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Name 5 Villages of the Coteaux du Layon

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Faye d'Anjou/Faye
Rochefort-sur-Loire/Rochefort
Rablay-sur-Layon/Rablay
Beaulieu-sur-Layon/Beaulieu
St. Aubin de Luigné/St. Aubin
St. Lambert du Lattay/St. Lambert
Chaume ("Premier Cru")
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Name 5 1er Cru from Volnay

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Champans, Clos des 60 Ouvrees, Clos de l’Audignac (Pousse d’Or, Clos des Chateau des Ducs (Michel Lafarge), Carelle sous la Chapelle, Clos des Chenes, Clos des Ducs (Marquis d’Angerville), Clos de la Barre (Louis Jadot), Clos de la Bousse d’Or (Pousse d”Or), Clos de la Cave des Ducs (Benjamin Laroux), Clos de la Chapelle (Maison Champy), Clos de la Rougeotte, Les Fermiets (Clos de la Rougeotte is with in this and is a monopole for Bouchard), Les Angles, Caillerets, Les Mitans (De Montille), Santenots, Taille Pieds

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What wine was most affected by the Methuen Treaty?

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Portugese wines in general and Port more specifically

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Where would you find Stonyridge Winery? What is the varietal Composition?

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New Zealand, North Island, Auckland-Waiheke Island

Bordeaux Blends are its speciality

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Name the Zonal GI of the following: Macedon Ranges? Pemberton? Shoalhaven Coast? Wrattonbully?

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Macedon Ranges: Port Phillip Zone in Victoria
Pemberton: Great Southern Zone in Western Aus
Shoalhaven Coast: South Coast Zone in NSW
Wrattonbully: Limeston Coast Zone in Western Aus

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What are the two GI which overlap Victoria and New South Wales?

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Swan Hill and Murray Darling GIs

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What is the minimum alcohol of Rasteau VDN? Arbois Vin de Paille?

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Rasteau: 21.5% (15% actual) min ABV

Arbois Vin de Paille: 19% (14% acquired) min ABV

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What is the primary grape varietal of Vin de Savoie Rapaille?

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Min 80% Chasselas

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In which District would you find Glen Carlou?

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The Paarl district of the coastal region of the western cape

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Name the year of classification and the Classification for the following: Olivier? Clos Haut Peraguey? Duhart Milon Rothschild?

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Olivier: Grand Cru Classe de Graves (both) Classification of 1959
Clos Haut Peraguey: 1st growth of Sauternes (Bommes) 1855 classification
Duhart Milon Rothschild: 4th growth Pauillac 1855 classification

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What year was the Cotes de Provence Grand Cru Classification done? Name 2.

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It was established in 1955
Château Minuty (Gassin)
Château Sainte-Roseline (Les Arcs-sur-Argens)
Château de la Source Sainte-Marguerite (La Londe-les-Maures)
Domaine de la Clapière (Hyères)
Domaine de l’Aumérade (Hyères)
Clos Cibonne (Pradet)
Domaine de Rimaurescq (Pignans)
Domaine de Castel Roubine (Lorgues)
Château du Galoupet (La Londe-les-Maures)
Château de Saint-Martin (Taradeau)
Château de Saint-Maur (Cogolin)
Clos Mireille (La Londe-les-Maures, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Selle (Taradeau, part of Domaine Ott)
Château de Brégançon (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine de Mauvanne (Salins d’Hyères)
Domaine de la Croix (la Croix-Valmer)
Domaine du Noyer (Bormes-les-Mimosas)
Domaine du Jas d’Esclans (la Motte)

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Name the Primary grape varietal of the following: Pierre Gimmonet Special Club? Egly Ouriet Vigne de Vrigny? Clos de Goisses? Ch. Nenin? La Tour Blanche?

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Pierre Gimmonet Special Club: Chardonnay
Egly Ouriet Vigne de Vrigny: Pinot Meunier
Phillopponet Clos de Goisses: 70% Pinot 30% Chard
Chateau Nenin: Merlot from Pomerol
Chateau La Tour Blanche: Semillon from Bommes in Sauternes (1st growth)

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What is the primary viticultural threat to Vineyards in Maritime Climates.

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Fungal disease due to moisture

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Name 3 Conditions necessary for Malolactic Fermentation.

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Malolactic Bacteria
Lees for nutrients for the bacteria
Malic acid
Temperatures above 57 degrees
low ABV
pH between 3 & 4
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Besides the noble 4, please name 3 other grapes allowed to be labeled in Madeira?

