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1
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Please match the following DOCs to their region of origin.
A. Soave
B. Maremma
C. Orvieto
D. Collio

  1. Sicily
  2. Umbria
  3. Veneto
  4. Basilicata
  5. Tuscany
  6. Fruili-Venezia Giulia
A

A. Veneto
B. Tuscany
C. Umbria
D. Fruili-Venezia Giulia

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What is the portion of the beer brewing process described below?
(Barley)->Steeping->Germination->Roaster (Crystal Malts)
A. Attenuation
B. Filtering
C. Malting
D. Wet Hopping

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Malting

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In beer production, what is mashing? Why is it performed?

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Hot water steeping of the grain to break down carbohydrates into simpler sugars for yeast to consume and convert to alcohol.

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4
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Which of the following is integral to the existence of flor?
A. High humidity levels
B. Anaerobic environment
C. 18%+ ABV
D. 12% or lower ABV

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High humidity levels

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In regard to the production of Jerez DO, what is sobretablas?

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The latest harvest

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What chief role does sobretablas play in the biologically aged sherry?

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7
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List the commune and current level of classification for the following Chateaux:
A. Chat Kirwan
B. Chat Guiraud
C. Chat Pavie

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A. 3rd Growth, Margeaux
B. 1st Growth, Sauternes
C. Clase A, Saint-Emilion

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Name the most planted grape in the following AOCs:
A. Entre-Deux-Mers
B. Barsac
C. Fronsac

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A. Sauvignon Blanc
B. Sauvignon Blanc (?)
C. Merlot

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9
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What do the following Sake terms indicate?
A. Koshu
B. Genshu

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A. Aged Sake
B. Undiluted Sake

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10
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Explain the term kimoto in the production of sake

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Creating a natural fermentation starter rather than inoculation.

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What grape variety generally grows best in the cooler vineyards consisting of clay soils in the Bordeaux AOC?

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Merlot

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12
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Name four producers who make a Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru AOC.

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Maison Bouchard Père et Fils
Domaine Burguet Alain
Domaine Castagnier Jérôme
Domaine du Château de Pommard
Domaine Clair Bruno
Maison Drouhin Joseph
Domaine Duroché
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Gelin Pierre
Domaine Henri de Villamont
Maison Magnien Frédéric
Domaine Rebourseau Henri
Cave du Val d’Or

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13
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Which river runs through the heart of Chablis AOC?

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Serein

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Order the listed AOCs from lowest allowable maximum yield to highest allowable maximum yield.
A. Bourgogne Passetoutgrains
B. Bonnes Mares
C. Nuits-Saint-Georges
D. Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru

A

Bonnes Mares 42hl/ha
Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru 48hl/ha
Nuits-Saint-Georges 50hl/ha
Bourgone Passetoutgrains 64hl/ha

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What white PDO is renowned for the basket-style vine training method?

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Assyrtiko

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16
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List one DOP located in the Peloponnese.

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Nemea
Mantinia
Mavrodaphne of Patras
Patras
Muscat of Patras
Muscat of Rio-Patras
Monemvasia-Malvasia

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Which Regional PGI encompasses the Amynteo, Goumenissa, and Slopes of Meliton PDO?

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Macedonia

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18
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Name the river adjacent to each of the following vineyards.
A. Graacher Domprobst
B. Erbacher Marcobrunn
C. Niersteiner Hipping
D. Ockfener Bockstein

A

A. Mosel
B. Rhine
C. Mosel
D. Saar

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19
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What is the principal difference between chaptalisation and sussreserve?

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Chaptalization is the addition of sugar during fermentation.
Sussreserve is the addition of unfermented sweetened grape juice post-fermentation

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20
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Where must German sussreserve be sourced from?

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The grapes used to ferment the final wine.

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21
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Which grape variety is the most widely planted by the Vinea Wachau?

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Riesling?

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22
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The Nigl, Salomon, and Brundlmayer wineries are all located in
A. Alto Adige-Sudtirol
B. Baden
C. Kremstal
D. Wachau

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Kremstal

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23
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Which Napa Valley producer rose to international fame as a result of winning the Cabernet Sauvignon portion of the Paris Tasting of 1976?

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

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24
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Who is largely credited with pioneering New Zealand’s wine industry in the 19th century?
A. Max Schubert
B. Jan van Riebeeck
C. Agoston Haraszthy
D. James Busby

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James Busby

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25
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What major historical role did ________ play in the Côte d’Or?
A. Duke Phillip the Bold
B. Dr. Jules Lavalle

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A. Duke ripped up Gamay in favor of Pinot Noir
B. Dr Jules Lavalle classified climats/GC/1er Cru vineyards in 1855 by quality of site.

