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29 Cards in this Set
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When did Alsace become part of France
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1918
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When did the INAO begin to regulate Alsace
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1945
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What makes Alsace's label unique in France
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Labeling their wines by grapes
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What is Edelzwicker
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means noble blend. Any combination of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and/or Chasselas
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Minimum alcohol in Alsace
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8.5%
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Are harvest date chosen individually
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No, it is chosen by a local wine board
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What is the typical fermentation container
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Neutral either stainless steel or large old casks
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What is the percentage of white wine produced in Alsace
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95%
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What is the main red grape used in Alsace
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Pinot Noir
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Is malolactic used in Alsace on a regular basis
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No, wines are fermented dry and malolactic skipped to keep high acid
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In what year did the INAO introduce grand cru vineyards to Alsace
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1975 and since 5% of vineyards have been awarded it
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What are the grape varietals capable of Grand Cru status
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Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Riesling
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Define Vendange Tardive
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Late harvest, produces semidry to sweet wines that are never chaptalized
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Define Selection de Grains Nobles
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Selection of noble grapes (botrytis) never chaptalized
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What is Quintessence de Grains Nobles
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Not a real designation and rare, significantly exceeds the the minimum requirements of SGN
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What are the 9 AOC's of Alscae
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Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois, Chasselas, Cremant d'Alscae
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What are the age requirements of Cremant d'Alsace
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9 months in bottle with the yeast cells after malolactic
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What are the Grapes in Cremant d'Alsace
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Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Auxerrois, Riesling, Chardonnay
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Describe Riesling
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Mineral, floral, fruity
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Describe Gewurztraminer
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spicy, floral, fruity
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Describe Pinot Gris
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Nutty, Oily
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Describe Muscat
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Musky, floral, fruity,
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Describe Sylvaner
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Light body, fresh, high acid
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What is Chasselas usually blended into
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Edelzwicker
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What is Klevener de Heiligenstein
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Not to be confused with Klevner. Wine made from pink-skinned Savagnin Grape (savagnin rose)
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When will Klevener de Heiligenstein become illegal to use the designation and plant savagnin
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2021
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What is Gentil
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Not regulated but should be a blend of 50% of the Noble Grapes and is considered a high end Edelzwicker
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What are Alsace's 3 AOC designations
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Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru, Cremant d'Alsace
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How many Grand Cru lieux dits lie in Alsace
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51
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