Chapter 7

Light-Bodied White Wines: Riesling,

Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, and
Pinot Blanc

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 Chapter Objectives

 Discuss the white grapes that usually

produce light-bodied wines
 Explain where the grapes for these wines
are grown
 Describe the flavor and aroma profiles of
wines made from these grapes

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 White Grapes Used to Produce
Light-Bodied Wines
 Riesling
 Gewürztraminer
 Müller-Thurgau
 Pinot Blanc

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 Where Grapes Are Grown
 Germany
 France
 Alsace
 United States
 California; New York; Washington; Oregon
 Australia
 New Zealand
 Italy

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Flavor and Aroma Profiles: Riesling
 Green Apple
 Passion Fruit
 Peach
 Flint
 Kiwi
 Lime
 Honey
 Lemon
 Apricot
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 Flavor and Aroma Profiles:
Gewürztraminer
 Honey
 Rose
 Cinnamon
 Tropical Fruits

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 Flavor and Aroma Profiles:
Müller-Thurgau
 Subtle Fruit Flavors

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 Flavor and Aroma Profiles:
Pinot Blanc
 Buttery Apple
 Pear
 Tangerine
 Citrus

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 CONCLUSION

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