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1
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When/Where was the first wine discovered?

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Caucus/7000 BC

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2
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How many literes in an amphorae?

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36

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3
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When was the wine bottle invented?

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17th century

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4
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Why is wine dry?

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All sugar converted to alcohol

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5
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What do grape skins add to wine making processs?

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Tannin & Color

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How long does it take a vine to first produce fruit?

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2-3 years

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7
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Give an example of vinifera - new world hybridg?

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Muller - Thurgau

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What are some taste characteristics of cabernet sauvignon?

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Black Currant, High Tannin

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Where is cabernet sauvignon grown?

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France, Chile, Australia, Northern California

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10
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What are some taste characteristics of merlot?

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Plummy, Plump, Soft

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11
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Where is merlot grown?

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France, Italy, Chile, USA

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What are some taste characteristics of tempranillo?

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Tobacco, Spice, Leather

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13
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Where is tempranillo grown?

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Spain, Portugal

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What are some taste characteristics of Syrah?

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Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Medium to High Tannin

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15
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Where is Syrah grown?

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France, Australia, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Washington, Argentina

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Where is grenache grown?

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France, Spain, Italy, California, Australia

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What are some taste characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Grass, Herbs, Green Fruits

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18
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Loire, California, Australia, New Zealand (Marlborough), Chile, South Africa

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What are some taste characteristics of pinot noir?

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Cherry, Raspberry, Violets, Game

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20
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Where is Pinot Noir grown?

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France, Germany, New Zealand, Oregon, Australia

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21
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What are some taste characteristics of Sangiovese?

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Prune to Barnyard

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22
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Where is Sangiovese grown?

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Italy

23
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What are some taste characteristics of Mourvedre?

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Animal, Barnyards

24
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Where is Mourvedre grown?

A

Bandol (France), South Australia

25
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What are some taste characteristics of Cabernet Franc?

A

Leaves

26
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Where is Cabernet Franc grown?

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France (Loire & St. Emilion), New Zealand, Long Island, Washington, Italy

27
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What are some taste characteristics of Riesling?

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Minerals, Flowers, Lime, Honey

28
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Where is Riesling grown?

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Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New York, Michigan

29
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Where is Pinot Gris grown?

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Alsace, Italy, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia

30
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What are some taste characteristics of Malbec?

A

ranges from spicey to gamey

31
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Where is Malbec grown?

A

Southwest France, Argentina

32
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What are some taste characteristics of Chenin Blanc?

A

Honey, Damp Straw, Apple

33
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Where is Chenin Blanc Grown?

A

France, California, South Africa

34
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What are some taste characteristics of Zinfandel?

A

Berry, High Alcohol

35
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Where is Zinfandel grown?

A

California, Italy

36
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What are some taste characteristics of Muscat Blanc

A

Grapey, Simple

37
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Where is Muscat Blanc Grown?

A

France, ITaly, Corsica, Greece, Australia

38
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What are some taste characteristics of Semillon?

A

Figs, Citrus, Lanolin

39
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Where is semillon grown?

A

Australia, South Africa

40
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How do vineyards ward off chill?

A

Lighting fires, Spraying vines with water, wind machines, helicopters

41
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How long is a typical growing season?

A

150 - 190 days

42
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What are the ideal temperature ranges for growing?

A

55 - 70 F

43
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What is the typical growing season in the northern hemisphere?

A

April to end of october

44
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Name two fungal pests in vineyards?

A

Oidium, Peronospera

45
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When and where did Phyllorexa start?

A

England, 1863

46
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Name some insects that effect vineyards?

A

Aphid, Red Spiders, Cochylis, Asian Lady Beetle, Eudemis Moth, Spotted Wing drosophilia

47
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What is the effect of excess nitrogen in soil?

A

Over-vigorous vines and leaf production

48
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What is a tracteur enjambeur?

A

Straddle tractor

49
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What is a green harvest?

A

Cutting off bunches of green grapes to reduce yield.

50
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What is the utility of cover crops?

A

Good insects, Reduce erosion, Aerate Soils for microbes, , Compete for water, Ploughed into soil to add structure

51
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What is coulure?

A

Stalks with a large number of shriveled berries

52
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What is millerandage?

A

Different sized berries ona bunch

53
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What is MOG?

A

Material other than grapes

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