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What are two common causes of haziness in wine?
Exposure to oxygen or faulty winemaking
What aromatic characteristics alert us to possible faults in wine?
Unclean smell, cork taint, newspaper, wet cardboard. Oxidation - bruised apple, wet paper, sherry.
VA - Nail Polish Remover, Hairspray.
Sulphide Fault - Cabbage or egg smell.
What percentage of wines are fermented "Dry?"
95%
Where do you sense acidity in wine?
On the side of your tongue
B.L.I.C.E.?
Balance, Length, Intensity, Complexity, and Expressiveness
Would you pair an apple with a barolo? Why or why not?
No. The sugar in the apple would emphasize the tannin in the wine making it seem overly tannic.
Would you pair a salty cheese with barolo? Why or why not?
Yes. The saltiness would balance with the tannin in the wine.
Viticulture
Anything and everything to do with GROWING THE GRAPES.
Vinification
Anything and everything to do with making the wine--including and up to completion of fermentation.
Maturation
Vinification is complete (no more fermentation!). How the wine is aged (barrel, bottle, etc.).
What environmental factors impact viticulture?
Climate (weather conditions throughout year), weather, soil, slope, sunlight, water & CO2, warmth, nutrients (not too much for terroir-driven wines!)
Where would you most likely find irrigation in the vineyard?
Old world - rarely find irrigation. New world - lots of irrigation for control.
On average, how many hours of sunshine does a vine need to ripen grapes?
1,500 hours
What latitudes are most suitable for winemaking?
Between 30 & 50 degrees from the equator.
What are the most common pests and diseases encountered by wine growers?
Birds, insects (leaf hoppers), rot, mildew & fungus, viruses, bacteria
Would a wine advertised as whole bunch or whole cluster be manually or mechanically harvested?
Manually
What's the formula for making alcohol?
Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol, Heat, & CO2
How long do Rose wines typically ferment with the skins?
12-36 hours
What are some flavor characteristics derived from new oak barrels?
Toast, nuts, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg
What are some flavor characteristics derived from old oak barrels (at least 2 years old)?
Toffee, hazelnut, fig, coffee
What are the major factors in the cost of the production of grapes?
Vineyard land, labor, & machinery
What are the major factors in the cost of the production of wine?
Equipment, oak, storage, exchange rate, packaging, transport, taxes, and levies.
What causes grey rot and noble rot?
Botrytis Cinerea
As far as labeling goes, what does PDO stand for in the EU?
PDO = Protected Designation of Origin
What is the PDO for France?
AOC - Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (translating to Controlled Name of Origin)
What are the PDOs for Italy?
IGT - Indicazione Geografica Tipica
DOC - Denominazione di Origine Controllata
DOCG - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
What are the PDOs for Spain?
DO - Denominación de Origen
DOCa - Denominación de Origen Calificada
Why is chardonnay considered the blank slate grape?
Because it can grow in cool, moderate, and hot climates, it can grow in a variety of soil types, it takes on a lot of the characteristics of the site, it reflects the winemaking style.
What grapes are frequently used to blend with chardonnay?
Sémillon, Colombard, Chenin Blanc
What grape is used for White Burgundy (Chablis)?
Chardonnay
What are the oak aging requirements for White Burgundy (Chablis)?
NO OAK SUCKA!
What are the quality levels of Burgundy and what do they refer to?
BOURGOGNE - Grapes are from anywhere and everywhere in Burgundy
VILLAGE - Grapes are from one of 42 villages in unclassified vineyards
PREMIER CRU - Grapes are from a specific village
GRAN CRU - Grapes are from a specific vineyard in a specific village
What are the main regions for premier chardonnay from Australia?
Southeastern Australia - Victoria, Margaret River, Adelaide Hills, Hunter Valley (fruit-driven chards), Yarra Valley
What are the main regions for premier chardonnay from New Zealand?
North - Gisborne & Hawke's Bay
South - Marlborough
What are the main regions for premier chardonnay from Chile?
Casablanca & Central Valley
What are the main regions for premier chardonnay from Argentina?
Mendoza
What are the main regions for premier chardonnay from South Africa?
Walker Bay, Western Cape
What is Pinot Noir called in Germany? Where is it grown?
Spatburgunder is the name. Pfalz and Baden are the growing areas.
What are the characteristics of the Pinot Noir grape?
Thin skinned, light color = low to medium tannin. Very fussy grape. Needs cool to moderate climate. Aged very carefully in oak because oak can overpower the delicate flavors.
What are the 3 varietals allowed in Champagne production?
Pinot Noir, Munier, and Chardonnay
Marlborough
New Zealand wine growing region renowned for Sauvignon Blanc. Northern tip of the South Island
Martinborough
New Zealand wine growing region. Southern tip of the North Island.
Medoc
Appellation of Bordeaux.
Meursault
Appellation of Burgundy.
Moderate Climate Chardonnay
Stone fruit
Moelleux
Labeling term indicating sweet wine.
Molasses
What rum is made from.
Mosel
Wine growing region in Germany - known for Riesling.
Muscadet
French white from the Loire. Grape used is Melon de Borgogne.
