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41 Cards in this Set
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Zinfandel-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Medium to deep purple/ruby Nose Blueberry, cherry pie filling, jam, spice, raisins, black tea |
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Zinfandel-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate Low to moderate acidity Medium tannin Very full body High alcohol |
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Zinfandel-Food Pairings
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Zinfandel-Food Pairings
White Zinfandel Spicy Asian Cuisine Red Zinfandel Grilled game Duck Sweet Zinfandel Dark chocolate |
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Gamay-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape |
In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Purple color Medium-sized berries Yield is moderate to high Susceptibility Gray rot |
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Gamay-In the Vineyard
Climate Soil |
In the Vineyard
Climate Cold hardy Soil Sand, clay, granite |
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Gamay-Notable Regions
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Notable Regions
Beaujolais Specific region in France Important sub-regions of Beaujolais Moulin-à-Vents Morgon St. Amour |
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Gamay-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Medium garnet to bright fuchsia Nose Flowers, candy, red fruit, bubblegum, cherry, sweet herbs, licorice, milk chocolate |
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Gamay-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Gamay-Common Descriptors
Palate Moderate to high acidity Low tannin Light body Medium alcohol |
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Gamay-Food Pairings
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Food Pairings
Dried sausage Ham Chicken liver paté |
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Sparkling Wine-Production
Four methods of production |
_________Wine-Production
Four methods of production Traditional Tank Combination Tank/Traditional Carbonation |
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Two products of fermentation:
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Alcohol
Carbon Dioxide |
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Syrah-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape |
In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Buds late Ripens early Medium sized berries Tight bunches Moderate yields |
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Syrah-In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Climate |
In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Gray rot Bunch Fairly resistant to disease Climate Needs warm temperatures to ripen Loses acidity quickly late in season |
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Syrah-Notable Regions
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Notable Regions
Rhône Valley Specific region in France May be made as varietal wine May be blended Important sub-regions of the Rhône Valley Hermitage Côte-Rôtie Australia Shiraz Full-bodied wines Often with significant oak character Barossa Valley |
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Syrah-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Deep purple/ruby Nose Blackberry, eucalyptus, wild herbs, violets, black pepper, bacon fat, leather |
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Syrah-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate Moderate to high acidity Moderate tannin Medium to full body Moderate to high alcohol |
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Syrah-Food Pairings
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Food Pairings
Wild Boar Hearty stew with bacon Game with berry sauce Lamb |
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Grenache-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape |
In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Large loose bunches Thin skins Buds early Ripens late Drought resistant |
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Grenache-In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Soil Climate |
In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Downy mildew Bunch rot Coulure Climate Ripens well in hot and dry conditions Soil Rocky, well-drained soils |
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Grenache-Notable Regions
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Grenache-Notable Regions
Rhône Valley Restricted to Southern part of region Blended with Syrah and other varieties Important sub-regions of the Rhône Valley Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côtes du Rhône Spain Garnacha Used in blends Varietal wines Most widely planted red variety Performs well in arid conditions Italy Sardinia Cannonau Australia Performs well in dry conditions Used in blends |
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Grenache-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Pale to medium garnet/brick Nose Plum, raspberry, stewed fruit, sweet herbs, earth, white pepper, black olives |
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Grenache-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate Low to moderate acidity Low to moderate tannin Full body Moderate to high alcohol |
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Grenache-Food Pairings
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Food Pairings
Rabbit Chicken Meats flavored with Herbes de Provence |
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Tempranillo-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape |
In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Medium sized berries Large bunches Thick skins Ripens early |
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Tempranillo-In the Vineyard
Climate Soil |
In the Vineyard
Climate Short ripening cycle enables success in harsh climate Soil Limestone, clay |
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Tempranillo-Notable Regions
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Notable Regions
Spain Several synonyms American and French oak used for aging Label indicates length of time aging in barrel and bottle at winery Notable Regions Spanish terms to denote length of aging Crianza Reserva Gran Reserva Notable Regions Important regions in Spain Rioja Ribera del Duero |
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Tempranillo-Common Descriptors
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Common Descriptors
Descriptors influenced by oak-aging Appearance Pale to moderate garnet/ruby Nose Strawberry, spice, vanilla, mocha, plum, toast, coconut |
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Tempranillo-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate Low to moderate acidity Moderate tannin Medium body Moderate to high alcohol |
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Tempranillo-Food pairings
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Food pairings
Grilled meats Lentil soup Roasted Cornish game hen |
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Sangiovese-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Two families |
In the Vineyard
Sangiovese Piccolo Small berries Tight bunches Sangiovese Grosso Large berries Loose bunches Late ripening |
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Sangiovese-In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Climate Soil |
In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Resistant to most hazards Climate Warm growing season with cool nights Soil Clay, limestone, shale |
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Sangiovese-Notable Regions
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Notable Regions
Italy Most widely grown grapevine Range of quality Tuscany Important regions in Italy Chianti Brunello di Montalcino |
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Sangiovese-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Medium garnet/yellow Nose Floral, leather, earth, red fruit, violets, herbs, orange oil |
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Sangiovese-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate High acidity Moderate to high tannin Medium body Medium to high alcohol |
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Sangiovese-Food Pairings
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Food Pairings
Tomato-based sauces Smoked meats Veal chops Braised beef Wild boar |
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Nebbiolo-In the Vineyard
Features of the grape |
In the Vineyard
Features of the grape Medium sized berries Large bunches Early budding Late ripening Many different clones |
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Nebbiolo-In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Climate Soil |
In the Vineyard
Susceptibility Coulure Powdery mildew Generally resistant to other hazards Climate Requires long growing season Ripens in foggy conditions ‘Nebbia’ Nebbiolo-In the Vineyard Soil Calcareous marl |
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Nebbiolo-Notable regions
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Notable regions
Italy Limited to the Northwest Important regions in Italy Barolo Barbaresco |
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Nebbiolo-Common Descriptors
Appearance Nose |
Common Descriptors
Appearance Pale to medium garnet/yellow Nose Violets, tar, truffles, roses, licorice, dried herbs, cherry cordial |
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Nebbiolo-Common Descriptors
Palate |
Common Descriptors
Palate High acid High tannin Medium to full body High alcohol |
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Nebbiolo-Food Pairings
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Food Pairings
Wild boar Risotto with mushrooms Truffles |