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What is the ideal temperature for long term wine storage?
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50-55 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Sweet White Wines?
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43-47 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Dry Sherry and Dry Madeira?
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43-47 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Champagne and Sparkling Wines
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43-50 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Light White Wines and Rose?
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45-50 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Heavy Whites and Light Reds?
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50-55 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Tawny Port and Sweet Sherries?
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54-61 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Medium Bodied Reds?
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55 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Full Bodied and Aged Reds?
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59-64 degrees F
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What is the ideal serving temperature for Sweet Madiera and Vintage Port?
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64-68 degrees F
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What are ullages?
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Beverages that are not able to be sold
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How are Vin de liqueurs made?
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By adding grape spirit to unfermented grape must
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What are Mistelles?
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Vin de liqueurs
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Name 3 American rootstocks
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Vitis rupestris
Vitis Riparia Vitis berlandieri |
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Vines grow best at which latitude?
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Between 30-50
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Spatlese wines are made from these grapes
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late-gathered grapes which have been left on the vine to ripen
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Auslese wines are made from these grapes
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Selected bunches of grapes which have been left on the vine to become over-ripe
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BA wines are made from these grapes
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specially selected grapes chosen from the ripest bunches which have been effected by Edelfaule
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TBA wines are made from these grapes
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dried up, selected grapes affected by Edelfaule which have been left to shrivel on the vine
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The temperature at which grapes used to make Eiswein are picked.
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18 F
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Mise en bouteille au chateau
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The wine was bottled at the chateau named on the bottle
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Mise en bouteille au domaine
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The wine was bottled on the estate or domaine
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Mise en bouteille dans nos caves
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The wine was bottled in the cellars, usually those of the negocient who will be named
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Mise en bouteille par XYZ
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Wine was bottled by the company or person XYZ
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Minimum alcohol content for AC Alsace
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8.5% abv
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The minimum alcohol content of Alsace Grand Cru
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11% abv
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Name the permitted varietals used for Alsace AC
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Riesling, Gewurz, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir, and Chasselas
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What is Klevener de Heiligenstein and where is it from?
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The Alsace wine made from the savagnin rose grape
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What is limousin?
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The type of oak in which Bordeaux barriques are made out of
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What is the abv for Sauternes and Barsac?
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13% ABV
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Name the satellite appellations of St-Emilion
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Lussac
Montagne Puisseguin St-Georges |
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The type of wine of Lalande de Pomerol AC
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good quality red wines
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The type of wine of Cerons AC
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sweet wines
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The type of wine of Loupiac
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similar but lesser sweet wines than Sauternes that must contain some botrytized grapes
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The type of wine of Ste-Croix-du-Mont
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similar but lesser sweet wines than Sauternes that must contain some botrytized grapes
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The styles of Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux AC wines
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RW in the North
med-dry to dry in the Centre sweet WW in the South |
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The style of Entre-Deux-Mers AC wines
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ordinary quality RWs and WWs
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The style of Ste-Foy-Bordeaux AC wines
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Sweet and dry WWs
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The style of Fronsac and Canon Fronsac AC wines
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fruity red wines in the style of Pomerol of a slightly lower quality
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The style of Bourg AC wines
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average to good quality RWs
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The style of Blaye AC wines
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average dry WWs
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The abv of AC Grand Cru Chablis
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11%
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Name the Grand Crus of Chablis
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Les Blanchots
Bougros Les Clos Les Grenouilles Les Preuses Valmur Les Vaudesirs |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Le Musigny
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Grand Cru
Chambolle-Musigny |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Bonnes Mares
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Grand Cru
Chambolle-Musigny |
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The Cru, commune, and style of La Romanee
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Romanee-St.Vivant
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of La Tache
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Richebourg
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Romanee-Conti
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of La Grand Rue
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Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanee red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Chambertin Clos-de-Beze
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Grand Cru
Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Chapelle-Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Commune Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Charmes-Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Commune Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Latricieres-Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Commune Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Mazis-Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Commune Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Ruchottes-Chambertin
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Grand Cru
Commune Gevrey-Chambertin red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Clos de la Roche
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Grand Cru
Commune Morey-St-Denis red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Clos de Tart
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Grand Cru
Commune Morey-St-Denis red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Clos St-Denis
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Grand Cru
Commune Morey-St-Denis red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Clos des Lambrays
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Grand Cru
Commune Morey-St-Denis red |
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The Cru, commune, and style of Echezeau
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Grand Cru
Commune Flagey-Echezeau red |
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The minimum abv of a wine labeled Steinfeder.
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10.7% abv
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The minimum abv of a wine labeled Federspiel.
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11.5% abv
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The minimum abv of a wine labeled Smaragd.
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12% abv
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Name the 4 major wine regions of Austria
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1. Lower Austria (Niederosterreich)
2. Burgenland 3. Styria (Steiermark) 4. Vienna (Wien) |
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Which country/style would wine be labeled "Ausbruch"?
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Austria and slightly more opulent than BA
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What kind of wine is Burgenland primarily known for?
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sweet dessert wines, namely Ausbruch
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The foremost red varietal in Burgenland.
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Blaufrankish
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Name the 3 sub districts of Steiermark
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Sudosteiermark
Susteiermark Weststeiermark |
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Sudosteiermark and Susteiermark are known to produce what kind of wines?
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Hiqh quality white wines from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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Mittelburgenland and Sudburgenlad have a reputation for making what kind of wine?
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Spicy reds made from the Blaufrankisch grape
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What is Nihonshu-do and what is it's significance?
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The sake value meter and the lower the number, the sweeter the sake.
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What is Seimai-buai and what is it's significance?
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it's the percentage of weight remaining after polishing. The lower the number, the better the sake's potential
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Definition of Junmai-shu
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Pure rice sake made from seimaibuai (rice polished to down to 70% of original size)
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Definition of Honjozo-shu
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made from seimaibuai (rice polished down to 70% of original size) and has a small amount of Brewer's alcohol added
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Definition and style of Ginjo-shu
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Sake made with rice that has been ground down to 60% of its original volume. Fermented longer at a lower temperature and can be made from Junmai Ginjo or Honjozo Ginzo.
-complex |
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Definition of Daiginjo-shu
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Sake made from between 35 and 50 percent of the rice grain so it is highest quality
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What is Nama-zake?
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A term for any unpasteurized Sake
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What is Genshu?
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Undiluted sake thus alc. content of 18-20%
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What is Nigori?
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Cloudy sake
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Describe Calvados
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented apple juice
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Describe Framboise
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented raspberries
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Describe Kirsch
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented cherries
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Describe Mirabelle
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented mirabelles which are small yellow plums
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Describe Poire William
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented pears
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Describe Slivovitz
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented plums
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Describe Quetsch
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Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented red plums
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Describe Marc brandy
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Brandy made by distilling the fermented liquor obtained from steeping the pips and skins left after the grapes have been pressed for the production of wine
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Describe Grappa
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Brandy that under EU law can only be made in Italy and made by distilling the fermented liquor obtained from steeping the pips and skins left after the grapes have been pressed for the production of wine
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What do the terms Invecchiata and Stravecchia refer to?
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Both refer to oak aging of Grappa
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From what are Angostura bitters made?
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Rum, gentian, and vegetable spices
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Describe the flavor of Amer Picon
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Orange flavored French bitters
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Describe the flavor of Campari
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Italian bitters flavored with herbs and spices
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Describe the flavor of Fernet Branca
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Strongly flavored bitters from Italy and France
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Describe the flavor of Underberg
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Spirit flavored with natural herb bitters
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What is Schnapps?
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Dutch, Danish, or German spirit made from the distillation of grain
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Describe Aquavit
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Danish schnapps flavored with caraway
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Name 4 aniseed-based spirits.
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1. Pernot
2. Ricard 3. Ouzo 4. Pastis |
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Name 3 methods in which the flavorings used to sweeten Liqueurs are extracted.
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Distillation
Infusion Percolation |
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What is Advocaat made from?
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Made from egg yolks and brandy
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What is Cordial Medoc made from?
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Made from a blend of Creme de Cacao, Brandy, and Curacao
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What is Frangelico's flavor?
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flavoured with hazelnuts, berries, and flowers
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What is Galliano?
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herb-flavoured yellow liqueur
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What is Grand Marnier?
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Orange flavored liqueur that is Cognac based
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What is Licor 43?
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Liqueur flavored with both vanilla and citrus fruits
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What is Strega?
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Liqueur flavored with herbs and bark
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What is Drambuie, Glayva, and Glen Mist made from?
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Made from a base of Scotch whiskey and sweetened and flavoured with heather honey and herbs
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What is Irish Mist made from?
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Made from a base of Irish whiskey and sweetened and flavoured with heather honey and herbs
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What is Southern Comfort made from?
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Made from a base of Bourbon whiskey, peaches, and oranges
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Define Ouillage
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French word meaning both ullage and topping up.
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What is Maury?
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Appellation in Roussillon making fortified wine from min 75% Grenache
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Define Pigeage
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French term for punching down the cap of grape skins and other solids.
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Name the subzones of Rioja
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Alta, Alavesa, Baja
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What is the main grape in Gigondas, and what is the max % allowed
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Grenache 80%
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Name three grapes used in the production of Valpollicella
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Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
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What is the largest sub-district within Austria?
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Weinviertel
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Which regions of Germany can legally produce Liebfraumilch?
