VARIETALS
When a wine is made of two or more grape varietals it is called a
This type of climate tends to produce more tart fruits with higher acidity
Cool Climates
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Maceration
This grape varietal was made famous in Burgundy and Champagne
Chardonnay
The vintage tells you _______
The year the grapes were harvested
Crisp, Vibrant & Fresh
Pinot Grigio
known for ripened grapes with higher sugars
warm climates
Conversion of a tart acid to a creamy acid
Malo-Lactic Fermentation
Are South American wines considered old or new world
New
owned, grown, produced and bottled all at the same vineyard
An Estate Wine
Extremely aromatic, can be made from dry to very sweet, lower alcohol content
Riesling
What's an example of a growing region in a rain shadow?
Washington, Alsace, Chile & Argentina
Oak barrel aging can give the wine what types of aromas and flavor notes
Vanilla, baking spices, oakiness
The left bank of the Bordeaux Region is known for this type of grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Name the minimal five pieces of information on a wine label
Premier red wine grape of the world
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which of the 4 types of climate is known for more extreme vintage variation?
Continental
Which type of fermentation adds more structure to the wine by crushing grapes and stems together
Whole Cluster Fermentation
"The Golden Door to Burgundy"
Chablis
Vitis Vinifera
The most difficult grape varietal to grow
Pinot Noir
The swing between high daytime and low nighttime temperatures is called
Diurnal Shift
What type of aging allows for the truest expression of the grape
Stainless Steel
This wine was revolutionary to American wine making and put Napa Valley on the map
Stags Leap Artemis
OLD OR NEW WORLD - lighter body, lower alcohol, high acidity, less fruity more mineral
OLD