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2018 MS Theory Review- Ai Flashcards

1
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Name the two valleys that make up the Atacama region

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Copiapo and Valle de Huasca

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How many villages can append their names to Coteau du Layon and what are they?

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There are 7 total villages that can append their name. 
Chaume 1er cru
Fay d’Anjou
Rochefort-Sur-Layon
Rablay-Sur-Layon
Beaulieu-Sur-Layon
Auburn de Luigne
St. Lambert du Lattay
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What type of wine is Chignin-Bergeron and where would it come from?

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From Savoie- it’s a white wine from Roussanne

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What are the DOPs of Terras do Dao?

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Lafoes and Dao are the two DOPs of the Terras do Dao

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What is shinpaku?

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The starchy heart of the rice used in sake production

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What are the subregions of Cognac? (5)

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There are 5 subregions 
Grand Champagne
Petite Champagne
Bon Bois
Fin Bois
Bois Ordinaires
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What are some of the most recent villages that have been upgraded from Cote-du-Rhone villages? How many total are there?

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Currently there are 20. Cairanne was the most recent upgrade in 2016. Before that was Duche d’Uzes in 2013 and Vinsobres in 2006. Vacqueyras and Gigondas in 1971.

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Kaefferkopf was the first or last Alsace Grand Cru? Allows for blends dominated by which grape?

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It was the last grand cru in 2007. Allows blends based on Gewurtztraminer 60-80%. Varietal wines must be 100% of the stated variety (same for all grand crus).

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How much Sangiovese is mandated for Chianti Classico?

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80-100% Sangiovese which is more than the 70% minimum for regular Chianti.

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Name the grand cru villages that are for Chardonnay only and Pinot Noir only.

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Chouilly

Tous-Sur-Marne

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Best Vouvray vintages since 2000, and worst?

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2006 was very hot and 2011 very rainy so both bad. 2015 is considered the vintage of the century.

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What is France’s only AOP for Vermouth?

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Chambery AOP is in the Savoie region. Dolin is the most famous producer here. Chambery is produced by taking base wines from the Midi and treating them with herbs and plants. It is then combined with plant-derived alcohol to create the final blend.

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What are the three subregions of the Maule Valley?

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Valle de Claro, Valle de Tutuven, Valle del Loncomilla

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In what region would you find the Choapa Valley?

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Coquimbo Valley in Chile

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Name two premier cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims, Cote de Blancs and Valle de la Marne

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Montagne: Bezanes, Villers am Nodes, Les Mesneux, Rilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-Les Roses, Ludes, Beaumont-Sur-Vesle, Villers-Marmery, Trepail, Billy-Le-Grand, Vaudemanges, Tauxieres Mutry, Avernay Val d’Or, Louvois

Cote de Blancs: Cuis, Grauves, Villeneuve-Renneville Chevigny, Volpreux, Vertus, Bergeron-les-Vertus, Etrechy, Colingy

Valle de la Marne: Cumieres, Vrigny, Pierry, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, Bisseuil,

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What year were the boundaries of the Douro appellation formerly put into place? By whom?

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1756 by the Campania Gerel dos Vinho do Alto Douro (Douro Wine Company)

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Best Vouvray vintages since 2000, and worst?

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2006 was very hot and 2011 very rainy so both bad. 2015 is considered the vintage of the century.

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What is France’s only AOP for Vermouth?

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Chambery AOP is in the Savoie region. Dolin is the most famous producer here. Chambery is produced by taking base wines from the Midi and treating them with herbs and plants. It is then combined with plant-derived alcohol to create the final blend.

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What are the three subregions of the Maule Valley?

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Valle de Claro, Valle de Tutuven, Valle del Loncomilla

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In what region would you find the Choapa Valley?