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Rheingau, Rheinhesse, Pfalz and Nahe
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Which region of South Australia is known for its Riesling?
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Eden Valley
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Name the three sub-regions of Armagnac
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Bas-Armagnac, Haut-Armagnac, Tenareze
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What is the main grape used in Taurasi?
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Aglianico
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What is the difference between Austrian BA & TBA?
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Must weight of 25°KMW for BA and 30°KMW for TBA. TBA from fully botrytized grapes.
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What is the minimum % for varietal wines in Chile?
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85%
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According to the Spanish Wine Law of 2003, the term añejo refers to a wine that has been aged for how long?
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24 months in cask or bottle
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What is Weissherbst?
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A rosé wine from Baden
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Name the two dry styles of varietal Madeira:
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Sercial and Verdelho
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Eden and Clare Valleys are known for what grape?
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Riesling
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What is the most widely planted red varietal in Italy?
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Sangiovese
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Australian appellations are called…
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Geographical Indicators (G.I.)
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What is the most important growing region of Argentina?
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Mendoza
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American wine appellations are referred to as…
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American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)
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What is V.D.N.?
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Vin Doux Natural, a sweet wine, Fortified, muted fermentation
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In which Australian State is the Margaret River GI located?
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Western Australia
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In which Australian State is the Limestone Coast GI located?
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South Australia
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Which Tuscan DOC is famous for its Bordeaux-style blends?
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Bolgheri
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Define Veraison
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Word used by English speakers for that intermediate stage of grape berry development which marks the beginning of ripening, when the grapes change from the hard, green state to their softened and colored form.
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Who fixes the price of Champagne grapes every year?
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The CIVC or Comite Interprofessional du vin de Champagne
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How long must a non-vintage champgne be aged (min) before release?
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18 months
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Australia's Yarra Valley is known for what grape?
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Pinot Noir
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Where would you find pinotage and what is it?
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South africa
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Which region of New Zealand is gaining a strong reputation for Pinot Noir?
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Central Otago
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Define Soutirage
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French term for racking, or moving clear wine off its sediment and into a clean container. It can also be used for the wine serving process of decanting.
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Describe the characteristics of Bourgueil.
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A red wine made of Cabernet Franc with up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fragrant, Medium to light body, Light tannin
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What is the widely planted grape in Champagne?
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Pinot Meunier
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What group of states is the world’s 3rd largest wine producer?
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Commonwealth of Independent States
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What is the Italian equivalent of the French Vins de Table?
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Vino di Tavola
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Define Débourbage
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French term for settling out solids from must or wine.
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What is Vino Santo?
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A sweet passito, oxidized wine from Trentino or Tuscany.
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What does the term Grosse Gewächse mean?
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Great Growth” term for the top VDP dry wines from regions other than the Rheingau
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What style of wines are produced in Reuilly?
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Whites - Sauvignon Blanc
Red and Rose - Pinot Noir |
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Which Tuscan DOCG produces sweet red wine from dried grapes?
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Elba Aleatico Passito or Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG
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What are the three DOCGs of Campania?
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Taurasi, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino.
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Name the four satellites of St. Emilion.
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Montagne-St. Emilion, Lussac-St. Emilion, Puisseguin-St. Emilion, St George-St.Emilion.
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What is Mavrodaphne?
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A red grape grown in Greece and Eastern Europe
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What are the COs of New Zealand’s South Island?
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Canterbury, Central Otago, Marlborough and Nelson
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Name two white wine-producing appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley.
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Chateau Grillet, Condrieu, Croze Hermitage, Hermitage, St Peray, St Joseph.
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Name one of the two DOCGs of Marches.
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Vernaccia di Serrapatronna and Conero
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Latricieres-Chambertin is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin
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Charmes-Chambertin is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin
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What is the only AOC that allows Chardonnay in Alsace?
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Cremant d'Alsace
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What is the principal grape of Rose’ de Riceys?
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Pinot Noir
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What was the first DOCa?
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Rioja
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Les Argilliers is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Premier Cru, Nuits-St. Georges
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Latricieres-Chambertin is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin
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The Côte-des-Blancs is a wine producing district found in?
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Champagne
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More than 2/3 of Argentina wine production is located in which viticultural region?
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Mendoza
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Mazis-Chambertin is a Grand cru of which village?
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Gevrey-Chambertin
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What is the Tête de Cuvée or Prestige Cuvée of Perrier-Jouet?
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La Belle Epoque
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What are the primary white grapes of Bandol?
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Bourbolenc, Ugni and Clairette
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Château Latour is within what AOC? What commune? What Growth?
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Pauillac AOC, Pauillac, 1st Growth
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Chevalier-Montrachet is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Grand Cru, Puligny-Montrachet
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What is the red grape of Piedmont sparkling wine?
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Brachetto
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Les Hauts Doix is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Premier Cru, Chambolle-Musigny
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Name 4 VDN of the Languedoc-Roussillon.
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Maury, Banyuls, Banyuls Grand Cru, Grand Roussillon, Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat de Miravel
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What is Marsala?
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A fortified wine from Sicily
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Rutherglen Liquer Muscat and Liquer Tokay are made from what grapes?
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Muscat de Frontignan and Muscadelle
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What is Chenel and where is it grown?
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Cross of Chenin and Trebbiano grown in South Africa.
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What are the Grand Cru villages of Vallee de la Marne?
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AŸ and Tours
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What are 3 monopoles in the Cotes de Nuits?
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La Tache, Romanee-Conti, Clos de Tart (Monmessin), La Grande Rue (Domaine Lamarche), Les Poirets (Henri Gouges)
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What is the minimum abv for Cote-Rotie, St. Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage?
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10%
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Name two regional GIs of Victoria.
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Gippsland, Geelong, Goulburn Valley, Mornington, Great Western , Milwa, Mildura
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Mazoyeres-Chambertin is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin
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Les Petits Epenots is a Premier Cru or Grand Cru? In what AOC?
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Premier Cru, Pommard
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Name 5 great Champagne vintages
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1982, 1985, 1988, 1995, 1996
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Name 10 great Bordeaux vintages
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1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005
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Name the 7 Grand Crus of Chablis
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Bougros
Blanchots Les Clos Grenouilles Les Preuses Valmur Vaudésir |
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Name the 10 Grand Crus of Beaujolais
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Brouilly
Chénas Chiroubles Côte de Brouilly Fleurie Juliénas Morgon Moulin-a-Vent Régnie St. Amour |
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Which varietal has Margaret River built it's reputation on?
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Cabernet
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What are the ingredients in an Americano?
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1 measure Campari
1 measure sweet vermouth Soda water |
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What are the ingredients in a Black Velvet?
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Equal quantities of Champagne and Guinness are built into a beer or high ball glass
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What are the ingredients in a Bloody Mary?
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1 measure vodka
1 baby size bottle of tomato juice 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce 1 dash lemon |
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What are the ingredients in a Bellini?
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2/3 Champagne
1/3 Peach juice |
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What are the ingredients in a Buck's Fizz?
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2/3 Champagne
1/3 fresh Orange Juice |
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What are the ingredients in a Mimosa?
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2/3 Champagne
1/3 fresh Orange Juice dash of Orange Curacao |
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What are the ingredients in a Kir Royale?
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2 dashes of Creme de Cassis topped with Champagne
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What are the ingredients in a Champagne Cocktail?
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1 glass of dry Champagne
1 teaspoon of Cognac 1 cube of sugar Angostura bitters |
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What are the ingredients in a Brandy Alexander?
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1/3 Brandy
1/3 Brown Creme de Cacao 1/3 Cream Nutmeg on top |
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What are the ingredients in a Cosmopolitan?
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1 measure of vodka
1 measure of cranberry juice 1/2 measure of Cointreau/Triple Sec Juice of 1/2 of a fresh lime |
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What are the ingredients in a Cuba Libre?
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1 measure of white rum
juice of half of a fresh lime cola |
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What are the ingredients in a Daiquiri?
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3/4 white rum
3 dashes of Gomme syrup 1/4 fresh lime juice |
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What are the ingredients in Frappes?
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Pour 1 measure of liqueur into cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.
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What are the ingredients in a Grasshopper?
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1/3 Creme de Menthe
1/3 Creme de Cacao 1/3 Cream |
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What are the ingredients in a Harvey Wallbanger?
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2 oz of vodka
1 baby-size bottle of orange juice 1/2 measure of Galliano |
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What are the ingredients in a Highball?
|
a spirit
an effervescent mixer |
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What are the ingredients in a Horse's Neck?
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1 measure Brandy
Ginger Ale Peel of one lemon |
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What are the ingredients in a Rye Highball?
|
1 measure Rye whiskey
Ginger ale or Soda water |
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What are the ingredients in a Tom Collins?
|
1 measure of London dry gin
1 teaspoon of Gomme syrup Juice of medium lemon Soda water |
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What are the ingredients in a Kir?
