2016 Round 1 Flashcards
Which Rias Baixas subregion requires Loureira? Treixadura?
- O Rosal: min. 70% combined Albariño and Loureira
- Condado do Tea: min. 70% combined Albariño and Treixadura
What are the two primary rivers of Ribeira Sacra?
The Sil and the Mino rivers
What is Vino Tostado? Where is it produced?
Ribeiro DO, a dried grape wine, Viño Tostado, is a local specialty of the area. It can be blanco or tinto,
Min. must weight of 300 g/l and min 13% abv
Drying process for grapes must last a min. of 3 months
Min. residual sugar: 70 g/l
min. 6 months in oak or cherry cask and at least 3 months in bottle
What is the regional beverage of Asturias?
Cider (Sidra)
In Rueda, Verdejo is typically blended with what varietals?
Recommended: Verdejo
Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palomino Fino
Between what two mountain ranges does Ribera del Duero sit?
Sierra de la Demanda to the north east and the Sierra de Guadarrama to the south
What white varietal may be used in the production of Ribera del Duero Tinto?
Albillo Mayor
Tinto: min. 75% Tinta del País, max. 5% Garnacha and Albillo Mayor
What is the name of Vega Sicilia’s sister property in Toro? In Tokaji?
Bod Pintia in Toro and Oremus in Tokaji
What varietal is used in the production of Vin Jaune?
100% Savagnin
What is the synonym for Alicante Bouschet used in Bierzo?
Garnacha Tintorera with min. 70% Mencía
What Spanish DO borders Roussillon? What are the recommended red varietals?
Emporda DO (Costa Brava) - Recommended: Samsó (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta (Lladoner Tinto) Authorized: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Peluda
Which is warmer, Ribera Alta or Ribera Bajo? Why?
Ribera Bajo, because it is in the lower hotter southern sector of the region of Navarra
In what subregion of Navarra is Arinzano produced? What red varietals are cultivated?
Tierra Estrella, and is Tempranillo based with Cabernet and Merlot
What zone of Rioja is located in Basque country?
Rioja Alevesa
What mountain range sits north of Rioja?
The Cantabrian Mountains
What Cava DO varietal may only be used for rose production?
Trepat
What is the maximum residual sugar allowed for Cava Gran Reserva?
These only:
Brut Nature: 0-3 g/l
Extra Brut: 0-6 g/l
Brut: 0-12 g/l
What DO was formerly a subzone of Tarragona?
Montsant DO (changed in 2002
What is Vino de Aguja?
a semi sparkling style of wine from Spain
Monastrell is most associated with what Autonomia? What are its DOs?
Murcia and the DOs are Bullas, Jecla and Jumilla
What three bodegas fall under the CVNE umbrella?
Vina Real (Logrono in Rioja Alta), Vinedos del Contino (Rioja Alevesa) and the Cune winery in Haro
In South African wine, what does SIP stand for?
What year was the SIP founded?
Name a founding member of the SIP.
For a wine that carries the SIP logo, name three restrictions the wine must fulfill
List three graphic elements on the SIP logo
SIP = Swartland Independent Producers Quality Controls
It was founded in
AA Badenhorst Family Wines was a founding member
Restrictions include:Wines that carry the below logo must be grown, vinified, matured and bottled entirely within the Swartland WO.
SIP wines are fermented entirely with ambient yeasts. Yeast nutrients are prohibited.
SIP wines are not acidulated, nor do they contain added tannin.
SIP wines may not be chemically fined, nor may they undergo any concentration processes (reverse osmosis, etc.)
The Logo has an old bush vine, hands that signify working together and a control number for each year and winery
Name two bodies of water that border Cape Agulhas
The South Atlantic Ocean and the Southern Ocean
What winery produces the following wines? DMZ Chardonnay\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Three Cape Ladies\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Columella\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ V\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Series C\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
DMZ Chardonnay - Demorgenzon Three Cape Ladies - Warwick Estate (Red Blend) Columella - Sadie Family (Rhone Blend) V - Vergelegen (Cabernet Stellenbosch) Series C - Vilafonte (Cabernet Blend)
For a WO wine, if a geographical area is stated on the label, what percentage of grapes must come from that region?
If an area of production appears on the label, 100% of the grapes from which the wine was made must come from the stated area. There are four types of production areas, in descending order of size:
geographical unit, region, district, and ward.
You have purchased a bottle of wine for $10 for your wine program, which you put on the list for $50
What is the contribution margin for this wine when you sell a bottle?
What is the percentage cost for this wine?
If you want to pour 6 oz glasses of this wine and maintain your margins, what should you charge per glass?
Contribution Margin is $40
Cost % is 20%
The glass would cost $12
Name the company that owns the following brands, as accurately as possible. Talbott Vineyards\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Chateau St. Jean\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Krug\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Château Grillet\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Hardy’s\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Talbott - Gallo
Chateau St. Jean - Treasury Wine Estates
Krug - LVMH
Chateau Grillet - Francois Pinault’s (Ch Latour) Artemis group
Hardy’s - Accolade wines
Xylella Fastidiosa is more commonly known as what?
Glassy winged sharpshooter
Arrange the following procedures in the correct order for the winemaking process, from start to finish: malolactic fermentation, remontage, Diammonium Phosphate addition, cold stabilization.
Diammonuim Phosphate addition, Remontage, Malolactic, cold stabilization
Give the local name for the trellising system used in Vinho Verde and describe it.
Pergolas, they are large lattices that go over ones head so the grapes can be harvested by workers below
Give the AVA where the following wineries are located: Hermann J Wiemer\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ L’Ecole No. 41\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Rhys Vineyards\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Domaine Drouhin\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Calera\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Wiemer - Finger Lakes, NY L'Ecole No. 41 - Walla Walla Wa. Rhys Vineyards - Santa Cruz Mountains Dom Drouhin - Willamette Valley - Dundee Hills Calera - Mt Harlan
Arrange the following AVAs from warmest to coolest: Fort Ross-Seaview, Coombsville, San Juan Creek.
Which of the previous AVAs is the most suited to premium Pinot Noir?
San Juan Creek (Paso Robles), Coombsville (Napa), Fort Ross Seaview (Sonoma Coast)
Fort Ross is best for Pinot Noir
Give three reasons a given rootstock might be chosen for a specific vineyard development.
Vigor, adaptability to specific soil type, graftability with the vinifera variety
What is the soil type of Constantia?
Constantia is a ward of what district?
decomposed granite
Constantia is a ward of the Cape Peninsula
Name 4 DOs of Spain that the Duero River runs through
From East to west: Ribera del Duoro, Rueda, Tierra del Vino del Zamora and Arribes which is on the border with Portugal
Why was 1995 a significant year in Spanish wine production?
Because laws changed that allowed for irrigation in Spanish vineyards
Besides irrigation what is another way to combat drought?
Traditionally in Spain they would plant the vines far apart and maintained as bush vines to keep them low to the ground and to allow what little water there was to be used by the small amount of vines planted
What is the label term fro “Old Vines” in Italy and Austria?
Vigna Vecchia in Italy
Alte Reben in Austria
Name 4 producers of Cote-Rotie “La Landonne”
Guigal, Rostaing, Jean Michel Gerin, Delas Freres
What styles of wine are made in the Condrieu AOP?
Dry and sweet white wines from 100% Viognier. Sweet wines must reach a min 45 g/l of RS
Describe the soil differences between the northern and southern sections of CDP
Clay and sand in the south with limestone and les galets in the south
Gigondas is sheltered by why natural feature?
Les Dentelles de Montmirail
Name 4 AOPs of the southern Rhone that produce dry white/dry red/and dry rose wines
Grignan-les-Ademar, Cotes de Luberon, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes de Ventoux and Cotes de Vivarais
Why is the Saar colder than the Mosel?
Because it is at a higher elevation heading into the mountains where the Mosel originates. It is also a side valley that isn’t as protected from the cooler climate of the area and the cold easterly winds
What makes the Rheingau a suitable region for noble rot wines?
The east to west orientation of the river allow the vines to be protected from the cool breezes. The river is quite wide at this point which promotes the mist that allows for the growth of botrytis.
The Sanford and Benedict Vineyard is located in which AVA?
