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State the difference in labeling between Old & New World regions
- Old = Place, Region, Village, etc
- New = Varietal
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State the type of labeling that is being phased out & why
- What: General Labeling
- WHY: The EU is regaining control of their 'place' names
- EX: Wine grown in CA labeled 'Chablis'
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Name the species of grape used for fine wine (bonus: Name the American species of grape vine)
Vinifera (bonus answer: Vitis Lambrusca)
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Define Phylloxera and state the solution
- An aphid-like insect that eats (and kills) root stock
- Solution: American root stock (Phylloxera doesn't like it)
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Define verasion
When grapes change color from green to red, usually in August
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Define terroir
Anything that contributes to the sense of 'place'
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Define organic
Grapes grown without use of pesticides or chemicals
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Define maceration
When phenolic materials of the grape like tannins, color, flavor are leached from the skins, seeds, and stems into the must (freshly pressed juice)
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Define Malo-lactic Conversion
AKA: MLF
The process where tart-tasting malic acid naturally present in grape must is converted to softer-tasting lactic acid
Red wines always go through MLF. Optional/Partial for white wines
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