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1/2 oz of Creme de Cassis topped with dry white wine in a wine glass
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What are the ingredients in a Long Island Iced Tea?
|
1 part vodka
1 part tequila 1 part white rum 1 part gin 1 part Cointreau 1 part lemon juice Splash of coke |
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What are the ingredients in a Mai Tai?
|
1 measure white rum
1 measure golden rum 1/2 measure of curacao 1/4 measure of orgeat Juice of a lime |
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What are the ingredients in a sweet Manhattan?
|
1 1/2 measures of rye whiskey
1/4 measure of sweet vermouth 1 dash of Angostura bitters |
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What are the ingredients in a Rob Roy?
|
1 1/2 measures of Scotch whisky
1/4 measure of sweet vermouth 1 dash of Angostura bitters |
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What are the ingredients in a perfect (medium) Manhattan?
|
1 1/2 measures of rye whiskey
1/2 measure of sweet vermouth 1/2 measure of dry vermouth |
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What are the ingredients in a dry Manhattan?
|
2 measures of rye whiskey
1/2 measure of dry vermouth |
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What are the ingredients in a Sweet Martini?
|
2 measures gin
1 measure of sweet vermouth |
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What are the ingredients in a Perfect Martini?
|
2 measures gin
1/2 measure of sweet vermouth 1/2 measure of dry vermouth |
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What are the ingredients in a Dry Martini?
|
2 measures Gin
1/2 measure of dry Vermouth |
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What are the ingredients in a Negroni?
|
BUILD
1/3 Gin 1/3 sweet vermouth 1/3 Campari Soda water is optional |
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What are the ingredients in an Old-Fashioned?
|
1 large measure of rye whiskey
Angostura bitters Cube of sugar Small amount of water |
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What are the ingredients in a Pimm's No.1?
|
2 ozs of Pimm's
top with Lemonade |
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What are the ingredients in a Pink Gin?
|
2 ozs Plymouth Gin
Angostura bitters iced water |
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What are the ingredients in a Pink Lady?
|
2 ozs of dry Gin
1/2 measure of Grenadine 1 egg white |
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What are the ingredients in a Pina Colada?
|
1 large measure of white rum
1/2 baby size bottle of pineapple juice 1 measure of coconut cream |
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What are the ingredients in a Pousse-Cafe?
|
Layered drinks of syrups, liqueurs, and spirits
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What are the ingredients in a Rusty Nail?
|
2 parts Scotch whisky
1 part Drambuie serve with lemon |
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What are the ingredients in a Screwdriver?
|
2 oz of Vodka
1 baby size orange juice |
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What are the ingredients in a Sidecar?
|
2 parts Brandy
1 part Cointreau 1 part fresh lemon juice |
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What are the ingredients in Sours?
|
a spirit
a liqueur or syrup fresh fruit juice sometimes egg white shaken |
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What are the ingredients in a Whisky Sour?
|
2 oz of Scotch Whisky
1/2 oz of Gomme Syrup Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 egg white (optional) |
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What are the ingredients in a Tequila Sunrise?
|
2 oz Tequila
1 baby size bottle of orange juice Pour small amount of grenadine down glass |
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What are the ingredients in a White Lady?
|
2 parts London dry gin
1 part Cointreau 1 part fresh lemon juice |
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Calypso coffee?
|
Tia Maria
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Caribbean coffee?
|
Rum
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a DOM or Monk's coffee?
|
Benedictine
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Gaelic or Highland coffee?
|
Scotch whisky
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What is the liqueur or spirit in an Irish coffee?
|
Irish whiskey
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Prince Charles coffee?
|
Drambuie
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Royal coffee?
|
Cognac, flamed
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Rudesheimer coffee?
|
Asbach brandy
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What is the liqueur or spirit in a Witches coffee?
|
Strega
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How are VDNs produced?
|
VDNs are produced by adding neutral spirit to fermenting must to arrest the fermentation and raising the alcohol level to 15-18 percent abv.
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Name 8 VDNs and their general locations.
|
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise (Vaucluse in Cotes-du-Rhone)
Muscat de Rivesaltes (Roussillon) Rivesaltes (Roussillon) Muscat de Frontignan (Languedoc) Muscat de Setubal (Terras Do Sado) Maury (Roussillon) Banyuls (South of France) Rasteau (Southern Rhone) |
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How are VDLs produced?
|
VDNs are produced by adding grape spirit to must before any fermentation has taken place. Alcohol level is around 16-17 percent abv.
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What is another name for VDLs?
|
Mistelle
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Name 4 VDLs and the grape spirit used for their production.
|
Pineau des Charentes - Cognac
Floc de Gascogne -Armagnac Ratafia de Champagne - Marc de Champagne Australia's muscats and Tokays - Muscadelle wines |
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Describe production of London Dry Gin
|
-White grain spirit is column distilled to 90-94%abv
-pot stilled with Juniper and other botanicals -diluted to 40 abv and bottled |
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How are Spirits produced?
|
Spirits are produced by the distillation of alcoholic liquids made from cereal, fruits, plants, sugar cane, and others.
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What is the purpose of distillation?
|
Distillation concentrates the strength and flavors of the liquor by removing most of the water
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What are liqueurs?
|
Liqueurs are sweetened flavoured spirits produced by blending herbs, spices and other flavorings with neutral spirit or by distillation of a liquid from the fruit itself
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How is beer made?
|
Beers are the results of fermenting the product obtained by steeping malted barley and/or other grains in very hot water to extract sugars, flavorings, and color before boiling it with hops and extra sugar.
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Describe the production of Vodka
|
-Fermented grain or molasses is distilled in continuous still
-filtered through charcoal filters -Sold between 35-45% abv |
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Name and describe the 2 distinct ways of producing of whisky
|
1. Malt whisky which is made from malted barley and double distilled in pot still
2. Grain whisky which is made from usually unmalted barley and maize and distilled in continuous still |
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Describe Single Malt whisky
|
100% malted barley Whisky from a single distillery
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Describe Vatted Malt whisky
|
A blend of malts from more than one distillery.
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Describe Blended whisky
|
A blend of malt and grain whisky
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Describe single grain whisky
|
a grain Whisky from one distillery (not made from one type of grain)
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Name the 4 regions in which Malt whisky may come from and the most important
|
Highland - most important
Lowland Campeltown Islay |
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Name 5 distilleries located in Speyside
|
Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Glenlivet, Balvanie, and Knockando
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|
What's the general aging requirement for Scotch?
|
-Must be aged in Scotland in oak casks for no less than three years
|
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What are 3 key ways that Irish whiskey differs from Scottish whiskey?
|
-Made from a blend of malted and unmalted barley with some grain
- Majority made by continuous still method - Peat rarely used in the malting process |
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Describe Bourbon whiskey
|
-must be made of a grain mixture of at least 51% corn
-distilled in continuous still -matured in oak casks for a minimum of four years |
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Name and describe the 3 basic types of Rum
|
Golden and spiced rum – color from oak maturation and flavored with spices
Dark Rum – fermentation started with Dunder &matured in wood for 5-7 years. Adjusted with caramel. White or Silver Rum – distilled in continuous still &matures 1 year in glass or stainless steel |
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Name 4 citrus liqueurs besides Grand Marnier
|
Cointreau
Curacao Triple Sec Van der Hume |
|
|
Name 2 chocolate liqueurs
|
Creme de Cacao
Royal mint chocolate liqueur |
|
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Name 2 coffee liqueurs
|
Kahlua
Tia Maria |
|
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Name 4 cream liqueurs
|
Amarula
Baileys Original Cream liqueur Devonshire Royal Cream liqueur Sheridans |
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Name a caraway flavored liqueur
|
Kummel
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Name 2 french liqueurs made from secret recipes that contain herbs, spices, etc, and are aged in wood
|
Benedictine and Chartreuse
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Name 2 liqueurs flavored with apricot and apricot kernals
|
Amaretto and Apricot Brandy
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|
Where are Riquewihr and Ribeauville located?
|
Alsace
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|
|
What is Gentil and where can it be found?
|
-Gentil is found in Alsace
-blend of 2 or more grape varieties BUT must contain a minimum of 50% Riesling, Gewurz, Pinot Gris, or Muscat |
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|
Where is Sylvaner a permitted varietal for Grand Cru classification?
|
Zolzenberg
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|
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What does "mis en bouteille au Chateau" mean?
|
In Bordeaux, it means that the wine was bottled at the the chateax winery.
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|
|
How large are barriques in Bordeaux?
|
225 L
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How long is wines from the Medoc left in oak casks?
|
1 1/2 to 2 years
|
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|
Name the second wine produced by the following:
1. Chateau Latour 2. Chateau Lafite 3. Chateau Haut-Brion 4. Chateau Margaux |
1. Chateau Latour -Les Forts de Latour
2. Chateau Lafite - Carruades de Lafite 3. Chateau Haut-Brion - Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion 4. Chateau Margaux - Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux |
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What does the River Ciron contribute to the wines of it's bordering areas?
|
Humidity which aids in attracting Botrytis to the vines in Sauternes.
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What is Bourgogne Passetoutgrains?
|
a blend of 1/3 Pinot Noir and the rest Gamay
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|
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Where is Fixin and Corgoloin?
|
Cote de Nuits
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|
What makes Musigny unique?
|
Only Grand Cru in the Cote de Nuits that produces both red and white wines.
