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1
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What is the Mosel river a tributary of?

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The Rhine River

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2
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What rivers are tributaries of the Mosel and have their own bereiches?

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Ruwer
Saar

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3
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How long is the Mosel river and where does it begin?

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545 kilometers - longest tributary of the Rhine

It begins in the Vosges Mountains (home of Moselle AOP) and forms Luxembourg’s border with Germany

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4
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What direction does the Mosel flow?

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Northeast until it meets the Rhine

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5
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Where does the Mosel meet the Rhine?

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Koblenz

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What are the bereiches of the Mosel from east to west?

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  1. Burg Cochem
  2. Bernkastel
  3. Ruwertal
  4. Saar
  5. Obermosel
  6. Moseltor
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7
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What are the major gemeinde of Burg Cochem Bereiche from north to south?

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  1. Winningen
  2. Kobern-Gondorf
  3. Hatzenport
  4. Cochem
  5. Bremm
  6. Zell
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What are the major gemeinde of Bernkastel Bereiche from north to south?

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  1. Punderich
  2. Enkirch
  3. Traben-Trarbach
  4. Wolf
  5. Krov
  6. Lösnich
  7. Erden
  8. Urzig
  9. Zeltingen
  10. Wehlen
  11. Graach an der Mosel
  12. Bernkastel-Kues
  13. Lieser
  14. Brauneberg
  15. Kesten
  16. Wintrich
  17. Piesport
  18. Dhron
  19. Neumagen
  20. Trittenheim
  21. Leiwen
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What are the major gemeinde of the Ruwertal bereiche?

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  1. Ruwer
  2. Eitelsbach
  3. Mertesdorf
  4. Kasel
  5. Waldrach
  6. Avelsbach
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What are the major gemeinde of the Saar bereiche from north to south?

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  1. Kanzem
  2. Oberemmel
  3. Wiltingen
  4. Ockfen
  5. Saarburg
  6. Serrig
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11
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What are the main grapes of the Mosel?

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White Grapes (91%)
Riesling: 5,395 ha
Muller-Thurgau: 1,092 ha
Elbling: 512 ha
Red Grapes (9%)
Spatburgunder: 396 ha

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12
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What bereiche is referred to as Middle Mosel?

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Bernkastel Bereiche

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13
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What are the most regarded gemeinden in Bernkastel Bereiche from North to South?

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  1. Erden
  2. Urzig
  3. Zeltingen
  4. Wehlen
  5. Graach
  6. Bernkastel-Kues
  7. Brauneberg
  8. Piesport
  9. Trittenheim
  10. Leiwen
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14
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What are the most famous Einzellage in the Bernkastel Bereiche?

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  1. Bernkaseler Doctor
  2. Piesporter Goldtropfchen
  3. Erdener Pralat
  4. Graacher Himmelreich
  5. Urziger Wurzgarten
  6. Wehlener Sonnenuhr
  7. Zeltinger Sonnenuhr
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15
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Which Bereiche is known as Lower Mosel or Terrassenmosel?

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Burg Cochem Bereiche

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What is the most famous gemeinde in the Burg Cochem bereiche?

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Winningen gemeinde

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17
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What is the most famous einzellage in Winningen gemeinde?

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Winningen Uhlen Roth Lay gU
Winningen Uhlen Laubach gU
Winningen Uhlen Blaufusser Lay gU

First single vineyard PDOs in Germany

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18
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Which side of the Mosel are the vineyards in Obermosel and Moseltor located?

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Right bank

The left bank is in Luxembourg

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What are the soils in Obermosel and Moseltor bereiches similar to?

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Chablis and Champagne.

Obermosel is more Calcareous, Moseltor is more limestone

Located on top of the Paris Basin

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20
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What is the most planted grape in the Obermosel and Moseltor bereiches?

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Elbling

Ancient white grape
Simple, fruity wines
Refreshing sparkling wines

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21
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What are the two tributary bereiche of the Mosel?

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Ruwertal Bereiche
Saar Bereiche

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22
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Where does the Ruwer River meet the Mosel?

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Ruwer gemeinde

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23
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How is the climate and soils of Ruwertal gemeinde compared to the Middle Mosel?