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Coquimbo Valley in Chile

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Name two premier cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims, Cote de Blancs and Valle de la Marne

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Montagne: Bezanes, Villers am Nodes, Les Mesneux, Reilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-Les Roses, Ludes, Beaumont-Sur-Vesle, Villers-Marmery, Trepail, Billy-Le-Grand, Vaudemanges, Tauxieres Mutry, Avernay Val d’Or, Louvois

Cote de Blancs: Cui’s, Grauves, Villeneuve-Renneville Chevigny, Volpreux, Vertus, Bergeron-les-Vertus, Etrechy, Colingy

Valle de la Marne: Cumiers, Vrigny, Pierry, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, Bisseuil,

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What year were the boundaries of the Douro appellation formerly put into place? By whom?

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1756 by the Campania Gerel dos Vinho do Alto Douro (Douro Wine Company)

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23
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What is Coteaux Bourguignons?

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An AOP created that allowed the inclusion of other grapes besides Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, namely Gamay.

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Name the 4 lieut dits of the Bourgogne AOP?

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La Chapelle Notre DAme
Le Chapitre
Montrecul
Cote Saint-Jacques

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What is Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP?

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A rare AOP for traditional method sparkling reds

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Name the 2 lieu dits of Montmains

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Forest/Forest

Butteaux

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27
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Chablis?

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Les Clos

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28
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What is the capacity of a Burgundy piece?

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228L

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Name all the grand crus of Morey St. Denis and which ones are monopoles?

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Clos St. Denis
Clos des Lambrays
Bonnes Mares
Clos du Tart (monopole)
Clos de la Roche
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30
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Who owns La Romanee?

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Comte Liger Belair

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31
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Who owns La Grand Rue?

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Domaine Francois Lamarche

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32
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Who made Cros Parantoux 1er cru famous? Name a producer who now makes this.

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Henri Jayer- Emmanuel Rouget now makes this also

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33
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What is the smallest white grand cru?

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Criots -Batard Montrachet-

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What is Coteaux Bourguignons?

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An AOP created that allowed the inclusion of other grapes besides Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, namely Gamay.

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35
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Name the 4 lieut dits of the Bourgogne AOP?

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La Chapelle Notre DAme
Le Chapitre
Montrecul
Cote Saint-Jacques

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36
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What is Bourgogne Mousseaux AOP?

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A rare AOP for traditional method sparkling reds

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Name the 2 lieu dits of Montmains

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Forest/Forest

Butteaux

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What is the largest Grand Cru in Chablis?

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Les Clos

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What is the capacity of a Burgundy piece?

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228L

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Name all the grand crus of Morey St. Denis and which ones are monopoles?

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Clos St. Denis
Clos des Lambrays
Bonnes Mares
Clos du Tart (monopole)
Clos de la Roche
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41
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Who owns La Romanee?

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Comte Liger Belair

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42
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Who owns La Grand Rue?

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Domaine Francois Lamarche

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Who made Cros Parantoux 1er cru famous? Name a producer who now makes this.

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Henri Jayer- Emmanuel Rouget now makes this also

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44
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Describe the soils of northern and southern Beaujolais?

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Granite slopes in the north, clay and limestone in the south.

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Name the 11 communes of the Barolo region- north to south

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Verduno
Roddi 
La Morra (tortonian)
Grinzane Cavour
Cherasco (smallest)
Castiglione Faletto
Diano d’Alba
Serralunga d’Alba (serravallien)
Barolo (tortonian)
Novello
Montforte d’Alba (serravallien)
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What are the two rivers in the Langhe region?

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The Po River and the Tanaro River which runs right between Roero and Barolo.

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47
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Which of the subregions of the Pais Vascos touches the Bay of Biscay?

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Getariako Txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina

Arabako is inland

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What was the first DO Pago?

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Dominio de Valdepusa in La Mancha

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What are the subregions of Hawke’s Bay?

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Esk Valley
Darmoor Valley
Gimlett Gravels
Havelock North
Bridge Pa Triangle
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Name the grand cru villages of the Montagne de Reims.

