MH Still Wines

Question 1

What is the primary grape used by our three Provence Rosé maisons?

Answer 1

Grenache

Question 2

Where does the name Whispering Angel come from?

Answer 2

From the two angels on the wall of the Esclans chapel

Question 3

Which Provence rosé maison do we describe as “light and fresh”?

Answer 3

Minuty

Question 4

Which wine in the Château D’Esclans range spends six months aging in both tank and barrel?

Answer 4

Rock Angel

Question 5

Is the Whispering Angel cuvée aged in oak barrel?

Answer 5

Not at all

Question 6

What percentage of residual sugar is found in Whispering Angel?

Answer 6

0.2 g/l

Question 7

Which wine in the Caves d’Esclans range is aged for 3-4 months in a stainless steel tank on yeast lees?

Answer 7

Whispering Angel

Question 8

Which grape variety used by Château d’Esclans is floral/aromatic/gives long mouthfeel?

Answer 8

Rolle (vermentino)

Question 9

When did grape-growing boom in Provence?

Answer 9

Middle Ages

Question 10

Are Chateau d’Esclans’ cellars considered to be the oldest in the region?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

In what year was Cloudy Bay founded?

Answer 11

1985

Question 12

Which winery did our founder create before Cloudy Bay?

Answer 12

Cape Mentelle

Question 13

Why was it key for David Hohnen to be one of the first to establish a winery in Marlborough?

Answer 13

It allowed him to secure vineyards on some of the most exceptional terroir within the Malborough region

Question 14

What was David Hohnen’s vision for Cloudy Bay?

Answer 14

Introduce New Zealand’s terroir to the world

Question 15

What is the main climate of the Marlborough region?

Answer 15

Maritime

Question 16

What main varieties are produced in the Marlborough region?

Answer 16

Mainly Sauvignon Blanc (86%) and Pinot Noir (6%)

Question 17

How can the style of Cloudy Bay be described?

Answer 17

Fresh, aromatic, vibrant

Question 18

What region is Cloudy Bay Te Wahi from?

Answer 18

Central Otago

Question 19

In what year did Terrazas de los Andes and Château Cheval Blanc decide to create a joint venture?

Answer 19

1999

Question 20

The Las Compuertas vineyard was first planted in what year?

Answer 20

1929

Question 21

How much does it rain in Mendoza in a year?

Answer 21

220mm

Question 22

What is the latest release from Terrazas, known as the luxury halo?

Answer 22

Extremo

Question 23

At what altitude is the famous vineyard of Las Compuertas situated?

Answer 23

1070m (or 3,510 ft)

Question 24

Which proportion of Mendoza vineyards are above 1000m elevation?

Answer 24

15%

Question 25

Which was the first vintage of Terrazas Grand?

Answer 25

2017

Question 26

How would you describe the style of our core wine 'Reserva' Malbec?

Answer 26

Fresh, layered, expressive, bright. Also vibrant, structured.

Question 27

How many different wines are in the Terrazas Reserva tier in the US?

Answer 27

3

Question 28

Which year was Joseph Phelps Vineyards founded?

Answer 28

1973

Question 29

What was Herve Birnie Scott's vision when he founded Terrazas de los Andes?

Answer 29

Craft an elegant red wine worthy of export in Mendoza

Question 30

Which year did Insignia receive its first 100 point rating from Robert Parker?

Answer 30

1991

Question 31

In 2005, Wine Spectator awarded Insignia as the “Wine of the Year,” which vintage was selected?

Answer 31

2002

Question 32

Which family founded Chateau Minuty?

Answer 32

Matton family

Question 33

What is the main grape of Minuty?

Answer 33

Grenache

Question 34

Insignia is a proprietary red Bordeaux-style wine, which varietal has always been the dominant in the blend?

Answer 34

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 35

Which prominent French Riviera town is Minuty situated closest to?

Answer 35

Saint-Tropez

Question 36

More than half of Minuty's vineyards are made up of which grape?

Answer 36

Grenache

Question 37

How many wines are in the Chateau Minuty portfolio sold in the US (Rose only)?

Answer 37

4

Question 38

Which 2 wines in the Chateau Minuty portfolio come exclusively from the Chateau Minuty vineyard?

Answer 38

Rose et Or and Minuty 281

Question 39

What is the name Minuty 281 a nod to?

Answer 39

281 is a nod to the blue Pantone color used for the bottle neck color design

Question 40

What year did Chateau Galoupet receive its Organic Certification?

Answer 40

2023

Question 41

All Bodega Numanthia wines are 100% Tinta de Toro, which is also known as which grape?

Answer 41

Tempranillo

Question 42

Which vintage of Termanthia received a 100 point rating from Wine Advocate?

Answer 42

2004

Question 43

Which year did the Bodega Numanthia vines resist the great Phylloxera epidemic?

Answer 43

1860

Question 44

What year was Bodega Numanthia founded?

Answer 44

1998

Question 45

What is the average annual rainfall in Toro?

Answer 45

350-400mm (13-15 inches)

Question 46

What is the climate of Toro?

Answer 46

Continental Climate with Oceanic influence. Very low rainfall. Hot summers. Cold winters.

Question 47

How many years after harvest is Numanthia released?

Answer 47

5 years minimum

Question 48

Which appellation in Bordeaux is Les Trois Croix from?

Answer 48

Fronsac

Question 49

What is the grape variety of Les Trois Croix?

Answer 49

80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc

Question 50

What was the name of Joe's construction firm that built Joseph Phelps Winery?

Answer 50

Hensel Phelps Construction Company

Question 51

Which two grape varieties is Freestone known for at Joseph Phelps Vineyards?

Answer 51

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 52

What year was the first Pinot Noir vintage from JPV Freestone?

Answer 52

2005

Question 53

What year did JPV celebrate their 50th anniversary?

Answer 53

2023

Question 54

What does the moon on a bottle of Chateau Galoupet represent?

Answer 54

The Chateau Galoupet team harvests at night to preserve the freshness and quality of the grapes

Question 55

What year did LVMH acquire the Chateau Galoupet property?

Answer 55

2019

Question 56

Which wine is the signature of the Bodega Numanthia portfolio?

Answer 56

Numanthia

Question 57

Bodega Numanthia is located in the Pre-Pyrenees; how many feet above sea level is it situated?

Answer 57

2,600 ft

Question 58

Bodega Numanthia is intended to be a tribute to which ancient Spanish city?

Answer 58

Numancia, the winery's namesake

Question 59

In which year was Chateau Minuty awarded the level 3 HVE (High Environmental Value) certification?

Answer 59

2019