Aromas and Tastes of Different White Vinifera Wines
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This 22 question quiz covers the classic tastes of wines from white vinifera grapes. At the end of the quiz you may leave comments to suggest corrections, changes, clarifications or additions to any of the questions.
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Question 1 of 22
1. Question
What aromas, tastes and body does the Chardonnay grape take on in more temperate (not hot) regions?
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In temperate climates, Chardonnay loses some of its acidity and aromas go more toward melon and tropical fruit tastes as the grapes get somewhat riper than in cool climates.
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In temperate climates, Chardonnay loses some of its acidity and aromas go more toward melon and tropical fruit tastes as the grapes get somewhat riper than in cool climates.
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South Australian Chardonnay
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Question 2 of 22
2. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Sauvignon Blanc grape take on when grown in cool climates or in a cool vintage year?
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Many white wines grown in cool climates have apple flavors but Sauvignon Blanc is not one of them. It always has at least a hint of classic gooseberry or sometimes “Cat’s pee” tanginess.
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Loire Valley Sancerre, South New Zealand
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Question 3 of 22
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What aromas, tastes, and body does the Riesling grape take on when grown in cool climates or in a cool vintage year?
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From a cool climate or in a cool vintage year, Riesling will usually have only a pure apple taste which gives way to peaches and pineapple when grown in a warm climate.
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German Riesling from Mosel
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Question 4 of 22
4. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Pinot Gris grape take on when grown in cool climates or in a cool vintage year?
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The aromas of almonds and nuts in Pinot Grigio come out when grown in a warm climate. Tangy, citrus notes are unusual in Pinot Grigio unless the grape is harvested before ripeness.
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Alsace Pinot Gris
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Question 5 of 22
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What aromas, tastes, and body does the Viognier grape take on when grown in cool climates or in a cool vintage?
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Cool climate or a cool vintage year Viognier is aromatic but not as much as Viognier grown in temperate or warmer climates. Also it takes warmer climates to bring out orange, tangerine and citrus aromas in the wine.
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Condrieu northern Rhone Viognier
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Question 6 of 22
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What aromas, tastes, and body does the Muscat Blanc grape produce? (Muscat Blanc a petits grain)
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Grape aromas and flavors are mostly associated with Muscat, Moscato and Muscadine grapes or their hybrids. Almond and nut flavors favor Pinot Gris/Grigio.
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Moscato d’ Asti
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Question 7 of 22
7. Question
What aromas, tastes and body does the Chardonnay grape take on in a cool climate or in a cool vintage?
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Hebaceous and grassy flavors are more often associated with Sauvignon Blanc wines. Melon, mango and fig aromas can be associated with Chardonnay wines but mainly ones grown in warm climates such as some in California or Australia.
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Chablis, Champagne
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Question 8 of 22
8. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Sauvignon Blanc grape take on when grown in a temperate/warm climate?
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Sauvignon Blanc’s firm acidity is almost always preserved even when grown in warm climates. The flavors and aromas, however, graduate from herbal and grassy to softer and fuller, melon, grapefruit and kiwi.
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California Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Question 9 of 22
9. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Riesling grape take on when grown in more temperate, non cool climates?
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From a cool climate, Riesling will usually have only a pure apple taste which gives way to peaches and pineapple when grown in a warm climate.
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Alsace, Austrian, or Italian Rieslings
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Question 10 of 22
10. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Viognier grape take on when grown in temperate (non cool) climates?
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Almonds and nuts suggests Pinot Gris/Grigio. Grape aromas suggest Muscat, Moscato or Muscadine grapes.
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California or Australian Viognier
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Question 11 of 22
11. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Chenin Blanc grape produce as a young wine?
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Chenin Blanc is a high acid wine and it only tastes honeyed when it is aged and made off-dry as it might be in the Loire Valley.
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California Chenin blanc
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Question 12 of 22
12. Question
What aromas, tastes and body does the Chardonnay grape take on when grown in a quite warm or hot climate?
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Almost any wines made from warm climate grapes will have lower acidity and higher sugars which result in higher alcohol levels. Citrus aromas and tastes found in cool climates disappear from warm climate grape wines.
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California Chardonnay
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Question 13 of 22
13. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Pinot Gris grape take on when grown in temperate (non cool) climates?
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Warmer climates bring out more flowery notes in Pinot Gris/Grigio.
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Oregon Pinot Gris
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Question 14 of 22
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What aromas, tastes, and body does the Muscat Ottonel grape produce?
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Honeyed and exotic fruit aroma are more consistent with aged wines such a Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. Floral aromas are characteristic of most Muscat grapes which produce a low acid wine.
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Muscat d’Alsace
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Question 15 of 22
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What aromas, tastes and body do Albariño grapes tend to produce in a wine?
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Similar to a Viognier in its floral components but it is more citrusy, acidic and lighter in body.
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White wine from Rias Biaxis
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Question 16 of 22
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What aromas, tastes and body do Gewürztraminer grapes tend to produce in a wine?
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One of the most floral and spicy grapes, the wine almost smells like a face cream. It tends to be full bodied and have low acidity even if it is not finished with residual sugar.
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Alsacian Gewürztraminer
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Question 17 of 22
17. Question
This white is dry, bracing and packed tightly with apple, light peach and mineral aromas and flavors. What is the most likely predominant grape?
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The term bracing refers to high acidity.
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The term “bracing” refers to high acidity.
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Question 18 of 22
18. Question
Laden with rich, opulent, creamy pear, fig, hazelnut and vanilla flavors, which pour through on the long, luxurious finish. What is the most likely grape predominant in this wine?
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The lack of a mention of high acidity and the mention of creaminess are the keys.
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Question 19 of 22
19. Question
This white offers subtle notes of honeysuckle and straw, but the palate explodes with mineral, citrus peel, chive flower, flint and gooseberry flavors. Then fresh, racy acidity supports a long flinty finish. What is the most likely grape predominant in this wine?
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The vegetal, grassy and gooseberry flavors are keys.
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Question 20 of 22
20. Question
This aromatic white is a textbook version for its type, with plump, alluring anise, fennel, melon and fig fruit aromas and flavors that glide to a creamy, lush finish. What is the grape most likely to be predominant in this wine?
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The anise and fennel aromas are against two of these
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Question 21 of 22
21. Question
What aromas, tastes, and body does the Chenin Blanc grape produce as an aged wine?
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Chenin Blanc is usually a high acid wine with green apple and citrus pith flavors when young. However it can taste honeyed when it is aged for 4 or 5 years or more and made off-dry as it might be in the Loire Valley.
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Savennieres (Sa-ven-YAIR), Vouvray
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Question 22 of 22
22. Question
There are loads of clover honey, apple and mineral aromas and flavors pervading this focused, pure, superbly balanced white that is not highly acidic. It has a nice mineral aftertaste. What is the most likely predominant grape?
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The apple and clover aroma identifies this as a chardonnay while the mineral/flinty taste alerts you to the locale and the honeyed taste indicates the age.
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