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Sillery
Puiseux
Mailly-Champagne
Verzenay
Verzy
Bouzy 
Ambonnay 
Louvois
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Name as many premier cru villages of Montagne de Reims as possible:

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Ecuil
Sacy
Villers au Noeuds
Bezanes
Les Mesneux
Villers Allerand
Reilly-La-Montagne
Chigny-Les-Roses
Ludes
Coulombs-la-Montagne
Les Mesneux
Beaumont-sur-Vesle
Villers-Marmery
Trepail
Billy-le-Grand
Vaudemanges
Louvois
Tauxieres Mutry
Ave nay Val d’Or
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What wine style would you find in Graves de Vayres AOP?

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Rouge and Blanc sec

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Where are Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite located specifically in Pauillac?

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Lafite and Duhart are both on the St. Estephe side while Latour is on the border of St. Julien.

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What is the minimum RS for Loupiac?

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45 g/l- Blannc liquoreaux style. Must be hand harvested in tries 40hl/ha.

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What are some premier cru vineyards of the Valle de la Marne?

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Hautvillers
Dizy 
Cumieres
Mutigny
Mareuil-Sur-Ay
Bisseuil
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56
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please list the sweetness levels permitted for Champagne

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Brut Nature- under 3g/l
Extra Brut- 0-6
Brut- up to 12
Extra dry- 12-17
Sec- 17-32
Demi-sec- 32-50
Doux 50g/l and up
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What does RC stand for on a Champagne bottle?

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Recolant-cooperateur: a grower selling wine made by a co-op

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What are the premier cru villages of the Cote des Blancs?

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Cuis
Grauves
Villeneuve-Renneville Chevigny
Vertus
Volpreux
Bergeres-les-Vertus
Etrechy
Colingy
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59
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What countries does the Mosel Valley border?

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Luxembourg, Belgium

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Which is the southernmost anbaugabiet of Germany?

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Baden

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True or false, the Rhein river runs through Baden

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True

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Where would you find the Coteaux du Morin?

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In the Champagne region next to the Cote de Sezanne- just south of the Cote des Blancs. The village of Congy is here and Ulysses Colin produces a wine from here.

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What is the term for old vines in Austria??

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Alte Reben

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What do the terms Shaumwein and Perlwein indicate?

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Both are terms used for Austrian sparkling wine. Perlwein is a minimum of 9% alcohol and is 1-2.5 ATM. Can be sparkling from any method including carbonation. Shaumwein is sparkling at 8.5% alcohol and 3 atmospheres of pressure.

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What is strohwein? What are the requirements for this?

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Strohwein is from Austria and is a sweet wine made from dried grapes. Grapes must be dried for three months, without any sussresereve or capitalization (illegal). Minimum 25 degrees KMW

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What is the minimum must weight for Eiswein in Germany? Minimum alcohol?

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110-125

Alcohol of 5.5%

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67
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What are the requirements for British Columbia VQA certified liqueur wines?

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Styles permitted: Icewine, late harvest wine, select late harvest wine, special late harvest wine, vin de cure wine

Liqueur wine requirements:
May not be fortified
Dry- max 30g/l
Medium dry- 30-65g/l
Sweet- 65g/l and up

Icewine must come from Vitis Vinifera or Vidal Blanc and must be naturally frozen at -8 C, no Cryo-extraction. Fortified and liqueur wines do not need to be vintage dated. 85% varietal. Minimum RS for Icewine is 100g/l

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How does Ontario liqueur wines differ from British Columbia?

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Sussreserve is permitted at a max of 15%. The minimum RS is also higher at 125g/l

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Describe Commandaria and how is is made?

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Commandaria is a sweet wine from Cyprus. It is made from sun dried grapes (Mavro and Xynisteri). It may be fortified but this is not mandatory. It is aged for four years in oak barrels.

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What is slamno vino?

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It is the Slovenian term for dried grape wine

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What are the terms for late harvest Slovenian wines?

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Terms include the following:
Ponza- 91 degrees oechsle
Izbor-102 degrees
Jagodni icbor- 127
Suhi jagodni izbor- 154
Ledeno (Icewine)- 127
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What is the minimum must weight for TBA wines in Germany?

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150-154

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73
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What is the minimum RS for Aszu wines?

