Ancient Lands

Question 1

Continually, since the 6th century BC, Georgians have made wine in a vessel called a ___ ?

Answer 1

Quevri

Question 2

Georgia claims to have identified over 525 indigenous varieties, what is one of the most well-known red wine grapes?

Answer 2

Saperavi

Question 3

___ is a white wine made from Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes from the Kvareli and Telavi sub-regions of the Kakheti?

Answer 3

Tsinandali

Question 4

___ is a high acid/high tannin variety found predominantly in Macedonia. It is often compared to Barolo for its structure, floral aromatics, and ageability.

Answer 4

Xinomavro

Question 5

___ from the island of Santorini, is known for its acidity, apple and lemon flavors, and ability to express the saline, volcanic nature of its terroir.

Answer 5

Assyrtiko

Question 6

Most of the wine production in Lebanon is centered in the ___ , which sits between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges.

Answer 6

Bekaa Valley

Question 7

In Lebanon, native white grapes such as Obaideh and Merwah are used in still wines but more often used for the distillation of this anise-flavored liquor.

Answer 7

Arack

Question 8

Perhaps the most famous red wine from the Bekaa Valley is ___ , a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, and Cinsault.

Answer 8

Chateau Musar

Question 9

___ wine is frequently used in kosher restaurants and by kosher caterers so as to allow the wine to be handled by non-Jewish or non-observant waiters.

Answer 9

Mevushal

Question 10

True or False: Non-mevushal wines can be opened and served by a non-observant individual at a kosher event.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Name the founder of Domaine Castel, a Bordeaux style chateau whose first vintage was in 1992.

Answer 11

Eli Ben Zaken

Question 12

Name the three major wine regions in Israel.

Answer 12

Golan Heights
Upper Galilee
Judean Hills

Question 13

How many wine regions are there in Georgia?

Answer 13

10