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What does the Öchsle scale measure? |
It measures the specific gravity of the grape must. In other words, it represents the difference in mass between one liter of water and one liter of grape must. The difference in mass is due to the presence of soluble solids (mostly sugar) in the must and it therefore provides a measurement of ripeness at harvest. |
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One degree KMW is roughly how many degrees Öchsle? |
One degree KMW is roughly five degrees Ochsle. |
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What is the Beneficio? |
The Beneficio is a system of grading vineyards in the Douro. |
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What is bentonite? |
an aluminosilicate clay that swells in water and has powerful properties of absorption |
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What is Bousinage? |
The toasting of the inside of barrels. |
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What is Collage? |
Collage is the use of fining agents in wine clarification. |
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What is the difference between a cross and a hybrid? |
A crossing is the creation of a vine variety by cross-pollination of two varieties within the same species. A hybrid is the creation of a vine variety by cross-pollination across two different species. |
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How many acres are in a hectare? |
2.47 Acres = 1 Hectare |
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Differentiate the following oak species: 1. Quercus Suber 2. Quercus Alba 3. Quercus Robur 4. Quercus Petraea |
1. Quercus Suber - Cork Oak 2. Quercus Alba - American White Oak 3. Quercus Robur - European White Oak (1 type) 4. Quercus Petraea - European White Oak (2nd type) |
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The harvest in the Southern hemisphere typically occurs during what months? |
February-March |
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Name four species of grapevines |
Vitis Vinifera Vitis Labrusca Vitis Riparia Vitis Rotundifolia |
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What are the three main soil types in Sancerre? |
Silex (flint), Caillottes (small stones), and Terres Blanches (fossilized marl) |
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What are the Spanish and Italian synonyms for the gobelet training system? |
Albarello (IT) En Vaso (SP) |
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Name three fungal diseases |
Powdery Mildew (Oidium) Downy Mildew (Peronospera) Eutypa Dieback (Dead Arm) Esca (Black Measles)
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Name three Bacterial diseases |
Pierce's Disease (transmitted by the glassy-winged sharpshooter) Crown Gall (Black Knot) Bacterial Blight |
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Name two Viral diseases |
Leafroll Virus Fanleaf Degeneration |
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What disease is responsible for the most grape production loss? |
Leafroll Virus |
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What is Flavescence Dorée? |
A Phytoplasma disease |
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Differentiate between Sulfites and Sulfides. |
Sulfites refers to sulfur dioxide (SO2); Sulfides include hydrogen sulfide (H2S), mercaptans and other foul-smelling compounds produced under reductive conditions. |
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How does barrel size affect fermentation? |
The larger the must, the greater the heat that is generated. Thus, larger fermentation vessels result in faster, hotter fermentations. |
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What compound is responsible for buttery aromas in wine? |
Diacetyl |
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Name three fining agents. |
Bentonite Casein Isinglass Gelatin Egg White |
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What two types of Muscat are allowed in Alsace? |
Muscat Ottonel Muscat Blanc/Rosé a Pétite Grains |
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What are the four AOP's for Melon de Bourgogne in Pays Nantais? |
1. Muscadet AOP 2. Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine 3. Muscadet Coteaux de Grandlieu 4. Muscadet Coteaux de Loire |
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Sur Lie wines in the Muscadet AOP are bottled after how long a period of lees aging? |
Roughly 6 to 12mos. Between March 1 and Nov 30 of the year after harvest. |
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What are the three Cru Communeaux of Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine? How does the Sur Lie terminology differ in bottles using these designations |
Clisson Le Pallet Gorges These wines must see more than 18mos of lees aging before release. |
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In 2011, the elimination of the VDQS tier resulted in what three new AOPs within the Pays Nantais? |
1. Fiefs Vendéens 2. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais 3. Coteaux d'Ancenis
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What styles of wine does the Côteaux d'Ancenis AOP produce? |
Blanc: 100% Pinot Gris (20-40g/L RS) Rosé: 100% Gamay Rouge: 100% Gamay Varietally-Labelled "Malvoisie": 100% Pinot Gris |
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What are the five subregions of Fiefs Vendéens AOP? |
Brems, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix |
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What styles of wine does Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOP produce? |
Min. 70% Folle Blanche (AKA Gros Plant) plus Montils and a max 10% Colombard....notice the use of Folle Blanche and its proximity to the Charentes and Cognac production. |
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What are the two sub-appellation AVAs within Savennieres AOP that have long been considered unofficial Grand Crus? |
Roche aux Moines AOP Coulée de Serrant AOP |
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Who has monopole ownership of the vineyard Coulée de Serrant? |
Nicolas Joly |
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What villages are allowed to append their name to Coteaux du Layon AOP? |
Faye d'Anjou/Faye Rochefort-sur-Loire/Rochefort Rablay-sur-Layon/Rablay Beaulieu-sur-Layon/Beaulieu St. Aubin de Luigné/St. Aubin St. Lambert du Lattay/St. Lambert Chaume ("Premier Cru") |
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Along what river does Quarts de Chaume lie? |
Layon River |
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Anjou-Villages AOP produces what styles of wine? |
While Anjou AOP produces everything under the sun, Anjou-Villages AOP is for RED WINES ONLY. Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Red wines from the Côteaux de l'Aubance AOP are labelled as.... |
Anjou-Villages Brissac AOP. It covers the same ten communes as Côteaux de l'Aubance AOP, but for red wines. |
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True or False: Still Rosé wines are permitted in the Saumur AOP. |
False, interestingly, while Sparkling Rosé wines are permitted, still rosés are not. |
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What three AOPs set the standard for Loire Cabernet Franc? Among these three AOPs, which allows white wines? |
Chinon AOP Bourguiel AOP St-Nicolas-de-Bourguiel AOP - Chinon AOP allows whites from Chenin Blanc |
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What different sweetness levels is Vouvray produced in? |
sec, sec-tendre (off-dry), demi-sec, moelleux, and liquereux |
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Tuffeau is a classic soiltype of what region? |
Vouvray AOP Chinon AOP Bourguiel AOP |
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What five villages can append their name to Touraine AOP? |
Mesland (Chenin Blanc) Azay-le-Rideau (Chenin Blanc) Amboise (Chenin Blanc) Oisly (Sauv Blanc) Chenonceaux (Sauv Blanc). |
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Touraine Noble-Joué AOP was created for what style of wine? |
A historical style of Vin Gris using a blend of Gris Meunier (Pinot Meunier), Malvosie (Pinot Gris), and Pinot Noir |
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The Côteaux du Loir AOP produces what styles of wines? |
Whites from Chenin Blanc Rosés and Reds from Pineau d'Aunis |
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Jasniéres AOP lies along what river and produces what style of wines? |
Jasniéres AOP lies along the Loir river and produces 100% Chenin Blanc wines. |
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Côteaux du Vendômois AOP lies along what river and produces what style of wines? |
Côteaux du Vendômois AOP lies along the Loir river and produces mostly Pineau d'Aunis rosé. |
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Romorantin can be found in what AOP? |
Cour-Cheverny AOP. |
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Which AOP of the Central vineyards is reserved for Chasselas-based wines? |
Pouilly-Sur-Loire AOP |
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What two Central Vineyards AOP's are reserved for white wines only with 100% Sauvignon Blanc? |
Quincy AOP Pouilly-Fume AOP |
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Orleáns-Clery AOP is for what style of wines? |
Cabernet Franc. Reds only. |
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What is the boiling point of ethanol? |
173F |
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What is the dominant spirit in a Boston Cooler? |
Rum |
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What do the four following cocktails have in common? 1. Clover Club 2. Pink Lady 3. Ramos Gin Fizz |
They all share gin as a base spirit and include an egg white in their preparation. |
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What is Vin des Glacier? What grape variety is it made with? |
A madeirized wine stored in high altitude soleras from the Valais region in Switzerland. Made with the grape Réze. |
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What lies further East on the Rhône river, Valais or Vaud? |
Valais lies further East on the Rhône River. |
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What is Camilliea Senensis? |
Species of plant whose leaves are used to produce tea. |
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What is Yamada Nishiki? |
A rice strain used in Sake that is very popular. |
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In which region would you see "Production Fermière" (Produit Fermier) on label? |
Calvados AOP's The Calvados was produced on the same estate where the fruit was harvested and fermented |
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Who makes the monopole Clos de Epeneaux? |
Comte Armand |
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What is Namazake? |
Unpasteurized Sake |
