WSET 1.4 grape varieties and wines Flashcards by Ann Ziegler

Pinot Noir is the principle back grape of which regions?

a) Bordeaux
b) Chile
c) New Zealand
d) Burgundy
e) South Africa

c) New Zealand and d) Burgundy

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True or False:

Rieslings are rarely fermented in oak.

TRUE

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Name 2 regions that produce a dry Riesling?

Alsace and Australia

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Pinot Grigios are usually fermented in _______________ and not matured in oak, to retain _________ flavors.

stainless steel … fruity

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A region very popular for Sauvignon Blanc is ________.

Name at least 4 others

New Zealand

Also grown in South Africa, Chile, California, Loire Valley and Bordeaux

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What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
dry
medium- to full-bodied
red fruit (strawberry) and vanilla flavors (oak)

Rioja from Spain

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
dry
light-bodied
high acidity
low tannin
red fruit, clove, vanilla

Pinot Noir / Red Burgundy

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
dry
medium to full body
high acidity
high tannin
black currant, green bell pepper, mint, cedar

Cabernet Sauvignon

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What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
Rosé;
medium sweet
low alcohol
red fruit (raspberry, strawberry); unoaked

White Zinfandel from California

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___________ is a popular Sauvignon Blanc from France

Sancerre

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What wine has these characteristics: 
sparkling
dry
high acidity
green apple, citrus, bread

Champagne

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____________ in Australia is known as ________ in France

Shiraz in Australia, Syrah in France

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
medium to full body
medium acidity
stone and tropical fruits

Chardonnay - warm climate

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Which of these wine can be dry, medium or sweet?

a) Sauternes
b) Sherry
c) Riesling
d) Sancerres

b) Sherry

c) Riesling

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Sauvignon blancs have the following characteristics (pick all):

a) sweet
b) dry
c) medium acidity
d) citrus aromas
e) vanilla
f) light bodied
g) herbaceous notes
h) high acidity

b) dry
d) citrus aromas
g) herbaceous
h) high acidity

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
medium body
high acidity
lemon, peach, vanilla

oaked Chardonnay - warm climate, Burgundy

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Name some characteristics of Sauternes:

sweet 
full-bodied
high acidity
stone fruits, honey, 
vanilla (from oak)

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What are the characteristics of a northern Rhone Syrah?

dry
medium-bodied
fresh black fruit (blackberry) and pepper
oaked or unoaked

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If a wine has aromas of cedar or vanilla, what might you deduce?

aged in oak

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Describe Pinot Grigio

dry
light bodied
high acidity
simple flavors of pear and lemon

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
dry
medium bodied
high acidity
apple, lemon, grapefruit, 
asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass

Sauvignon Blanc

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Describe white Burgundy

medium bodied
high acidity
aromas of citrus (lemon) and stone fruits (peach)
vanilla if aged in oak

Chardonnay

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What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from?
Sweet 
high alcohol
high tannin
black fruit (blackberry)

Port from Portugal

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What grape is know for this profile on the palate:
dry to sweet
light to medium bodied
high acidity
floral with green fruits
citrus to stone fruits

Riesling

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___________ is commonly blended with Pinot Noir to produce ___________.

Chardonnay to produce Champagne

Name 5 regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly grown.

France, California, South Africa, Australia, Chile

What country is Pinot Grigio most associated with?

Italy

What grape is know for this flavor profile: dry medium to full bodied medium acidity high tannin black berry or cherry, black pepper, licorice, vanilla

Syrah/Shiraz

Describe Chablis

``` light bodied high acidity green fruit (apple) and citrus (lemon) typically unoaked Chardonnay from the coolest part of Burgundy ```

``` What wine has these characteristics: dry medium to full bodied high acidity high tannins black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cedar ```

Red Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot)

What does blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot bring to the Merlot?

Cabernet adds tannin and acidity Merlot adds body, texture and mellowness Together, they take well to oak and age well Develop great complexity over time

Name some Pinot Noir characteristics:

light-bodied high acidity low tannin red fruit, clove, vanilla

Which red wine is often unoaked?