Sta. Rita Hills of California
A wine label that read “Riesling, Finger Lakes (region)” what % of grapes must come from New York?
because it is labeled by a smaller AVA it must have 85% from that AVA and 75% of the variety listed. Were it only to state NY on the label it would be 75% from NY instead of the 85%
Name 6 3rd growths of Margaux
Château Malescot-Saint-Exupéry, Margaux
Château Desmirail, Margaux
Château Ferrière, Margaux
Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker, Margaux
Château Kirwan, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château d’Issan, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Boyd-Cantenac, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Cantenac-Brown, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Palmer, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Giscours, Labarde-Margaux (Margaux)
How is a dry white wine made in Sauternes labeled?
It can be labeled Bordeaux Superior AOP
Which categories of QmP wines can be made dry?
Up to and including Auslese
Name 2 non-contiguous German wine regions
Baden and the Mittelrhien
Why is Semillon the preferred grape in Sauternes of noble rot wines?
Due to its thin skins it is very susceptible to noble rot
What is the max grams of sugar per liter allowed for Sancerre Blanc?
Blanc/Rosé: 4 g/l
Rouge: 2.5 g/l
Where is Les Monts Damnes vineyard?
It is one of the best vineyards in Sancerre
Besides Alsace, name 2 other AOPs that use “Selection de Grains Nobles” labeling
Coteaux de Layon, Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume
Who produces Le Pergole Torte. What is the cépage. First vintage released?
a) . Overall, how was that vintage rated in this region. b) . As for classification, how is this wine labeled.
Montevertine, 100% Sangiovese, 1977 was the first vintage and it is labeled Toscana IGT. The vintage was a great one for Tuscany despite other parts of Europe not faring as well
Give two key reason’s/outcomes for the following steps used in the brewing process for beer.
Then kindly arrange these steps in sequential order of production.
a). Conditioning
b). Lautering
c). Mashing
d). Malting
e). Boiling
- Malting: This is the process of converting the starches in the grain into fermentable sugars. They allow the grain to germinate and sprout which produces amylase the enzyme that converts starch to the sugars maltose and dexterin
- Mashing: combining the milled malted grain with water and allowing it to steep to create a sugar and flavor rich liquid called the wort
- Boiling: The wort is combined with hops and boiled for an hour usually which stabilizes and sterilizes it as well as darkens the color.
- Lautering: Lautering is a process in brewing beer in which the mash is separated into the clear liquid wort and the residual grain. Lautering usually consists of 3 steps: mashout, recirculation, and sparging.
- Conditioning: used for lagers and allows the beer to clarify and finish fermentation in a cool sterile environment.
3) . Name the village, predominate soil type and two producers each for the following Grand Cru’s…
a) . Osterberg
b) . Furstentum
c) . Brand
d) . Rangen
Osterberg: Ribeauville, Trimbach’s Cuvee Freddy Emile
Furstentum: Kientzheim and Sigolsheim, Bott-Geyl PG
Brand: Turkheim, Zind Humbrecht Riesling
Rangen: Thann, Zind Humbrecht Riesling
What is a Kouloura. In which country is this found? Give two reasons for using it.
It is the training method for the vines on the island of Santorini in which the vines are trained gobelet style into baskets to protect them from the wind and anything blowing around in the wind
5) . What is the cépage, classification and current vintage release in the market of the following wines…
a. Barca Velha
b. Vega Sicilia
c. Viña Tondonnia Blanco, Gran Reserva
d. Soldera
Barca Velha: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao, Douro DO and 2004
Vega Sicilia: Tinto Fino with Merlot and Cabernet, Ribera del Duoro DO, 2007
Vina Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva: 90% Viura 10% Malvasia, Rioja, 1994
Soldera: Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello, 2006
6). Other than L’Hermite and Les Bessards, please name four other vineyard sites sourced in Hermitage AOP.
Les Meal, Le maison blanche, Le homme mort, le croix, les grandes vignes
What does Vi de Vila refer to…
a). Please name four.
It is the village cru designation for the wines of Priorat. La Morera de Montsant, Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Escaladei, Porrera, Poboleda, La Vilella Baixa, La Vilella Alta, El Lloar, Masos del Terme de Falset, Solanes del Terme de El Molar, Torroja del Priorat
Name three geological and two climatic factors that influence the wines of Priorat.