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Minimum 120g/l

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What is Jegbor?

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Hungarian term for Icewine- can be made in red or white styles.

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What does the term “Kesoi Szuretelesu” mean?

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It’s the Hungarian term for late harvest wines.

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What changed as of 2014 in regards to wines produced in the Tokaj region?

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As of 2014 enrichment, sweetening and bottling outside of the Tokaj PDO was banned for all wine styles- previously it was just for the sweeter styles of wine.

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77
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What does pezsgo mean?

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Sparkling wine in Hungary.

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78
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Which styles have the highest required KMW of the following:
Eswein
Strohwein
Ausbruch
TBA
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Ausbruch and TBA are both 30 KMW while Eiswein and Strohwein only are at 25 KMW

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79
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In which year was Y’quem not produced?

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2012
1992
1974
1972
1964
1951
1930
1915
1910
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80
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What is the sole DOCG of Abruzzo?

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Coline Termane DOCG
Rosso and Rosso Riserva- 2 years in oak or chestnut and 6 months in a bottle. Riserva is 3 years with one in oak and 6 months in a bottle.

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What are the DOCGs of the Marche?

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Conero DOCG/ riserva (Montepulciano)

Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG 0 85% vernaccia, min 40% dried grapes used. Rosso Spumante

Offida DOCG- Bianco/Rosso- rosso is aged 12 months in wood, 24 months total

Verdiccio de Matelica Riserva DOCG- 85% Veredicchio
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG- 85% Verdicchio

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82
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When was the Italian IGTs first created?

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1963- Veneto was #1, Puglia was #2

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What were the first DOCs to be upgraded to DOCG?

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Barolo, Brunello and Vino Nobile were all upgraded in 1980

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What are the three DOCGs of Lazio?

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Cannellino di Frascati DOCG- Bianco late harvest
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG- rosso normal/superiore/riserva
Frascati Superiore DOCG- Bianco superiore normale and riserva (Malvasia, Bombino bianco)

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What are some of the requirements for VIGNO wines-

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Vignadores de Carignan
Created to preserve old vine Carignan in Maule
-deliminated geographic area
Dry farmed vines which are 30 years and older
65% Carignan
Aged 2 years

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86
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Describe the 2017 vintage in Chile

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Damaging fires. Overall it was a warm year with jammy reds.

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87
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Name some cool vintages in Chile since 2000

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2013
2012
2011
2010

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Best Chilean vintages since 2000

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2003, 2005, 2009, 2014 (frost loss but good quality)

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89
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What was the first winery in Chile?

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Vina Ochagavia

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90
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Where would you find the Tinguirica River?

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In Chile in Apalta

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91
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What are the two subregions of the Cotes des Bar?

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Divided into the Barsequanais, and the Bar-Sur-Aubois

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92
Q

Two most noteable producers of the the Cotes des Bar?

A

Cedric Bouchard and Vouette & Sorbe

93
Q

What is the most planted grape in the Cote de Sezanne?

A

Chardonnay

94
Q

Major producer in Montgueux?

A

Lassaigne - Clos Sainte-Sophie is his best parcel. Produces Colline Inspiree and Le Cotet blanc de Blancs

95
Q

What is the soil type in the Cotes des Bar?

A

Kimmeridgean marl from the Jurassic period and some portlandian as well. Same soil type as Chablis which is a Chardonnay area while cotes des bars was planted primarily Pinot noir.

96
Q

What is “blanc vrai?”

A

Local name for Pinot Blanc in the Aube

97
Q

Who makes La Boloree?

A

Roses de Jeanne- 100% Pinot Blanc Champagne grown on chalk soils in the Cotes des Bar

98
Q

When was Ruinart founded?

A

1729

99
Q

Who were the first to dig cellars in Champagne?

A

Chanoine in 1730

100
Q

When was Taittinger founded?

A

1734 as Forest-Fourneaux- because known as Taittinger since 1931.

101
Q

When was Moet founded?

A

1743

102
Q

When was Cliquot founded?

