Georgia, Greece, Israel & Lebanon

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Qvevri

Question 2

Georgia claims to have identified over 525 indigenous varieties, __________________ 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 château whose first vintage was in 1992:

Answer 11

Eli Ben Zaken

Question 12

Name one of the 3 major wine regions in Israel from the list below:

Answer 12

d. Golan Heights