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Where is Les Jarolieres located? |
It is a 1er Cru in Pommard. |
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Where is Zitsa? What grape is used for its wines? |
Zitsa is the only PDO within Epirus in NW Greece. They use Debina, a high acid delicately aromatic white grape. |
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How many liters are in a Rheingau Stück? |
1200L |
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In what region of Austria is Kracher making wines? |
Kracher is famous for dessert styles out of Burgenland. |
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What grape variety is approved for Eisenberg DAC? |
Blaufrankisch only. |
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What grape variety is used in the Seyssel AOP? |
Altesse. This is an AOP to the North of Lake Bourget in the Savoie. |
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Who produces "Cuvée Femme"? |
Duval-Leroy |
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What is the second most widely planted grape in Mendoza behind Malbec? |
Bonarda |
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In which state are the following regions? 1. Wrattonbully 2. Kangaroo Island 3. Tumbarumba 4. Strathbogie Ranges |
1. Wrattonbully (South Australia) 2. Kangaroo Island (South Australia) 3. Tumbarumba (New South Wales) 4. Strathbogie Ranges (Victoria) |
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Within which GI does Nagambie Lakes reside? |
Goulburn Valley GI in Central Victoria. |
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What is Tahbilk and where are they located? |
Tahbilk is a producer out of Goulburn Vallley in Central Victoria |
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Clos St. Urbain is produced by whom and is located within which Grand Cru vineyard? |
Zind-Humbrecht makes Clos St. Urbain and it is produced out of the Rangen Grand Cru in Alsace. |
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Wines labelled Garrafeira in Portugal must undergo what period of aging? Break down for Whites/Rosés/Reds |
Whites/Rose: 12mos with 6mos in bottle Red: 30mos with 12mos in bottle |
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What are the most widely grown RED and WHITE castas in Portugal? |
WHITE: Fernão Pires (Known as María Gomes in Bairrada) RED: Castelão |
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What does Reserva mean on a bottle of still Portuguese table wine? |
The wine exceeds the Min ABV of its IGP or DOP by at least 0.5% |
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What does Colheita Seleccionada mean on a bottle of still Portuguese table wine? |
This indicates a minimum 1% higher alcohol content than that established by the regional appellation. |
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What is the largest DOP in Portugal? |
Vinho Verde DOP. It represents 15% of the country's vineyard acreage. (60,000ha) |
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What is the most planted grape in the Vinho Verde DOP? |
Loureiro |
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Within what IGP does the Vinho Verde DOP lie? |
Minho IGP |
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Douro and Porto DOPs fall in what IGP? |
Duriense IGP |
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What are the three subregions of the Porto and Douro DOPs? |
Cima Corgo, Baixo Corgo, Douro Superior |
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Name five grapes used in the production of Port. |
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, and Tinta Barroca. Aragonez (Tinta Roriz) are the most popular. These are also allowed: Bastardo, Castelão, Cornifesto, Donzelinho Tinto, Malvasia Preta, Marufo, Rufete, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cão, Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela) |
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What does the term Grande Reserva mean in the Douro DOP? |
This term is for Reserva wines that are tasted and score exceptionally well by the IVDP. |
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Who produces Barca Velha? |
Ferreira, which is owned by Sogrape. It is a high dollar dry table wine from Douro DOP. |
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Beiras was dismantled into what four IGPs in 2011? |
1. Terras do Dão (Dão and Lafoes DOPs) 2. Beira Atlântico (Bairrada DOP) 3. Terras da Beira (Beira Interior DOP) 4. Terras de Cister (Távora-Varosa DOP) |
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Dão and Lafoes DOPS are located within what IGP? |
Terras do Dão IGP |
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Bairrada DOP is located within what IGP? |
Beira Atlântica IGP |
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What is the dominant red casta in the Bairrada DOP? |
Baga |
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What are the red and white castas of Colares DOP? |
WHITE: Malvasia RED: Ramisco |
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Setúbal and Palmela DOPs are within what IGGP zone? |
Peninsula de Setúbal IGP |
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What is the southernmost DOP on the Portuguese mainland? |
Algarve DOP |
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Who produces Quinta do Bomfim? |
Dow's |
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Who produces Quinta do Porto? |
Ferreira |
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Who produces Quinta dos Malvedos? |