Beaujolais

In acidity and body, Pinot Grigios are more like which of the wines below? a) Chablis b) Chardonnay (warm climate) c) Sauvignon Blanc d) all of the above

a) Chablis c) Sauvignon Blanc dry, high acidity, citrus aromas

Chardonnay is often blended with ___________ to make Champagne.

Pinot Noir

Riesling wines can be______ to ______ bodied

light to medium bodied

``` What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry light body high acidity lemon, pear ```

Pinot Grigio

``` What wine has these characteristics: dry light bodied high acidity low tannins red fruits (raspberry, red cherry) may have vanilla and cloves (if oaked) ```

Red Burgundy / Pinot Noir

Name 3 Italian wines described in Level 1

Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Proseco

Cabernet Sauvignon is high in ________ and _______.

tannin and acidity

``` What wine has these characteristics and where is it from? sweet full bodied high acidity stone fruits, honey, vanilla (from oak) ```

Sauternes, from Bordeaux

White Burgundy is _____-bodied when compared to Chablis and has ____ fruit aromas

white burgundy = Medium bodied with riper fruit aromas | Chablis = light bodied with green fruit aromas

Describe cool-climate Chardonnay

light to medium bodied high acidity green fruit and citrus (lemon) aromas

Name some regions besides New Zealand where Sauvignon Blanc is grown

South Africa, Chile, California, Loire Valley and Bordeaux

What is Sherry?

Fortified Spanish white wine high alcohol dry to sweet

Name some common flavors/aromas of Pinot Noir:

Strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla and clove (from oak)

``` What grape is know for this profile on the palate: dry full-bodied medium acidity medium tannin red (plum) or black fruit, vanilla ```

Merlot

Name 2 regions known for Chardonnay other than France

California, Australia

Name some White Zindfandel characteristics:

``` Rosé medium sweet low alcohol red fruit (raspberry, strawberry) unoaked ```

True or False: | Rieslings have a range of acidity

False all types of Riesling have high acidity their range is in sweetness (dry to sweet)

What French red is known for high-alcohol?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Name some common Cabernet Sauvignon flavors/aromas:

black fruit: black currant, black cherry herbaceous: green bell pepper, mint oak maturation: cedar, vanilla

Rieslings have ________aromas a) delicate b) pronounced

b) pronounced

True or False: | White burgundies are never oaked

False they are often oaked, but rarely in Chablis

Name some red Bordeaux characteristics:

``` dry medium to full bodied high acidity high tannins black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cedar ```

What are the two attributes of a wine that can be the source of its name?

1. Region | 2. Grape variety

Rieslings are a classic grape of what country?

Germany

True or False: | Chardonnay is used to make the white Bordeaux wines from France

False | Chardonnay is used to make white Burgundy wines

Chardonnay is _____ (sometimes/always/never) oaked

sometimes

Name 3 regions known for Merlot

California, Bordeaux, Chile

Which grape is used to make Borgogne Rouge?

Pinot Noir

Merlots are _______-bodied and have ______ acidity and _________ tannins

full-bodied medium acidity medium tannins

What grapes are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and why?

blended with Merlot (France/Bordeaux) to add softness and body blended with Shiraz (Australia) to add aromas of spice

``` What wine has these characteristics: dry full-bodied high alcohol strawberry, clove from oak ```

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

How are Sauvignon Blanc wines typically fermented, and why?

In stainless steel, not oak, to retain their characteristic aromas

Which grape is used to make Borgogne Blanc?

Chardonnay

Name some aromas/flavors associated with oak maturation

vanilla, cedar, clove

``` What wine has these characteristics and where is it from? sparking dry to medium sweet light-bodied pear and floral aromas ```

Proseco from Italy

Which 2 grapes are used to make Champagne?