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RECOMMENDED:
Tinto: Bastardo, Malvasia Cândida Roxa (Malvasia Roxa), Tinta (Tinta da Madeira),Tinta Negra (Tinta Negra Mole), Verdelho Tinto
Branco: Terrantez (once thought to be identical to Folgasão, but now known as a distinct grape), Malvasia Fina (Boal), Malvasia Cândida, Sercial, Verdelho
AUTHORIZED:
Tinto: Complexa, Deliciosa, Listrão, Triunfo
Branco: Caracol, Carão-de-Moça, Malvasia Branca de S.Jorge, Moscatel Graúdo, Rio-Grande, Valveirinho

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What is the primary grape varietal of the Vallee de la Marne? Why is this so?

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Pinot Meunier, due the regions vineyards tending to be sheltered and prone to frost this variety that buds late and ripens early is prized for its short growing season

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Explain the topographical attributes of Central Otago. How do these help with ripening?

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It is the only continental climate in all of New Zealand with large diurnal temperature swings. Growers plant vines on north facing hillsides to take advantage of the sunlight and warmth. There is low humidity but a constant threat of frost. Because of the marginal climate grapes struggle to ripen here and vintage is very important

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In which country would you find the Harsovo DGO?

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It is a controllarian wine region from the Strouma valley DGO in Bulgaria

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What does CRT stand for on a bottle of Tequila. What is the maximum aging for a Ultra Aged Tequila?

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Consejo Regulador de Tequila

Ultra Aged Tequila may be aged no more then 3 years. AKA “Extra Anejo”

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What is the max yield for Alsace Blanc AOP?

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80 hl/ha

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What two Austrian Pradikat Levels with the same KMW level.

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Beerenauslesen, Eiswein and Strohwein are all at 25 KMW

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St. Peray Color? Dryness Level?

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White only in a still and Mousseaux styles. Dry wines with a maximum 4 g/l of RS

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Grapes of Rueda DO? What is the winemaking style of Rueda Espumosos?

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Blanco:
Recommended: Verdejo
Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palomino Fino

Tinto:
Recommended: Tempranillo
Authorized: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha

Espumosos Winemaking: Traditional Method with mandatory 9 months on the lees

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Which Austria Pradikatt Levels do not allow SussReserve?

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All of them do not allow it

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Name the Anbaugebiete of the following Gameide? Kasel? Iphofen? Durbach?

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Kasel - Mosel
Iphofen - Franken
Durbach - Baden

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Who owns the following Aleinbesitz? Obberemeler Hutte? Oberhauser Brucke?

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Oberemmeler Hütte is von Hovel

Oberhauser Brucke is Donnhoff

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What is the standard size of a Coquard Basket press in terms of KG in Champagne? How many litres can legally be extracted from this?

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4000 kg is the standard size

2550 liters may be legally extracted

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2 Greek PDO designation letters?

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PDO & PGI

29
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Minimum aging Tokaji 5 Puttonyos in Hungarian Oak? What is the barrel called?

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min 2 yrs in barrel and 1 yr in bottle before release

Barrel is called a Gonc and is 136 L in size

30
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What does GSM stand for on a Australian Label?

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Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

31
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Minimum aging Rias Baixas Barrica?

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Min 3 months in wood (Max 600 L capacity)

32
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What is amylase in beer production?

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As the sprout grows to nearly an inch in length, the enzyme amylase is produced, which will convert the starchy carbohydrates of the grain into the fermentable sugars maltose and dextrin

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In which region is Leithaberg? What is the primary red grape varietal?

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Neusiedlersee-Hugelland in Burgenland

Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt

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Primary grape varietal of Howell Mtn? Ribbon Ridge?

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Howell Mountain (Napa's 1st sub AVA) Cabernet Sauvignon 
Ribbon Ridge: (lots of willakenzie soil) Pinot Noir
35
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In which AVA would you find Cristom Marjorie Vineyard? Weimer Riesling Dry?

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The Marjorie vineyard is one of the oldest in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Weimer Riesling Dry is from the Fingerlakes AVA

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Name Three AVAs inside Columbia Valley?

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Yakima Valley
Rattlesnake Hills
Red Mountain
Snipes Mountain
Naches Heights (est. 2011)
Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley (est. 2013)
Walla Walla Valley (shared with Oregon)
Horse Heaven Hills
Lake Chelan
Wahluke Slope
Columbia Gorge (shared with Oregon)
37
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Name the DOs of Murcia? Primary grape Varietal?

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Bullas DO
Yecla DO
Jumilla DO
Primary grape variety is Monastrell

38
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Coolest to warmest of the following: Limari, Curico Valley, and Casabalnca?

