Core wine grape varieties, regions, and tasting vocabulary for beginner wine enthusiasts.
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35 basic cards for Trivia Food and Drink. It opens with "What red grape produces bold, peppery wines with high tannins?" and "Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary red grape of which French wine region?". More Hobbies and Everyday Life decks are listed below.
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- What red grape produces bold, peppery wines with high tannins?
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Syrah (also called Shiraz)- Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary red grape of which French wine region?
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Bordeaux- Pinot Noir originates from which French wine region?
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Burgundy- What red wine grape is Argentina most famous for?
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Malbec- Tempranillo is the main grape of which Spanish wine region?
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Rioja- Sangiovese is the primary red grape of which Italian region?
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Tuscany- Nebbiolo is known for producing wines with what characteristic?
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High tannins and high acidity- Merlot wines are typically known for what flavor?
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Soft, plum flavors- Zinfandel typically has what characteristic compared to other red wines?
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High alcohol content- Grenache produces wines that are what weight and flavor?
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Light to medium body with red fruit flavors- Sauvignon Blanc is known for what flavor profile?
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Crisp and herbaceous- What happens to Chardonnay when it is aged in oak?
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It gains buttery and vanilla flavors- Riesling is unique because it can be made as either dry or what?
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Sweet- Pinot Grigio is known for being what style of white wine?
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Light and citrusy- What white wine grape has aromatic lychee and floral notes?
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Gewürztraminer
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