3. Recommended varietals to grow in each region based on Heat Summation method (Degree Days) Region I: Below 2,500 degree days (COOLEST) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Riesling > Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace & Champagne Region II: 2,500-3,000 degree days Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio > Rhône Valley, Northern Italy Region III: 3,000-3,500 degree days Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, Gamay, Sangiovese > Southern Italy, Southern France, Greece
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22. Wine: ________________________________________________ Price: _________ 1 = dislike _______ 2 = like _______ 3 = love ______ Description of Nose/Aroma _________________________________________________________________ Aroma intensity: barely perceptible_____ expressive ______concentrated/complex _____ On the Palate ACIDS soft _____ crisp _____ high/strong ______ TANNINS soft _____ medium ______ intense ______ SWEETNESS needs more ____ just right _____ noticeable _____ cloying/sticky______ OAK PRESENCE none _____ light _____ medium ______ heavy ______ BODY/WEIGHT light _____ medium _____ full ____ FINISH/PERSISTENCE ______ short ______ medium _______ lengthy Purchasing criteria Do not buy at any price_______ Buy only if "priced right"______ Buy at current price______ Buy a case! Great price/value ratio______ Buy for special occasions______ Buy only as collector/showcase item _______
25. Wine: ________________________________________________ Price: _________ 1 = dislike _______ 2 = like _______ 3 = love ______ Description of Nose/Aroma _________________________________________________________________ Aroma intensity: barely perceptible_____ expressive ______concentrated/complex _____ On the Palate ACIDS soft _____ crisp _____ high/strong ______ TANNINS soft _____ medium ______ intense ______ SWEETNESS needs more ____ just right _____ noticeable _____ cloying/sticky______ OAK PRESENCE none _____ light _____ medium ______ heavy ______ BODY/WEIGHT light _____ medium _____ full ____ FINISH/PERSISTENCE ______ short ______ medium _______ lengthy Purchasing criteria Do not buy at any price_______ Buy only if "priced right"______ Buy at current price______ Buy a case! Great price/value ratio______ Buy for special occasions______ Buy only as collector/showcase item _______
26. Domaine Drouhin Winemaker's Notes: All our Pinot Noir is handpicked into 25-pound totes, then hand-sorted and destemmed at our gravity flow winery We use approximately 20% new oak with our Pinot Noir, which allows the character of the wine and vintage to show through Barrels are custom-made for us in Burgundy using oak from France's best forests On the nose, the wine is full of bright cherry and intense small red berry notes, with a hint of spice. The mouth feel is lush and round, and very balanced, as is the elegant, long finish. …… do you agree???
27. Next Class: Monday, November 3 Wines of the Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay