Introduction to Terroir 2.1.1

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Terroir is a ______word without a direct English equivalent.

You can think of terroir as the ______where wine is grown.

This includes the soil type, the aspect or angle of the vineyard, sunshine and the conditions around the grape vines themselves.

While it seems complicated, it's a general term used by ______internationally to refer to the area around their vines.

Think about the following and feel free to write your response.

Why does terroir matter?

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Soil Types Matter 2.1.2

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Certain ______grow better in different soils, and soils can actually ______the way grapes taste.

It's suggested that soils influence other ______and

______in wines.

For example, limestone is said to preserve ______in wines.

Think about the following and feel free to write your response.

What are the advantages to growing wine in perfect soil type?

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Climate Makes a Difference 2.1.3

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Climate describes the ______of a given area over a long period of time.

Different grapes ______in different climates.

Think about the following and feel free to write your response.

Why might you want to grow grapes in a particular climate? Why might you choose to grow grapes in a non-typical climate?

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Where Means What: New World vs Old World 2.1.4

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In the Old World, ______governs which grapes can be grown where.

This protects ______and allows consumers to expect a certain ______.

In the Old World, wine is labeled by ______. In the

New World, wine is labeled by the ______.

The Old World is countries on the continent of ______.

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Where Means What: New World vs Old World 2.1.4

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The New World is everything ______, including both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Old World wines are typically more ______and

______driven.

New World wines typically show more ______and have higher ______.

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Champagne 2.2.1

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Champagne is an important region for winemaking and history. The region was on the front lines of ______in 1914.

Champagne can only come from this region, and there are very strict laws controlling its production.

Even though it’s very cold and near the ______parallel,

Champagne still produces world-class wine.

Think about the following and feel free to write your response.

Why is the name Champagne significant to the world beyond wine consumers? What does it represent?

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Bordeaux 2.2.2

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There are two major subregions of Bordeaux: the ______Bank and the ______Bank. They are separated by the ______

______Estuary.

Bordeaux Red wine is typically a blend of grapes including ______

______, ______and ______

______. Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère are also used.

There are 5 First Growths in Bordeaux. All are located on the Left Bank. They are:

1.______4.______

2.______5.______

3.______

And they are made of up predominately ______grapes.

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Burgundy 2.2.3

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There are two major grape varieties grown in Burgundy:

______and ______.

Moving from North to South, the regions are as follows:

1. ______

2. ______

Which is made up of ______

and ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

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Burgundy (continued) 2.2.3

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Beaujolais is known for growing and producing wines made with ______, instead of Pinot Noir.

Think about the following and feel free to write your response.

In a region as geographically complex as Burgundy, how does terroir influence the wines here?

How have negociants and Napoleonic Inheritance Code impacted the region?

What effect has this had on winemaking and prices in the region?

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Southwest France: Rhone and Provence 2.2.4

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The Rhone is divided into two regions: the ______and the ______.

The Southern Rhone makes red wine with as many as ______different varieties, including: ______, ______and ______.

______is the most famous area of the Southern Rhone.

Provence has become more well-known recently, thanks to the popularity of

______. Here, these wines are light, dry and crisp.

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Northern Italy 2.3.1

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______is the most important region in Northwest

Italy, it’s famous for ______, a grape variety with high acid and high tannin.

______and ______are two important regions in this area.

______is a sweet wine with a light spritz.

______is from the Northeast with notes of red apple skins and peanut shells.

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Central Italy 2.3.2

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______is the main grape variety grown in

Tuscany. Its two most famous regions are ______

______and ______.

Unlike Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, Super Tuscans are made from single or multiple varieties like those from ______as well as ______.

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Intro to U.S. Wine 2.4.1

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In the United States, there are less restrictions on what is grown, but stylistically wines tend to be more ______and ______.

Think about the following and feel free to write a response.

What are the benefits of winemakers having so much flexibility in the United

States? What are the downsides?

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The Judgement of Paris 2.4.2

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Napa was put on the map by winning a competition against Chardonnay from

______and Cabernet from ______, arguably the greatest wines in the world.

The winning wines came from ______and

______.

Unlike Burgundy, Napa producers use more ______on their Chardonnay. Both red and white wines tend to be riper and richer than the ______styles.

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Diversity in California 2.4.3

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Sonoma makes a number of different wines but is famous for ______

______and ______, which has notes of jammy blackberry, vanilla and black pepper.

To the South, ______is known for making

______and______, Rhone varieties.

Think about the following and feel free to write a response.

How might you choose between an Old World wine and New World wine of the same variety?

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Oregon and Washington 2.4.4

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Oregon is known for ______and ______which grows well in the ______. The wines are somewhere between Burgundy and California in taste and aromas.

Washington makes a number of high-quality wines including:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

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Introduction to Spanish Wine 2.5.1

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Spain has three major grape varieties. The white grape is

______, and the red grapes are ______and

______.

______makes a light white wine, with notes of tangerine and white flowers. It grows all over the world but some of the best is grown in

Spain.

______has lower tannin, kind of like pinot noir, but it tastes like figs.

______, also known in Grenache, grows well in France and in

Paso Robles.

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Rioja - Tempranillo and Garnacha 2.5.2

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Rioja is a famous wine growing region in Spain, and it is labeled as Rioja, which can contain ______and likely some ______.

