and flavor elements

Answer 20

High (up to 86F)

Question 21

T / F

Cabernet Sauvignon almost always sees contact with oak

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The choice of oak type and _______ has important ramifications, with a wide leeway across the world of Cabernet

Answer 22

Barrel toast

Question 23

Can fining and filtering affect the Cabernet Sauvignon’s taste and structure?

Answer 23

Yes

They can react with the high levels of tannin & other phenolics

Question 24

The tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon help to protect the wine from _______

Answer 24

Oxidation

Question 25

The two major “home areas” of Cabernet Sauvignon today

Answer 25

Bordeaux Napa Valley

Question 26

Cabernet Sauvignon is a crossing of:

Answer 26

Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc

Question 27

Full-bodied, deeply-colored, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon leads some of the world’s great wine blends in

Answer 27

The Médoc area of Bordeaux

Question 28

This area had forged a reputation for fruit-forward, 100% varietal Cabernet Sauvignon wines

Answer 28

Napa Valley

Question 29

Name the grape: Cassis, Black Currant, Blackberry, Black Cherry, Red Currant, Red Cherry, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Olive, Eucalyptus , Mint, Tobacco, Vanilla, Caramel, Toasted Bread, Coconut, Mocha, Cedar, Pencil Shavings, Tar, Mushrooms, Leather, Musk

Answer 29

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 30

Old or New World Cabernet? Fruit-Driven

Answer 30

New World

Question 31

Old or New World Cabernet? Earth-Driven

Answer 31

Old World

Question 32

Old or New World Cabernet? Cherries

Answer 32

New World

Question 33

Old or New World Cabernet? Red / Black Currants

Answer 33

Old World

Question 34

Old or New World Cabernet? Milk Chocolate

Answer 34

New World

Question 35

Old or New World Cabernet? Oak-Scented

Answer 35

New World

Question 36

Old or New World Cabernet? Cocoa, Mocha

Answer 36

Old World

Question 37

Old or New World Cabernet? Sweet Cigar Box

Answer 37

New World

Question 38

Old or New World Cabernet? Cedar-Scented

Answer 38

Old World

Question 39

Old or New World Cabernet? Tobacco

Answer 39

Old World

Question 40

Old or New World Cabernet? Vanilla

Answer 40

New World

Question 41

Old or New World Cabernet? Lilac

Answer 41

Old World

Question 42

Old or New World Cabernet? Supple

Answer 42

New World

Question 43

Old or New World Cabernet? Chalky

Answer 43

Old World

Question 44

Old or New World Cabernet? Eucalyptus / Mint

Answer 44

New World

Question 45

Old or New World Cabernet? Black Peppercorn

Answer 45

Old World

Question 46

Grape often associated with Cabernet Sauvignon as a similar wine type; the two are often blended with each other

Answer 46

Merlot

Question 47

T / F The broad view is that Merlot is easier to drink than Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Merlot has _____ acid, _____ tannin, and often a _____ level of alcohol than Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 48

Less, less, lower

Question 49

Blueberry, Plum, Black Cherry, Coffee, and Chocolate are characteristic aromas of:

Answer 49

Merlot

Question 50

Merlot buds _____ and ripens _____

Answer 50

Early, early

Question 51

Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is _____ -skinned, leaving it susceptible to mildew and fungus

Answer 51

Thin

Question 52

Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, does Merlot prefer a warmer or cooler climate?

Answer 52

Cooler

Question 53

What happens if Merlot is in too warm of a climate?

Answer 53

Loses acidity

Question 54

Which grape brings more direct fruit, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 54

Merlot

Question 55

What does a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon add to a Merlot? (3 answers)

Answer 55

Acidity Tannin Pigment

Question 56

What does a bit of Merlot add to a varietal Cabernet wine?

Answer 56

Fruit

Question 57

Are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vinified in a similar way?

Answer 57

Yes Cold Soaking, Malolactic Fermentation, Aging in Oak

Question 58

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux

Answer 58

Merlot

Question 59

Where in Bordeaux is the best Merlot found to shine?

Answer 59

Right Bank

Question 60

St. Émilion is famous for _____-based wines.

Answer 60

Merlot

Question 61

Pomerol is famous for _____-based wines.

Answer 61

Merlot

Question 62

Where in Europe may you find light-bodied Merlot being produced?

Answer 62

Northeast Italy and the adjacent area of Switzerland

Question 63

Where in the US will one find fairly fruit-forward, full-bodied Merlots?

Answer 63

California & Washington State

Question 64

T / F Merlot can have grassy characteristics in cool climates

Answer 64

True

Question 65

Black Currant, Blackberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Red Cherry, Prune, Rose, Violet, Clove, Green Peppercorn, Bay Leaf, Mint, Vanilla, Toasted Bread, Coffee, Cigar Box, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cedar

Answer 65

Merlot