Deck 6: The Wine Styling Approach: Red Wines

Question 1

Which of the following French village is famous for Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) wines?

A) Gevrey-Chambertin
B) Willamette Valley
C) Puligny-Montrachet
D) Sonoma Coast

Answer 1

Gevrey-Chambertin

Question 2

Beaujolais Nouveau is made from which of the following grapes?

A) Pinot noir
B) Gamay
C) Spätburgender
D) Pinot Nero

Answer 2

Gamay

Question 3

Which of the following areas in Oregon is known for its Pinot Noir production?

A) Santa Maria Valley
B) Monterey
C) Willamette Valley
D) Russian River Valley

Answer 3

Willamette Valley

Question 4

Hermitage is an appellation for Syrah that is associated with which of the following French regions?

A) Rhône
B) Bordeaux
C) Burgundy
D) Loire Valley

Question 5

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is most associated with which of the following grapes?

A) Sangiovese
B) Nebbiolo
C) Tempranillo
D) Grenache

Question 6

Chianti wine is made from which of the following grapes?

A) Sangiovese
B) Nebbiolo
C) Tempranillo
D) Grenache

Question 7

Merlot will have an aroma profile associated with the following: baked/dried red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry, plum, and cassis), tobacco (cedar, clove, and cigar), bakeshop (dark chocolate, coffee, and black tea), and garden (eucalyptus, mint, bell pepper, and black olives).

Question 8

Cabernet Sauvignon will have an aroma profile associated with the following: garden (earth, dust, peat moss, and mushroom) and dried red fruits (cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and black cherry), coffee shop (espresso, butterscotch, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, and anise), and subtle tobacco.

Question 9

Differentiate between mellow and complex style of red wine versus the bold and intense style of red wine.

Question 10

Identify and explain the different production techniques used for rosé wine around the world. Identify at least two common grapes that a rosé wine might be made form.

Question 11

Explain would happen if a winemaker were to apply the same or similiar vinification techniques that are used in Bold and Intense red wines with the Fruity Rosé and Vibrant red wines.