Wine list and answer to the wine quiz of last 17th of May at LBS

1. Tasting 101 LBS wine club 17th May 2011

3. REGION: Chili > Casablanca valley

4. GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc(100%)

6. REGION: New Zealand > Marlborough

7. GRAPES: Chardonnay (100%)

9. REGION: France > Bordeaux

11. PRODUCER: Vina Abelardi

12. REGION: Spain > Rioja

13. GRAPES: Tempranillo (100%)

15. REGION: Argentina > Mendoza

16. GRAPES: Malbec (100%)

18. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Wine quiz - round 1

19. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Wine tasting is never absolutely objective because of the intrinsic subjectivity of the human senses, and because any fraud or chemical manipulation done by the wine maker cannot be detected by tasting the individual differences in perception are the only major problem, and this can be solved by panel tasting each wine should be assessed relative to the typical style for that specific region and varietal the economical aspects of wine making are not taken into account

20. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The word "terroir" designate the specific character of each wine producing region, e.g. the terroir of Burgundy. What is the key element defining the terroir? A long history of wine making in a specific wine region, such as Bordeaux in France , Chianti in Italy and Rioja in Spain The chemical composition of the soils and the other geographical characteristic of the region A loosely defined mix of factors, including a specific territory, its typical varietals, the local traditions, and the know-how of the winemakers

21. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Systematic wine tasting is a three step process. Which is the right order? Smell/ Look/ Taste Look/ Smell/ Taste Smell/ Taste/ Look Look/ Taste/ Smell

22. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Tasting involves of many of the five senses? Two Three Four Five In general,the astringency of tannins is a touch sensation, not a taste sensation

23. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge When tasting wine one should swirl the glass As a first thing, as the contact with the oxygen improves the aromas, and the movement allows the smells to get out of the glass after first smelling the still wine Never as it alters the aromas of the wine Only for red wines as the aromas of white wines are too delicate and would be dispersed

24. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Of the two wines you have in front which one is more tanninc? first second none of them is tannic In general,there are no tannins in white wines

25. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge One of the wines you have in front has dry character with fresh flavors of citrus, the other one shows distinctive herbaceous notes together with melon. Which is which? First citrus, second grass and melon notes First grass and melon, second citrus notes

26. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge In terms of body the first two wines can be defined as very light body light/ medium body medium/ full body full body

27. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The two wines we are tasting are a Picpoul de Pinet from France and a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. Which is which? First Picpoul, Second Sauvignon First Sauvignon, Second Picpoul

29. REGION: Chili > Casablanca valley

30. GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc(100%)

32. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Sauvignon Blanc is used in all the following denominations but in one Marlborough, NZ Sancerre, FR PuillyFuisse’, FR PuillyFume’, FR

33. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Wine quiz - round 2

34. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Only one of these smells in a wine is a defect, which one? Feces of chicken Geranium/ Clorophylle Urine of cat Kerosene

35. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The two wines in the second round of whites have a distinct nose: one has notes of reminds and ripe tropical fruit; the other one has some light fruit notes, like peach and pear, blended with flavors of butter and walnut. Which is which? And which one was aged on oak? First jasmine and tropical fruit, unoaked; Second pear, peach, butter, dried fruits, oaked First jasmine and tropical fruit, oaked;Second pear, peach, butter, dried fruits, unoked First pear, peach, butter, dried fruits, oaked;Second jasmine and tropical fruit, unoaked; First pear, peach, butter, dried fruits, unoked,Second jasmine and tropical fruit, oaked;

36. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge As one can expect, the newer the barrel is the more flavors are released into the wine. However, does the size of a barrel has a impact No size is not important Size has a minor impact, and the bigger the barrel the more flavoring is added Size has a minor impact, and the smaller the barrel the more flavoring is added Size has a major impact, and the bigger the barrel the more flavoring is added Size has a major impact, and the smaller the barrel the more flavoring is added

37. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge How many bottles does the typical small oak barrel, called a "barrique", contain? 130 bottles 300 bottles 650 bottles 900 bottles 1300 bottles

38. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge For a wine aged in barrique, what is the cost attributable per bottle for the oak barrel? ~ 1 pound ~ 2 pounds ~ 3 pounds ~ 5 pounds ~ 7 pounds

39. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge In terms of body the two wines we are tasting can be defined as very light body light/ medium body medium/ full body full body

40. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The golden rule of wine/ food pairing is with fish always white wines, with red meat always red wines delicate wines with delicate food, stronger wines with stronger foods sparkling wines to begin, then white, then reds the wine should always balance the dominant characteristic of the food by contrasting it

41. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge A wine food pairing is right when: you enjoy the paring of the wine and the food if it is a traditional, regional matching that has passed the proof of time the characteristic of the wines and the food complements each others All answers are correct! a) is the anglo-saxon school b) is the french school c) is the Italian school

43. REGION: New Zealand > Marlborough

44. GRAPES: Chardonnay (100%)

46. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The Gewurztraminer varietal is originally from: France Italy Austria Germany

47. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Wine quiz - round 3

48. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Alcohol is considered an hard or soft sensation in wine tasting? hard soft

49. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge At what temperature should red wines be served and why? Room temperature is ideal, because it best allows flavors to diffuse out of the glass Room temperature is ideal, because it dampens the aggressive sensation of the tannins Slightly below room temperature is ideal because it achieves the best balance Slightly below room temperature is ideal, because it dampens the aggressive sensation of the tannins

50. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge One of the three wines you have in front of you is more aged than the other ones, which is? First Second Third

51. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Which item of this list is not a characteristic of an aged red wine? Color tone tends to purple and has violaceous reflexes The tannins are softer and less aggressive Color intensity is lighter and less deep The smell has hints of aromas more complex than flower and fruits, like leather, earth and tobacco A small amount of dark deposit can be found in the bottle

52. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Can white wines be aged for long years, as red wines can? Most of white wines should be drank in 1 to 2 years from their release, in general white wine cannot survive for more than 5 years Most of white wines should be drank in 1 to 2 years from their release, but there are wines from some specific regions and varietals that can age up to 15 years Even if most of white wines should be drank in 1 to 2 years from their release, there are wines from some specific regions that can be aged for tens of years

53. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge How does the color of white wines change with aging The color does not change for white wines, only for reds It gets more intense It gets fainter

54. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The Bordeaux regions is famous to be the home of varietals which became the most planted varietals in the world, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In Bordeaux the grapes are usually Used to make single varietal wines, e.g. 100% merlot or 100% cabernet sauvignon The fruits of different varietals are harvested together, mixed and crushed together, then this single juice is fermented into wine The fruits of different varietals are harvested separately, fermented into wines and then the finished wines are mixed together to form the final blend

56. REGION: France > Bordeaux

58. PRODUCER: Vina Abelardi

59. REGION: Spain > Rioja

60. GRAPES: Tempranillo (100%)

62. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge The two most prestigious Italian red varietals are Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, which of the one following statements applies to both of them? They are widely planted in Italy and are amongst the most planted varietals in the country Blending with other varietals is allowed, even for prestigious denominations The have a very complex nose, mixing fruity and floral notes, with spice and mineral tones. With ageing the bouquet further develop to include non vegetable sensations like leather Being important wines, and having a distinct tannic character when young, their colour is deep and dark as ink

64. REGION: Argentina > Mendoza

65. GRAPES: Malbec (100%)

67. Wine tasting 101, challenge your knowledge Malbec is one of the few vine varietals which is native of the Americas and it is grown only there True, the other indigenous varietal of the Americas is Zinfandel in California False, Malbec is orginally from France but, as Cinsault in Chili, the production in France almost disappeared so it almost excusively grown in the Americas False, Malbec is still grown in France, oftentimes blended with Merlot. The most famous denomination begin Cahors in South West France