Geo: Steep slope of slate, licorella
Climatic: Elevation, exposure
9). What is the earliest release date that Vendange Tardive and Sélection de Grains Noble wines in Alsace may be released.
VT and SGN wines may not be released until June 1 of the second year following the harvest
Please place in sequential order. From first vintage produced to last, Guigal’s
a. La Landonne
b. La Turque
c. La Mouline
d. Ch. d’Ampuis
La Mouline (90% Syrah 10% Viognier) - 1966 La Landonne (100% Syrah) - 1978 La Turque (93% Syrah 7% Viognier) - 1985 Ch d'Ampuis - 1995
11). What is Pacharán…
Patxaran (Basque pronunciation: [patʃaɾan]) (Basque from paitar, pattar “liquor” and aran “sloe” (in certain dialects)[1] Spanish: Pacharán) is a sloe-flavoured liqueur commonly drunk in Navarre and the Basque Country, the Pyrenees and elsewhere in Spain. It is usually served as a digestif either chilled or on ice.
From which lake does the Rhone river start its journey?
a). Name two AOP's located on the shores of this lake.
It goes through Lac Leman but starts in the Valais region. The Vaud’s subregions are on the shore of the lake, Chablais, La Cote and Lavaux.
13) . Describe the production method used for Irish whiskeys labeled “Single Pot Stilled”
a) . How does this production method differ from other Irish whiskey’s
b) . Please name two producers-bottlings.
It means the whiskey was triple distilled without the use of malted barley or peat. Typical Irish whiskey is now more often then not distilled in a continious still instead.
New Midleton, Cooley and Old Bushmills are producers
For production of Manzanilla Fina. Name four prerequisites needed for a healthy Flor to develop.
Glycerol, alcohol no higher then 15.5, humid moderate temperature, room in the barrel to develop, addition of young wine with more nutrients for the flor
What is the minimum RS and ABV allowed, for wines in the Muscat de Beaumes de Venise AOP
Min RS is 100 g/l of RS, ABV is 21.5 potential and 15 actualized
Please list 4 Sherry producers other than Lustau and Sandeman.
Valdespino, Hildago, El Maestro Sierra, Barbadillo, Gonzalez-Byass
What is the name of the style of sake that is aged in wooden barrels? What would you pair that Sake with?
Taruzake, chicken satay
What is the base for Glen Mist?
Scotch
In Slovenia, what is the synonym for Pinot Gris?
Sivi Pinot
List three Single Quinta Ports produced in Douro Superior Region.
Quinta do Arnozelo from Calem Quinta dos Canais from Cockburn's Quinta Senhora da Ribeira from Dow's Quinta do Vesuvio from Symington's Quinta do Ervamoira from Ramos Pinto Quinta de Vargellas from Taylor Fladgate
What styles of wine and varietals would you find in Offida DOCG.
It is from the Marche, the styles are: Pecorino (Bianco) Passerina (Bianco) Offida Rosso (85% Montepulciano)
What are the sub regions of Salta and who is an important producer there.
Cachi, Cafayate - Valle de Cafayate, Molinos, San Carlos
Producers: Colomé, El Porvenir, Bodegas Etchart, Yacochuya
What is the significance of Clos des Capucins:?
It is the historical vineyard for the wines of Domaine Weinbach
Both Madeira and Marsala use a pipe for shipping. What are the liters of each
A Madeira shipping pipe is 418 L
A Marsala shipping pipe is 423 L
What is a Graben, and why is it important?
geological rift running from the Jura to the Mediterranean, causing climate change and soil variations
What is the crossing of Scheurebe?
Bukettrebe x Riesling
Where would you find Pago Florentino?
Spain in La Mancha
What was Washington States first AVA, and in what year was it approved?
Yakima Valley, 1983
What is the name of the mountain range in the Rogue Valley that influences the climate?
The Klamath Range
What French champagne house co-founded the Jansz winery?
Roederer
What 2 lieux-dits may be labeled as Beauroy
The lieux-dits Côte de Savant and Troesmes may be labeled as Beauroy
What is in a Blood and Sand?
1 oz. Blended Scotch Whisky
3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
3/4 oz. Cherry Heering
1 oz. Orange Juice
- In what village does Koehler-Ruprecht come from?