A

1772- Barbe0 Nicole Ponsardin took over in 1805

103
Q

Port vintages declared in the 1990s and which were the best years?

A

1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997

The best years were 1994 and 1997

104
Q

What were the declared port vintages of the 1980s? Which were the best and worst years?

A

1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987

1985 was the best year. 1984 was a terrible year here. 1980 was not an amazing year either.

105
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1970s

A

1970, 1975, 1977, 1978

1977 was the best, 1970 was exceptional quality also.

106
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1960s

A

1960
1963- classic
1966
1967

107
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1950s

A

1950, 1955, 1958

108
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1940s

A

1942
1945- classic vintage
1947- exceptional quality

109
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1930s

A

1931- one of the best of the century along with 1927
1934
1935

110
Q

Declared port vintages of the 1920s

A

1920
1922
1924
1927- one of the best of the century

111
Q

Declared port vintages 1900-1920

A 
1900
1904
1908
1911
1912- classic
1917
112
Q

Where is Porto Santo?

A

It is in the Madeira archipelago- it is the only other island that is allowed to produce Madeira.

113
Q

What is a socalcos?

A

A traditional narrow terrace in the Douro

114
Q

What is Vinos ao Alta?

A

The vertical rows going up the hill in the Douro- rather than terrace. This is not commonly used anymore.

115
Q

What are Poios?

A

Stone terraces on the island of Madeira.

116
Q

Define latadas and levadas

A

Both are on the island of Madeira. Latadas are low trellises- levadas are the canals that drain the rainwater down the hills.

117
Q

What is the regulatory board of Madeira wines?

A

The IVBAM- the Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute regulates the Madeira wine laws.

118
Q

When did Phylloxera come to Madeira?

A

1872

119
Q

What does “Colheita” mean on a bottle of Madeira?

A

Aged for a minimum of 5 years and made from a single varietal (85%)

120
Q

What does “Seleccionado” indicate on a bottle of Madeira?

A

It is a blended wine of 3 years old minimum. Made in the estufagem and usually Tina Negra grape.

121
Q

What does “Reserve” indicate on a bottle of Madeira?

A

The wine is 5 years or older but not older than 15 years. Often made with a single variety in the. Canteiro method.

122
Q

When did Sherry become an appellation?

A

1933

123
Q

Where would you find the Guadalquivir & Guadalete Rivers?

A

In Jerez

124
Q

What are some of the most well known Pagos in Jerez?

A

Macharnudo is the largest, and then Anina and Carrascal are the other two best known.

125
Q

What is the press yield for Sherry?

A

72.5l may be pressed from 100kg of grapes

126
Q

What is “primera yema?”

A

Primera yema is 60-70% of the total press, usually mostly free-run juice.

127
Q

What is “mosto prensa?”

A

It is the last part of the sherry pressing and the worst quality. Used for distilling.

128
Q

What is “Segunda yema?”

A

This is the press wine

129
Q

What is listan?

A

Another name for Palamino in Jerez

130
Q

What are the names of the two winds that affect the Jerez area and help to create the flor?

A

The Levant wind comes from the east and is very hot. The Poniente wind comes from the Atlantic.

131
Q

What is “sobretablas?”

A

It is the intermediary stage in the aging of sherry where the wine’s evolution can be re-directed and classified a second time.

132
Q

What law changed in 2010 in Jerez?

A

The minimum aging time in Solera went from three years to two years.

133
Q

Name all the styles of generoso wines

A

Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Paolo Cortado

Manzanilla fina, Manzanilla Pasada, Manzanilla olorosa

134
Q

What was added to the labeling laws in Sherry in the year 2000?

A

The VOS and VORS categories

135
Q

What are the rules for VOS and VORS in Jerez?

A

VOS- 20 years average age. For every 1 liter removed 20 liters must remain
VORS- aged 30 years- for every 30 liters remaining 1 liter may be drawn

136
Q

Who made the first Marsala wine and when?

A

John Woodhouse in 1773

137
Q

What styles are permitted in Marsala? From what grapes?