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26
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List four French Eau-de-Vie AOCs, not including Cognac, Armagnac or Calvados.

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27
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In what country is Commandaria PDO produced?

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Cyprus

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28
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How old is the youngest component of an Armagnac Hors d’Age?

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29
Q

What flavoring agent does the term pechuga prefer to in the production of Tequila and Mezcal?

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Poultry breast

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30
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Choose the Tequila-based cocktail(s):
A. Singapore Sling
B. Paloma
C. Corpse Reviver #2
D. Matador
E. Bullshot

A

Paloma
Matador

Singapore Sling - Gin
Corpse Reviver #2 - Gin
Bullshot - Vodka

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31
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Name the coolest, wettest vintage in Paarl WO from 2013 to 2018

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32
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Regarding the 2012-2017 vintages for red wines from Ribera del Duero DO list the following:
The two highest in overall quality:
_______ & _______
The lowest in overall quality
________

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33
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What is the key production difference between Valtellina Superiore and Sfortzato di Valtellina DOCG?

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34
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In which region of Italy are the Bassa Atesina, Bolzano, and Isarco Valley zones located?

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Alto Adige- Sudtirol

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35
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What does the MGA refer to in Barolo?

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36
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In what DOC/DOCG would you find the following single vineyards?
A. Nerina
B. Montosoli

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A. Etna DOC
B. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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37
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In which AOC is the village of Chavignol located? What is the principal soil type found in this AOC?

A

Sancerre AOC
Limestone

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38
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Within which red wine-only AOC do Domaine de la Guilloterie, Clos Rougeard, and Domaine des Roches Neuves all produce wine?
What is the predominant grape variety used in these wines?

A

Saumur Champigny
Cabernet Franc

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39
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What type of body of water does the term Grandlieu refer to in the Muscadet-Cotes de Grandlieu AOC?
A. Bay
B. Ocean
C. River
D. Lake

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40
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List the predominant soil typeof each of the following Crus in Champagne AOC:
A. Cuisles
B. Avize

A

A. Clay
B. Clay-limestone on chalk

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41
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What is the permitted range of residual sugar allowed for an Extra Brut Champagne?
A. 0-6g/l
B. 0-15g/l
C. 12-17g/l
D. 14-38g/l

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42
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Briefly explain the following viticultural terms:
A. Brix
B. Oidium

A

A. Sugar level and ripeness at harvest
B. Powdery Mildew

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43
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List 3 principal reasons for post-fermentation lees stirring in the production of white wine.

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1.
2.
3.

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44
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Briefly explain the following winemaking terms.
A. Aerobic
B. Cold stabilization

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45
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What unit of measurement is used in UC Davis’ Heat Summation method?

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46
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Above and beyond general wine law, what two aspects of production are legally defined for wines labeled Gran Reserve in Argentina?

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47
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What is the average altitude at which the majority of vineyards in Mendoza are planted?

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48
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List two sub-regions of the Aconcagua DO where Sauvignon Blanc is currently planted.

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49
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What is the most planted grape variety in Main?

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Cabernet Sauvignon?

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50
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On which island of New Zealand is the Kumeu River winery located?

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51
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What is the predominant soil type in Margaret River GI?

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52
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List the sub-regions of Central Otago.

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53
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Which country uses the Controliran - also known as the DGO - classification?

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Bulgaria

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54
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What body of water most influences the climate of the Pelee Island region?

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Ontario DVA, Lake Erie

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55
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What is the most planted Vitis vinifera grape in China?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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56
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In what country are of the following wine regions found?
A. Goriska Brda
B. Villany

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A. Slovenia
B. Hungary

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57
Q

Bekaa Valley is located in
A. England
B. China
C. Lebanon
D. Israel

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Lebanon

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58
Q

List two WO Districts which border the ocean in the Cape South Coast region.

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Overberg
Walker Bay
Cape Agulhas
Plettenberg Bay

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59
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In which District are the following Wards located?
A. Elim
B. Constantia

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A. Cape South Coast
B. Coastal Region

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What type of wine do Corpinnat members produce? In which country does Corpinnat aim to distinguish itself for this style of wine?

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Sparkling/Cava
Penedes-based producers with longer aging requirements and all organic.

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62
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In which are of Spain are each of the following regions located? Example: Galicia, Castilla y Leon, Catalunya
A. Rueda
B. Jumilla

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A. Castilla y León
B. Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha

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63
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Which of the following grape varieties is most commonly found in Red Mountain AVA?
A. Zinfandel
B. Pinot Noir
C. Cabernet Sauvignon
D. Gamay Noir

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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64
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What percentage of grapes must come from a single vineyard stated on a VQA wine label?

