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Who created Champagne and what year?
Dom Perignon, 1688
What varietals is Champagne made up of?
Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (35%), and Chardonnay (27%)
What are the major types of Champagne?
Non Vintage - 2-3 years, Vintage - 3-5 years, Prestige Cuvee - 6-8 years
What is Liqueur de Triage?
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What is the most important step of the Champagne process?
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Where did Malbec originate?
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What type of body does Malbec have?
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What type of skin does Malbec have?
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What is special about the way Malbec grows?
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How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?
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What is Malbec susceptible to?
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What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?
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Where is Sangiovese popular?
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What type of body does Sangiovese have?
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What type of skin does Sangiovese have?
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Where did Tempranillo originate?
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What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
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What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
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What else is Tempranillo known as?
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What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
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How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
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What type of body does Zinfandel have?
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What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
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Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
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Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
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What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
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What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
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What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
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Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
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How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
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Study Notes
Champagne Production
- Created by Dom Perignon in 1688.
- Comprised of three main varietals:
- Pinot Noir (38%)
- Pinot Meunier (35%)
- Chardonnay (27%).
- Major types include:
- Non-Vintage: Aged 2-3 years, blends various vintages.
- Vintage: Aged 3-5 years, made from a single vintage.
- Prestige Cuvee: Aged 6-8 years, uses the best grapes.
- Liqueur de Triage is the mixture of yeast and sugar added for secondary fermentation.
- Blending is considered the most crucial step in the Champagne process.
Malbec Characteristics
- Originated from Burgundy, France.
- Primarily has a medium body and thin skin.
- Grown using bush vines, eliminating the need for trellises.
- 5,300 hectares are cultivated in France.
- Susceptible to downy mildew and rot.
Bordeaux Red Varietals
- Comprises five main red wines:
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
Sangiovese Insights
- Popular mainly in Tuscany, Italy.
- Exhibits a medium body and thin skin.
Tempranillo Facts
- Originated from Spain.
- Displays a medium-full body with big berries and thin skin.
- Thrives in high-altitude, warm climates.
- Known as the "Noble Grape."
- Vulnerable to pests and diseases.
Zinfandel Information
- 54,000 hectares cultivated in California.
- Medium-full body, with thin skin.
- High in both alcohol and acidity.
Cabernet Sauvignon Overview
- Originated in Bordeaux, France.
- Dubbed "The King of Red Wine."
- Results from a cross-pollination between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
- Benefits from a warm climate; exhibits a full body.
- High alcohol and sugar content.
- Can age in a bottle for 5-10 years and in a barrel for 9-18 months.
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