Mainly USA - ST Questions 07.04.20

Question 1

Which influential grape did the Spanish bring to Mexico in the 16th Century?

Answer 1

Give 2 synonyms. Mission. Criolla Chica, Pais, Listan Prieto

Question 2

Who planted the first vineyard in the Napa Valley?

Answer 2

George Calvert Yount

Question 3

What was the first AVA and in which year was it awarded?

Answer 3

Augusta Missouri, 1980

Question 4

In which year were the following wineries founded?
Beringer 
Inglenook 
Ridge 
Mondavi 
Opus One

Answer 4

Beringer – 1876
Inglenook – 1880
Ridge – 1962
Mondavi – 1966
Opus One – 1979

Question 5

In which AVA would you find the Dunn, W.S. Keyes and Beatty Ranch vineyards?

Answer 5

Howell mountain

Question 6

Which Sonoma AVA lies between Sonoma Valley and Knights Valley?

Answer 6

Fountaingrove

Question 7

Which five counties make up the South Coast AVA?

Answer 7

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino and San Diego

Question 8

Which two tectonic plates formed the Vaca and Mayacamas mountains?

Answer 8

The Pacific and North American plates

Question 9

Who makes the following wines?
The Judge Chardonnay 
Kronos 
Napanook 
Novicium 
Tychson Hill Cabernet 
Maya 
Ambassador’s 1953 Chardonnay

Answer 9

The Judge Chardonnay – Kongsgaard
Kronos – Corison
Napanook – Dominus
Novicium – Continuum
Tychson Hill Cabernet – Colgin
Maya – Dalla Valle
Ambassador’s 1953 Chardonnay – Hanzell

Question 10

List the AVAs of the Sierra Foothills.

Answer 10

North Yuba, El Dorado, Fair play, Shenandoah Valley, Fiddletown

Question 11

In which AVA would you find Domaine de la Cote?

Answer 11

Santa Rita Hills

Question 12

In which AVA would you find the notable Syrah vineyard called Red Willow?

Answer 12

Yakima Valley

Question 13

Which two famous wine producers partner together to make Col Solare and in which AVA is it based?

Answer 13

Antinori, Chateau St Michelle, Red Mountain.

Question 14

Name the 2 nested AVAs within Umpqua valley AVA?

Answer 14

Red Hill Douglas County and Elkton Oregon

Question 15

Which AVA nested within Chehalem Mountains is home to Beaux Freres winery?

Answer 15

Ribbon Ridge

Question 16

With which Oregon winery is David Lett associated with?

Answer 16

Eyrie vineyards

Question 17

What is the most planted grape variety in New York State?

Answer 17

Concord

Question 18

Which AVA is known for pebbles similar to the galets of CNDP and within which other AVA is it located?

Answer 18

Rocks of Milton Freewater, in Walla Walla

Question 19

In which Washington AVA would you often find Muller Thurgau planted?

Answer 19

Puget Sound

Question 20

Between which years was prohibition in Canada?

Answer 20

1916 and 1927

Question 21

Which VA borders the Western edge of the Okanagan Valley VA?

Answer 21

Similkaneen Valley

Question 22

Where would you find Monteregie wine region?

Answer 22

Quebec

Question 23

Within which DVA would you find Colio and Vivace estates?

Answer 23

Lake Erie North Shore

Question 24

What are the sub appellations of Niagara on the Lake DVA?

Answer 24

Niagara River, Niagara Lakeshore, 4 Mile Creek, St Davids Bench

Question 25

In which VA would you find Norman Hardie and Rosehall Run wineries?

Answer 25

Prince Edward County

Question 26

List the wine producing states of Mexico.

Answer 26

Aguascalientes, Baja California, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Sonora, Zacatecas

Question 27

What are the sub zones of Baja California?

Answer 27

Guadalupe Valley, Ojos Negros valley, San Vicente, Santo Tomas, Valle de la Grulla, Tecate

Question 28

In which Baja Subzone would you find LA Cetto and Monte Xanic wineries?

Answer 28

Guadalupe Valley

Question 29

What sort of climate does Baja California have?

Answer 29

Mediterranean

Question 30

How is Mezcal de Pechuga traditionally produced?

Answer 30

redistilled with local fruits, grains, and nuts, and a raw chicken or turkey breast hung over the still, cooking in the emanating vapors.

Question 31

``` In which communes are the following classed growths? Palmer Du Tertre Tour Carnet La Lagune Cantemerle ```

Answer 31

``` Palmer – Cantenac Du Tertre – Arsac Tour Carnet – St Laurent La Lagune – Ludon Cantemerle – Macau ```

Question 32

In which Commune would you find the 1er Cru Les Meix Bas and within which other 1er Cru is it located?

Answer 32

Fixin, Hervelets

Question 33

What are the permitted varietals for the still wines of Bugey Montagnieu?

Answer 33

100% Mondeuse

Question 34

Which Domaines own the following monopoles? ``` Clos des Marechaudes Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot Clos de l’Ecu Clos de la Mouchere Clos des Monts Luisants Clos des Reas ```

Answer 34

``` Clos des Marechaudes – Albert Bichot Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot – Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de l’Ecu – Domaine Faiveley Clos de la Mouchere – Henri Boillot Clos des Monts Luisants – Domaine Ponsot Clos des Reas – Michel Gros ```

Question 35

Scheurebe is a crossing of which two varieties?

Answer 35

Riesling and Bukettrebe

Question 36

Give three synonyms for the Bastardo grape.

Answer 36

Trousseau, Meranzao, Gros Cabernet, Maturana Tinta, Verdejo Negro, Capbreton Rouge, Semillon Rouge, Tintilla

Question 37

What is the minimum Oechsle range for German Beerenauslese?

Answer 37

110-128 degrees Oechsle

Question 38

Which commune can add its name to the label of an Arbois AOP wine?

Answer 38

Pupillin

Question 39

What are the three departments covered by the Pays d’Auge Cidre AOP?

Answer 39

Calvados, l’Eure, l’Orne

Question 40

What is Biodynamic preparation 505?

Answer 40

Ground oak bark placed in a cow’s skull and buried