Kallstadt in the Pfalz
What is the role of Macabeo in the traditional Cava blend?
It traditionally dominates the blends because of its good acidity and its late budding which is protection against early spring frost
What is Sotolon? How is it formed? Name two wines in which it is commonly found.
This lactone results from reactions between acetaldehyde and glutaric acid, and is a second-generation product of the oxidation of ethanol. In 1975, it was isolated as a chief component of fenugreek’s flavor, and it is responsible for notes of curry, maple syrup, and walnut in wine. It plays a role in the oxidative styles of Sherry, Vin Jaune, and Madeira; and it is also synthesized in grapes by the Botrytis cinerea fungus.
What is the purpose of grafting? Define the following types of grafts: Bench, Field and Head.
mainly because of root stock that is vulnerable to phylloxera so the vines have to be grafted onto resistant rootstock.
Bench graft is a graft done in the nursury
Field graft is a graft done in the vineyard
Head graft is the practice of changing an established vineyard from one varietal to a more profitable varietal, without having to replant the entire vineyard
Name two varieties of agave authorized for the production of Mezcal.
Agave angustifolia Agave esperrima Agave weberi Agave patatorum Agave salmiano
What are the aging requirements for Añejo Mezcal?
Anejo Mezcal is aged in oak barrels of no more than 200-liter capacity for at least one year.
Reposado: Mezcal aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months.
What is Jerez Superior
a sub-region between Sanlúcar de Barrameda and the Guadalete River with lower maximum yields of 80 hl/ha instead of the normal 100 hl/ha
What is the composition of albariza soil? What qualities make it the preferred soil of the Jerez region?
it is a chalky sand like soil rich in limestone. The moisture-retentive albariza retains water from autumn and winter rains, while the friable soil structure allows vine roots to penetrate deeply in a search for water trapped beneath its baked, impermeable surface during the arid growing season.
What is the classic vine training method of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO?
vara y pulgar, in which growers prune alternate spurs each year: one year’s vara (stick) will be pruned back after harvest to become the following year’s pulgar (thumb).
Why is Palomino Fino the preferred grape in the production of Sherry?
Two sub-varieties, Palomino Fino and Palomino de Jerez, are encountered in the region, but the former is more prevalent, prized for its higher yields and disease resistance.
What are the three quality stages of mosto de yema? How is each used?
Primera Yema: Free run juice, typically finos
Secondo yema: press wine, fermented separately
Mosto de Prensa: poorer quality press wine mainly used for distillation
Describe the two stages of fermentation in the production of Sherry.
The initial hot tumultuous stage lasting a week and the lenta, which is slower, cooler and lasts several weeks
In terms of Sherry production, define the terms palo and gordura.
palo wines are wine destined to become finos and undergo biological aging
gordura wines are wine destined to become olorosos and undergo oxidative aging
Other than the protection from oxygen, what other effects does flor have on biologically aged Sherry?
consumes all the glycerol, some alcohol and volatile acidity and gives the wine a unique salty character that is unmistakably sherry
What is the appropriate serving temperature for a Palo Cortado Sherry?
~50-55 degrees F
What is the role of an Almacenista? How does it compare to an négociant in Burgundy
They buy young sherry and age it at their own bodega in their own soleras and then sell it back to the bottler at a later point. If differs because they aren’t selling the wines themselves
What is Soleo? What style of Sherry is generally produced from this process?
Classically, the grapes are dried for a period of up to 20 days on esparto grass mats (a process known as the soleo) prior to fermentation. Found in Jerez, Montilla Moriles and Malaga
What are the five original Grand Crus of Chablis?
x
What are the three classifications of Peruvian Pisco?
Puros are the most popular in Peru, and are made entirely from a single grape varietal. Most importantly, they are distilled when the wine is dry and the yeast has consumed all the sugar
Mosto Verdes, in contrast, are distilled when the wine is still sweet, as fermentation has not finished. This takes more grapes per liter, more work, and more time.
Acholados are blends of any two or more different varietals. An Acholado may be made from two or more Puros, or two or more Mosto Verdes
Name the subzones of Asti DOCG
Canelli, Strevi, Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Where would you find the subregion of St. David’s Bench?
