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Which grape is known for being a 'serious' wine with intensity, ageing potential, and a good match with oak flavors?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which grape is described as 'very fragrant, silky, and sometimes exhibiting gamey complexity'?
Pinot Noir
Where can credible pinot noirs be found outside of Burgundy, according to the text?
Oregon and New Zealand
Which grape varietal is described as lending 'softness to the sometimes rather serious cabernet'?
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Which grape is referred to as 'the great red grape of the Rhone' and as 'Shiraz' when grown outside France?
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Which wine grape variety is described as having flavors like blackcurrant, cedar, pencil shavings, and mint?
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What does the term 'green' refer to in relation to red wine?
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What does the term 'jammy' refer to when describing a red wine?
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What does the term 'structure' imply when used to describe a red wine?
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Which aroma is often associated with high-quality red wines that have been well-integrated with oak?
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What does the term 'stalky' refer to when describing a red wine?
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Which aroma is often associated with Rhône-style red wines?
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Which red wine grape is known for producing light-bodied, fruity wines with low tannin levels?
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Which red wine grape is typically associated with the Rioja region and known for its spicy, vanilla oak flavors?
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Which red wine descriptor refers to a wine that is too young or too severe in style?
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What is the unique fermentation method used to produce Beaujolais-style wines?
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Which red wine grape is believed to be descended from the Italian Primitivo grape?
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