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Where is Pinot Noir grown in New Zealand and what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
Martinborough, Central Otago, Marlborough
Full bodied, lower acidity, more intense fruit (cherry, strawberry), spicy notes
Where is Pinot Noir grown in Australia? - ANSWER Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula
Where is Pinot Noir grown in the US and what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
California: Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Caneros. Full bodied, intensely fruity, pronounced
animal and vegetal characteristics (leather, meat, wet leaves).
Oregon
Where is Pinot Noir grown in Chile what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
Casablanca, San Antonio
Intensely fruity, strawberry
Where is Pinot Noir grown in South Africa? - ANSWER Coastal Region
What can Pinot Noir be blended with? - ANSWER Red Burgundies, Gamay,
Chardonnay for Sparkling Wines
What is Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER a black grape that gives deeply colored
wines that have lots of tannin, acidity, and strong aromas
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER black fruits (black currant,
black cherry), herbaceous notes (bell pepper, mint, cedar). Oak softens tannins adding
smoke, vanilla, coffee, high acid, dry
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon in a moderate climate? - ANSWER
black fruits (black currant, black cherry), herbaceous notes (bell pepper, mint, cedar),
high acid, dry
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon in a hot climate? - ANSWER fuller
bodied, black cherry, less herbaceous notes, softer tannins, high acid, dry
True or False: Because of intense fruit flavor, high levels of tannin and acidity, Cabernet
Sauvignon is not a good variety for making wines that age well - ANSWER False
,What is Merlot? - ANSWER Black grape variety, less aromatic, less intense flavors,
lighter tannins and acidity than Cab, but more body, higher alcohol
What is International style Merlot's characteristics? - ANSWER Black fruit (blackberry,
black plum, black cherry), full body, medium or low acidity, high alcohol, medium of
gentle tannins. Super ripe grapes display fruitcake, chocolate
What is cool/moderate Merlot's characteristics? - ANSWER red fruit (strawberry, red
berry, plum), some herbal notes (mint), and a little more tannin and acidity than the
international style
What is Bordeaux's climate like? - ANSWER Moderate, maritime climate with long
autumns
Which 3 rivers lie in Bordeaux? - ANSWER Gironde, Garonne, Dordogne
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in France? - ANSWER Bordeaux's left bank:
Medoc, Haut Medoc (Pauillac, Margaux), Graves (Pessac-Leognan)
What are Cabernet Sauvignon's characteristics when grown in Bordeaux? - ANSWER
med/full body, long length, black fruit, toasty oak
Aged: vegetal, tobacco, cedar
What is the soil like in Bordeaux? - ANSWER gravel mounds that grain water away and
retain heat with high levels
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Australia and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Coonawarra, Margaret River
mint, eucalyptus, black fruit, oak, toast, vanilla
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in New Zealand and it's characteristics? -
ANSWER Hawke's Bay
Cab/Merlot blends, cedar, black currant
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Napa Valley
soft ripe tannin, black cherry, oak flavor, fruit cake
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Chile and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Central Valley
green bell pepper, black currant leaf
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Argentina and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
,Mendoza
meat leather; Modern style: more fruity
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in South Africa and it's characteristics? -
ANSWER Stellenbosch
less intense fruit, more herb
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bulk? - ANSWER Pays d'Oc IGP, Central
Valley (CA), Central Valley (Chile), Mendoza, SE Australia, Western Cape
What blends with Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER Merlot: Margaret River (AUS),
Hawke's Bay (NZ)
Shiraz, Malbec, Carmenere
What is Merlot like in a hot climate? - ANSWER Black fruit, low acid, med tannin
What is Merlot like in a moderate climate? - ANSWER red fruit, medium acid, light/med
tannin
Where is Merlot made in France and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Bordeaux's Right
Bank: St. Emilion, Pomerol
med tannin, med acidity, red fruit character (plum, red berry)
with age: cedar, tobacco
Where is Merlot made in Australia and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Coonawarra:
mint/eucalyptus, black cherry, oak notes (toast, vanilla)
Margaret River: high level tannins, black fruit, herb flavors (black currant, black currant
leaf)
Where is Merlot made in New Zealand and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Hawke's
Bay: medium or high acidity and tannins, herb aromas (cedar, black currant leaf)
Where is Merlot made in the US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Napa Valley: full
bodied, soft black fruit, fruitcake, oak flavors
Where is Cabernet/Merlot blended in Chile and their characteristics? - ANSWER Maipo
Valley, Colchagua and Cachapoal: pronounced herbal characteristics (green bell
pepper, black currant leaf), black fruit (black cherry, black berry)
What is Carmenere? - ANSWER old, high quality variety, originally from Bordeaux but
planted in Chile. Intense color, spiced black fruit flavors (blackberry, liquorice, pepper).
