Sauvignon Blanc

Question 1

What is the acidity of Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 1

High Acidity

Question 2

Name the countries and regions where Sauvignon is grown and the characteristics of that regions wine

Answer 2

Loire - Sancerre/Pouilly Fume - Mineral (Flint)
Bordeaux - Pessac Leognan, Grave (Citrusy)
NZ - Marlborough - Pronounced Fruits South Australia - Adelaide Hills
Chile - Casablanca Valley
South Africa - Walker Bay

Question 3

What is the body of Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 3

Light to Medium-bodied

Question 4

What is the key flavour of Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 4

Herbaceous / Aromatic wine

Question 5

What is the primary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

Answer 5

Citrus - Grapefruit

Tree fruit - Green Apple

Question 6

What is the secondary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

Answer 6

Herbaceous - Grassy

Question 7

What is the tertiary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a cool climate?

Answer 7

Wet Stones

Question 8

What is the primary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a moderate climate?

Answer 8

Tropical - Passion fruit.

Question 9

What is the secondary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a Moderate climate?

Answer 9

Stone fruit - Peach

Question 10

What is the tertiary flavour profile of Sauvignon Blanc grown in a Moderate climate?

Answer 10

Floral - Blossom