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Wine Grapes
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07/12/2008

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Riesling

Definition
granny smith                              acidity: medium to high
golden delicious                          body: light - medium
peaches
apricots                                      can be dry to sweet
melons
honeysuckle
all citrus
honey
 
Alsace, Germany with Johanninsberg the best known producing area

 
 
 
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Viognier

Definition

apricots                               acidity: medium to low

wood                                   body: medium to full

peaches

flowers                      low yeild, extremely difficult grape to grow

pears

 


Rhone, California


 

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Chenin Blanc

Definition
muted aromas                                 acidity: very high             
melon                                             body: light to medium
honey
floral 
  Vouvray

Quarts de Chaume - most famous use of chenin blanc  sweet dessert wine



Loire, South Africa, California

 


 

 
 
 
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Chardonnay

Definition
 vanilla                                         acidity: medium - high
 tropical fruits                               body: light - full
 toast
 nuts
 butter
 butterscotch
 custard
 green apple
 lemon
 pineapple
 
 

Burgundy, Champagne, Chablis, California

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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