Where is Merlot made in Argentina? - ANSWER Mendoza
, Where is Merlot made in South Africa and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Stellenbosch
Blended with Cabernet, less intense fruit and more herb flavors, high levels of tannin,
and acidity
Where is bulk Merlot produced? - ANSWER Pays d'Oc IGP, Central Valley (CA),
Central Valley (Chile), Mendoza, SE Australia, Western Cape, Northern Italy
What blends with Merlot? - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere
What is Sauvignon Blanc - ANSWER aromatic white grape, displays strong aromas of
green fruit and vegetation (gooseberry, elderflower, green bell pepper, asparagus).
High in acidity, medium bodied, and almost always dry. No oak flavors
What is Sauv. Blanc like in a cool climate? - ANSWER pungent, herbaceous, green
fruit, high acid, dry
What is Sauv Blanc like in a moderate climate? - ANSWER less pungent, stone fruit,
med/high acidity, dry
Where is Sauv. Blanc made in France? - ANSWER Loire: Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé;
cool climate, dry, high acidity, medium body, moderate or pronounced aromas, green
fruit, herbaceous notes (gooseberry, grass, blackcurrant leaf, nettle), smokiness
Bordeaux: "Bordeaux Blanc" Pessac-Leognan and Graves; blended with Semillon
(dominating), can sustain fruit character, allow complexity to develop. SB brings
aromatic fruit, acidity.
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in New Zealand and what is its characteristics? -
ANSWER Marlborough; dry, high acidity, passionfruit, gooseberry, green pepper,
blackcurrant leaf, pungent, intense
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in Australia? - ANSWER Adelaide hills, intensely
fruity, clean
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Napa
Valley, known as Fumé Blanc, grass, asparagus, spicy, oaky flavors (toast, liquorice,
vanilla)
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in Chile and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Casablanca and San Antonio: Herbaceous, fruit-led
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in South Africa and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
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Where is Pinot Noir grown in New Zealand and what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
Martinborough, Central Otago, Marlborough
Full bodied, lower acidity, more intense fruit (cherry, strawberry), spicy notes
Where is Pinot Noir grown in Australia? - ANSWER Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula
Where is Pinot Noir grown in the US and what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
California: Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Caneros. Full bodied, intensely fruity, pronounced
animal and vegetal characteristics (leather, meat, wet leaves).
Oregon
Where is Pinot Noir grown in Chile what are its characteristics? - ANSWER
Casablanca, San Antonio
Intensely fruity, strawberry
Where is Pinot Noir grown in South Africa? - ANSWER Coastal Region
What can Pinot Noir be blended with? - ANSWER Red Burgundies, Gamay,
Chardonnay for Sparkling Wines
What is Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER a black grape that gives deeply colored
wines that have lots of tannin, acidity, and strong aromas
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER black fruits (black currant,
black cherry), herbaceous notes (bell pepper, mint, cedar). Oak softens tannins adding
smoke, vanilla, coffee, high acid, dry
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon in a moderate climate? - ANSWER
black fruits (black currant, black cherry), herbaceous notes (bell pepper, mint, cedar),
high acid, dry
What are typical flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon in a hot climate? - ANSWER fuller
bodied, black cherry, less herbaceous notes, softer tannins, high acid, dry
True or False: Because of intense fruit flavor, high levels of tannin and acidity, Cabernet
Sauvignon is not a good variety for making wines that age well - ANSWER False
,What is Merlot? - ANSWER Black grape variety, less aromatic, less intense flavors,
lighter tannins and acidity than Cab, but more body, higher alcohol
What is International style Merlot's characteristics? - ANSWER Black fruit (blackberry,
black plum, black cherry), full body, medium or low acidity, high alcohol, medium of
gentle tannins. Super ripe grapes display fruitcake, chocolate
What is cool/moderate Merlot's characteristics? - ANSWER red fruit (strawberry, red
berry, plum), some herbal notes (mint), and a little more tannin and acidity than the
international style
What is Bordeaux's climate like? - ANSWER Moderate, maritime climate with long
autumns
Which 3 rivers lie in Bordeaux? - ANSWER Gironde, Garonne, Dordogne
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in France? - ANSWER Bordeaux's left bank:
Medoc, Haut Medoc (Pauillac, Margaux), Graves (Pessac-Leognan)
What are Cabernet Sauvignon's characteristics when grown in Bordeaux? - ANSWER
