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18 Cards in this Set
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Chardonnay
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Wide range, but will ripen too quickly in very warm conditions
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Chenin Blanc
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Cool, with long, relatively dry growing season
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Gewurztraminer
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Warm, with long ripening season
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Muscat
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Thrives in warmer climate, with some sub-varietals successful in cooler climates
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Pinot Gris/Grigio
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Wide range
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Riesling
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Ripens well in cool temperatures and loses aromatic fruit if the climate is too warm
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Sauvignon/Fume Blanc
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Tolerant of cool temps
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Cabernet Franc
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Tolerant of cooler climates
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Needs a long growing season. Resistant to extremes of heat and cold
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Gamay
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Cool, hardy
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Grenache
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Ripens well in hot and dry conditions
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Merlot
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Will ripen in cool conditions and shuts down in high heat
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Nebbiolo
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Requires a long growing season, and ripens in foggy conditions (Nebbia)
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Pinot Noir
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Cool temperatures. Tolerates a shorter growing season
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Sangiovese
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Warm growing season with cool nights
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Syrah/Shiraz
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Needs warmth to ripen and loses acidity quickly late in the season
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Tempranillo
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Short ripening cycle enables success in harsh climates
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Zinfandel
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Requires warm growing season
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