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Name the sub districts of the Central vineyards (5)
|
1. Sancerre
2. Pouilly-sur Loire 3. Menetou-Salon 4. Quincy 5. Reuilly |
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Pouilly-sur Loire produces two AC white wines, what are they and what is the difference?
|
1. Pouilly Fume - made from SB
2. Pouilly-sur Loire - made from Chesselas |
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|
Name the sub districts of Touraine (7)
|
1. Vouvray
2. Montlouis 3. Jasnieres 4. Bourgeil 5. Chinon 6. Coteaux du Loir 7. Cheverny |
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Name the sub districts of Anjou (4)
|
1. Anjou
2. Saumur 3. Savennieres 4. Coteaux-du-Layon |
|
|
What is the style of the best wines from Saumur?
|
Cremant de Loire AC - Dry sparkling wines made from Chenin Blanc plus a maximum of 20% Chardonnay
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What is the outstanding wine made in Coteaux du Layon?
|
Sweet white dessert wine made from Chenin Blanc
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Name the two AOCs in Coteaux du Layon known for making high quality sweet dessert wine
|
Quarts de Chaume and Bonnezeaux
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What style of wine does Savennieres make and what are the two ACs within that produces this style?
|
Dry white wine from Chenin Blanc
1. Coulee-de-Serrant 2. La Roche-aux-Moines |
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|
Where are Vienna and Avignon located?
|
Rhone
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|
Where are gallettes found and how are they beneficial?
|
CdP and they are beneficial bc they help to drain the ground, act as storage heaters to warm the vines, and prevent soil from drying out.
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|
Name one of the top estates of CdP
|
Chateau Beaucastel, Chateau Rayas
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|
What is the only French AC for rose wines exclusively?
|
Tavel
|
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Describe the types and style of wines produced in Bergerac AC.
|
Dry reds produced from Cabernet and Merlot
Whites from SB and Semillon similar in style to Sauternes |
|
|
Describe Bergerac Sec.
|
Dry white wines made from Semillon and SB
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|
|
Describe the types and style of wines produced in Pecharment AC
|
Dry wines produced from the Bordeaux red grapes that can age up to 10 years
|
|
|
Describe the types and style of wines produced in Monbazillac
|
The wines are similar in style to Sauternes but of a much lower quality.
|
|
|
Describe the type and style of wine produced in Cahors AC
|
Dry reds made from Malbec
|
|
|
What kind of wines are produced in Gaillac AC (generally)?
|
Dry reds, whites, roses, and sparkling wines made mostly from local varietals.
|
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|
Describe and name the two notable wines produced in Jura AC.
|
Chateau-Chalon - a vin jaune produced from Flor development on Savignin and aged for 6 years.
Vin de Paille - Sweet wine produced from grapes that have been left out to dry on wicker before fermentation |
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|
Name and generally describe a notable AC in Savoie
|
Roussette de Savoie is a dry white produced from a local varietal
|
|
|
Jurancon AC most notably produces what kind of wine
|
and excellent spicy sweet dessert wine high in alcohol
|
|
|
What kind of wine does Madiran AC produce?
|
Dry red made from a blend of up to 40-60% Tannat
|
|
|
Name 5 VDNs of the Languedoc/Roussillon and their styles
|
Banyuls AC -Red, R, W
Banyuls Grand Cru AC-Red, R, W Maury AC-Red, R, W Rivesaltes AC-Red, R, W Muscat de Rivesaltes ONLY rose or white |
|
|
Name the DOCGs of Piedmont
(9) |
Barolo DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG Ghemme DOCG Gattinara DOCG Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG Roero DOCG Asti DOCG Moscato d'Asti DOCG Cortese di Gavi DOCG |
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|
Name 2 communes of Barbaresco
|
1. Barbaresco
2. Nieve 3. Treiso |
|
|
Name at least 2 major sub regions of Barolo
|
1. La Morra
2. Barolo 3. Serralunga D’Alba 4. Castiglione-Falleto 5. Monforte D’Alba |
|
|
Name the important DOCGs of Lombardy (3)
|
1. Franciacorta DOCG
2. Valtellina Superiore DOCG 3. Oltrepo Pavese DOCG |
|
|
What are the grapes used to produce Franciacorta?
|
1. Chardonnay
2. Pinot Bianco 3. Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) |
|
|
What kind of wine is produced in Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
|
Red wines made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo
|
|
|
Name 2 subregions of Valtellina Superiore DOCG
|
1. Grumello
2. Inferno 3. Sassella 4. Valgella |
|
|
What kind of wine is produced in Oltrepo Pavese DOCG?
|
Dry reds from Pinot Nero
|
|
|
Name 4 important DOC/Gs of the Veneto
|
Bardolino Superiore DOCG
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Recioto di Soave DOCG Soave Superiore DOCG |
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Soave Superiore DOCG?
|
Garganega
Trebbiano Chardonnay |
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Amarone della Valpolicella DOC?
|
Corvina with Rondinella making up rest of the blend
|
|
|
What's the sparkling wine of the Veneto?
|
Prosecco
|
|
|
What are passito grapes?
|
dried grapes
|
|
|
What is the ripasso method?
|
process of adding standard Valpolicella to the lees left from a Recioto fermentation and allowing a second fermentation to take place
|
|
|
What are two outstanding DOC zones in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia?
|
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
Collio DOC |
|
|
What are the DOCGs in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia and their styles?
|
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG - sweet wine made from Picolit
Ramandolo DOCG - sweet wine made from passito Friulano grapes |
|
|
What was the first white wine to be granted DOCG status?
|
Albana di Romagna
|
|
|
Name the 6 DOCGs of Tuscany
|
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Carmignano DOCG Chianti DOCG Chianti Classico DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
|
|
Name 3 subzones of Chianti
|
Chianti Colli Aretini
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Chianti Colli Senesi Chianti Colline Pisane Chianti Montalbano Chianti Rufina Chianti Montispertoli |
|
|
How long is Brunello di Montalcino aged before release?
|
5 years
|
|
|
What is the varietal used in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
|
Prugnolo Gentile
|
|
|
What was the first wine to receive DOCG status?
|
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
|
|
|
What is the name of the DOC used to bring in Sassicaia?
|
Bolgheri DOC
|
|
|
This DOC was an attempt to classify all of the vineyards around Montalcino that were making so called Super-Tuscan wines.
|
Sant Antimo DOC
|
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Carmignano DOCG?
|
Sangiovese
Canaiolo Nero Cabernet other varietals |
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Morellino di Scansano DOCG?
|
100% Sangiovese
|
|
|
What's the name of the sweet passito wine produced in Tuscany?
|
Vin Santo
|
|
|
What does abboccato mean?
|
semi-sweet
|
|
|
Where is Orvieto located and which varietals are used for it's production?
|
Located in Umbria
50% min. Trebbiano with Malvasia and Verdelho |
|
|
Name the two DOCGs of Umbria
|
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG |
|
|
How long does Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG need to be aged before it can be sold as such?
|
3 years
|
|
|
Which varietals are used to produce Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
|
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon
|
|
|
Which varietal(s) are used to produce Sagrantino di Montefalco?
|
Sagrantino
|
|
|
Where is Rosso Conero DOCG located and what is the varietal used to produce it?
|
The Marche and Montepulciano
|
|
|
What is the only DOCG of Abruzzo and what is the varietal used to produce it?
|
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Termane DOCG. Montepulciano is the varietal.
|
|
|
What is the most important DOCG for red wine in Campania and what is the varietal used to produce it?
|
Taurasi DOCG is made from the Aglianico grape
|
|
|
What are the two white wine producing DOCGs of Campania and which varietal(s) are used to produce each?
|
Fiano de Avellino DOCG - Fiano
Greco di Tufo DOCG - Greco |
|
|
Where is Primitivo DOC located?
|
Puglia
|
|
|
What is Sicily's only DOCG and which varietals are used to produce it?
|
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG is produced from Nero d'Avola and Frappato
|
|
|
What is Sardinia's only DOCG and which varietals are used to produce it?
|
Vermentino di Gallura is produced from Vermentino
|
|
|
What are the aging regulations for wines labeled Crianza?
|
Reds must age a minimum of 2 years with at least 6 months in cask.
Whites and rosados must age a minimum of 12 months with at least 6 months in cask. |
|
|
What are the aging regulations for wines labeled Reserva?
|
Red wines must age for 3 years with a minimum 1 year in cask. Whites and rosés must age 2 years with a minimum 6 months in cask.
|
|
|
What are the aging regulations for wines labeled Gran Reserva?
|
Red wines must age for 5 years with a minimum 1.5 years in cask. Whites and rosés must age 4 years with a minimum 6 months in wood.
|
|
|
What is the largest demarcated wine DO in Spain?
|
La Mancha
|
|
|
What are the 3 DOCa of Spain?
|
Rioja
Priorat Ribera Del Duero |
|
|
DO that makes good quality reds from Monastrell.
|
Jumilla
|
|
|
What is Valdepenas and which varietals are used?
|
Valdepenas is a DO in Spain
Cencibel (Temp) for reds Airen for whites Roses and light reds from a mixture |
|
|
Where is Montilla Moriles and what kind of wine is produced?
|
Montilla Moriles is located in Spain and it produces strong white wines made from PX and blended in Solera system.
|
|
|
How are the sweeter style wines in Montilla Moriles produced?
|
Fortification
|
|
|
What usually happens to dry white wines in Montilla Moriles?
|
Dry white wines are attacked by Flor
|
|
|
What are the most highly rated wines of Navarra DO and which varietals are used in it's production?
|
Roses made mostly from Grenache
|
|
|
Name 2 sub-districts of Navarra
|
Baja Montana
Ribera Alta Ribera Baja Tierra Estella Valdizarbe |
|
|
What is the main white varietal of Navarra?
|
Viura
|
|
|
Where is Cava located?
|
Penedes
|
|
|
What are the 3 sub regions of Penedes?