med/full body, long length, black fruit, toasty oak
Aged: vegetal, tobacco, cedar
What is the soil like in Bordeaux? - ANSWER gravel mounds that grain water away and
retain heat with high levels
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Australia and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Coonawarra, Margaret River
mint, eucalyptus, black fruit, oak, toast, vanilla
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in New Zealand and it's characteristics? -
ANSWER Hawke's Bay
Cab/Merlot blends, cedar, black currant
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Napa Valley
soft ripe tannin, black cherry, oak flavor, fruit cake
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Chile and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Central Valley
green bell pepper, black currant leaf
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Argentina and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
,Mendoza
meat leather; Modern style: more fruity
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in South Africa and it's characteristics? -
ANSWER Stellenbosch
less intense fruit, more herb
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bulk? - ANSWER Pays d'Oc IGP, Central
Valley (CA), Central Valley (Chile), Mendoza, SE Australia, Western Cape
What blends with Cabernet Sauvignon? - ANSWER Merlot: Margaret River (AUS),
Hawke's Bay (NZ)
Shiraz, Malbec, Carmenere
What is Merlot like in a hot climate? - ANSWER Black fruit, low acid, med tannin
What is Merlot like in a moderate climate? - ANSWER red fruit, medium acid, light/med
tannin
Where is Merlot made in France and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Bordeaux's Right
Bank: St. Emilion, Pomerol
med tannin, med acidity, red fruit character (plum, red berry)
with age: cedar, tobacco
Where is Merlot made in Australia and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Coonawarra:
mint/eucalyptus, black cherry, oak notes (toast, vanilla)
Margaret River: high level tannins, black fruit, herb flavors (black currant, black currant
leaf)
Where is Merlot made in New Zealand and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Hawke's
Bay: medium or high acidity and tannins, herb aromas (cedar, black currant leaf)
Where is Merlot made in the US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Napa Valley: full
bodied, soft black fruit, fruitcake, oak flavors
Where is Cabernet/Merlot blended in Chile and their characteristics? - ANSWER Maipo
Valley, Colchagua and Cachapoal: pronounced herbal characteristics (green bell
pepper, black currant leaf), black fruit (black cherry, black berry)
What is Carmenere? - ANSWER old, high quality variety, originally from Bordeaux but
planted in Chile. Intense color, spiced black fruit flavors (blackberry, liquorice, pepper).
Where is Merlot made in Argentina? - ANSWER Mendoza
, Where is Merlot made in South Africa and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Stellenbosch
Blended with Cabernet, less intense fruit and more herb flavors, high levels of tannin,
and acidity
Where is bulk Merlot produced? - ANSWER Pays d'Oc IGP, Central Valley (CA),
Central Valley (Chile), Mendoza, SE Australia, Western Cape, Northern Italy
What blends with Merlot? - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere
What is Sauvignon Blanc - ANSWER aromatic white grape, displays strong aromas of
green fruit and vegetation (gooseberry, elderflower, green bell pepper, asparagus).
High in acidity, medium bodied, and almost always dry. No oak flavors
What is Sauv. Blanc like in a cool climate? - ANSWER pungent, herbaceous, green
fruit, high acid, dry
What is Sauv Blanc like in a moderate climate? - ANSWER less pungent, stone fruit,
med/high acidity, dry
Where is Sauv. Blanc made in France? - ANSWER Loire: Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé;
cool climate, dry, high acidity, medium body, moderate or pronounced aromas, green
fruit, herbaceous notes (gooseberry, grass, blackcurrant leaf, nettle), smokiness
Bordeaux: "Bordeaux Blanc" Pessac-Leognan and Graves; blended with Semillon
(dominating), can sustain fruit character, allow complexity to develop. SB brings
aromatic fruit, acidity.
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in New Zealand and what is its characteristics? -
ANSWER Marlborough; dry, high acidity, passionfruit, gooseberry, green pepper,
blackcurrant leaf, pungent, intense
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in Australia? - ANSWER Adelaide hills, intensely
fruity, clean
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in US and it's characteristics? - ANSWER Napa
Valley, known as Fumé Blanc, grass, asparagus, spicy, oaky flavors (toast, liquorice,
vanilla)
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in Chile and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
Casablanca and San Antonio: Herbaceous, fruit-led
Where is Sauvignon Blanc made in South Africa and it's characteristics? - ANSWER