Graham's |
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Who owns Quinta do Vesuvio? |
Symington's. Prior to 1987 was owned by Ferreira |
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Who produces Quinta do Silval? |
Quinta do Noval |
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Who owns Quinta do Vargellas? |
Taylor-Fladgate |
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Who owns Quinta da Cavadinha? |
Warre's |
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What is the IVDP? What does it stand for? Name three of its functions. |
- Today, the government-run IVDP supervises the promotion, production, and trade of all Porto and Douro DOP wines. - IVDP: Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto Both growers and shippers must submit to its authority. 1) The IVDP requires Port houses to maintain compliance with the lei do tergo(“law of the third”), a decree restricting sales of Port to one-third of a house’s total inventory annually. 2)In addition, the IVDP guarantees label integrity and age designations, and samples all appellation wines for authenticity. 3) The IVDP grants each grower’s beneficio authorization—the maximum amount of wine that may be fortified in a given year—based on a matrix of twelve factors. |
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What is the Beneficio authorization in Port? What is the French term for Beneficio? Name a French style that is similar to Port? |
It is the maximum amount of wine authorized by the IVDP for a house to produce each year. Beneficio literally means the fortification of wine with spirit. Beneficio is known as mutage in France and Banyuls AOP would be the best example of Port-style french wines. |
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How long must Vintage Port be aged before it is released? |
It is released by July 30 of the 3rd Year after harvest so roughly 2.5yrs. |
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How long is Late-Bottled Vintage Port aged? What is Late-Bottled Vintage Port? |
Bottled after 4-6yrs of barrel aging. This is a cheaper alternative to vintage port when a quality version is produced. |
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Do you decant LBV port as you do vintage port? Why? |
The majority of LBV wines are filtered prior to bottling; they will not require decanting and do not usually improve with additional bottle age. However, superior styles may achieve quality nearer that of a true Vintage Port and improve with bottle age, although they will always reach full maturity sooner than a Vintage Port. Such styles are often unfiltered, and may be labeled as Envelhecido em Garrafa, indicating an additional minimum three years of bottle aging. |
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How long is Reserve Tawny Port aged before release? |
seven years |
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Where is the Ciel de Cheval vineyard located? |
Red Mountain AVA, Washington |
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Describe the two modern heating methods that are used in Madeira. |
Estufagem: Heating in stainless steel vats wrapped in serpentine heating coils that keep the wine at 113-122F for three months. Canteira: Held in barrels in hot attics for 2yrs and then not released before 3yrs of age |
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How old is Rainwater Madeira? |
The youngest wines in the blend are minimum 3yrs old. Usually 100% Tinta Negra |
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What does Reserva mean on a Madeira bottle? |
Min 5yrs of age but not greater than 10 |
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What does Reserva Especial mean on a Madeira bottle? |
10-15yrs of age. |
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What does Extra Reserve mean on a Madeira bottle? |
15-20yrs of age |
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Differentiate between Colheita and Frasquiera Madeira. |
Both are vintage madeiras that require 85% of the vintage but Colheita is min 5yrs of aging and Frasquiera is min 20yrs and is the epitome of Madeira. |
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What are the three main towns of sherry production? |
1. Jerez de la Frontera 2. Sanlúcar de Barrameda 3. Puerto de Santa Maria |
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What are the two sherry DO's? |
Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda and Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. They share identical production zones but Manzanilla wines must be ages in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. |
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What two winds affect sherry and promote the growth of flor? |
(Hot and cooks the grapes on the vine) Levante and (Humid promotes flor) Poniente |
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What are the three principal soil types of Jerez? |
albariza, barros, and arenas |
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Name three Pagos of Jerez. |
Macharnudo, Añina, and Carrascal. |
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What three grapes are allowed in the production of sherry? |
Palomino (Listán), Pedro Ximénez (PX) and Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria) |
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Is acidification common in Sherry production? |
Almost always |
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What are the conditions the promote the growth of flor? |
