2018.06.10 Jill Davis

Question 1

Name the 6 regional DOs of Chile from North to South

Answer 1

Atacama, Colquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur, Austral

Question 2

When is the Hospice de Beaune auction usually held?

Answer 2

3rd Sunday of November

Question 3

Where is Old Mission Penunsula AVA?

Answer 3

Michigan

Question 4

In what year did Dr. Jules Lavalle release his classification of Cote d’Or Vineyards?

Answer 4

1855

Question 5

What is the synonym of Pais in the US and Argentina.

Answer 5

Mission, Criolla Chica

Question 6

What is the main grape of Brandy de Jerez?

Answer 6

Airen

Question 7

What DO in Spain “borders” the Banyuls in France?

Answer 7

Emporda DO

Question 8

What mountain range separates the two appellations?

Answer 8

Pyranees

Question 9

What AOP stipulates a minimum 40% Negrette for red and rose styles?

Answer 9

Fronton AOP

Question 10

In what AVA is the Kiona and Ciel du Cheval vineyards located?

Answer 10

Red Mountain AVA

Question 11

From largest to smallest, name the 4 tiers of geographical designation that Agricultural Decree #464 established.

Answer 11

Region Viticola, Subregion, Zone, Area

Question 12

What is the minimum percentage of grapes that must come from the stated area?

Answer 12

85%

Question 13

What type of general soil type is tuffeau?

Answer 13

Limestone/Chalk

Question 14

Which two grapes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is allowed in all three of its colors?

Answer 14

Grenache and Picpoul

Question 15

What river frames the region of Valle d’Aosta?

Answer 15

Dora Valtea

Question 16

What is the difference between Pinot Fin and Pinot Droit field selections.

Answer 16

Pinot Fin is considered the higher quality selection with more concentrated with a lower yield.

Question 17

Describe the differences of 2009 and 2010 for red wines in Burgundy.

Answer 17

2009 was hotter and lower acid. 2010 was cooler and higher acid

Question 18

What are the allowable grapes and styles of Menetou-Salon AOP

Answer 18

Red/Rose: 100% Pinot Noir/ White: Sauvignon Blanc

Question 19

When was Gloria’s Law inacted?

Answer 19

1992/1994 first IGPS rolled out

Question 20

Who is the only producer to bottle Aligote as 1er Mont Luisants blanc?

Answer 20

Domaine Ponsot

Question 21

What two Gis and what major city touch the Port Phillip Bay?

Answer 21

Geelong and Mornington Peninsula.

Question 22

What major city is nearby

Answer 22

Melbourne.

Question 23

What is the minimum alcohol for Musigny Rouge?

Answer 23

11.50%

Question 24

What 1er cru borders La Tache to the South?

Answer 24

Malconsorts/Gaudichots

Question 25

The youngest wine in a Madeira labeled"Rainwater" must be how old?

Answer 25

3 years

Question 26

Name the 3 geographic terms established in Chile in 2012 to denote proximity to coast?

Answer 26

Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes.

Question 27

What are the three best vintages of Piedmont in the 1980s

Answer 27

82, 85, 89

Question 28

What are the allowable grapes of St-Bris AOP?

Answer 28

Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris

Question 29

What is the oldest winery in the Americas?

Answer 29

Casa Madero (Coahuila, Mexico)

Question 30

What is the parentage of Pinotage?

Answer 30

Pinot Noir + Cinsault

Question 31

Where are the unofficial Tamar Valley and Coal River?

Answer 31

Tasmania

Question 32

What is the max amount of a single grape for Mertiage wine in US?

Answer 32

90%

Question 33

For Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP, what is the min amount of Pinot Noir and Gamay?

Answer 33

30% and 15%, respectively

Question 34

Name all allowable grapes in Cahors AOP.

Answer 34

Malbec, Merlot, Tannat

Question 35

Who marketed the first Single Qinta Vintage Port?

Answer 35

Taylor-Fladgate

Question 36

In what year was Quinta de Vargellas first released?

Answer 36

1958

Question 37

Name all DOCGs of Umbria.

Answer 37

Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Rosso Riserva

Question 38

What is the grape of Orleans-Clery?

Answer 38

Cab Franc

Question 39

What is the capacity of a demi-muid?

Answer 39

600L

Question 40

Name two Grand Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin that is located East of Route des Grand Crus

Answer 40

Chapelle, Griotte, Charmes, Mazoyeres

Question 41

Give the Gemeinden for the following vineyards: Graffenberg, Hahn

Answer 41

Kiedrich. Bacharach

Question 42

Who is the sole owner of Bacharacher Hahn?

Answer 42

Toni Jost

Question 43

What year did Portugal join the EU?

Answer 43

1986

Question 44

Name the IGP and DOP where you could find the subzone Moncao e Melgaco

Answer 44

Minho IGP and Vinho Verde DOP

Question 45

What was the first white wine DOCG in Italy?

Answer 45

Romagna Albana DOCG (1987)

Question 46

What is the minimum atmosphere of pressure for Cremant d'Alsace?

Answer 46

4 atm

Question 47

What is the commune and classification of Chateau Dufort-Vivens?

Answer 47

2nd growth, Margaux

Question 48

What is the second label of La Mission Haut Brion?

Answer 48

La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

Question 49

What was the last vintage of La Tour Haut Brion?

Answer 49

2005

Question 50

Where do the grapes go now?

Answer 50

Mission Haut Brion