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the genus for grapes |
vitis |
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species used for wine making |
vitis vinifera |
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vine subspecies |
grape varieties |
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species native to North America |
Vitis labrusca |
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aphid like insect |
phylloxera |
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scientific grouping of plants or animals that are genetically similar (i.e. vinifera and labrusca) |
species |
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subspecies, identifiable group of vines (Syrah, Chardonnay) |
variety |
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grapes that are slightly different from their parent |
clone |
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derived from a vine that has developed different characteristics from it's parents or fellow clones through imperfect reproduction of cells as it gros |
mutation |
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offspring of sexual reproduction between different subspecies within the same species |
cross or crossing - (Cab Sauv is a cross between Cab Franc and Sauv Blanc) |
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result of sexual reproduction between 2 closedly related but different species (such as Vitis vinifera & Vitis labrusca) |
hybrid |
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problems with hybrids |
generally struggle to develop adequate levels of tannin and can be exceedingly acidic |
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some well known hybrids |
Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Baco Noir |
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most widely grown white wine grape; grown primarily in central Spain and often turned into brandy |
Airen |
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indigenous grape famous for producing fine wines in Northwest Italy |
Nebbiolo |
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world's most popular grape variety |
chardonnay |
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Chard is thought to be indigenous to ___ |
Burgundy region of France |
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soil that is best for chard |
limestone soil |
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in warmer regions, Chard tends to produce.. |
less acidic and much more fuller bodied wines, sometimes referred to as California style |
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Chardonnay planted in warmer climates |
ripe, tropical fruit flavors; high alcohol and consirable body |
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Chard from cooler climates |
citrus flavors, green fruit aromas, crisp acidity, light to medium body |
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Chard is one of the few white grape varieites that benefits from___ |
interaction with wood |
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notable trait of Chard |
ability to improve with age |
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top producing countries for Chard |
France, US, Australia |
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characteristics of chard |
green apple, melon, pears (cool climate), tropical fruit (warm climate); butter (malolactic fermentation), vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, toast (oak aged) |
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most versatile of all grape varieties |
Chenin Blanc |
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Chenin Blanc (cool climate); ideal for sparkling |
high level of acidity |
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home of Chenin Blanc |
Loire Valley |
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other name for Chenin Blanc in South Africa |
Steen |
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there is ___ as much chenin blanc in South Africa as in France |
twice |
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well known examples of Chenin Blanc |
Vouvray, Savennieres, Saumur |
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top producing Chenin Blanc countries |
South Africa, US, France |
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characteristics aromas of Chenin Blanc |
green apple, melon, green plum, citrus blossoms earth, mineral, wet wool, honey & quince (aged) |
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ancient grape variety used primarily to produce sweet wines |
muscat |
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higher quality muscat |
Muscat Blanc A Petit Grains |
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climate where muscat performs well |
warm-to hot climates, although Ottonel variety does well in cool |
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dessert Muscats |
vins doux naturels from France, Rutherglen Muscats (Australian), Moscatels (south of Spain), Moscato d'Asti or northwest Italy |
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characteristic aromas of Muscat |
musk, honey, orange blossom, floral, apricot, table grapes |
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what does "gray" refer to in Pinot grigio/gris |
it's a reference to the grape's dusky or lightly pink colored skin |
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German name for Pinot Gris/Grigio |
Rulander or Grauburgunder |
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characteristic aromas of Pinot Gris/Grigio |
apple, lemon, melon, peach, minerals, almond |
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why is riesling indigenous to Germany |
bc of its ability to withstand cold weather |
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description of Riesling |
highly aromatic and unique "petrol" scent; high acidity |
