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What is the optimum temperature range for white wine fermentation? |
12-22 degrees Celsius |
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What characteristics would be expected in an inexpensive Chardonnay? |
Pure fruity flavours such as peach and melon. If oaked, vanilla or toast can be expected. |
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What characteristics can be expected in an inexpensive Pinot Grigio? |
Light pear drop aromas and flavours, maybe some citrus fruit, light body and medium acidity. |
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Describe some winemaking choices for high-volume, inexpensive white wine. |
Many of these wines are based on pure, simple primary fruit flavours so careful handling is required to avoid oxidation. - SO2 throughout process - Acidification to counteract the effects of growing in warm or hot regions - Highly clarified (centrifuged) - Stainless steel tanks at cool temps - Commercial yeasts for quick and reliable fermentation - Oak chips or staves - Some residual sugar - Sterile filtered, fined, stabilized |
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Name two famous regions for Sauvignon Blanc and list what makes them so fit to grow this style along with the wine characteristics for each region. |
Loire Valley, FR Sancerre and Pouilly Fume show elegance and restraint. Cool climate gives aromas of green apple and asparagus, often with a hint of wet pebbles. Marlborough, NZ Similarly cool climate, but long hours of sunlight give wines with very vibrant flavours. Wines display powerful aromas of gooseberry, elderflower, grapefruit, and passionfruit. |
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Describe the process of making White Wine. |
Grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, crushed, skin contact, pressed, clarified. Then alcoholic fermentation takes place. Rack off gross lees, malolactic fermentation, blending, maturation, blending, clarification and stabilization, packaging. |
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Where are the premium wines made from Riesling produced? |
Germany (full range of sweetness levels) Alsace, France (mainly dry) Austria (dry or very sweet) Clare and Eden Valley, Australia (bone dry with high acid and aromas of lime) |
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What regions make wine from Sauvignon Blanc differently and describe how. |
For Fumé Blanc in California and Pessac Leognan in Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is barrel-fermented to create a more creamy and spicy style. Ambient yeasts may be used to create greater complexity and wines are matured in their lees while they usually undergo MLF. |
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What is the key winemaking goal for less aromatic white grape varieties? |
The key aim for less aromatic white wines is to enhance the base material provided by the grapes. This can be achieved by doing relatively little or using a range of techniques to add complexity and texture. |
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How do the flavours of Chardonnay vary across different climates? |
In cool climates, it will display green fruit and citrus. In moderate climates, it will display white peach and melon. In hot climates, it will display tropical fruits like banana and pineapple. |
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Name the different styles of Chardonnay produced in Burgundy, France. |
Chablis often has high acidity and shows green apple and citrus notes, sometimes a hint of wet stones and slate. Unoaked, zippy and lean with lime-like mineral flavours. Maconnais wines will be more ripe and rounded with hints of toasty oak. Cote d’Or shows subtle notes of stone fruit with creamy oak flavours. |
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Name the regions known for premium Chardonnay outside of Burgundy. |
Russian River Valley, California Los Carneros, California Adelaide Hills, Australia Geelong, Australia Mornington Peninsula, Australia Gisbourne, NZ Marlborough, NZ Casablanca, Chile |
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What are some differences between a French style Pinot Gris and the Italian style Pinot Grigio? |
Classic Alsace Pinot Gris will typically be dry or off-dry with an oily texture, ripe tropical fruit flavours and a hint of ginger and honey. These wines will typically be golden in colour due to their grape skins. Classic Italian Pinot Grigio ... |