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100%

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65
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What helps prevent phylloxera in the vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe?

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Sandy soils

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66
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Match the following single vineyards with their AVA.
A. Eisele
B. Beaux Frères
C. Klipsun
D. Bien Nacido

  1. Ribbon Ridge
  2. Red Mountain
  3. Calistoga
  4. Santa Maria
  5. Chehalem Mountains
  6. Walla Walla Valley
A

A. Calistoga
B. Ribbon Ridge
C. Red Mountain
D. Santa Maria

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67
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Name the warmest growing season from 2016 to 2021 in Barbaresco.

A

2017

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68
Q

Which village contains all of the following Premier Crus:
Clos des Mouches
Les Teurons
Clos du Roi

A

Beaune

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69
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Name the commune of origin of Chateau Troplong-Mondot

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St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B

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70
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Which AVA contains the Temperance Hill, Shea and Seven Springs single vineyards?

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Willamette Valley

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71
Q

What temperature to most grapevines begin to shut down to conserve water? Please indicate Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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95-105 degrees F

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72
Q

How does high humidity slow oxidation in the Canteiro Process?

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Maintains higher ratio of wine-to-oxygen in barrel by minimizing evaporation within the wine.

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73
Q

How many hours of sunshine does Bandol AOP receive on average each year

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2500-3300

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74
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Name the primary grape variety used to produce the La Faraona proprietary wine.

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Producer: Palacios
Region: Bierzo
Grape: Mencia

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75
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What winery produces the Sorella proprietary wine?

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Producer: Andrew Will
Region: Horse Heaven Hills, Champoux Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet blend

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76
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Which of the following applies to Clos Saint Florentin St.-Joseph?

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Only single vineyard-labeled wine from JL Chave
First release 2015

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77
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Define the official category of the base Cognac used to produce Grand Mariner Quintessence. (Official category of Cognac base examples VS, XO)

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XXO or Hors d’Age

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78
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Name four domaines that co-produced Montrachet Grand Cru in the 2016 harvest.

A

Guy Amiot
Fleurot-Larose
Lafon
Lamy-Pillot
Leflaive
Claudine Petjean
Romanee-Conti

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79
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What is the dominant soil type of Champagne

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Kimmeridgean Limestone

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80
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Name the three steps to champagne production.

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  1. Fermentation
  2. Dosage and secondary fermentation
  3. Disgorgement
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81
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What is a pupitre?

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A frame used for champagne riddling.

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82
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What is the minimum aging for a Non Vintage Champagne?

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15 months

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83
Q

What is Coteaux Champenois?

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Champagne still wine AOP

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84
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How is Rose Champagne made?

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  1. Blending still red and white wine together
  2. Saignee method
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85
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How much pressure is a typical champagne bottle?

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86
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What is liquer di tirage?

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Mixture of still wine, yeast and sugar added to bottle to begin secondary fermentation

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87
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What is a gyropalette?

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Mechanized riddler, common in Cava production

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88
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What is Cremant?

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Traditional method sparkling wine made outside Champagne

89
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What is a Cuvee de Prestige?

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Champagne houses’ top bottling

90
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What do the following letters represent on a Champagne bottle?
RM
NM
MA
SR

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Recoltant Manipulant
Negociant Manipulant
Marque Auxiliaire/Marque d’Acheteur: “Costco Champs”, Private restaurant labels
Société de Récoltants: group of RMs usually in same family grouping together to promote wines

91
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What do the letters RD mean on a Champagne bottle?

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R.D. is an abbreviation of ‘récemment dégorgé’ and used to describe Champagnes recently disgorged or ‘dégorgement tardif’ which all are Champagnes that are DL or ‘Disgorged Late’. R.D. Champagne was first created by Madame Bollinger in 1952.

92
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Which region of France has the most northerly vineyards?

A

Champagne?

93
Q

What is the CIVC?

A

Le Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne
- until 1990 priced grapes for sale to champs houses
- an organisation grouping the actors of the Champagne production and trade - growers, cooperatives and merchants - under the direction of the government
- safeguard the name Champagne, which is a protected designation of origin as well as a very valuable trademark

94
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Where in Champagne is chardonnay the main grape?

A

Cote de Blancs

95
Q

Describe these vintages in Champagne.
1996
1994
1993
1990
1987
1985
1982

96
Q

Name the 5 main areas in Champagne.

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  1. Cote de Blancs
  2. Montagne de Reims
  3. Valle de la Marne
  4. Aube
  5. Cote de Sezane?
97
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What percentage of the fixed price for grapes may be charged for Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Cru?

