Class Notes- March 17

5:02 - CLASS BEGINS WOO
"It seems like forever since we've been at wine class" -Roommate Ryan
Yes it has been, Ryan. Yes. It. Has.

Obligatory wine sharing time.

Muscat
Regions: Everywhere! Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Alsace, Eastern Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, California, South Africa
Notable Varieties: Muscat Blanc, Muscat Rose, Moscatel de Setubal, Muscat of Alexandria, Moscado, Moscato D'Asti...
Flavor Profile: floral, honey, spice, orange, orange blossom, peach, apricot, raisin, "grapey"
HUGE variety in the subspecies level, but comes from one species of grape.

"Liquid Candy"

Pinotage
Regions: South Africa and limited success in California, Australia, and New Zealand (crossing of Pinot Noir and cinsaut)
Flavor Profile: pepper, black fruits, spiciness, acetone, coffe/smokey/chocolate, cinnamon, bramble, barn, horse, game, rustic... "paint like"