Humid air carried on the poniente wind, a moderate temperature between 60°-70° F, an absence of fermentable sugars, and a particular level of alcoholic strength (15-15.5% abv) are prerequisites for the development of flor. |
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What is the Sobretablas? |
in sherry, a period of six months to a year, during which the course of the wines’ evolution may be redirected. The wines, now kept in used 600 liter American oak butts, will be monitored and classified for a second time. |
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Why are soleras necessary for biological aging of sherry? |
The input of new wine and the movement of wine from one criadera to the next introduce nutrients and oxygen, respectively. Both are necessary for maintaining floor. |
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What are Amontillado wines in Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda called? |
Manzanilla Pasada |
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What are the two categories of Sherry Wines of Certified Age? |
VOS: Vinum optimum signatum or Very Old Sherry...average age over 20yrs VORS: Vinum optimum rare signatum or Very Old Rare Sherry...average age over 30yrs only Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez wines are authorized for consideration |
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What is the major wind force that affects the Northern Rhône? |
The Mistral |
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What are the soil types of Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Condrieu? |
Granite and Schist |
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How much Syrah is required in Côte-Rotie AOP? |
Min 80% Syrah Up to 20% Viognier |
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How much Syrah is required in Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage AOP? |
Min 85% Syrah Up to 15% Marsanne and/or Roussane |
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Name three crus of Hermitage. |
le Méal Les Bessards Gréffieux Beaume Péléat
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What is the smallest red wine appellation in the Northern Rhône? |
Cornas AOP |
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What are the three "La-La's"? Who produces them? |
Guigal makes: "La Mouline" "La Turque" "La Landonne" |
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What are the four AOP's of France that lie along the Drome river? |
1. Côteaux de Die AOP (100% Clairette) 2. Cremant de Die AOP (Mostly Clairette sparkler) 3. Clairette de Die AOP (Champ Meth Clairette and Methode Dioise Ancestrale Muscat 4. Châtillon-en-Diois AOP (Gamay/Chard/Aligote) |
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Name the grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. |
1. Grenache Noir/Blanc/Gris 2. Syrah (R) 3. Mourvédre (R) 4. Cinsault (R) 5. Counoise (R) 6. Picpoul Blanc/Noir/Gris 7. Terret Noir (R) 8. Clairette/Rosé (W) 9. Vaccarése/Brun Argente (R) 10. Bourboulenc (W) 11. Roussanne (W) 12. Picardan (W) 13. Muscardin (R) 13. Muscardin |
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How many communes may append their name to Côtes du Rhône-Villages? |
18 |
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Which Côtes du Rhône-Villages communes only produce red wines? |
Massif d'Uchaux Plan de Dieu Puyméras Signargues Chusclan (Can also produce Rosé) |
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Can you produce 100% Grenache Côtes du Rhone AOP wines? |
No. There must always be a complimentary variety in the blend. |
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How much Grenache is required in Côtes du Rhône AOP? |
Min 40% Grenache...unless you are in N Rhone (North of Montelimar) |
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Which former Côtes du Rhône-Villages communes now have their own AOPs? |
1. Gigondas (1970) 2. Vacqueyras (1990) 3. Baumes-de-Venise (2005) 4. Vinsobres (2006) 5. Rasteau (2010) |
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What are the five Grand Crus in Morey-St-Denis? |
Clos des Lambrays Clos de Tart Clos de Saint Denis Clos de la Roche Bonnes Mares |
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Which AOP of the Southern Rhône is directly across the river from CDP? |
Lirac AOP |
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What two AOPs exist in the Southern Rhône for Vin Doux Naturel wines? |
Rasteau AOP Muscat de Baumes-du-Venise AOP |
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What are white and red oxidative VDN styles from Rasteau AOP called? How long before they age before release? |
Ambré (White) Tuilé (Red) 3yrs before release Fresher, non-oxidative styles are Blanc and Grenat |
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Bandol AOP requires what % Mourvedre? |
Min 50% for reds. |
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Name four AOPS in Provence |
1. Bandol AOP 2. Cassis AOP 3. Palette AOP 4. Bellet AOP 5. Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP 6. Les Baux de Provence AOP 7. Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOP |
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Rolle is allowed for white wine production in what Provence AOP? |
Bellet AOP |
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What are the two communal appellations of Corsica? What grapes are they made with? |
Ajaccio AOP (Sciaccarello Patrimonio AOP (Nielluccio |