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Sweet fortified wine from Rhone.
Navarra
Place in Spain producing wine from tempranillo and grenache.
Nebbiolo
Varietal black grape. Italian origin.
Northern Rhone
Primary grape used is Syrah.
Nuits St. Georges
French village producing wine from Pinot Noir.
Oak
Comes in barrels, chips, essence, new old, large, small.
Oloroso
Grade of Sherry - 18% ABV
Orvieto
Italian City and DOC. White is a blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano plus Malvasia, Drupeggio, Verdello or Canaiolo bianco grapes.
Otago
Wine growing region of New Zealand. Complex Pinot Noirs.
Paarl
South African wine growing region.
Pauillac
Gironde - Bordeaux
Pessac-Leognan
Northern part of Graves in Bordeaux
Pfalz
German wine growing region.
Piedmont
Italian wine growing region - Northwest.
Pinot Grigio
Italian grape variety. Thrives in Northern Italy.
Pinotage
South African varietal.
Pommard
Wine growing area in Burgundy.
Pouilly Fuisse
Wine growing area in Burgundy.
Pouilly Fume
Wine growing area in the Loire Valley.
Primitivo
Southern Italian varietal - related to Zinfandel.
Prosecco
Sparkling wine from Italy. Grape varietal is glera.
Puligny Montrachet
Chardonnay
Rapel
Wine growing region in Chilean Central Valley.
Remuage
Tilting sparkling bottles to get the sediment to the neck.
Rheingau and Rheinhessen
German wine growing regions.
Riesling Auslese
Highest ripeness level.
Riesling Kabinett
Lowest ripeness level.
Riesling Spatlese
Middle ripeness level.
Rioja
Spanish wine growing region.
Sancerre
French region producing Sauvignon Blanc.
Saumur
Loire Valley
Sauternes
Bordeaux sweet wine.
Sekt
German term for DRY
Soave
Wine growing region in Italy - Garganega is the grape.
Solera System
Maturation process.
Southern Rhone
Cote Rotie
St. Emilion
Bordeaux - Right Bank
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Sussreserve
Sweet juice added back to riesling
Sylvaner
White varietal.
Syrah
Red varietal.
Tannin
Dryness - Fruit tannin vs barrel tannin
Tawny Port
Port meant to be consumed young.
Tennessee Whisky
Barrel-aged grain whiskey
Tempranillo
Spanish varietal
Tokaji Aszu
Hungarian wine
Torrontes
Argentinian white varietal - highly aromatic. Perfume.
Traditional Method vs Transfer Method
Methods of sparkling wine production
Trebbiano
White Italian Varietal
Trockenbeerenauslese
German sweetness term
Valdepenas
Spanish bulk grenache area
Valpolicella
Italian region
Verdicchio
White Italian grape
Vin de Pays d'Oc
Region in Southern France in Languedoc
Vin Doux Naturels
Naturally Sweet
Vinho Regional
Portugal
Vinho Verde
Portugal
Vino de la Tierra
Spanish table wine
Vintage Port
Unfiltered age-worthy
Viognier
White grape varietal
Volnay
Burgundian wine from Cote de beaune
Vouvray
Loire off dry Chenin Blanc
VS
Very Special
VSOP
Very Special Old Pale
White Bordeaux
Semillon or Sauvignon Blanc
Yarra Valley
Australian Pinot Noir
XO
Extra Old - Brandy
Alentejo
Portugal wine growing region
Alsace Gewurtz
Intensely perfume fruit, dry to off dry, full body style, higher altitude.
Alsace Grand Cru
Wines from a superior vineyard site in Alsace
American oak contributes what to wines?
Coconut, vanilla, tannin
Amontillado
Sherry
Armagnac
Brandy from South bordeaux. Made from wine.
Asti DOCG
Italy - Piedmont
Australian White Grapes
Chardonnay, Riesling
Autolysis
Dead yeast cells. Imparts toast & biscuit qualities.
Barbaresco
Place in Piedmont.
Barbera
Varietal
Barolo
Place in Piedmont.
Barossa Shiraz
Full body, earthy, spicy
Barossa Valley
Australian wine growing region.
Barrel fermentation
typically whites only. high labor. more expensive.
Blanc de Blancs
White of whites. Champagne.
Bordeaux White Grapes
Sauvignon & Semillon
Bourbon
American whiskey - corn
Bourgogne Blanc
White Burgundy wine - Chardonnay
Bourgogne Rouge
Pinot Noir
Cabernet d'Anjou
100% Cabernet Franc from Loire
Cafayate
Northern Argentinian Area - Torrontes produced there.
Carmenere
Grape varietal thrives in Chile.
Carneros
Wine growing region in Sonoma & Napa, California
Casablanca
Chilean wine growing region
Cava
Sparkling spanish wine
Central Valley
Chilean and Californian wine growing regions.
Chablis
French Bordeaux whites heavily featuring Chardonnay.
Chambertin
Burgundian village - Cote d'Or
Chateauneuf Du Pape
Southern Rhone - Grenache
Chenin Blanc
White Grape Varietal
Clare Valley
Australian wine growing region - Rieslings.