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Casablanca, Curico, Limari

39
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What is the current Classification of Massetto?

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IGT Toscana

40
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What district is Devon Valley in?

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It is a ward within the Stellenbosch WO within the coastal region of the western cape

41
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Whats the most widely made classification of Sake…Not Specific Category?

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Futsuu-shu 普通酒
Normal sake that does not qualify under Tokutei Meishou-shu classifications below
Constitutes 80% of total sake production in Japan

42
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In which region would you find Derwent Valley?

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Southern Tasmania

43
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Who produces Cassillero del Diablo? What is the minimum alcohol of a Riserva Privada?

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Concha Y Toro,

Riserva Privada requires a min ABV of 12.5%

44
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What is the minimum aging for Viejo wines in Spain?

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Noble: 18 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Añejo: 24 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Viejo: 36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character

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Which sub region of Navarra is dedicated to Primarily Grenache?

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Baja Montana for Grenache
Tierra Estella and Ribera Baja are both Tempranillo dominant
Ribera Alta and Valdizarbe are mixed equally

46
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What other Major region shares the boundary with Pacherenc du VIc Bihl?

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Madiran

47
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Main red grape of Cheverny AOP?

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Principal Variety: 60-84% Pinot Noir
Complementary Variety: 16-40% Gamay
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot

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Primary white grape of Touraine Blanc?

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Sauvignon Blanc and max. 20% Sauvignon Gris
Until the 2016 harvest, white wines from Touraine AOP may be produced from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Orbois, max. 20% Chardonnay and a max. 20% Sauvignon Gris

49
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Red Varietals of Saumur Champigny?

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Cabernet Franc, plus a max. 15% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis

50
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Two flavors of Kummel?

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Caraway Seed, Cumin and Fennel

51
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Cesanese del Piglio Styles of Wine?

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Red wine DOCG from Lazio
Minimum 90% combined Cesanese di Affile and/or Cesanese comune (common)
Maximum 10% other red grapes of Lazio

52
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DOC or DOCG of Rio Sordo? La Serra?

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Rio Sordo is a cru in Barbaresco

La Serra is a cru in La Morra in the Barolo DOCG

53
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Sub regions allowed for Soave Superiore?

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Classico(Monforte d’Alpone) or Colli Scaligeri

54
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2 Grapes of Marsala Oro?

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Oro/Ambra: Grillo, Ansonica (Inzolia), Catarratto, Damaschino

Rubino: Perricone, Calabrese (Nero d’Avola), and Nerello Mascalese; plus a max. 30% white grapes

55
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In which country would you find La Pampa?

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It is a region in Patagonia in Argentina

56
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Name 4 AOP for passerillage or Pouriture Noble in Graves?

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Sauternes, Barsac, Cerons, Graves Superieures

57
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Two noble grapes with highest pot. alcohol?

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Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer

58
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What would a Palma sherry end as? What if the sherry dies?

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Delicate Fino Style in which flor has florished

If the Flor dies then it will become a Raya and emerge as an Oloroso

59
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Where is Quinta do Baixo?

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From the Bairrada Region of Portugal

60
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2012 Classification of VDP from lowest to highest.

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Gutswein
Ortswein
Erste Lage
Grosse Lage

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What labeling identification do you have for dry Erste Lage?

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a 1 next to a cluster of grapes and must state Trocken on the label

62
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Name two Port vintages widely declared in 1960-1969? 1980-1989?

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60,63,66,67

80,82,83,85,87,89

63
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Name Two highly regarded vintages in 1970s in Barolo?

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71,74,78,79

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What is the primary soil of Le Meal? What is the soil type of Ch. Rayas?

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Le Meal in Hermitage:granite with topsoils of mica, schist and gneiss
Ch. Rayas: Sand in CDP

65
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What are “Vino de Puebla” or “Vi de Villa”? Where would this terminology be found?

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Villages in Priorat:La Morera de Montsant, Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Escaladei, Porrera, Poboleda, La Vilella Baixa, La Vilella Alta, El Lloar, Masos del Terme de Falset, Solanes del Terme de El Molar, Torroja del Priorat
Village wines are released under the village name followed by “Vi de la Vila” on the label

66
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What are the subregions of the Niagara Escarpment

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Short Hills Bench
Beamsville Bench
Twenty Mile Bench

67
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What does Marcel Deiss not include on his labels?

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Grape varietals

68
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What is the difference between Johnny Walker Green and Red?

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Red is a blend of grain and malt whiskies

Green is a blend of only 4 malt whiskies from the four corners of scotland.

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