98
Q

Name the 3 pruning methods permitted in Champagne

99
Q

Vintage Champagne may or may not contain wine from previous vintages?

100
Q

What is Liquer d’expedition?

101
Q

Who is credited with starting the remuage portion of the Champagne process?

A

Madame Veuve Cliquot

102
Q

What is the maximum amount of must permitted per kg of grapes in Champagne production?

103
Q

Name the levels of sweetness/dryness for CHampagne

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Brut Nature
Extra Brut
Brut
Sec
Demi Sec
Doux

104
Q

Name the bottle sizes used in Champagne.

A

Half
750
Magnum
Jeraboam
Balthazar
Nebuchenezzer

105
Q

Most Blanc de Blanc Champagne comes from what region of Champagne?

A

Cote de Blancs

106
Q

Name the only AOC in France that allows blending of red and white wines produce Rose

107
Q

What is Autoclave?

A

Large secondary fermentation vessel used in Chamat method sparkling production

108
Q

What is carbonation?

109
Q

What does Petillant mean?

110
Q

Describe the Charmat process

111
Q

Describe the Transversage Method.

112
Q

What is Vin Mousseux?

113
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What does Perlant mean?

114
Q

What does Spritzig mean?

115
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What is Perlwein?

116
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What is Schaumwein?

117
Q

What is Spumante?

118
Q

Name the Anbaugebeit of Germany.

A
  1. Mosel
  2. Nahe
  3. Sachsen
  4. Saal-Unstrut
  5. Franken
  6. Wurttemberg
  7. Ahr
  8. Rheingau
  9. Rheinhessen
  10. Mittelmosel
  11. Baden
  12. 13.
119
Q

Name the top Bordeaux Districts

120
Q

Name 3 Grand Cru in the Cotes-de-Nuits

121
Q

What does AVA stand for?

A

American Viticultural Area

122
Q

What was the first AVA?

A

Augusta, MO

123
Q

What is Barriada?

124
Q

Name 3 DOCG wines

A

Barolo
Barbaresco
Brunello di Montalcino

125
Q

What grapes are used to makes Spanish sparkling wines?

A

Parellada
Xarel-lo
Macabeu

126
Q

Name 2 AVAs on the East Coast

A

Long Island

127
Q

What % of the stated grape variety must be used in making German QmP wines?

128
Q

What is the sweetest level of German wine?

A

Trockenbeerenauslese

129
Q

What are the primary grapes used to makes Sauternes?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon

130
Q

Name 2 wines from the Central Valley of Loire.

A

Vouvray?
Saumur

131
Q

Where is Marsala made and what is it made from?

A

Etna
Cattaratto, Inzolia, ??

132
Q

What grapes are used to make Hermitage?

A

Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne

133
Q

Name a white appellation of the Rhone.

A

Chateau Grillet
Condrieu
Saint Peray
Coteaux de Die
Cremant de Die

134
Q

What does AOC stand for?

A

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée

135
Q

Name 4 grapes grown in Burgundy other than Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A
  1. Gamay
  2. Aligote
  3. Cesar
  4. Pinot Blanc?
136
Q

What grape is used to make Gavi?

A

Trebbiano?

137
Q

What grapes are used to make Rioja?

A

Tempranillo
Grenache
???

138
Q

What is the main grape of Taurasi

139
Q

In what area would you find Hunter Valley

A

Australia
????

140
Q

Where would you find Pinotage and what is it?

A

South Africa
Crossing of Cinsault and Pinot Noir

141
Q

Name the grapes of Chateauneuf du Pape

A

Grenache Blanc/Noir/Gris
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Vaccarese
Tannat Noir
Counoise
Roussanne
Clairette
Picpoul
Bourbolenc
Picardin
Muscardin
Cinsault

142
Q

What is Retsina?

A

Wine sealed and aged under pine resin from Greece

143
Q

What is passerilage?

144
Q

What is Savennieres?

145
Q

What are the 5 main grapes used in classic Bordeaux?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot

146
Q

What is the full name for the fungus that is responsible for making sweet wines of Sauternes and sweet German wines?

A

Botrytis cirenea

147
Q

Name the 6 communes of the Medoc classified in 1855

A
  1. Margaux
  2. Pauillac
  3. Graves
  4. St Estephe
  5. St Julien
148
Q

Which grapes are used to make Cognac?

A

Ugni Blanc
?????

149
Q

What is the main flavoring ingredient in the following.
A. Kirsch
B. Framboise
C. Quetsch

A

A. Cherry
B. Raspberry
C. Plum

150
Q

Name 4 grapes that can be used to make Grand Cru wines in Alsace.

