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1
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What is the primary grape used by our three Provence Rosé maisons?

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Grenache

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Where does the name Whispering Angel come from?

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From the two angels on the wall of the Esclans chapel

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3
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Which Provence rosé maison do we describe as “light and fresh”?

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Minuty

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4
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Which wine in the Château D’Esclans range spends six months aging in both tank and barrel?

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Rock Angel

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5
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Is the Whispering Angel cuvée aged in oak barrel?

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Not at all

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6
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What percentage of residual sugar is found in Whispering Angel?

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0.2 g/l

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7
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Which wine in the Caves d’Esclans range is aged for 3-4 months in a stainless steel tank on yeast lees?

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Whispering Angel

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8
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Which grape variety used by Château d’Esclans is floral/aromatic/gives long mouthfeel?

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Rolle (vermentino)

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9
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When did grape-growing boom in Provence?

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Middle Ages

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10
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Are Chateau d’Esclans’ cellars considered to be the oldest in the region?

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Yes

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11
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In what year was Cloudy Bay founded?

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1985

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12
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Which winery did our founder create before Cloudy Bay?

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Cape Mentelle

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13
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Why was it key for David Hohnen to be one of the first to establish a winery in Marlborough?

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

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14
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What was David Hohnen’s vision for Cloudy Bay?

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Introduce New Zealand’s terroir to the world

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15
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What is the main climate of the Marlborough region?

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Maritime

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16
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What main varieties are produced in the Marlborough region?

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

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17
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How can the style of Cloudy Bay be described?

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Fresh, aromatic, vibrant

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18
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What region is Cloudy Bay Te Wahi from?

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Central Otago

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19
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In what year did Terrazas de los Andes and Château Cheval Blanc decide to create a joint venture?

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1999

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20
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The Las Compuertas vineyard was first planted in what year?

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1929

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21
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How much does it rain in Mendoza in a year?

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220mm

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22
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What is the latest release from Terrazas, known as the luxury halo?

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Extremo

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23
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At what altitude is the famous vineyard of Las Compuertas situated?

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1070m (or 3,510 ft)

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24
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Which proportion of Mendoza vineyards are above 1000m elevation?

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15%

25
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Which was the first vintage of Terrazas Grand?

A

2017

26
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How would you describe the style of our core wine ‘Reserva’ Malbec?

A

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

27
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How many different wines are in the Terrazas Reserva tier in the US?

A

3

28
Q

Which year was Joseph Phelps Vineyards founded?

A

1973

29
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What was Herve Birnie Scott’s vision when he founded Terrazas de los Andes?

A

Craft an elegant red wine worthy of export in Mendoza

30
Q

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

A

1991

31
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In 2005, Wine Spectator awarded Insignia as the “Wine of the Year,” which vintage was selected?

A

2002

32
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Which family founded Chateau Minuty?

A

Matton family

33
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What is the main grape of Minuty?

A

Grenache

34
Q

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

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

35
Q

Which prominent French Riviera town is Minuty situated closest to?

A

Saint-Tropez

36
Q

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

A

Grenache

37
Q

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

A

4

38
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Which 2 wines in the Chateau Minuty portfolio come exclusively from the Chateau Minuty vineyard?

A

Rose et Or and Minuty 281

39
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What is the name Minuty 281 a nod to?

A

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

40
Q

What year did Chateau Galoupet receive its Organic Certification?

A

2023

41
Q

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

A

Tempranillo

42
Q

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

A

2004

43
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Which year did the Bodega Numanthia vines resist the great Phylloxera epidemic?

A

1998

44
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What year was Bodega Numanthia founded?

A

1998

45
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What is the average annual rainfall in Toro?

A

350-400mm (13-15 inches)

46
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What is the climate of Toro?

A

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

47
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How many years after harvest is Numanthia released?

A

5 years minimum

48
Q

Which appellation in Bordeaux is Les Trois Croix from?

A

Fronsac

49
Q

What is the grape variety of Les Trois Croix?

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80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc

50
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What was the name of Joe’s construction firm that built Joseph Phelps Winery?

A

Hensel Phelps Construction Company

51
Q

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

A

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

52
Q

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

A

2005

53
Q

What year did JPV celebrate their 50th anniversary?

A

2023

54
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What does the moon on a bottle of Chateau Galoupet represent?

A

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

55
Q

What year did LVMH acquire the Chateau Galoupet property?

A

2019

56
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Which wine is the signature of the Bodega Numanthia portfolio?

A

Numanthia

57
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Bodega Numanthia is located in the Pre-Pyrenees; how many feet above sea level is it situated?

A

2,600 ft

58
Q

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

A

Numancia, the winery’s namesake

59
Q

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

A

2019

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