Classic Grape varieties - Reds

1. Classic Grape varieties - Reds • The Merlot tastes of plums. Roses, black currants and rich fruit cake. There are appellations in Bordeaux where the bulk of the blend is Merlot-based, such as Pomerol and St. Emillion . As an unblended varietal wine it does well in California, as the warmer climate accentuates is natural sweet suppleness and this has a commercial appeal. The Merlots grown in warm climates lack structure, acid and character.It needs the company of other grapes to show off its potential, as hotter climates do bring out its spicier, plumier side. It produces light, grassy wines in northern Italy , and if blended does well in New Zealand and South Africa. Chile also seems to get it to stand rather well on its own. • In the red Bordeaux blend,think of the Merlot as the sugar in the recipe, the Cabernet Sauvignon as the flour, and the Cabernet France as the spices . Merlot gives softer, plumper and juicy, early maturing wines that are sweeter; a perfect complement to the tannic Cabernet Sauvignon and the spicy Cabernet France   Merlot

2. Classic Grape varieties - Reds Syrah •  Called Shiraz in Australia and South Africa, Syrah is the magic varietal behind the Rhone Valley’s famous Hermitage, Cote-Rotie, Corans, St-Joseph and Crozes Hermitage. • At home in the valley’s granite soils, it produces wines that are deep in colour and aroma. When young, they display floral and fruity (raspberry)notes . Once matured this evolves into notes of black pepper , leather, spices and game. • Syrah is very versatile grape and can be grown in almost any climate, although yields need to be kept down and over-ripeness must be avoided or the wine can become heavy, flabby and too tannic. • Outside France, in Australia and California, Syrah is used both as a single verity and in blends with good result. Special mention must be made to the Australian Shiraz like Grench which is one of the most outstand wines in the world.

3. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Generic Grape Verities • Wines are known by the grape verity or the region where it grown. • If the wine is known by the region it is grown, it is also known as generic wines. • Most generic wines are a blend of many grape varities, like medoc made of Cab. Sauv.,Cab. Franc & Merlot. • However there are generic wines made of a single grape verity, like the Chablis made of Chardonnay grape. • During this session, we will focus on some of the famous generic wines, to find out from which country it comes from, Region it comes from,Colour of the wine and the grape verity. • The said details will enhance your knowledge of what to expect of the said generic wines.

4. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Anjou • Country :-France • Region :-Loire • Colour :-Rose (white & red) • Grape Variety :-Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Gamay, & • Others

5. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Barbaresco • Country :-Italy • Region :- Piedmont • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Nebbiolo

6. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Bardolino • Country :- Italy • Region :- Veneto • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Sangiovese, Barbera and others

7. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Barolo • Country :- Italy • Region :- Piedmont • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Nebiolo

8. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Beaujolais • Country :- France • Region :- Beaujolais • Colour :- Red (white) • Grape Variety :- Gamay

9. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Brouilly • Country :- France • Region :- Beaujolais • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Gamay

10. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Chablis • Country :- France • Region :- Burgundy • Colour :- White • Grape Variety :- Chardonnay

11. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Chambertin • Country :- France • Region :- Burgundy • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Pinot Noir

12. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Champagne • Country :- France • Region :- Champagne • Colour :- Sparkling White & Rose • Grape Variety :- Chardonnay (white) Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier

13. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Chateaneuf Du Pape • Country :- France • Region :- Rhone • Colour :- Red (White) • Grape Variety :-Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Syrah & Mourvedre

14. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Chianti • Country :- Italy • Region :- Tuscany • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Sangivoese, Trebbiano, Canaiolo Nero & • Malvosia el Chianthi

15. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Cote de Nuits • Country :- France • Region :- Burgundy • Colour :- Red (white) • Grape Variety :- Pinot Noir

16. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Cote - Rotie • Country :- France • Region :- Rhone • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Syrah, Viognier

17. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Cote de Bourg • Country :- France • Region :- Bordeaux • Colour :- Red (white) • Grape Variety :- Cab. Sauv. Cab. Franc, Merlot,Malbec, Verdot

18. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Cotes du Rhone • Country :- France • Region :- Rhone • Colour :- Red (white & Rose) • Grape Variety :- Grenache Noir, Cinsault,Syrah, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Gamay +

19. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Crozes Hermitage • Country :- France • Region :- Rhone • Colour :- Red • Grape Variety :- Syrah

20. WHICH GRAPES MAKE WHICH WINES? Entre deuxMers • Country :- France • Region :- Bordeaux • Colour :- White • Grape Variety :- Semillon, Sauv.Blanc,Muscadelle