|
Baix-Penedes
Medio-Penedes Alt-Penedes |
|
|
What are the two main grapes used for production in Cava and which sub-region are they mostly grown?
|
Xarello and Macabeo are mostly grown in Medio-Penedes.
|
|
|
Where are top quality grapes grown in Priorat?
|
In slate soils on the slopes of the Priorat mountains.
|
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Priorat red wines? (6)
|
Grenache, Carinena, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo
|
|
|
What is the DO surrounding Priorat and what kind of wines are produced there?
|
Montsant surrounds Priorat and uses the same blend; Grenache, Carinena, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo
|
|
|
Where is Vega Sicilia located?
|
Ribera Del Duero
|
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce Ribera Del Duero red wines?
|
Mostly Tempranillo with the rest of the blend smaller amounts of Grenache, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
|
|
|
What is the name of a high quality red wine in Ribera Del Duero made from 100% Tempranillo?
|
Pesquera
|
|
|
Name 3 subzones of Rias Baixas
|
Val do Salnes
Condado do Tea O Rosal Soutomaior Ribeira do Ulla |
|
|
What are the 3 subdistricts of Rioja?
|
Rioja Alta
Rioja Altavesa Rioja Baja |
|
|
What are the varietals used to produce white wines from Rioja?
|
Viura
Malvasia Grenache Blanc |
|
|
What is Rueda DO best known for producing?
|
Best white wine producing regions in Spain made from at least 50% Verejo plus Viura
|
|
|
What are the varietal regulations for Rueda Espumoso and Rueda Superior?
|
Must contain a minimum of 85% Verdejo
|
|
|
What is the traditional wine style of Tarragona?
|
Tarrogona Classisco Licoroso which is a sweet red fortified wine matured in oak.
|
|
|
What kind of wine does Toro DO mainly produce?
|
Dry red wines based on Gernacha and Tempranillo
|
|
|
Name 3 subareas of Vinho Verde
|
Amarante*
Ave Baiao Basto* Cavado Lima Moncao* Paiva Sousa |
|
|
What is Setubal and where is it found?
|
Setubal is a fortified dessert wine and is produced in Terras Do Sado VR in Portugal.
|
|
|
The name of the first red wine of real quality produced in the Douro DOC
|
Barca Velha
|
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What are the main varieties used for red wines in the Douro?
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Touriga Nacional,
Tinta Cao Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) |
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What are the varietals used for the best red wines in the Dao?
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Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) Alfrocheiro |
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Which grape dominates Bairrada and what kind of wine does it produce?
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Baga is the dominant varietal and it makes up a minimum of 50% of the red blends and some of the best reds found in Portugal.
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What is Colares and what is it famous for?
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Colares is a DOC and it is famous for it's ungrafted Ramisco vines.
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When can Setubal be labeled Moscatel de Setubal?
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When produced from a minimum of 85% Muscat d'Alexandria
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What is Garrafeira and what is it's significance?
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Garrafeira is a label term unique to Portugese wines. All wines using this term must have
1. vintage stated on label 2. extra .5 abv above the minimum for its DOC 3. Specific aging requirements |
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What is fleubereinigung?
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relocation of vineyards to improve accessibility to vines
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Define Spatlese (German)
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grapes that are selectively picked at least 7 days after the main harvest starts for that specific variety
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Define Auslese (German)
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specially selected, perfectly ripened bunches of grapes that are hand-picked and then pressed separately from other grapes.
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Define Beerenauslese (German)
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specially selected, overripe grapes that are hand-picked and then pressed separately from other grapes
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Define Trockenbeerenauslese (German)
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specially selected, overripe grapes that are left on the vine until nearly dry and picked one by one
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Which Anbaugebiete is Assmanshausen located?
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Rheingau
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Define Kabinett (German)
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Kabinett wines must contain minimum amounts of natural sugar depending on the region/variety
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What is the main varietal of the Rheingau?
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Riesling
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Where is Bereich Johannisberg located?
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Rheingau
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What are the two best single vineyards of the Rheingau?
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Schloss Johannisberg and Schloss Volrads
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What are and where are Bingen, Nierstein, and Wonnegau located
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Bereichs in Rheinhessen
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What's the main grape varietal of Rheinhessen?
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Muller-Thurgau
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What are the best wines produced in Rheinhessen?
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Riesling
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What is the main wine produced in Rheinhessen?
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Liebfraumilch
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What is Liebfraumilch (3)?
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-blended QbA wine from the Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, or Nahe
-must contain 70% of Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, or Kerner -semi-sweet |
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What's the largest region in terms of land mass in Germany?
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Rheinhessen
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What's the largest producing region in Germany?
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Pfalz
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Where is Bereich Mittelhaardt-Deutsche Weinstrasse?
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Pfalz
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What is the most planted varietal in Pfalz?
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Muller-Thurgau
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The best wines of the Pfalz come from a few villages (8). Name 4
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Bad Durkheim
Deidesheim Forst Kallstadt Neustadt Wachenheim Ungstein |
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What is the most planted varietal in Nahe?
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Riesling
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Nahatel is the single Bereich in which Anbaugebiete?
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Nahe
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What are the two most important towns in Nahe?
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Bad Kreuznach and Schloss Bockelheim
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Which Anbaugebiete is divided into three Bereichs: Maindreieck, Mainviereck and Steigerwald?
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Franken
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What is the most planted varietal in Franken?
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Muller-Thurgau
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Which varietal produces the best Franken wine?
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Silvaner
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The best Franken wines are produced from vineyards around which town?
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Wurzberg
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What are the names of two outstanding vineyards in Franken?
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Stein and Leiste
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Where are the Bereichs of Bernkastel, Burg, and Cochem located?
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Mosel
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Where is the Bereich of Moseltor located?
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Mosel
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Where is the Bereich of Ruwertal located?
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Mosel
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Where is the Bereich of Saar located?
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Mosel
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What kind of soil is found in Mosel and how does it benefit the grapes?
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red slate
-radiates heat onto the grapes day and night helping to ripen them -increases drainage -imparts own character to wine |
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What is the most important grape of the Mosel?
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Riesling
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Because of the small amount of carbon dioxide gas in the wine when bottled, Mosel wines usually have this quality (german term)
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Spritzig
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Name some of the best villages in Bereich Bernkastel (9)
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Bernkastel
Brauneberg Erden Graach Neumagen Piesport Trittenheim Urzig Wehlen Zeltingen |
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Name some of the best villages in Bereich Ruwertal (2)
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Eitelsbach
Mertesdorf |
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Name some of the best villages in Bereich Saar (3)
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Ockfen
Sharzhof Wiltengen |
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What kind of wine is Ahr best known for?
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Spatburgunder
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Baden wines are identical to wine of which other Anbaugebiete?
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Franken
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The Rhine river separates the southern part of Baden from what?
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the Alsace wine area
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Where are the steepest vineyards in the world?
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Mittelrhein
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What is the most important grape of the Mittelrhein?
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Riesling
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What are the two most important varietals in Hessische Bergstrasse?
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Riesling and Muller-Thurgau
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What is the most important grape of Saale-Unstrut?
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Muller-Thurgau
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Schlossneuenburg is the most important and largest Bereich in which anbaugebiete?
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Saale-Unstrut
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What is the most important grape of Sachsen?
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Muller-Thurgau
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Which anbaugebiete is noted for its Schillerwein production?
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Wurteemberg
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What is Schillerwein?
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Rose wine (Germany)
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What are the main varietals of Wurttemberg?
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red Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling (Meunier)
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What's the difference between Deutscher Sekt and sekt?
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Deutscher Sekt is sparkling wine made from German grapes. sekt is sparkling wine produced in germany from imported wine that may or may not be blended with German wine.
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What is Shaumwein (Austria)?
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sparkling wine
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What is strohwein (Austria)?
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a term for wine made by grapes of Beernauslese level which have been dried on straw mats for a minimum of 3 months.
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What are the 4 principal wine regions of Austria?
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1. Niederosterreich (L. Austria and Burgenland)
2. Wien (Vienna) 3. Steiermark (Styria) 4. Burgland Osterreich |
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What are the three "Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus"categories?
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1. Steinfeder
2. FederSpiel 3. Smaragd |
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What are the subregions of the Niederosterreich (7)?
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1. Wienviertal
2. Traisental 3. Kremstal 4. Kamptal 5. Wachau 6. Thermenregion 7. Carnuntum |
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What are the subregions of Burgenland?
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1. Neusiedlersee
2. Neusiedlersee-Hugelland 3. Mittelburgenland 4. Sudburgenland |
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For what kind of wine is Neusiedlersee renowned?
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botrytized wine
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How does Lake Neusiedl affect the grapes grown on it's banks?
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Causes the grapes to be attacked by Botrytis
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Aside from it's outstanding botrytized wines, what other good quality wines are being produced in Neusiedlersee?
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Red wines from Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, and Cabernet Sauvignon
-very good Chardonnay |
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Neusiedlersee-Hugelland is known for what style of wine?
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Ausbruch wine
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What is the town of Rust known for?
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production of Ausbruch wine
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What is Ausbruch wine?
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wine made by adding fresh grapes to botrytized grapes of TBA quality
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What style of wine is Mittelburgenland and Sudburgenland known for making?
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Spicy reds made from Blaufrankisch grapes
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What are the 3 subdistricts of Steiermark?
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Sud-osteiermark
Sud-steiermark Weststeiermark |
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Sud-osteiermark Sud-steiermark produce high quality wines from which varietal(s)?