Canada, Ontario, Niagarar Peninsula, Niagara-on-the-Lake (regional appellation). It is a sub-region
Where is the Van Duzer Corridor?
Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Who makes “Octavius”?
Yalumba, Barossa Shiraz
Name the sub-regions of Southern Mendoza
San Rafael IG / DOC
General Alvear IG
Name a geographical feature that affects viticulture in Tokaj
The Tisza and Bodrog rivers along with Mt Kopasz aka “Tokaj Hill”
In what Zone and State, is the Tumbarumba GI?
Southern New South Wales
What are the minimum grams per liter of RS for Essencia?
450 g/l
Define “Gabbro”
Dark course grained igneous rock in Muscadet (Gorges and Pallet)
Name the sub-regions of Muscadet Sevre et Maine
Clisson, Gorges and Pallet
Name 3 tributaries of the Loire River
Loir, Indre, Cher, Maine, Vienne, Layon
Who makes “Clos Windsbuhl”?
Zind Humbrecht
Where would you find the sub-regions of Kelowna and Naramata?
They are unofficial subzones of the Okanagan Valley
What is the newest AVA in California?
Los Olivos District
- Commune and classification of Chateau Clerc Milon?
5th growth from Pauillac
- Name a Single Quinta for Dow’s
Quinta do Bomfin
Name the Prestige Cuvee for Diebolt Vallois?
They are from Cremant so it is Fleur de Passion BdB
Name 3 einzellagen in Rudesheim
Berg Schlossberg, Berg Rottland, Berg Roseneck, Klosterlay,
What is the dominant red grape of Nemea?
Aghiorgitiko (St. George)
Which of the 1855 Classified Cru Classes features a heart on the label? What commune? What growth? What is the story behind the label?
Ch. Calon-Segur, St Estephe, 3rd growth
Sitting below Le Musigny, this 1er Cru vineyard named for young lovers has 13 proprietors. Name 3 producers.
Les Amoureuses: Freddy Mugnier, Robert Groffier, Christophe Roumier, Comte G. de Vogue, J Drouhin, Dom Bertheau
Rosa Regale is produced in what region? What varietal is it made from? Who produces it?
Piedmont in Acqui, Brachetto from Banfi
What is Exogyra virgula? Where would you find it?
“Exogyra Virgula” is the Latin name for the fossils found in the Kimmeridgian soil in Chablis
What styles are associated with the sparkling red wines of Modena?
Lambrusco Frizzante (Rosso or Rosato) Lambrusco Spumante (Rosso or Rosato) Lambrusco Novello Spumante Rosso (Frizzante, Spumante, Novello Spumante) Rosato (Frizzante, Spumante)
Name all of the 3rd growths from Margaux
Château Malescot-Saint-Exupéry, Margaux
Château Desmirail, Margaux
Château Ferrière, Margaux
Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker, Margaux
Château Kirwan, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château d’Issan, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Boyd-Cantenac, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Cantenac-Brown, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Palmer, Cantenac-Margaux (Margaux)
Château Giscours, Labarde-Margaux (Margaux)
Which region does Weissenkirchen reside in?
in the Wachau in Austria
Name 4 French-speaking wine-producing cantons of Switzerland.
Valais, Vaud, Geneva, Neuchatel
What does the term Garrafeira mean in Portugal?
Portuguese table wines may be labeled as garrafeira (“private wine cellar”), indicating a minimum period of aging prior to release. Tinto (red) garrafeira wines must age for a minimum 30 months, including at least 12 months in bottle. Branco (white) and rosado garrafeira wines must age for a minimum 12 months with at least 6 in bottle. The vintage garrafeira Port style as pioneered by Niepoort has a separate connotation: following a few years’ aging in barrels, the Port is matured for a period of at least eight years in glass demijohns.
What does Colheita Seleccionada mean for a Portugese wine?
Colheita Seleccionada indicates a minimum 1% higher alcohol content than that established by the regional appellation.
Name 4 French hybrid varietals.
x
What are the max. yields for the wines of Austria?
67.5 hl/ha
What is a bidule?
A bidule is the cup that is inserted into a Champagne bottle that rests against the crown cap for the collection of dead yeast cells during remuage.
In what year Alsace Grand Cru AOC begin? How many vineyards were added? Subsequently, in what years and how many vineyards have been added?