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

``` What wine has these characteristics: dry medium-bodied red fruit (strawberry, plum); peppery, oaked or unoaked ```

Côtes du Rhône

Which of the following aromas/flavors can be found in typical Rieslings? a) toast b) apricots c) vanilla d) flowers e) lime f) green pepper g) apple h) grass

b) apricots d) flowers e) lime g) apple

True or False: | Chablis comes from the cooler regions of Bordeaux

False Chablis is from the coolest part of Burgundy

What grape is know for this profile on the palate: light to medium body high acidity apple, lemon

Chardonnay - cool climate | Chablis

Describe Sauvignon Blanc

``` dry medium bodied high acidity intense aromas green fruit (apple), citrus (lemon, grapefruit) herbaceous notes (asparagus, green bell pepper, cut grass) ```

``` What wine has these characteristics? dry medium bodied high acidity high tannins red fruit (red cherry, plum), cloves from oak ```

Chianti from Italy

List the 4 principle black grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz/ Pinot Noir

List the 4 principle white grape varieties

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling

Which region is best known for Merlot-Cabernet blends? a) Burgundy b) Bordeaux

b) Bordeaux

Describe warm-climate Chardonnay

medium to full bodied medium acidity stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) flavors

``` What wine has these characteristics: dry light-bodied Low tannins red fruits (raspberry, cherry), fresh flavors, unoaked ```

Beaujolais

True of False: Pinot Noir is a common blending grape

False (except for Champagne)

Where might you find a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon?

Bordeaux

What are the characteristics of a warm climate Australian Shiraz?

``` dry full-bodied medium acidity high tannin jammy black cherry, licorice ```

What wine has these characteristics, and where is it from? sparkling dry pear and lemon aromas

Cava from Spain

Name 3 white wines from principle grape varieties

Sancerre, Chablis, Burgundy (white)

Name 2 red wines from principle grape varieties

Burgundy (red), Bordeaux

Name 1 sparkling wine from principle grape varieties

Champagne from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

``` Which one of the following is a fortified wine? a) Cava b) Beaujolais c) Prosecco d) Port ```

d) Port

``` Which one of the following grape varieties produces red wine? a) Cabernet Sauvignon b) Sauvignon Blanc c) Riesling d) Chardonnay ```

a) Cabernet Sauvignon

Chablis is a) a dry white wine b) a dry red wine c) a sweet white wine d) a sweet red wine

a) dry white wine

Which of the following are used to make ful-bodied red wines from Australia: a) Pinot Grigio b) Cabernet Sauvignon c) Pinot Noir d) Shiraz

b) Cabernet Sauvignon | d) Shiraz

Sauternes is an example of which kind of wine? a) Medium sweet b) Sparkling c) Sweet d) Dry

c) Sweet

Name red and a white wine with notable herbaceous notes.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc

Which of these aromas/favors might be expected in a red Bordeaux: a) green fruit, citrus b) jammy black fruit, licorice c) blackberry, blackcurrant d) fresh red fruits (cherry, plum)

c) blackberry, black currant

Sort these wines from lowest to highest abv: a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape b) White Zinfandel c) Sherry d) Beaujolais

b) White Zinfandel d) Beaujolais a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape c) Sherry

Of Sauternes and Sancerre, which is dry and which is sweet?

Sauternes is sweet | Sancerre is dry

Which if these wines is made entirely or in part from Chardonnay grapes? a) Chablis b) Sancerre c) Champagne d) Red Bordeaux

a) Chablis | c) Champagne

From the wines named below, select one or more that are typically classified as fully "sweet". Be sure not to confuse "medium" wines with those that have a high level of sweetness. a) White Zinfandel b) Sauternes c) Port d) Sancerre e) Proseco

b) Sauternes | c) Port

Which wine(s) below are most likely to be medium bodied. Select all correct answers. a) Cotes du Rhone b) Châteauneuf-du-Pape c) Chianti

a) Cotes du Rhone | c) Chianti

True or False: Chardonnay is used in white Bordeaux

False, Chardonnay is used in white Burgundies

Sauvignon Blanc has ____________ intensity of aromas. a) delicate b) pronounced

b) pronounced

True or false: Cabernet Sauvignon is always full-bodied?

False, medium to full

WSET 1.4 grape varieties and wines Flashcards

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