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Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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What is Switzerland's best known wine?
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Dole
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What is Dole?
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a red wine made from a blend of a minimum 50% Pinot Noir and Gamay
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OPAP designations are for what kind of wines?
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dry table wines
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OPE designations are for what kind of wines?
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sweet wines from the Muscat or Mavrodaphne grape
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What are the OPE and OPAP aging requirements for Reserve and Grand Reserve reds and whites?
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Reserve Reds - 3 years
Reserve Whites -2 years Grand Reserve Reds - 4 years Grand Reserve Whites - 3 years |
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What's the most important red grape of Macedonia?
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Xinomavro
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What are the sub regions of Macedonia (4)?
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1. Cotes de Meliton
2. Anyndeo 3. Naoussa 4. Goumenissa |
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What is the style and producer of the excellent red wine produced in Cotes de Meliton?
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Chateau Carras produces a red made from Cab Sauvignon, Cab Frank and Limnio.
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Which Macedonian subregions does Boutari make an excellent red wine and what varietal is used?
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Xinomavro produced in Naoussa and Amyndeo
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What is the only appellation of Epirus and what style of wine is produced?
|
Zitsa AOSQ is a still or sparkling wine made from Debina
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What are the two subregions of the Peleponnese?
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Nemea AOSQ
Mavrodaphne of Patras AOSQ |
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Which Pelopennese subregion does Boutari make an high quality red wine and what varietal is used?
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dry red Agiorgitiko made in Nemea AOSQ
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What is the style and varietal of Mavrodaphne of Patras?
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A slightly fortified sweet red dessert wine made from Mavrodaphne
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The following appellations can be found where: Crete, Rhodes, Samos, Lemnos
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Aegean Islands
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Where is Sitia AOSQ located?
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Crete
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What is the best appellation on the island of Rhodes?
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Muscat of Rhodes AOC
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What is the name of the famous sweet white dessert VDN of Samos?
|
Muscat of Samos AOC
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What is "stefani" and where can it be found?
|
Stefani is a round basket shape that vines are trained in to protect grapes from wind since they hang in the middle. It is found in Santorini
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Which island in the Cyclades do Boutari and Sigelas produce excellent wines from the Assyrtiko grape?
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Santorini
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From which varietal does Santorini makes it's best whites?
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Assyrtiko
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Where is "the excellent" Cava Tsantalis and what is it a blend of?
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Santorini and blend of Xinomavro and Cab Sauv
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Where is the Robola grape found and what kind of wine does it make?
|
unique to island of Kefalonia and produces Kefalonia AOSQ dry white wine
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What is Minosegi Bor and where is it found?
|
Minosegi Bor on a label in Hungary indicates quality wine.
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What are the 3 regions of Hungary?
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Trans-Danube
Great Plain Northern Hungary |
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Where is Lake Belaton?
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Trans-Danube in Hungary
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Where is Somlo located and what kind of "high reputation" wines does it produce?
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Somlo is in the Trans-Danube subregion in Hungary. Somlo produces strong flavored, powerful, white wines from the Furmint, Haraslevelu, Olaszrisling, and Juhfark grapes.
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Where is Szekszard located and what kind of wines is it known for making?
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Szekszard is in the Trans-Danube subregion in Hungary. Szekszard produces strong red wines made from Kadarka.
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Where is Villany located?
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Villany is a subregion of Villany-Siklos which in in the Trans-Danube region of Hungary.
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Villany has a reputation for making the best red wine in Hungary using what varietals?
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Kekoportos, Kekfrancos, Cab Sauvignon, and Merlot
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Where is Siklos located?
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Siklos is a subregion of Villany-Siklos which in in the Trans-Danube region of Hungary.
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What kind of wine does Siklos produce?
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white wines from Olaszrizling and Haraslevalu
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What is the best known Hungarian red wine and where is is located (region, subregion)?
|
Egri Bikaver (Bull's Blood of Eger) located in Eger in Northern Hungary
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What varietals are used to make Egri Bikaver (Bull's Blood of Eger)?
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Kekfrancos, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Merlot
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Which subregion of Hungary is Tokaj-Hegyalia located?
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Northern Hungary
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What are the varietals that produce Tokaj-Hegyalia?
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Furmint,
Haraslevelu Muskotaly Zeta |
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What is Aszu?
|
Aszu is dried rotting grapes
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What is Tokaji Szamorodni?
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Tokaji Szamorodni is a full bodied white wine made from a mixture of Aszu and non Aszu grapes. It's made when Botrytis hasn't sufficiently attacked enough grapes to make aszu.
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What is a gonc?
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136 liter cask traditionally used to measure the base wine of Tokaji.
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Aszu 3 puttonyos =? g/L
Aszu 4 puttonyos =? g/L Aszu 5 puttonyos =? g/L Aszu 6 puttonyos =? g/L |
Aszu 3 puttonyos = 60 g/L
Aszu 4 puttonyos = 90 g/L Aszu 5 puttonyos = 120 g/L Aszu 6 puttonyos = 150 g/L |
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Aszuesszencia = ? g/L
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Aszuesszencia = 180 g/L
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Naturesszencia = ? g/L
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Naturesszencia = 250 g/L
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What is the % of grapes that wines carrying a state, county, or region appellation must have from that state or county (US)?
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75%
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If vintage is stated, the % of grapes from that year has to be (%)? (US)
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85%
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What does estate bottled signify?
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100% of grapes come from source owned by the winemaker.. Wine must also be made and reared on the same estate
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|
What are the 5 general wine-growing areas in CA?
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North Coast
Central Valley Sierra Foothills Central Coast South Coast |
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Which general region in CA produces 85% of all California wine?
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Central Valley
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According to the Meritage Association, what is the highest percent that a single varietal can make up in a Meritage blend?
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90%
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Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Napa counties are part of which area?
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North Coast
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Which AVA is sandwiched between the Mayacamas and Vaca mountains?
|
Napa Valley
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What's the main ecological factor of Napa Valley?
|
the cool wind and fog that is sucked in from San Pablo Bay during the afternoon, cooling the vines.
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Carneros is kept cool by what two ecological factors?
|
Proximity to the ocean and SF bay.
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Where is Russian River Valley (county and region)? What is it's noted varietals?
|
Sonoma County, North Coast. Pinot and Chardonnay
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Where is Alexander Valley (county and region)? What is it's noted varietal?
|
Sonoma County, North Coast. Cabernet
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Where is Dry Creek Valley (county and region)? What is it's noted varietals?
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Sonoma County, North Coast. Cabernet and Syrah
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Where is Yountville (county and region)? What is it's noted varietal?
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Napa County, North Coast. Cabernet
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Where is Oakville (county and region)? What is it's noted varietal?
|
Napa County, North Coast. Bordeaux varietals
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Where is Rutherford (county and region)? What is it's noted varietal?
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Napa County, North Coast. Cabernet
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Where is Anderson Valley (county and region)? What is it's noted varietals?
|
Mendocino County, North Coast. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurz
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Where is McDowell Valley(county and region)? What is it's noted varietals?
|
Mendocino County, North Coast. Rhone varietals
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Where is Clear Lake AVA (county and region)?
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Lake County, North Coast
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Where is Lodi AVA (county and region)?
|
Central Valley, North Coast
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Which area produces 75% of all California wines?
|
Central Valley, California North Coast
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Where is E&J Gallo located?
|
Central Valley, California North Coast
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Which larger AVA is Monterey Bay AVA located?
|
San Francisco bay area AVA
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Which larger AVA is Arroyo Seco AVA located? Which county is is located?
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Central South Coast AVA, Monterey County
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Which larger appellation is Paso Robles AVA under? Which county is is located?
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Central South Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County
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Which wine is Paso Robles AVA famous for making?
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Cabernet
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The Rhone Rangers are gaining attention making syrah in which AVA?
|
Paso Robles AVA
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Which larger appellation is Edna Valley AVA under? Which county is is located?
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Central South Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County
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What wine is Edna Valley AVA famous for making?
|
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
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What effect does the Cascade Mountains have on Willamette Valley AVA?
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rainshadow effect
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Name some top producers in Willamette Valley (5)
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Domaine Serene
Eyrie Vineyards Cristom Bergstom Domaine Drouhin |
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Name the 6 subappellations of Willamette Valley
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1. Chehalem Mountains
2. Ribbon Ridge 3. Dundee Hills 4. Yamhill-Carlston District 5. McMinnville 6. Eola-Amity Hills |
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What is the minimum percentage that a wine must have in Oregon if it states a varietal? What is the exception?
|
90% except Cabernet Sauvignon which is 75%
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If a wine produced in Oregon states a designated area, what percentage has to be from stated area?
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100%
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How does the Columbia River majorly benefit Washington state in terms of grape growing?
|
Washington State relies on the Columbia River for irrigation
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What are some of the subappellations in Columbia George AVA?
|
Red Mountain AVA
Wahluke Slope AVA Yakima Valley AVA Walla Walla Valley AVA Horse Heaven Hills AVA Rattlensnake Hills AVA |
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If a varietal is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % of that varietal?
|
85%
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If an origin is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % grapes from the stated origin?
|
85%
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If a vintage is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % from that stated year?
|
85%
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Which two GIs produce Rhine Riesling at its best?
|
Clare Valley and Eden Valley
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|
Name the 4 Australian Wine Zones
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1. Western Australia
2. South Australia 3. Victoria 4. New South Wales |
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What is the center of New South Wale's quality wine production?
