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VEN 003 Questions and Answers Already Graded A What is wine? fermented grape juice Def. of wine making process Grape Juice---> wine + CO2 Purpose of yeast the yeast consumes sugar & converts it into alcohol resulting in wine w/ the release of CO2 Enology the study of winemaking Viticulture process of grape growing Effervescence > 1 atmosphere carbon dioxide: sparkling wine Wine taxation factors federal exercise tax + California state tax (per gallon) Wine classifications -color -grape variety -place of origin -alcohol level -price -sweetness -effervescence Wine styles -light whites -rich whites -elegant reds -big reds Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Bacteria essential for fermentation Changes flavor in grapes -environment -vineyard management Grapes have an ideal fermentation medium... -high suger -high nitrogen (necessary for yeast production) -other nutrients 1) Cabernet Sauvignon (red) -from Bordeaux France -most popular -thick skin small berries -best known black grape variety -high in tannins and acidity 2) Merlot (red) -from Bordeaux France -mist widely planted black variety in area -traditionally blended w/ more tannic Cabernet Sauvignon - unblended: fruity, matures quickly 3) Tempranillo (red) -indigenous to northern Spain -fragile & disease prone -strawberry aromas -used to make full-bodied wines (thick consistency wine) -often blended w/ other varietals 4) Airen (white) -white grape -resistant to drought & disease, very productive -doesn't make high quality wine -often used in blends -4th most planted grape 5) Chardonnay (white) -France -most popular white grape variety -easy to grow: quite disease- resistant & prolific -adapts well to climate, soil & wine making -also used for champagne 6) Syrah -almost black in color & thick skinned -thrives