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Question 1

Which two varietals are used for Bourgogne Passe-tout-Grains?

Answer 1

Gamay and Pinot Noir

Question 2

Name the four ‘Noble’ varietals of Alsace?

Answer 2

Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat

Question 3

Hunter Valley is a GI of which region?

Answer 3

New South Wales

Question 4

What is the AOC of Château Haut-Brion?

Answer 4

Pessac-Léognan

Question 5

How many Anbaugebieten are there?

Answer 5

13

Question 6

What is the minimum % required for varietal labeling in Chile?

Answer 6

75%

Question 7

What is the AOC for the still red, rosé and white wines of Champagne?

Answer 7

Champagne AOC

Question 8

Name the three most-important native varietals used in Cava production.

Answer 8

Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada

Question 9

Name two DOGs of Tuscany (other than Chianti) that utilize Sangiovese.

Answer 9

Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Question 10

Name two of the four regions of the Western Cape.

Answer 10

Stellenbosch, Paarl

Question 11

The Ohio River Valley AVA covers parts of which states?

Answer 11

Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky

Question 12

Name two of the Scotch Whiskey producing regions.

Answer 12

Islay, Speyside

Question 13

Which is the most-widely grown red varietal of the Médoc?

Answer 13

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 14

Name three AOCs within the Medoc.

Answer 14

Margaux, Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac

Question 15

Clare and Eden Valleys are known for which varietal?

Answer 15

Shiraz

Question 16

Name one of the primary varietals of Port.

Answer 16

Touriga Nacional

Question 17

What is the main varietal of Hermitage Rouge? What varietals may also be used?

Answer 17

Syrah

Other varietals that may be used include white varietals like Roussanne and Marsanne.

Question 18

Name one Grand Cru of Chablis.

Answer 18

Chablis Grand Cru

Question 19

These sparkling wine DOGs of the Veneto took its name from the previous name of its primary varietal.

Answer 19

Prosecco

Question 20

What is the local term for Malbec grown in the Loire Valley?

Answer 20

Côt

Question 21

This charity organization holds its yearly auction on the third Sunday of November.

Answer 21

Napa Valley Wine Auction

Question 22

What is the German term for Pinot Noir?

Answer 22

Spätburgunder

Question 23

What is remontage?

Answer 23

Pumping over the wine during fermentation

Question 24

Wellington, North Island or South Island?

Answer 24

South Island

Question 25

What is the governing body of Canadian wine and winemaking?

Answer 25

Canadian Food Inspection Agency