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What are the seven official grand cru of Chablis from West to East? |
Bougros Les Preuses Vaudesir Grenouilles Valmur Les Clos Blanchot (La Moutonne is a monopole unofficial grand cru that is owned by Domaine Long-Depaquit) |
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Name three 1er Cru in Chassagne-Montracet |
Morgeot Blanchots-Dessus Cailleret En Remilly
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What are the communes of the Côte Chalonnaise from N to S? |
Bouzeron Rouilly Mercurey Givry Montagny |
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Name three Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru vineyards. |
1. Les Amoureuses 2. Les Fuées 3. Le Cras 4. Les Veroílles 5. La Combe d'Orveau
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Name three 1er Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin |
Clos Saint Jacques Lavaux-Saint Jacques Les Combottes Les Cazetiers |
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What are the cru of Beaujolais from N to S? |
St. Amour Julienas Chenas Moulin-a-Vent Fleury Chiroubles Morgon Regnie Brouilly Côte de Brouilly |
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In which village would you find monopole vineyard Clos de la Mousse? Who owns it? |
Beaune and owned by Bouchard |
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Name three 1er cru vineyards in Meursault. |
Charmes Genevrieres Les Caillerets Perrieres |
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Name three 1er Cru vineyards in Beaune |
Les Gréves Les Marconnets Clos de Mouches Les Teurons Les Toussaints Les Bressandes |
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Name three monopole vineyards in Beaune. |
Clos de l'Ecu (Faiveley) Clos de la Mousse (Bouchard) Clos Saint Landry (Bouchard) Clos des Ursules (Jadot)
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Name three Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru vineyards |
Les Genevrieres (another in Meursault) Clos des Monts Luisants |
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Name two 1er Cru vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges. |
Les Saint Georges Les Vaucrains |
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Where if Famatina Valley? |
La Rioja, Cuyo, Argentina |
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What DAC is the Heiligenstein vineyard in? |
Kamptal DAC. |
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Differentiate between Cru Artisan and Cru Bourgeois bottlings. |
Cru Artisan was formally approved in 2002 but no Chateau were designated until 2006. It highlights Chateau that make good wine but lack financial backing of large chateau. (e.g. Château Béhéré) Cru Bourgeois used to be a classification and it had three tiers but it was dismantled and reinstated in 2008, and now it is just a quality certification. |
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Where are boulbenes found? |
It is a mixture of sand, gravel, and light clay found in Graves in Bordeaux |
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Of the Classification of Graves, what two Chateau no longer produce wine? |
Chatea Latour Haut Brion (Red wine but no longer produces) Chateau Laville Haut Brion (White wine but no longer produces) Both properties now supply fruit for a second red wine and a new white wine under the Château La Mission Haut-Brion label. |
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What communes make up the Sauternes AOP? |
1. Sauternes 2. Bommes 3. Fargues 4. Preignac 5. Barsac |
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Château Gilette is known for what style of wine: |
Sauternes. Château Gilette releases the remarkable “Crème de Tête” after a decades-long maturation in concrete vats. |
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What are the four subzones of Côtes de Bordeaux AOP? |
Francs Cadillac Castillon Blaye |
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Entre-Deux-Mers AOP lies between what rivers? |
The Garonne and the Dordogne |
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Put the following 1er Cru vineyards in their respective villages: 1. Les Cazetiers 2. Les Caillerets 3. Clavoillon 4. Les Combottes 5. Charmes |
1. Les Cazetiers (Gevrey-Chambertin) 2. Les Caillerets (Meursault-near Volnay) 3. Clavoillon (Puligny-Montrachet) 4. Les Combottes (Gevrey-Chambertin) 5. Charmes (Meursault) |
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Santorini is part of what island chain? |
Cyclades |
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What is the second label of the following Chateau: 1. Château Cos d'Estournel 2. Château Montrose 3. Château Lafite-Rothschild 4. Château Mouton-Rothschild
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Les Pagodes de Cos Le Dame de Montrose Carruades de Lafite Petit Mouton |
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What is the 2nd Label of... 1. Château Margaux 2. Château Haut-Brion 3. Château Ausone 4. Château Lascombes 5. Château Leoville-Las Cases |
1. Pavillon Rouge 2. Clarence de Haut-Brion 3. Chapelle d'Ausone 4. Chevalier de Lascombes 5. Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases |
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What are the St. Émilion Premieres Grands Crus Classés A? |
Château Ausone Château Angélus Château Pavie Château Cheval-Blanc |
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What are the St. Émilion Premieres Grands Crus Classés B? |
