2018.06.10 Jill Davis Flashcards
Name the 6 regional DOs of Chile from North to South
Atacama, Colquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur, Austral
When is the Hospice de Beaune auction usually held?
3rd Sunday of November
Where is Old Mission Penunsula AVA?
Michigan
In what year did Dr. Jules Lavalle release his classification of Cote d’Or Vineyards?
1855
What is the synonym of Pais in the US and Argentina.
Mission, Criolla Chica
What is the main grape of Brandy de Jerez?
Airen
What DO in Spain “borders” the Banyuls in France?
Emporda DO
What mountain range separates the two appellations?
Pyranees
What AOP stipulates a minimum 40% Negrette for red and rose styles?
Fronton AOP
In what AVA is the Kiona and Ciel du Cheval vineyards located?
Red Mountain AVA
From largest to smallest, name the 4 tiers of geographical designation that Agricultural Decree #464 established.
Region Viticola, Subregion, Zone, Area
What is the minimum percentage of grapes that must come from the stated area?
85%
What type of general soil type is tuffeau?
Limestone/Chalk
Which two grapes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is allowed in all three of its colors?
Grenache and Picpoul
What river frames the region of Valle d’Aosta?
Dora Valtea
What is the difference between Pinot Fin and Pinot Droit field selections.
Pinot Fin is considered the higher quality selection with more concentrated with a lower yield.
Describe the differences of 2009 and 2010 for red wines in Burgundy.
2009 was hotter and lower acid. 2010 was cooler and higher acid
What are the allowable grapes and styles of Menetou-Salon AOP
Red/Rose: 100% Pinot Noir/ White: Sauvignon Blanc
When was Gloria’s Law inacted?
1992/1994 first IGPS rolled out
Who is the only producer to bottle Aligote as 1er Mont Luisants blanc?
Domaine Ponsot
What two Gis and what major city touch the Port Phillip Bay?
Geelong and Mornington Peninsula.
What major city is nearby
Melbourne.
What is the minimum alcohol for Musigny Rouge?
11.50%
What 1er cru borders La Tache to the South?
Malconsorts/Gaudichots
The youngest wine in a Madeira labeled”Rainwater” must be how old?
3 years
Name the 3 geographic terms established in Chile in 2012 to denote proximity to coast?
Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes.
What are the three best vintages of Piedmont in the 1980s
82, 85, 89
What are the allowable grapes of St-Bris AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris
What is the oldest winery in the Americas?
Casa Madero (Coahuila, Mexico)
What is the parentage of Pinotage?
Pinot Noir + Cinsault
Where are the unofficial Tamar Valley and Coal River?
Tasmania
What is the max amount of a single grape for Mertiage wine in US?
90%
For Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains AOP, what is the min amount of Pinot Noir and Gamay?
30% and 15%, respectively
Name all allowable grapes in Cahors AOP.
Malbec, Merlot, Tannat
Who marketed the first Single Qinta Vintage Port?
Taylor-Fladgate
In what year was Quinta de Vargellas first released?
1958
Name all DOCGs of Umbria.
Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Rosso Riserva
What is the grape of Orleans-Clery?
Cab Franc
What is the capacity of a demi-muid?
600L
Name two Grand Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin that is located East of Route des Grand Crus
Chapelle, Griotte, Charmes, Mazoyeres
Give the Gemeinden for the following vineyards: Graffenberg, Hahn
Kiedrich. Bacharach
Who is the sole owner of Bacharacher Hahn?
Toni Jost
What year did Portugal join the EU?
1986
Name the IGP and DOP where you could find the subzone Moncao e Melgaco
Minho IGP and Vinho Verde DOP
What was the first white wine DOCG in Italy?
Romagna Albana DOCG (1987)
What is the minimum atmosphere of pressure for Cremant d’Alsace?
4 atm
What is the commune and classification of Chateau Dufort-Vivens?
2nd growth, Margaux
What is the second label of La Mission Haut Brion?
La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion
What was the last vintage of La Tour Haut Brion?
2005
Where do the grapes go now?
Mission Haut Brion