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Hunter Valley
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What style of wine is predominant in the northern part of New South Wales?
|
dry white wine
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What are some of the regions of Northern South Wales (7)?
|
Hasting River
Hunter Mudgee Orange Cowra Hilltops Canberra District |
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The lower part of the Hunter Valley has a reputation for making what kind of wine? (2)
|
1. Excellent Semillon that can age for 10 years
2. Shiraz that can age for up to 20 years |
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Where is Riverina located and name 2 kind of wines that is known for making
|
Riverina is located in the lower part of South Wales
1. bulk wine 2. The outstanding De Bertoli Noble 1 dessert wine |
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Where is Tumbarumba located and what kind of wine is known for making?
|
Tumbarumba is located in the lower part of South Wales and is producing some of the best sparkling wine
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|
What is the largest wine producing state in Australia?
|
1. South Australia
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Name the 8 subappellations in South Australia.
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1. Adelaide
2. Barossa 3. Far North 4. Fleurieu 5. Lower Murray 6. Limestone Coast 7. Mount Lofty Ranges 8. The Peninsulars |
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What are the MOST IMPORTANT regions in South Australia (12)?
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1. Barossa Valley
2. Coonawarra Valley 3. Padthaway 4. McLaren Vale 5. Eden Valley 6. Clare Valley 7. Adelaide Hills 8. Langhorne Creek 9. Adelaide Plains 10. Southern Fleurieu 11. Wrattonbully 12. Riverland |
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Barossa Valley produces some of Australia's best __ (3)
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1. Shiraz
2. Cabernet 3. Riesling |
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What is the leading Cabernet Sauvignon region in Australia?
|
Coonawarra
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What is terra rossa and where is it found?
|
Terra Rossa is a type of soil and is found in Coonawarra
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Which subdistrict is Hensche Hill producing wine?
|
High Eden of Eden Valley in South Australia
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Which zone is Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills located?
|
Mount Lofty Ranges Zone
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The high altitude of Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills helps in making these regions excellent area for what (4)?
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Top quality Rieslings, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Shiraz
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What is the icon wine of South Australia?
|
Penfolds Grange
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Name the two GIs where Pensfold Grange get their grapes, and what is the style of their wine?
|
1. Barossa and Adelaide
2. High 80s to 100% shiraz with Cabernet Sauvignon making up the rest |
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What kind of wine is Victoria known for producing?
|
sweet Muscat desert wines
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What are some of the top GIs in Victoria (6)?
|
1. Geelong
2. Yarra Valley 3. Mornington Peninsula 4. Goulburn Valley 5. Grampians 6. King Valley |
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Which GI has established itself as the top Pinot Noir area in Australia?
|
1. Yarra Valley
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What are two most important GIs for Muscat and Tokay fortified wines?
|
1. Rutherglen
2. Glenrowan |
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|
In Australia, Tokay is a synonym for which varietal?
|
Muscadelle
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|
What are the aging requirements for Rutherglen Muscat and Tokay wines?
|
1. Rutherglen Muscat - 2-5 years
2. Rutherglen Classic Muscat -5-10 years 3. Rutherglen Grand 10-15 years 4. Rutherglen Rare -20 years+ |
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|
Name 3 important regions in Tasmania
|
1. Pipers River region
2. Tamar Valley 3. Cole River |
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What 3 types of wine does Tasmania concentrate on?
|
1. Chardonnay
2. Pinot Noir 3. Sparkling wines |
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|
Name 6 important regions of Western Australia
|
1. Great Southern region
2. Margaret River 3. Pemberton 4. Perth Hills 5. Geographe 6. Swan Valley |
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|
What is the best GI in Western Australia and name the 3 varietals that it specializes.
|
Margaret River; Chardonany, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Semillon
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Name the 3 varietals in which Pemberton specializes.
|
1. Chardonnay
2. Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Pinot Noir |
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|
Name 2 GIs of Queensland and which one produces higher quality wine
|
1. South Burnett
2. Granite Belt produces higher quality wines |
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|
Why was the Southeastern Australia region created?
|
Created to allow blending across states without breaking the label integrity scheme.
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|
Where are the most Easterly and Southerly vines in the world located?
|
North Island
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Name the regions of the North Island (6).
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Northland
Auckland Bay of Plenty/Waikato Hawkes Bay Gisborne Wairarapa (includes Martinborough) |
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Name the regions of the South Island (4).
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1. Marlborough
2. Nelson 3. Canterbury (includes Waipara) 4. Central Otago |
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What are the best red wines being produced in New Zealand?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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In New Zealand, what percentage of grape varietal, vintage, origin must a wine have to be labeled as such?
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85% for all 3 specifications
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Which area was the first to be planted with grapes in New Zealand?
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Northland on the North Island
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Where is Gimblett Road and which varietal is it most suited to grow?
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Hawkes Bay and syrah
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Which area is the largest producer of red wine in New Zealand?
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Hawkes Bay
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Which area on the North Island produces the best Pinot Noir?
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Martinborough in Wairarapa
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Which area is the largest producer in New Zealand?
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Marlborough
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Where is the Awetere Valley and Wairau Valleys?
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Marlborough
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Which organization has developed and processes over half of New Zealand wine and with very high quality high standards?
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Montana
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Where is the Waipara Valley and the Canterbury Plains?
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Canterbury
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What is the main varietal of Canterbury?
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Pinot Noir
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What are 4 main subregions of Central Otago?
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Alexandra
Wanaka Gibbston Kale Hayes |
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What makes up 70% of all plantings in Central Otago?
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Pinot Noir
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What are the best wines being produced in Gisborne?
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Chardonnay
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Name two regions in the North Island that produces the best wines from Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Northland and Auckland
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What is the reason to be believed why Chili has not been attacked by Phylloxera or oidium?
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Isolation caused by the Andes and the Pacific Ocean
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Name the 5 viticultural regions of Chile, what are two important ones?
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1. Atacama
2. Coquimbo 3. Aconcagua* 4. Valle Central* 5. Sur |
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Elqui Valley and the Limari Valleys are two developing subregions in which region?
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Coquimbo in Chile
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Name the two subregions of Aconcagua
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Valle del Aconcagua and Valle Casablanca
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The reputation of Valle del Aconcagua is for what kind/style of wine?
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Reputation for producing some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah of Chile
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The reputation of Valle Casablanca is for what kind/style of wine?
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Reputation for producing some of the best Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Carmenere of Chile
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Vermonte, Caliterra, Errazuriz, and Montes are excellent producers in which region.
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Region de Aconcagua
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Which region is San Antonio located?
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Region de Aconcagua
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Which region in Chile produces the most wine?
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Region de Valle Central
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Name the 4 subregions of Region de Valle Central
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1. Maipo
2. Rapel 3. Maule 4. Curico |
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60% of plantings in the Maipo Valley are of which varietal?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Rapel Valley has a reputation for producing top wines out of which 2 varietals?
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
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Which is Chile's largest wine region and what it's better produced varietals?
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Maule Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenere
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Where are Lontue and Toro located?
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Curico Valley in Valle Central
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What is Argentina's second most important grape growing area to Mendoza? What are the main grapes?
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Salta is the area; Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrentes are it's main varietals
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What is Argentina's second largest producing area to Mendoza?
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San Juan
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What is the most important subregion in Mendoza?
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The Uco Valley
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What are the 3 important districts within the important subregion of Uco Valley?
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Tupugato
San Carlos Tunuyan |
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Virtually all vineyards in South Africa are located in which general area?
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The southwestern Cape
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Pinotage is a cross of which two varietals?
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Pinot Noir and Cinsault
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Where is the Kanonkop Estate located and what wine is it a benchmark producer?
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Kanonkop Estate is located in Stellenbosh and it makes benchmark Pinotage
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What is the percentage of grapes that The WO seal on a bottle guarantees originated from the specified production unit (estate, ward, district, or region)?
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100%
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What is the percentage of grapes that a WO wine must have if a varietal or vintage is stated on the bottle?
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75%
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Name 8 districts of the Coastal Region.
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1. Stellenbosch *
2. Paarl * 3. Cape Point 4. Constantia 5. Darling 6. Tygerberg 7. Tulbagh * 8. Swartland |
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Name the 2 top wards of Paarl.
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Franschoek and Wellington
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What are the 5 best varietals/wine being produced in Paarl?
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1. Chenin Blanc
2. Chardonnay 3. Pinotage 3. Shiraz 5. Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Along with Paarl and Overberg, this top quality red/white wine district forms the centre of S. Africa's winemaking industry.
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Stellenbosch
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Name 4 districts of the Breede River Valley Region
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1. Robertson*
2. Breedlekloof* 3. Worcester* 4. Swellendam |
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What are the two very high quality wines that Robertson is known for producing?
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1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Syrah |
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What is the most important are for brandy production in South Africa?
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Worcester
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Name the most important ward in Overberg?
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Elgin
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What two top quality wines is Walker Bay known for producing?
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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
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Elgin is making top quality wine from which varietal?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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What is most widely planted red varietal in South Africa?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the only district in the Northern Cape?
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Douglas
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What is the most Northerly wine region in France?
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Champagne
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Name the 5 areas that Champagne is divided.
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1. Montagne de Reims
2. Vallee de la Marne 3. Cote des Blanc 4. Cote de Sezanne 5. Aube |
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Which two areas in Champagne are most black grapes grown?