1. Château Beausejour 2. Château Beausejour-Becot 3. Château Canon 4. Château Canon-La-Gaffeliere 5. Château La Gaffeliere 6. Château Fourtet 7. Château Figeac 8. Château Pavie-Macquin 9. Château Trottevielle 10. Château Larcis-Ducasse 11. Château La Mondotte 12. Château Troplong-Mondotte 13. Château Valandraud 14. Château Belair-Monange |
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What are the subregion GIs of the Great Southern GI? |
1. Porongurup GI 2. Albany GI 3. Denmark GI 4. Mount Barker GI 5. Frankland River GI
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Who makes Basket Press? Where and what variety? |
Rockford out of Barossa Valley. Shiraz. |
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What are the classifications of Rutherglen Muscat or Topaque wines? What are their average ages? |
Muscat/Topaque (2-5yrs) Classic (5-10yrs) Grand (10-15yrs) Rare (20+yrs) |
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What is the northernmost GI in the Mount Lofty Ranges zone? |
Clare Valley GI |
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What are the GI's of the Southwest Australia Zone? |
1. Geographe GI 2. Blackwood Valley GI 3. Margaret River GI 4. Pemberton GI 5. Manjimup GI |
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What are the first growths of Sauternes located within Barsac? |
1. Château Coutet 2. Château Climens |
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What is the only first growth of Sauternes located within Sauternes? |
Château Guiraud |
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What is the first growth of Sauternes located within Fargues? |
Château Rieussec |
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What are the first growths of Sauternes that are located in Bommes? |
1. Château La Tour Blanche 2. Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 3. Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey 4. Château de Rayne-Vigneau 5. Château Rabaud-Promis 6. Château Sigalas-Rabaud
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What is the first growth of Sauternes located within the commune of Preignac? |
Château Suduiraut |
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How many Sauternes houses were classified as first growth in 1855? |
Eleven (not counting d'Yquem) |
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What are the 2nd Growths of Sauternes in Barsac? |
Château de Myrat, Barsac Château Nairac, Barsac |
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What are the 2nd Growths of Sauternes actually located in Sauternes? |
Château d'Arche Château Filhot Château Lamothe Château Lamothe-Guignard |
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Name four producers out of Hunter Valley |
1. Tyrell's 2. Brokenwood 3. Rosemount 4. Wyndham Estate |
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What is the 2nd Growth of Preignac? |
Château de Malle (1st Growth in Preignac is Suduiraut) |
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What are the 2nd Growths of Fargues |
Château Romer Château Romer du Hayot |
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What are the GI's of the Port Philip zone? |
Yarra Valley GI Geelong GI Mornington Peninsula GI Macedon Ranges GI Sunbury GI |
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Where are the Nagambie Lakes? |
Subzone of Goulburn Valley GI in Central Victoria zone. |
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Who makes Astralis? |
Clarendon Hills out of McLaren Vale. Syrah |
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What are the GIs included in Greater Perth GI? |
Perth Hills GI Peel GI Swan District GI
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What is Mataro? |
Mourvedre synonym in Australia |
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What are the subregions of the Hunter GI? |
1. Upper Hunter Valley GI 2. Pokolbin GI 3. Broke Fordwich GI |
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What Château of Graves are classified for both white and red wines? |
1. Château Bouscaut 2. Château Carbonnieux 3. Domaine de Chevalier 4. Château Latour-Martillac 5. Château Malartic-Lagravieres 6. Château Olivier |
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What are the GIs of the Central Victoria zone? |
1. Strathbogie Ranges 2. Goulburn Valley 3. Upper Goulburn 4. Heathcote 5. Bendigo |
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What is the warmest, driest zone of the Adelaide Superzone? |
Adelaide Plains GI |
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Who produces Euphonium? |
Henschke out of Barossa Valley's Keyneton Estate. Cab/Shiraz |
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What were the houses classified for red wines in Graves in 1959? How many are there? |
13 Total: * Château Bouscaut (Cadaujac) |
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What are the GIs of the Western Victoria zone? |
Grampians GI Henty GI Pyrenees GI |
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What GI's are in the Fleurieu zone? |
Kangaroo Island Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale Currency Creek Southern Fleurieu |
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What houses of the Graves Classification of 1959 were only classified for white wines? |
1. Château Couhins 2. Château Couhins-Lurton 3. Château Laville-Haut-Brion (No longer made) |
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Who makes Vat 1? |
Tyrell's. Semillon out of Hunter GI. |
