FST 422 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Diacetyl, Bentonite, Semipermeable Membrane
21 Dec 2017
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Latitudes for winemaking regions = 30-50 degrees off of the equator. Big 6 grape varietals: riesling rhine region, germany (also alsace, ny, washington) Most terroir-expressive (most influenced by its origin) Uses pradikat system levels of sugar at harvest: sauvignon blanc loire valley, nz, chile. Cool climate influences its crisp, tart, citrus flavors (nz) Warmer climate creates soft, tropical flavors (cali: chardonnay burgundy, fr, cali, australia grows easily, expressive in oak, pinot noir burgundy, fr, champagne, fr, nz, cali. Heartbreak grape delicate and hard to grow. Pure pinot noir should be translucent in glass: merlot bordeaux, fr, italy, cali/wash, cabernet sauvignon - bordeaux, fr, chile, us. Fortified wines: addition of brandy during processing (sweet/dry) - used to distiil wine, to concentrate alcohol. Port is the generic word for the style of red, sweet, fortified wine. Sherry: originated in spain; oxidized, high in acetaldehyde (result of reaction of ethanol & oxygen) Champagne method = trapping co2 inside bottle.
