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11 Cards in this Set
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What is Syrah?
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A Northern Rhone red grape variety giving deep, dark, dense ,full bodied red wines with long lived potential.
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Is a progeny of?
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Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche
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Is it late ripening?
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Conveniently it is early budding and late ripening.
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What does it need to ripen successfully ?
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Warmth.
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Where is Syrah succcessfully grown?
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Northern Rhone
Southern France Switzerland Australia Napa, Sonoma and Central Coast Chile Argentina |
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Is Syrah a worldwide grape?
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It is the fifth most planted grape variety in the world.
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What happens if yields are in excess of those found in Hermitage and Cote Rotie?
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It losses its deep, dark , dense qualities and has a tendency to lose acidity and perfume if left on the vine too long.
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Is Syrah generally blended in Northern Rhone?
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Not generally except with some Viognier.
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Is Syrah disease resistant?
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Yes but can be prone to coulure and chlorosis.
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Is Shiraz blended in Australia?
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Yes usually with Cabernet Sauvignon.
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What are typical qualities of wines made in Cote Rotie and Hermitage?
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They are dark, deep, dense and are generally unapproachable for years.
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