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When did Australia's wine governing body originate? |
1981 |
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Who produces Hill of Grace? |
Hill of Grace. Eden Valley. Shiraz. Single vineyard bottling since 1958. |
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Who produces Octavius? |
Yalumba. Shiraz. Barossa Valley. Aussie's oldest family owned winery. Aged in 100L Octaves. |
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Which region of Australia makes the most wine? |
South Australia makes about 50% of AU's wine. |
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What river borders Rutherglen GI? |
Murray River |
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Who produces RunRig? |
Torbeck. Shiraz-Viognier out of Barossa. |
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What are the GIs of Northeast Victoria? |
Alpine Valleys GI Beechworth GI Glenrowan GI Rutherglen GI King Valley GI |
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What were the badly affected drought vintages of Australia in the 2000s? |
2003 2006-2009 |
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Who Produces Georges de Latour Private Reserve? |
Beaulieu Vineyards |
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What is the oldest winery in Napa? |
Charles Krug |
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Where is the Great Western GI located? |
Western Victoria. It is a subregion of Grampians GI. |
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Alcohol content listed in the US can vary by +/- what % ABV? |
+/- 1.5% |
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What is Brokenwood's late-release Semillon? |
Brokenwood's ILR Reserve |
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The North Coast AVA includes what counties? |
Marin Solano Napa Lake Sonoma Mendocino |
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Name the valley floor GI's of Napa from South to North. |
Carneros Oak Knoll District Yountville Oakville Rutherford St. Helena Calistoga |
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What are the GIs of Mount Lofty Ranges? |
Adelaide Hills Adelaide Plains Clare Valley |
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What is the warmest AVA in Sonoma County? |
Knights Valley |
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Name the subregions of Chianti DOCG. |
1. Chianti Classico 2. Chianti Rufina 3. Chianti Colli Fiorentini 4. Chianti Colli Senesi 5. Chianti Colline Pisane 6. Chianti Colli Aretini 7. Chianti Montalbano 8. Chianti Montespertoli |
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How long must Chianti Riserva be aged before release? |
2yrs |
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What are the four original villages of Chianti? |
Radda Gaiole Greve Castellina |
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What types of soil are in Chianti? |
marl-like Galestro and Albarese (Sandstone) |
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What is the aging required for Gran Selezione? Any other requirements? |
30mos and estate-bottled |
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What is the aging required for Brunello di Montalcino? Riserva? |
Normale: Jan 1 of 5th Year after harvest. 2yrs oak Riserva: Jan 1 of 6th Year after harvest. 2yrs oak |
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What are the frazione of Brunello di Montalcino? |
1. Torrenieri 2. Sant Angelo in Colle 3. Castelnuovo dell'Abate |
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What is the appellation for Super-Tuscan styles from the Montalcino zone? |
Sant'Antimo DOC |
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How much Sangiovese is required in Morellino di Scansano DOCG? |
85% |
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Suvereto DOCG is reserved for what style of wines? Where is it? |
It is a DOCG in Tuscany for Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blends. |
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Name three major 100% Sangiovese "Super-Tuscan" bottlings. |
1. Isole e Olena "Cepparello" 2. Montevertine "Pergola Torte" 3. San Felice "Vigorello" |
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What is the only true monopole DOC in Italy? |
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC. Gained in 2013. |
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What are the two DOCG's for Verdicchio in Marches? Which is further inland? |
1. Castello di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG 2. Verdicchio di Matellica Riserva DOCG Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG is the more inland. |
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What are the DOCGs of the Marches? |
1. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG 2. Castello di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG 3. Offida DOCG 4. Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG 5. Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG |
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The Offida DOCG produces what styles of wine? |
Varietal Pecorino and Passerina wines and red Montepulciano-based wines. |
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What is the sole DOCG zone of Abruzzo? |
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane |
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What are the DOCG's of Lazio? |
Cannellino di Frascati DOCG Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Frascati Superiore DOCG |
