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Syrah flavors in moderate climate?
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Pepper
Black fruit High acid High tannin |
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Syrah flavors in hot climate?
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Spice
Black fruit Medium acid High tannin |
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Other flavors of Syrah?
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Oak
Vegetal Animal Chocolate |
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Classic Syrah region?
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France
Northern Rhone: Cote Rotie, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage Southern Rhone: Cotes du Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
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Premium Syrah regions worldwide?
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Australia
South Africa Chile |
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Australia sub-regions for Syrah?
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Moderate climate:
Western Australia, Western and Central Victoria Hot Climate: Hunter Valley, Barossa, McClaren Vale |
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South Africa sub-regions for Syrah?
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Moderate climate:
Stellenbosch Hot climate: Paarl |
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Chile sub-regions for Syrah?
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Moderate climate:
Colchagua, San Antonio |
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Bulk/inexpensive regions for Syrah?
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South Eastern Australia, Cotes du Rhone (blended), Southern France (Fitou, Corbieres,Cotes du Rousillon, coteaux du Languedoc, Minervois, blended), South Africa (Western Cape), Chile (Central Valley)
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What other grapes does Syrah blend with?
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Grenache
Cabernet Viognier |
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What are the flavors of Grenache in hot climate?
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Red fruit
Low acidity Low tannins |
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What other flavors characterize come Grenache wines?
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Spice
Toffee |
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Grenache is also used to make Rose wines? True or False
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True.
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What is the classic region for Grenache?
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France
Southern Rhone: Cotes du Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
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Where is Grenache used to make Rose wines?
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In Southern Rhone, France and Navarra, Spain and California.
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What are the bulk/inexpensive regions that produce Grenache?
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South Eastern Australia
Spain (La Mancha, Vadelpenas) Cotes du Rhone Southern France (Fitou, Corbieres, Cotes du Rousillon, Languedoc, Minervois) |
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What other grapes does Grenache blend with?
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Syrah
Tempranillo |
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What are the flavors of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc?
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Green fruit
Pungent vegetal High acid Dry |
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What are the flavors of moderate climate Sauvignon Blanc?
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Stone fruit
Medium/high acid dry |
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What are some other flavor that characterize Sauvignon blanc?
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Elderflower
Mineral |
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What are the classic regions for Sauvignon Blanc and in what country?
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France:
Sancerre Pouilly Fume Bordeaux blanc |
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What are some premium regions for Sauvignon Blanc worldwide?
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California (Napa Fume Blanc)
New Zealand (Marlborough) South Africa (Coastal region) Chile (Casa Blanca) |
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Where is inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc made?
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Vin du Pays du Val de Loire, Vin du Pays D'Oc, Central Valley (California), Central Valley (Chile)
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What other grape does Sauvignon Blanc blend with?
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Semillon
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What are the flavors of cool climate Riesling?
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Green and citrus fruit
High acid dry, medium or sweet |
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What are the flavors of moderate climate Riesling?
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Citrus and Stone fruit
High acid Usually dry |
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What are some other flavors that characterize Riesling wines?
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Smoke
Honey Tropical fruit Mineral Botrytis |
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What is the classic region for Riesling wine and its sub-regions?
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Germany:
Mosel Rheingau Pfalz |
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What are the premium regions that produce Riesling wines?
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France (Alsace)
Austria Australia (Clare Valley, Eden Valley) New Zealand (Marlborough) |
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Where is inexpensive Riesling made?
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Germany (blended)
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What are the flavors of moderate climate Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Black fruit
High tannin High acid |
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What are the flavors of hot climate Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Black fruit
High acid Medium acid |
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What are some other flavor that characterize Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Oak
Bell pepper Cedar |
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What is the classic country that produces Cabernet Sauvignon and what are the regions of this country?
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Left bank of Gironde in France:
Medoc Haut Medoc (Pauillac, Margaux) Graves (Pessac-Leognan) |
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What are the premium countries that produce Cabernet Sauvignon?
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California
Australia Chile Argentina New Zealand South Africa |
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What is the sub-region of South Africa that produces Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Stellenbosch
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What is the sub-region in New Zealand that produces Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Hawkes Bay
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What are the sub-region in Australia that produce Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Coonawarra
Margaret River |
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What are the sub-regions in Argentina that produce Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Mendoza, Cafayate
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What is the dub-region in Chile that produces Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Central Valley
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Where is Cabernet Sauvignon produced inexpensively?
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Vin de pays D'Oc
Central Valley (California and Chile) Mendoza South Eastern Australia Western Cape Northern Italy |
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What other grape varieties can Cabernet Sauvignon be blended with?
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Merlot
Shiraz Malbec Carmenere |
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What are the flavors of moderate climate Merlot?
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Red fruit
Medium acid Light/medium tannin |
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What are the flavors of a hot climate Merlot?
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Black fruit
Low acid Medium tannin |
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What are some other flavors that characterize Merlot?
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Oak
Fruitcake Chocolate |
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What is the Classic Country that produces Merlot and what are the specific regions?
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France, right bank of Gironde river:
Saint Emilion Pomerol |
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What are the premium regions that produce Merlot?
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California (Napa Valley, Sonoma)
Australia (Margaret River) South Africa (Stellenbosch) Chile (Central Valley) Argentina (Mendoza) New Zealand (Hawkes Bay) |
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Where are inexpensive Merlot made?
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Vin de Pays D'Oc
Central Valley (California and Chile) Mendoza South Eastern Australia Western Cape Northern Italy |
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What can Merlot be blended with?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec Carmenere |
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What are the flavors of cool climate Pinot Noir?
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Vegetal
High acid Low tannin |
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What are the flavors of Moderate climate Pinot Noir?
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Red fruit
Medium/high acid Low/medium tannins |
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What are some other flavors that characterize Pinot Noir?
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Vegetal
Animal |
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What is the classic country that produces Pinot Noir and its regions?
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France:
Burgundy (Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune and Pommard) |
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What are the premium countries and regions that produce Pinot Noir?
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-New Zealand (Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago)
-California (Coastal region, Sonoma and Carneros) -South Africa (Coastal) -Germany (Pfalz, Baden) -Chile (Casablanca) |
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What country is inexpensive Pinot Noir produced in?
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Chile (Central Valley)
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What can Pinot Noir be blended with?
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Gammay
Chardonnay (for Champagne) |
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What are the flavors of cool climate Chardonnay?
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Green fruit
High natural acid dry |
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What are the flavors of moderate climate Chardonnay?
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Citrus and Stone fruit
Medium/high acid dry |
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What are the flavors of hot climate Chardonnay?
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Tropical fruit
Medium acid Dry |
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What are some other flavors that characterize Chardonnay wines?
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Oak
Butter Hazelnut Mineral |
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What is the classic country for Chardonnay and what are its regions?
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France (Bourgogne):
Chablis Puligny-Montrachet Meursault Macon Pouilly-Fuisse |
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What are the premium countries that produce Chardonnay and their regions?
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-California (Sonoma and Carneros, Coastal region)
-Australia (Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Victoria State, Limestone Coast, Adelaide Hills) -New Zealand (Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Marlborough) -Chile (Casablanca) -Argentina (Mendoza) -South Africa (Walker Bay) |
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Where are inexpensive Chardonnay made?
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South-Eastern Australia, Western Cape, California, Central Valley (Chile), Vin de Pays D'Oc, Vin de Pays du Val de Loire, Southern Italy, Hungary, Argentina.
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What can Chardonnay grapes be blended with?
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Semillon
Pinot Noir for Champagne |