The Alsace Grand Cru AOP was first decreed in 1975 with a single named vineyard, Schlossberg, specified for the appellation. Another 24 grand cru vineyards appeared in 1983, followed by an additional 25 in 1992. A 51st grand cru, Kaefferkopf, was added in 2007.
What styles of wine are released as Côtes de Bergerac?
Red and white wines
What former appellation of the Languedoc was transferred to the Rhone Valley in 2004?
Costieres de Nimes
What two DOCGs were created for Piedmont in late 2010?
Alta Langa and Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato
Where is the province of Cagliari?
It is on the island of Sardegna
What is the encépagement for Vouvray?
Chenin with up to 5% Orbois
What is the base maximum yield for Chambertin?
42 hl/ha
Name a district of the Western Cape without a Region
Ceres Plateau is the only one
Name 3 AVAs in Solano County.
San Francisco Bay, Solano County Green Valley, Suisan Valley, Wildhorse valley
Name 2 sparkling wines based on Mauzac.
Blanquette de Limoux and Limoux Mousseux methode ancrestral, Gaillac Mousseaux and method ancestral
What is a barleywine? Give an example.
it is a style of beer, typically the strongest ale offered by a brewery. Alpine “Great”
Put the following wines in descending order in terms of average annual case production: Opus One, Roeder Cristal, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, J.L. Chave Hermitage.
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- What grapes are used in the production of Bugey Manicle?
Whites are Chardonnay
Reds are Pinot Noir
Name an alleinbesitz from Graach and its producer.
GraacherJosefshofer from Riechsgraf von Kesselstadt
Name 3 wine wards from 3 different districts that border the Breede river.
Slanghoek ward in Breedekloof district
Eilandia ward in Robertson district
Nuy ward in Worcester district
Your guest had an Italian wine recently and she can’t remember if it was from Fara or Faro. Please describe the difference between the two D.O.C. and what they taste like to ensure your guest gets the right one.
Fara is a DOC from Piedmont for Nebbiolo
Faro is a red blend from Sicily based on Narello Mascalese
Name the commune of the cru Ginestra and name a producer.
Monforte d’Alba
Clerico, Elio Grasso, Conterno Fantino
What is the minimum oechsle for Riesling auslese in the Rheingau?
100
What is the former name of the VDP and what does VDP stand for?
Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter
formerly known as Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer, the organization originally strove to promote unchaptalized natur wines, principally through wine auctions
Your restaurant has every Port that Taylor’s has produced in the past 50 years, what is your most expensive and why did you price it that way?
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Name 3 Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru along with a high quality producer of each.
La Dominode - Bruno Clair
Les Serpentiers- Patrick Javillier
Les Vergellesses - Simon Bize
Les Narbantons - Leroy
Name three A.V.A.’s on the northern side of Lodi A.V.A.
Fair Play, Fiddletown, California Shenandoah Valley, El Dorado
What is the current level of r.s. in grams per liter for extra dry Champagne?
12-17 g/l of RS
Name 2 Barsac producers at 2 different price points.
2nd growths: Doisy Daene, Doisy-Vedrines,
1st growths: Coutet, Climens,
From West to East, what are the sub-regions of Fiefs Vendéens.
Brem, Chantonnay, Marueil, Vix, Pisotte
Put the following villages in the correct order from north to south: Colmar, Strasbourg, Thann and Ribauvillé.
Strasbourg, Ribeauville, Colmar, Thann
Describe the difference between Willakenzie and Jory soil. Give a specific A.V.A. where each is dominant.
Willakenzie: uplifted marine sediment, Yamhill-Carlton
Jory: volcanic red clay soils, Dundee hills
Name a D.O.C.G and a D.O.C. that list Cialla as a sub-region.
Colli Orientale del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Friuli Colli Orientale DOC
Where is Pine Ridge winery and what is their sister property in Oregon?
Stag’s Leap in Napa and their sister winery is Archery Summit in the Willamette Valley
Where does Chris Ringland make wine and what is he known for?
