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An Interactive Learning Quiz
Wine 101
Geographically, Europe (old)
vs the rest of the world.
Stylistically can mean many
things. New World usually
means very fruit forward. Old World often has more
intense secondary aromas.
New World. Old World.
“Tannin is a textural element
that makes wine taste dry.
Tannin is a naturally
occurring polyphenol found
in plants, seeds, bark, wood,
leaves, and fruit skins. For
example, about 50% of the
dry weight of plant leaves
are tannin!”
Tannins
History/Tradition Different types French vs American New vs old Adds flavor compounds Vanilla, clove, smoke, coconut
Allows slow oxygen
interaction
Oak
Cork allows air interaction Cork has a higher failure
rate Cork is biodegradable Cork requires a tool
Closures
It’s all about
quality. Not
quantity.
Soil
“Ultra-Juicy
fruit does not
necessarily
mean flavor”
Irrigation
Cooler temps Longer hang time =
intense flavor, color and
complexity
Intense sun = thicker
skins = impact on tannins
Altitude
“Grafting is a horticultural
technique whereby tissues of
plants are joined so as to
continue their growth
together.”
Grafting
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An Interactive Learning Quiz
Wine 101
