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Question 1

What was the first vintage for Jaboulet Hermitage “La Chapelle”?

Answer 1

1919 or possibly 1947, which is the earliest tasting notes

Question 2

What is the predominant soil type found in Serralunga d’Alba?

Answer 2

Helvetian Sandstone (Serravallian Sandstone)

Question 3

Name the Rio Negro Winery founded by Sassicaia?

Answer 3

Bodega Chacra

Question 4

What is the name given to the third pressing in Champagne which can only be used for distillation?

Answer 4

Vin de Rebeche, Max 102 L per 160 KG of Grapes can be pressed off

Question 5

In what South African ward can the highest elevation vineyard plantings be found?

Answer 5

Cederberg just east of the Olifants river region

Question 6

In the decades of the 1950s, what year(s) did Chateau d’Yquem NOT produce a Sauternes?

Answer 6

1951 (disastrous year all around), 1952 (Hail destroyed the crop)

Question 7

What is the most planted grape in Gisborne?

Answer 7

Chardonnay

Question 8

In what year was Kamptal DAC created?

Answer 8

2008

Question 9

Name the 4 DOCs of Molise?

Answer 9

Molise del Molise, Biferno, Pentro di Iserna and Tintilla del Molise

Question 10

Name the GI regions within the Central Ranges Zone of NSW?

Answer 10

Orange, Cowra and Mudgee

Question 11

In what Italian province can the commune of Poggibonsi be found?

Answer 11

It is a subdistrict of Chianti Classico near to Siena

Question 12

What is the min KMW for Ausbruch wine in Austria?

Answer 12

27 degrees KMW

Question 13

What is the min barrel aging time for a Greek PDO red wine labeled Rerserve?

Answer 13

2yrs total with 1 yr in oak and 6 months in bottle

Question 14

In which year was Bulgarian Wine Law introduced?

Answer 14

1978

Question 15

Name the largest AVA in the USA?

Answer 15

The Upper Mississippi River Valley

Question 16

What is the most planted grape variety in the Chilean region, San Antonio Valley

Answer 16

Sauv Blanc or possibly Chardonnay with Pinot Noir in 3rd

Question 17

Name the sub-region of the Serra Gaucha in Brazil

Answer 17

Vale dos Vinehedos, Brazil’s lone DO

Question 18

Name the Japanese distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru?

Answer 18

The Nikka Whisky distillery, Japan’s 1st whisky producer

Question 19

In what year were fully sparkling wines allowed to be included in the Vinho Verde DOC?

Answer 19

Since 1999

Question 20

What winery is credited with producing the first commercially available Canadian Ice Wine in 1978?

Answer 20

Hainle Vineyards in British Columbia