A

Pinot Gris
Riesling
Muscat
Gewurztraminer

151
Q

What is Loupiac?

152
Q

What grapes can a Blanc de Noir in Champagne be made from?

A

Pinot Noir
Pinot Meunier

153
Q

What does CM stand for on a Champagne bottle?

154
Q

What is a matriculation number?

155
Q

Name 3 dessert style wines from the Loire.

156
Q

Name 2 AVAs in Oregon.

A

Columbia Gorge
Willamette Valley

157
Q

Name 2 AVAs in Washington State

A

Horse Heaven Hills
Red Mountain
Snipes Mountain

158
Q

What is the main growing area in Argentina?

159
Q

Name 6 California AVAs

A
  1. Calistoga
  2. Oakville
  3. Anderson Valley
  4. Knight’s Valley
  5. Sta. Rita Hills
  6. Santa Lucia Highlands
160
Q

Where is Barossa Valley?

A

Australia
????

161
Q

What areas can legally produce Liebfraumilch?

A

Rheinhessen
????

162
Q

What are the grapes used to make Bardolino?

163
Q

What is the main growing region of Chile?

164
Q

What is the main growing region of Chile?

165
Q

Where is Margaret River?

A

Australia
????

166
Q

What is Vin Santo?

A

Italian dessert wine made in the passito method

167
Q

What is the sweetest style of Madiera?

168
Q

What is a puttonyos?

A

Unit of must measurement/sweetness level in Tokaji

169
Q

What do you can the final liquid added to Champagne?

170
Q

What does methode rurale refer to?

171
Q

What is the principal flavoring agent in vermouth?

172
Q

What is a VDN?

A

Vin doux naturel

173
Q

How long must nonvintage Champagne be aged?

174
Q

What is Passetoutgrains?

175
Q

What grapes can be used for Vouvray?

A

Chenin Blanc
Orbois

176
Q

What is teinturier?

177
Q

What is the best soil for Chablis?

178
Q

Name 2 Grand Crus in the Cote de Beaune

179
Q

Name 4 recommended grapes for Port

180
Q

What is Bandol?

181
Q

What is an Oechsle?

A

Unit of must weight measurement in Germany

182
Q

What is the main grape used in Asti Spumante?

183
Q

What is the aging requirement for Barolo?

184
Q

Name 3 generally declared vintages for Port in the 1970’s.

185
Q

What Medoc wines were rated Premiers Crus in the 1855 classification?

A

Chateau Lafite
Chateau Margaux
Chateau Haut Brion
Chateau Latour

186
Q

What does ‘foxy’ refer to?

A

The undesirable grapey flavor most North American/non vitis vinifera grapes have

187
Q

What is the full name of the louse responsible for so much vineyard destruction in France in the 19th century?

A

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

188
Q

What is the driest category for Champagne?

A

Brut Nature

189
Q

Which type of beer is top-fermented?

190
Q

What is Tequila made from?

A

Blue Weber Agave

191
Q

What is the driest style of Sherry?

192
Q

What is batonnage?

A

Lees stirring

193
Q

What grape is used to make Chateau Grillet?

194
Q

Name a sparkling wine from Southwest France

195
Q

Name three countries that produce rum.

A
  1. Dominican Republic?
  2. Puerto Rico?
  3. Cuba?
196
Q

Name 2 sparkling wines from France other than Champagne

A

Cremant d’Alsace
Cremant d’Bourgogne

197
Q

Name 3 Premier Crus from Puligny-Montrachet.

198
Q

What is Valais

A

Switzerland
???

199
Q

What is Fitou?

200
Q

What soil is responsible for the best Chardonnay in Champagne?

201
Q

What is Manzanilla?

202
Q

What is wort?

203
Q

What is a monopole?

204
Q

Name two monopoles in Burgundy

A
  1. La Tache
  2. La Romanee
    ???
205
Q

What is apassimento?

206
Q

What is a crusted port?

207
Q

What are the grapes used for sherry?

208
Q

Which classification in Bordeaux is reviewed every 10 years?

209
Q

What is an Americano?

A

Campari
Sweet Vermouth
Soda Water

210
Q

What is a Negroni

A

Gin
Campari
Sweet Vermouth

211
Q

What do you call sparkling wine in Germany?

212
Q

What is ‘Crackling Wine’?

213
Q

What are the 2 basic types of Gin?

A

London Dry
????

214
Q

What is Boberg?

215
Q

What is a Daiquiri?

A

Lime juice
White rum
Simple Syrup

216
Q

What is Picolit?

217
Q

What is Crimea?

218
Q

What communes are allowed in Pouilly-Fuisse AOC?

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