It’s also aged in ______, and it can have notes of

______, ______, and ______.

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Rías Baixas - Albarino 2.5.3

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In Northwest Spain, we have a very small area called ______that has exploded for their high quality Albarino.

It has notes of ______, ______and sometimes ______. It can be similar to Pinot Grigio in affordable quality.

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Penedes - Cava 2.5.4

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______, located in Northeastern Spain, is known for making

______.

Cava is an excellent and often affordable option of sparkling wine that uses white grapes that are ______to Spain.

Compared to Champagne, Cava tends to have a riper style than

______.

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Sherry and Port 2.5.5

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Sherry and Port are two ______wines. Port comes from

______and Sherry is from ______, Spain.

Port comes in 3 styles:

1. The youngest, freshest, and fruitiest style is ______.

2. ______is aged for an extended amount of time in oak.

3. ______is only made in special years and all the grapes in the bottle come from the same harvest.

4. ______is similar to port and made in an island off the coast of Portugal of the same name.

______sherry is always light and very dry. Cream Sherry,

Amontillado, and Pedro Ximenez have varying levels of ______.

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Argentina 2.6.1

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Argentina produces a number of quality wines, however it's most famous for

______. It is a deeply pigmented grape with______skins but doesn't have a lot of bitter tannin or a lot of acid.

It’s concentrated and has a lot of ______, like blackberry, blueberries, and sees oak. You'll also see notes of black pepper and violet flowers wrapped in vanilla.

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Chile 2.6.2

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Chileans thought they were making Merlot, but it turns out they were growing

______. It's like merlot with plush red fruit, medium tannin, and medium body, but it has green, herbaceous aspects.

______is the most planted grape in Chile, and you’ll see plenty of it at your local wine shop or grocery store.

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Introduction to German Wine Law 2.7.1

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______is the most widely exported German wine. It is not always ______. In fact, most grown in Germany is completely dry or ______.

Germans label their wines by when they were picked on the vine:

1. ______was picked when the berry was just ripe.

2. ______was picked when it was a little overripe on the vine.

3. ______was picked when it was extremely ripe.

4. ______was picked when it was bordering on raisin.

5. ______was a full on raisin at the time of picking.

The ripeness levels will affect the ______. For example, a

Kabinett will have notes of ripe peach, while a Trockenbeerenauslese will taste like peach marmalade.

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So is it Sweet? 2.7.2

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The ripeness levels have to do with the notes and aromas profiles, but the

______will give you an indication of sweetness. Because more sugar allows for higher levels of alcohol.

Let’s say an 8% alcohol wine is low and a 13% alcohol is high.

If a Kabinett or Spatlese has 8% alcohol it will be ______sweet, but if they have 12-13% alcohol will be ______sweet.

______will indicate that the wine will be completely dry.

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Mosel and Rheingau 2.7.3

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The ______is a northern region named after the river that flows through it. It is very cool in temperature, but the river reflects the sunlight and allows wine grapes to grow there very well. More tart, mineral styles typically come from the Mosel.

The ______is further south so the grapes get a bit riper. Just be able to recognize these two as regions of quality from Germany.

Australia - Barossa 2.8.1

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The 4 main varieties Australia is known for are:

1. ______, grown here and practically everywhere.

2. ______, called Shiraz.

3. ______, also grown in the Rhone, the US, and called Garnacha in Spain.

4. ______, the same grape we known in Germany.

______has some of the oldest vines and fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Grenache.

In the ______, right next to Barossa, and ______, they grow Riesling. Here they are low alcohol, dry styles.

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New Zealand - Marlborough 2.8.2

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New Zealand is known for ______.

Marlborough versions have an herbal note that expresses itself as______

______. It’s extremely ______and ______.

There is also a lot of high quality Pinot Noir made, especially from ______

______.

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South Africa 2.8.3

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South Africa grows a lot of quality wines, but is best known for______

______. It tastes like crisp, yellow apples.

South Africa is also known for ______and ______.

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Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing 2.9.1

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I use the metaphor of pairing food and wine is like ______.

I like to ask what are the main components or the ______of the dish.

Important Questions to Ask:

1. What is the main ______in the dish?

2. What are the major ______in the dish?

3. What is the method of ______?

Important Wine Notes to Consider

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

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Food and Wine Pairing - Level One - 2.9.2 The Basics

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The most basic is ______with seafood and

______with meat.

Tannin and acid in wine actually helps balance ______and

______. Ribeye would go great with ______.

Tannins can ______some light seafood.

Of course there are exceptions, but it’s a good general rule to start with.

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Food and Wine Pairing - Level Two - 2.9.3 The Spectrum

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Neutral whites will land at the top of this list, like ______and ______.

Next are aromatic whites like ______. Then oaked whites like ______.

Moving into reds, reds with low tannin and high acidity like ______

______will be highest on the spectrum after whites.

Next are medium bodied reds like ______, followed by more structured wines like ______, and lastly big, full-bodied and rich wines like ______.

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Level Three - Balance or Accentuate 2.9.4

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If you feel comfortable with the first two levels of pairing, I want you to understand the concept of ______vs. ______.

Acid can act like ______that cuts through fat and tannins interacts with protein to moderate perceived ______. You also should consider the method of preparation next.

Give an example of four pairing options with Fried Chicken:

1. ______

2.______

3.______

4.______

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Level Three - Balance or Accentuate (continued) 2.9.4

Fill in the blank.

For barbequed chicken, give four different pairing options.

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______