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30 Cards in this Set
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Which mountain range in Alsace creates a rain shadow effect?
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The Vosges Mountains
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What two major areas is Alsace divided into?
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Bas Rhin & Haut-Rhin
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Name the best two vineyard towns in Alsace.
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Riquewihr and Ribeauville
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What is the name of the typical Alsatian wine bottle?
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Flute bottle
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AC Alsace has a minimum of what percent alcohol?
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8.5%
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Name the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace.
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Klevner or Auxerrois
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Name the synonym for Gutedel in Alsace.
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Chasselas
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What is AC Edelzwicker?
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A blend of two or more of the noble varietals from Alsace
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What is AC Gentil?
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A blend of two or more grape varieties but must contain at least 50% of either Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, or Muscat
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In what year was AC Alsace Grand Cru introduced?
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1983
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How many Grand Crus in Alsace today?
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51
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What is the minimum alcohol level for Alsace Grand Cru?
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11%
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Sylvaner can be Grand Cru where in Alsace?
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Zolzenberg
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Where in Alsace can Grand Cru be a blend of grapes?
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Altenberg de Bergbieten
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AC Cremant d'Alsace can not use which two grape varieties?
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Gewurtztraminer & Chasselas
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Which grape is used for Cremant d'Alsace?
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Pinot Noir
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What is the minimum grams per liter of RS for Moelleux wines in Alsace?
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12 grams per liter
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What does RS stand for?
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Residual sugar
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9 grams of RS per liter is the minimum for Moelleux wines made from which grape?
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Riesling
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Which Alsace grape variety is generally lower in acid and higher in alcohol?
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Gewurtztraminer
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Which Alsace grape was called Tokay d'Alsace up until 2006?
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Pinot Gris
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Name the two most common types of Muscat grown in Alsace.
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Muscat blanc a petits grain & Muscat Ottonel
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What is the Alsace name for Savagnin Rose?
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Klevener de Heiligenstein Klevener
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What does Vendange Tardive mean?
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Late harvested
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What is the minimum Oechsle level for Alsace Vendange Tardive?
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95 - 105 Oechsle depending on the varietal
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What does SGN stand for in Alsace?
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Selection de Grains Nobles
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What is the term in Alsace for noble rot?
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Pourriture
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What is the minimum Oechsle for SGN in Alsace?
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110 - 120 Oechsle depending on the varietal
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Which year was the decree passed to permit VT and SGN wines in Alsace?
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1984
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What does VT stand for in Alsace?
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Vendange Tardive (late harvested)
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