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Montagne de Reims and Vallee de la Marne
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Which two areas in Champagne is most Chardonnay grown?
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Cote des Blancs and Cote Sezanne
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Name the only three methods of pruning allowed in Champagne
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1. Guyot simple and double
2. Chablis 3. Cordon de Royat |
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What is the name of the vineyard grading system in Champagne?
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echelle
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Explain what CM means on a Champagne bottle.
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CM means that the champagne has been made by a co-operative
-a cooperative that makes and sells Champagne under one or more brands that it owns |
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Explain what NM means on a Champagne bottle.
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NM means that the wine has been sold under the House which made it
-traditionally referred to as a "house". Ex: Bollinger &Louis Roederer |
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Explain what RM means on a Champagne bottle.
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RM means that the champagne is produced by a grower from their own grapes
-known as grower-producer or grower for short |
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Explain what RC means on a Champagne bottle.
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RC means that the grower delivers grapes to a cooperative and in part or full payment, receives back ready made champagne
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Explain what MA means on a Champagne bottle.
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MA means a brand name owned by the purchaser such as a restaurant, supermarket, or wine merchant
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Explain what SR means on a Champagne bottle.
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SR means that a publicly registered firm set up by two or more growers, often related-who share premises to make and market their Champs under more than one brand
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Explain what NR means on a Champagne bottle.
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NR stands for Negocient-Distributeur which is a company that sells on champagne it did not make, to others who then retail it
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What does the standard size press hold in Champagne? (kg)
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2550 liters
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What is the definition of vin de cuvee?
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the first 2050 liters of the main champagne pressing
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What is the definition of premier taille?
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the final 500 liters of the main pressing in champagne wine production
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What is the significance of assemblage in Champagne?
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the hallmark or style of each champagne house
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Who is credited with inventing la methode champenoise? (name and abbey)
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Dom Perignon, cellar master at the Abbey in Hautvillers
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Who is credited with inventing and developing the remuage process?
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Madame Nicole -Barbe Cliquot-Ponsardin
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What is remuage?
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Remuage is the movement of sediment of dead yeasts cells caused by the second fermentation.
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What is the other name that dosage is sometimes called?
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liqueur d'expedition
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Name two high quality rose producers in Champagne.
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Gatinois and Paul Dethume
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What is the primary varietal of Montagne de Reims and what are its Grand Cru Villages(9)?
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Pinot Noir;
Ambonnay Bouzy Verzy Verzenay Louvois Mailly Sillery Beaumont-sur-Vesle Puisieux |
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What is the primary varietal of the Cotes des Blancs and what are its Grand Cru Villages(6)?
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Chardonnay;
Mesnil-sur-Oger Oger Oiry Chouilly Cramant Avize |
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What is the primary varietal of the Vallé de la Marne and what are its Grand Cru Villages(2)?
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Pinot Munier;
Äy Tours-sur-Marne |
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What is the primary varietal of the Côtes de Sézanne?
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Chardonnay
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What is the primary varietal of the Aube?
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Pinot Noir
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What is the only AC wine that permits the method of production for rose wine by blending red and white wines together?
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Rose champagne
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Bollinger?
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Grand Annee
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Krug (2)?
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Krug Collection
Grand Cuvee (non-vintage) |
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Laurent Perrier?
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Grand Siecle (non-vintage)
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Louis Roederer?
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Cristal
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Moet & Chandon?
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Dom Perignon
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Perrier Jouet?
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Belle Epoque
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Pol Roger?
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Winston Churchill
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Pommery?
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Cuvee Louise
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Ruinart?
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Dom Ruinart
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Taittinger?
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Comtes de Champagne
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Veuve Cliquot?
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La Grande Dame
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What is the Cuvee de Prestige of Jacquesson?
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Grand Signature
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Where is Glenrowan and Rutherglen located?
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Northeast Victoria
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What is Amtliche Prufungsnumber?
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The control number on labels of QbA wine
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What is Klassifizierte Lage?
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Wines of superior quality from a single, terroir-driven, classified site which will be named on the label.
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What is Gutsweine and Orstweine?
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HIgh-quality basic wines which have a regional character
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What are four regions of the Limestone coast?
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Coonwarra, Mount Benson, Padthway and Wrattonbully
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What is liqueur de tirage?
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Measured quantities of liquid sugar, yeast, and a little tannin that produce a second fermentation in the bottle
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How long do non-vintage champagnes mature on their lees?
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Minimum of 15 months from the date of bottling
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How long do vintage champagnes mature on their lees?
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3 years from the date of bottling
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What are the two methods of disgorgement?
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the traditional method a la volee and the modern method, a la glace
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What is the a la glace method?
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Placing the bottle necks into a shallow trough containing freezing mixture which will freeze a small pellet of wine below the sediment
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What is dosage?
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The measured amount of sweetened wine that replaces the wine lost at degorgement
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What determines the style of the wine that is made into Champagne?
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The % of sugar syrup in the dosage
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What is another name for dosage?
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liqueur d'expedition
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What are the 6 styles of Champagne from driest to sweetest?
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1. Brut naturelle
2. Brut 3. Extra Sec 4. Sec 5. Demi-sec 6. Doux, rich |
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What is the difference between Petillant and Perlant wines?
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Petillant means slightly sparkling and Perlant means very lightly sparkling
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What's the Spanish equivalent to AOC?
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DO
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What's the Spanish equivalent to French VDQS?
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VCIG
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What's Spanish regional wine called?
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VC (Vino Comarcal)
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What's the lowest category of Spanish wine called?
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VdM (Vino de Mesa)
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Where is Priorat located?
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Catalan
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What is the quality level of Priorat?
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DOQ
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What is the highest Spanish classification of quality?
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DOCa
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What are Vinos de Pagos?
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estate wines of particularly high quality.
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How long do Crianza wines in Ribera Del Duero and Rioja have to be aged in oak before release?
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1 year out of two years maturation before release
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Describe Ruby Port (2)
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1. Blend of young wines from different years
2. All which have been in barrels of tanks for 2-3 years |
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Describe Late-bottled Vintage Port (2)
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1. Wine from a single year other than a declared vintage year
2. Matured in wood for 4-6 years |
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Describe Vintage Port (2)
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1. Wines from the top vineyards only from very good years in which Port declares a vintage
2. Matured in cask for 2 years and then bottled and will mature and improve in bottle for 15-40 more years |
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Describe Single Quinta Port (2)
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1. Grapes come from a given quinta in a single year
2. Matured in cask for 2 years and then bottled and will mature and improve in bottle for 15-40 more years |
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Describe Tawny Port (2)
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1. Blend of wines from several years that yield a light colored wine
2. Ready for drinking when bottled |
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Describe Aged Tawny Port
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1. Blend of Ports from several years and barrel aged
2. Tawny with indication of age (10, 20, 30 years), years represent style of Port, not the minimum age. |
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Describe Colheita Port
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1. Tawny Ports made from a single vintage
2. Must be aged a minimum of 7 years 3. Ready for drinking when bottled |
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Define Remontage
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French word for various systems of pumping over, circulating liquid in the fermentation vessel through the cap of grape solids during red wine fermentation.
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Define Foulage
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French for the wine-making operation of crushing grapes.
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Define Macération Pelliculaire
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French term for the prefermentation maceration of white grapes known as skin contact.
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What is the Italian term for Botrytized wine?
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Muffato
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Define Dégorgement
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French term for the disgorgement operations at the end of the traditional method of sparkling wine-making entailing the removal of a pellet of frozen sediment from the neck of each bottle.
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Define Encépagement
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Widely used French term for the mix of vine varieties planted on a particular property.
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Define Veraison
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Word used by English speakers for that intermediate stage of grape berry development which marks the beginning of ripening, when the grapes change from the hard, green state to their softened and colored form.
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Name the 4 counties of CA's North Coast
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Napa
Sonoma Lake Mendocino |
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Name the 15 AVAs (subappellations) of Napa
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Wild Horse Valley
Stags Leap District Howell Mountain Spring Mountain District Diamond Mountain District Mount Veeder Atlas Peak Pope Valley Rutherford St Helena Yountville Oakville Oak Knoll Chiles Valley District Los Carneros |
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Name the 12 AVAs (subappellations) of Sonoma
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Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Mountain Sonoma Valley Sonoma County Green Valley Bennett Valley Alexander Valley Knight's Valley Rockpile Chalk Hill Dry Creek Valley Russian River Valley Carneros |
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Name 6 AVAs (subappellations) of Mendocino
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Anderson Valley
Cole Ranch Dos Rios Potter Valley Redwood Valley McDowell Valley |
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Name some of the counties included in the Central Coast area
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Santa Barbara
Monterey Santa Clara Santa Cruz San Benito San Luis Obispo Paso Robles |
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Name some Washington AVAs (9)
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Columbia Gorge
Columbia Valley Horse Heaven Hills Rattlesnake Hills Red Mountain Wahluke Slope Walla Walla Valley Yakima Slope Puget Sound |
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Name some Bordeaux lookalikes in the Southwest
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Bergerac (Sec, Côtes de, Côtes de Moelleux),
Buzet (Côtes de) Côtes de Duras Côtes du Marmandais Montravel (Côtes de, Haut) Monbazillac Montravel (Côtes de, Haut) Monbazillac Pecharment Rosette |