A

Ambra, oro and Rubino
Ambra and oro: Grillo, Inzolia, Damaschino
Rubino: Perricone, Calabrese, Nerello Mascalese

138
Q

What is the minimum RS for Secco Marsala? How about for Semiseco and dolce?

A

Secco: 40g/l
Semisecco: 40-100
Dulce: 100g/l

139
Q

What are the aging requirements for Marsala?

A 
Fine: 1 year on cask
Superiore: 2 years
Superiore Riserva: 4 years
Vergine: 5 years
Vergine Stravecchio- 10 years
140
Q

What is Mosto Cotto?

A

Cooked must that is added to Marsala to sweeten and fortify Marsala. The Sifone method is also used (mistelle produced by fortifying the unfermented must of grapes).

141
Q

Name several premier crus of Puligny-Montrachet

A 
There are 20 total:
Le Cailleret
Les Chalumaux
Champ Canet
Champs Gain
Clavaillon
Clos de la Garenne
Clos des Meix
Clos de la Mouchere
Les Combettes
Les Demoiselles
Ez Folatieres
La Garenne
Hameau de Blagny
La Jacquelotte
Les Perrières
Les Pucelles
Les 
Reverts
Sous le Courthil
Sous le Puits
La Truffiere
142
Q

What are the GIs of British Columbia?

A 
British Columbia GI
Fraser Valley GI
Gulf Islands GI
Okanagan GI
Similkameen Valley GI
Vancouver Island GI
143
Q

What are the DO’s of the Canary Islands?

A

There are 5 on Tenerife and the rest are all on their own islands:
Tenerife: Ycoden-Daute-Isore, Abono, Valle de la Orotava, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de Guimar

El Hierro
Gran Canaria
La Gomera
La Palma
Lanzarote
144
Q

What are the five age categories for Malaga?

A 
Palido- max 6 months
Malaga- 6-24 months
Malaga Noble- 2-3 years
Malaga Anejo- 3-5 years
Malaga Transanejo- minimum 5 years.
145
Q

What are the subzones of the Niagara Peninsula?

A

Vinemount Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshores

146
Q

What are some premier crus of Meursault?

A 
Les Boucheres
Les Caillerets
Les Charmes
Les Cras
Les Genevrieres
Les Gouttes d’Or
Les Perrières
Les Plures
Santenots
Les Santenots Blancs
Les Santenots du Millieu
Sous Blagny
Sous le Dos d’Ane
147
Q

What are the unofficial subregions of Tasmania?

A

Northern Tasmania:
Pipers River
Tamar Valley
North West Coast

Southern Tasmania: 
Derwent Valley
Huon Valley
Coal River
The East Coast
148
Q

Name the regions within the Port Philip Zone of Victoria

A 
Geelong 
Macedonia Ranges
Mornington Peninsula
Sunbury
Ybarra Valley
149
Q

Where would you find the regions of King Valley, Glenrowan and Alpine Valleys?

A

In North East Victoria. Rutherglen and Beechworth are also in this area.

150
Q

What are the GI’s of Greater Perth?

A

Peel
Perth Hills
Swan District- Swan Valley within

151
Q

What are the subregions of the Limestone Coast?

A 
Coonawara
Mount Benson
Padthaway
Robe
Wrattonbully
Mount Gambier
152
Q

Where would you find the Shoalhaven Coast?

A

In New South Wales in the South Coast subzone

153
Q

What are the two subregions of Umpqua?

A

Elkton and Red Hill Douglas County

154
Q

What is the subzone of the Rouge Valley?

A

Applegate Valley

155
Q

What are the four major soil types of the Willamette Valley?

A

Willakenzie (marine sediments)
Jory, Nekia (volcanic)
Laurelwood (loess)
Woodburn (Missoula Flood deposits)

156
Q

In what AVA would you find the Bien Nacido Vineyard?

A

Santa Maria Valley within Santa Barbara County

157
Q

Where would you find the Gabilan Mountains?

A

In Monterey - Santa Cruz Mountains

158
Q

What are the 7 sub AVAs of Lodi?