Australia for Barossa Valley Shiraz
Name two advantages for planting grape vines on a sloping hillside
Aspect/angle to the sun, better drainage, more soil for the roots to penetrate deeper, helps manage vigor of vines, not as much of a threat for frost
Name three beer brands from Belgium
Dupont, D’erpe Mere, Brasseria La Chouffe and all the trappist breweries
Besides Johnny Walker and Chivas Regal, name four blended scotch brands
J&B, Dewars, Teachers, Famous Grouse, Ballentines
Name the districts that make up the Breede River Valley wine region
Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof
Name the Japanese prefecture that produces over one-third of all Japanese sake
Hyogo, Kyoto then Nigata. Most of the big breweries are in Hyogo
In what region of Champagne can the Gaston Chiquet winery be found?
Dizy in the Vallee de la Marne. Most of the cuvees are Meunier based
In what Australian zone can the Sunbury GI be found?
The Port Phillip zone of Victoria
What is the name given to the Tokaji organization committed to the elevation of stature of dry Tokaji wines?
The Circle of Mad
Name three Russian wine regions
Krasnodar is the most important region, Dagestan and Stavropol are two other notable regions
What is the scientific name for Downy Mildew?
Peronospera
What river runs through the German region of Sachsen?
The Elbe river
Name two DO’s Balearic Islands
Binisselem and Pla I Levant are the DO’s
Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera
What is the name given to the chestnut barrels used to age Vin Santo in Italy?
Caratelli (50-250 L)
What grape variety is allowed in the Mittelburgenland DAC?
Blaufrankisch
What Torrontes clone is considered the best for winemaking?
The Saltana clone
Name the sub-regions of San Antonio in Chile
DO Zones: Valle de Leyda DO
DO Areas within Leyda: San Juan, Santo Domingo (both Costa)
DO Areas outside Leyda: Cartagena, Algarrobo (both Costa)
What Champagne house produces the Tete de Cuvee Charles de Gaulle?
Drappier
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Condrieu AOP?
11.5%
What is the minimum percentage of Grenache required for wines labeled Calatayud Superior?
min. 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 years of age
Which country borders the Struma River Valley to the south?
Macedonia is south and west and Greece is directly south
Where is Burklin-Wolf located and what is the name of their alleinbesitz in that Bereich?
The Pfalz, Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl
What famous Moldavian DOC produces sweet wines considered by many to be on par with Hungarian Tokaji?
The sweet white wines of Cotnari DOC in Moldavia are the country’s most famous vinous product, having once enjoyed a reputation on par with
Name two Graves Chateaux classified for both red and white wines under the Graves Classification.
Carbonnieux, Olivier, Bouscaut, Chevalier, Latour-Martillac, Malartic-Lagraviere,
How much Tannat must be in a bottle of Oregon Tannat for it to be labeled Tannat.
100% of the grapes must come from Oregon and a min of 75% Tannat must be in the bottle. (It is one of the exceptions to the 90% rule in Oregon)
- Place the following AOPs in order, north to south: Rasteau, Luberon, Grignan les Adhemer, Gigondas
Grignan les Adhemer, Rasteau, Gigondas, Luberon
In what region is “Blood of the Lion” grown? What grape is it made from?
Greece, Peloponnese, Nemea and the grape is Aghiorgitiko (St. George)
What are the AVAs of Lake County?
Clear Lake, Benmore Valley, Big Valley District Lake County, Kelsey Bench, Red Hills, High Valley, Guenoc Valley
- What Premier Cru vineyard is surrounded on all four sides by Grand Cru sites, and which village is it located in?
Aux Combottes in Gevrey-Chambertin
Which three villages may append their name to Pouilly?
Fuisse, Vinzelles and Solutre
What do the following Chateaux share in common? Ormes de Pez, Chasse-Spleen, de Pez, Poujeaux?
Ormes de Pez used to be a part of de Pez and Chasse-Spleen used to be a part of Poujeaux
I am a Hungarian winemaker who specializes solely in Kekfrankos. If I move to Austria which DACs would suit me the best?
Mittelburgenland, Leithaberg, Eisenberg all based on Blaufrankisch which is what Kekfrankos is AKA
If I own a vineyard of Chardonnay in Alsace could I bottle it under an AOP in Alsace? If so which AOP?
Yep but only for Cremant d’Alsace
What famous wine does Casella produce? Where from?
The wines of Yellowtail from the Riverina region of the big rivers zone of NSW
