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Question 1

Jura Varieties
3 Reds
2 Whites
Syles

Answer 1

Reds: Poulsard (pool-sar), Trousseau (true-so), Pinot Noir
Whites: Chardonnay, Savagin (sah-vah-nyuh)
Styles: Dry reds/whites, rosé, sparkling, sweet

Question 2

Vin Juan (jone)
Define
Location
3 Facts

Answer 2

• “Yellow Wine”made from late harvest Savagnin grapes in Jura
• Similar aromas and winemaking techniques to sherry, but not fortified
• Dry and oxidized
• Aged minimum of 6 years.

Question 3

Vin de Paille (pie)
Define
Location
3 Facts

Answer 3

• “Straw Wine” made from grapes left out to dry for a minimum of six weeks
• jura
• High alcohol
• Sweet
• aged minimum of 3 years

Question 4

Jura Location

Answer 4

• About an hour east of Burgundy
• 100km / 62mi

Question 5

Ju

Jura Geography
1 Fact

Answer 5

Very Mountainous

Question 6

Jura Climate

Answer 6

Continental: warm dry summers and cold winters

Question 8

J

Jura
3 Important Villages

Answer 8

• ArboisAOP (are-eh-bwah)
• L’Etoile AOP (le-twal)
• Château Chalon (shal-oh) AOP: some of the best Vin Juans are here