A 
Alta Mesa
Borden Ranch
Mokelumme River
Consumnes River
Jahant
Sloughhouse
Clements Hills
159
Q

What are the AVAs of the Sierra Foothills?

A 
Fair Play
El Dorado
Fiddletown
North Yuba
Shenandoah Valley
160
Q

Where would you find the AVAs of Merrit Island and Capay Valley?

A

In the Central Valley of California

161
Q

Where would you find the AVAs of Dunnigan Hills and Clarksburg?

A

Central Valley

162
Q

Where would you find the Tidal Bay appellation?

A

Nova Scotia- since 2011

163
Q

What are the GI’s of Quebec?

A 
Eastern Townships
Monteregie
Ouest du-Quebec
Center-du-Quebec
EST-du-Quebec
164
Q

What are the subregions of the Niagara Enscarpment?

A

Short Hills Bench
Beemsville Bench
Twenty Mile Bench

165
Q

What is the main grape of Buceles?

A

75% Arinto- can produce Branco and Spumante styles. This is a region within Lisboa.

166
Q

Wine styles/grapes permitted in Colares?

A

Branco and Tinto from Ramisco and Castelao grapes

167
Q

Where would you find the region of Pamela? What are the permitted grapes?

A

Pamela is a DO within Peninsula de Setubal. Branco, Rosado, Tinto and Espumante, Licoroso styles. 66%
Castelao for red wines.

168
Q

What are the aging requirements for LBV port?

A

LBV port must be aged in cask

for 4 years and bottled the 6th year after harvest.

169
Q

How long must a vintage port be aged before release?

A

may be bottled the 3rd year after harvest July 30th.

170
Q

What does “Envelhicidio em Garrafa” mean on a bottle?

A

Port term for bottle matured

171
Q

What does “Muito Velho” mean on a bottle of port?

A

Very old- aged 40 years or more

172
Q

What are the crus of Cannubi?

A 
There are 5:
Cannubi
Cannubi Moscatel
Cannubi San Lorenzo
Cannubi Valletta
Cannubi Boschis
173
Q

What are the most important crus in the commune of Barolo?

A 
Cannubi
Brunate
Bussia 
Fossati
Cerequio
Liste
174
Q

Name a few producers who make a Brunate?

A

Elio Altare, Borgogno, Ceretto, Vietti, Both Rinaldis, Oddero

175
Q

Where would you find the crus of Fiasco, Monprivato, and Bricco Boschis?

A

Castiglione Faletto

176
Q

Bricco Roche is an important cru in which commune of Barolo?

A

Castiglione Faletto

177
Q

What is the most planted grape in Diano d’Alba?

A

Dolcetto

178
Q

Where would you find the Cerequio vineyard?

A

Part is in Barolo and part is in Monforte d’Alba

179
Q

The Brunate vineyard is shared between which two crus?

A

Barolo and Monforte d’Alba

180
Q

Which is the largest cru in Monforte d’Alba?

A

Bricco San Pietro

181
Q

What were the first two crus to be declared on labels in 1961?

A

Bussia and Roche di Castiglione

182
Q

Where would you find the Ginestra cru?

A

Monforte d’Alba

183
Q

Who is the owner of the Faletto vineyard?

A

Bruno Giacosa

184
Q

What are the most important crus of Serralunga d’Alba?

A 
Ceretta
San Rocco
Prapo 
Falletto
Francia
185
Q

In which commune would you find the Prapo vineyard?

A

Serralunga d’Alba

186
Q

Which of the Barolo communes are known for their Tortonian soils?

A

La Mora and Barolo- Tortonian soil is calcareous marl

187
Q

Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba have which type of soil?

A

Serravallien soil which is sandstone

188
Q

What are the major soil types of the Barolo region?

A

Tortonian (calcareous marl), and Serravalien (sandstone)

189
Q

What is the Giacomo Conterno monopole and where is it located?

A

Cascina Francia in Serralunga d’Alba

190
Q

What is jeripigo? Hanepoot?

