Sauvignon Blanc
This New Zealand region is world-famous for producing pungent, high-acidity Sauvignon Blanc with tropical and citrus fruit flavors.
What is Marlborough?
Compared to Italian Pinot Grigio, Alsace Pinot Gris is typically richer and often displays flavors of these fruits.
What are peach, mango, and honey?
This Spanish wine region is the classic home of Albariño, producing fresh, high-acidity wines with citrus and stone fruit flavors.
What is Rías Baixas?
Which famous French wine region is the birthplace of Merlot?
What is Bordeaux?
Which characteristic is most associated with aged Cabernet Sauvignon?
What is cedar and tobacco notes?
Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, particularly in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, often exhibits this distinct characteristic.
What is a flinty, mineral quality?
This Italian region is a major producer of high-volume, mass-market Pinot Grigio wines.
What is Veneto?
Gewürztraminer is most famous for its wines from this French region.
What is Alsace?
Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot wines are typically known for these characteristics.
a) Higher acidity b) Softer tannins and red fruit flavors c) More herbal notes d) More black pepper flavors
What are softer tannins and red fruit flavors?
Cabernet Sauvignon is well-suited for aging due to these key structural components
What are high acidity and high tannins?
This winemaking practice is rarely used for Sauvignon Blanc, as it can diminish the variety’s fresh and vibrant aromas.
What is oak aging?
Pinot Gris in Alsace sometimes has a slightly oily texture due to this factor.
What is late harvesting and higher residual sugar?
Viognier is commonly associated with this Rhône Valley AOC, where it produces highly aromatic and full-bodied wines.
What is Condrieu?
In blends, Merlot is often used to soften the tannins of this bolder grape.
What is Cabernet Sauvignon?
Which Australian region is known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon with distinctive minty notes?
What is Coonawarra?
Compared to cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, those grown in warmer regions tend to show more of these flavors.
What are tropical fruit flavors (e.g., passion fruit, mango)?
In which country is Pinot Grigio known as "Grauburgunder"?
What is Germany?
Which aromatic grape variety is known for floral, lychee, and spice notes?
What is Gewürztraminer?
This country outside of France is famous for producing premium Merlot.
What is USA BABY
Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its high tannins, high acidity, and flavors of these fruits and herbs.
What are blackcurrants, bell pepper, and mint?
What are tropical fruit flavors (e.g., passion fruit, mango)?
What are Constantia and Elgin?
Which characteristic is most commonly associated with Italian Pinot Grigio?
What is light-bodied, high acidity, and neutral flavors?
Which of the three grapes is least likely to be aged in oak barrels? a) Gewürztraminer b) Viognier c) Albariño d) All of the above
What is Albariño?
Which Bordeaux sub-region is best known for producing high-quality Merlot-based wines?
What is Pomerol?
Which Bordeaux sub-region is famous for producing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines?
What is Médoc?