A

Sweet wines from South Africa

191
Q

Arzelles soil is found where?

A

In Condrieu

192
Q

Gore soil is found where?

A

In Cornas

193
Q

Best vintages of the Southern Rhone

A

1981, 1988, 1989

194
Q

What were the worst vintages in the Southern Rhone?

A

1987, 1984

195
Q

What were the best vintages of the Southern Rhone from the 1990s?

A

1990, 1995, 1998

196
Q

Worst vintages in the Southern Rhone in the 1990s?

A

1991–1994, and also 1996

197
Q

Which three major producers did not declare a Port vintage in 1977

A

Cockburn

Martinez and Quinta do Noval

198
Q

What is the proposed 8th AVA of Willamette?

A

Van Duzer Corridor

199
Q

What style of beer comes from Düsseldorf?

A

Altbeer

200
Q

What is the difference between a wash still and a spirit still?

A

Wash still is the first distillation and the spirit still is the second?

201
Q

Where would you find Genever?

A

Holland

202
Q

What is moromi?

A

Koji plus rice plus yeast plus water

203
Q

What is krausening?

A

The foam from fermenting beer, to corporate bottled beer or start a stuck fermentation.

204
Q

What is lagering?

A

The process of bottom fermenting beer

205
Q

What is the maximum amount of pear in Calvados Pays d’Auge?

A

Maximum 30%

206
Q

What is nama chozo?

A

Pasteurized in the bottle

207
Q

What is namazume?

A

Pasteurized in tank prior to bottling

208
Q

Name some whiskey based liqueurs?

A

Drambueie
Southern Comfort
Irish Mist

209
Q

What is the second distillation of Cognac called?

A

Bonne Chauf- max alcohol is 72%

210
Q

What are the requirements for an American spirit?

A

Must be at least 50% alcohol and must be stored in a licensed warehouse for two years?

211
Q

What does SMV mean on a bottle of Sake?

A

Sake Value Meter?

212
Q

What is the range on a Sake Value Meter?

A

The range goes from -20 to positive 20.

213
Q

What is Krupnick?

A

Honey and herb flavored vodka from Poland

214
Q

What is Sabra?

A

Chocolate orange liqueur from Israel

215
Q

What is a feuillatte?

A

A smaller traditional barrel used in Chablis. Raveneau uses

216
Q

What does the term “Vhrunsko” mean in Slovenian

A

It is the term for the Premium category of wine. Table wine is called “Namizno”

217
Q

Which Grand Cru of the Montagne de Reims is known for Chardonnay over Pinot Noir?

A

Sillery

218
Q

Where is goldriesling a specialty?

A

Sachsen

219
Q

Where would a schillerwein and schielerwein be from?

A

Both are rotlings (Rosé) from Wurttemberg and Sachsen respectively

220
Q

Which region of Australia is known for Tempranillo plantings?

A

Southern Highlands GI on the coast of New South Wales

221
Q

Where would you find the Hunstruck Hills?

A

The Nahe

222
Q

Which region is directly to the east the Nahe?

A

Rheinhessen

223
Q

Which region is directly south of the Rheinhessen?

A

The Pfalz

224
Q

Soil type for Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu

A

Schist and granite

225
Q

Soil type for basic Muscadet AOP

A

Primarily silt and sand

226
Q

Why are the DOCGs of Veneto?

A 
There are 14
Bardelino Superiore
Amarone Della Valpolicella
Reciotto Della Valpolicella
Conegliano-Valdobiadene Prosecco
Asolo Prosecco
Recioto di Soave
Soave Superiore
Recioto di Gambellera
Lison
Piave Malanotte
Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
Colli di Conegliano 
friularo di Bagnoli
Montello Rossi
227
Q

What are the names of the terraces in Greece?

A

Pazoules

228
Q

What are the names of the terraces in Porto?

A

Socalcos, patmares, vino a alto

229
Q

Where is the Dora Baltea river?

A

Valle d’Aosta

2018 MS Alexis Iaconis (28 decks)

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