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Slighter cooler climate

Similar Slate soils

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24
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Describe the Benedictine St. Maximin Monastery

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Founded in 900s
Currently owned by the Von Schubert Family

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25
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Describe the climate of the Saar bereiche

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One of the coldest in the Mosel

Ripeness can be a problem

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26
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What are the best einzellagen in the Saar bereiche?

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Wiltingener Scharzberg
Kanzemer Horecker
Kanzemer Altenberg
Saarburger Rausch

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27
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What are the best gemeinde in the Saar bereiche?

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Wiltingen
Kanzem
Saarburger
Serig

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28
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When did vine growing begin in the Mosel?

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3rd Century BCE

After Probus lifted the ban on winegrowing in Roman provinces

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29
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When did the church begin to own vineyards?

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7th century

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30
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When did Riesling become mandatory in the Mosel and why?

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Archbishop of Trier, Clemens Wenceslaus, decreed it in 1786

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31
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How was the signature Kabinett style of the Mosel in the 19th century achieved?

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Wines were off-dry and low alcohol

This was before sterile filtration so could only be achieved by heavy dose of Sulphur

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32
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Describe the climate of the Mosel

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  • Region crosses the 50th parallel
  • Cold - AVG annual temp are around 50 degrees
  • Growing season is about 100 days
  • The best sites on the Mosel extend that by 40 to 50 days
  • Warmest sites are south/southwest facing where Mosel river reflects light and heat
  • Vineyards in narrow sections and lower elevation get more wind protect
    Forrest that cap hillside protect from cold air drafts
  • 650 to 900 millimeters rainfall
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33
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Name and describe the signature slate in the Mosel

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Devonian slate
- Helps to defuse nighttime low temps by releasing heat
- Blue and Red variations
- Good drainage
- Limit phylloxera

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34
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Why do some wines see a short cold soak up to 24 hours?

A

Extract phenolics and high pH (lowering acidity)

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35
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What is the traditional vine training system in the Mosel?

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Single Post
- Used to help vineyard workers move on slopes up to 100 degrees
- Trained upright without wires in vertical cordon or two canes in a heart shaped bow
- Leaf removal is needed to improve sunlight and prevent botrytis
- Increased sun exposure can result in TDN flavors

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36
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What are the traditional Mosel oak vessels?

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Halbstuck - 600 L oval cask
Stuck - 1,200 L oval cask
Doppelstuck - 2,400 L oval cask

37
Q

Who is this producer and where is Sonnenuhr GL?

A

Joh. Jos. Prum

Wehlen Gemeinde AND Zeltingen Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

Prum produces both

38
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Who is this producer and where is Himmelreich GL?

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Joh. Jos. Prum

Graach Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

39
Q

Who is this producer and where is Badstube GL?

A

Joh. Jos. Prum

Bernkastel-Kues Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

40
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Who is this producer and where is Lay GL?

A

Joh. Jos. Prum

Bernkastel-Kues Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

41
Q

Who is this producer and where is Johannisbrunnchen GL?

A

John. Jos. Prum

Bernkastel-Kues Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

42
Q

Who is this producer and where is Scharzhofberger GL?

A

Egon Muller

Wiltingen Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

43
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Who is this producer and where is Braune Kupp GL?

A

Egon Muller

Wiltingen Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Egon Muller

44
Q

Who is this producer and where is Karthäuserhofberg GL?

A

Karthäuserhof

Eitelsbach Gemeinde, Ruwertal Bereiche

This is a alleinbesitz of Karthäuserhof

45
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Who is this producer and where is Lay GL?

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Dr. Loosen

Bernkastel-Kues Geminde, Bernkastel Bereiche

46
Q

Who is this producer and where is Sonnenuhr GL?

A

Dr. Loosen

Wehlen Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche - This wine is produced in Wehlen
Zeltingen Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

47
Q

Who is this producer and where is Treppchen GL?

A

Dr. Loosen

Erden Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

48
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Who is this producer and where is Wurzgarten GL?

A

Dr. Loosen

Urzig Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

49
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Who is this producer and where is Pralat GL?

A

Dr. Loosen

Erden Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

50
Q

Who is this producer and where is Juffer Sonnenuhr GL?

A

Fritz Haag

Brauneberg Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

51
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Who is this producer and where is Juffer GL?

A

Fritz Haag

Brauneberg Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

52
Q

Who is this producer and where is Paulinshofberg GL?

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Fritz Haag

Kesten Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

53
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Who is this producer and where is Goldtröpfchen GL?

A

Reinhold Haart

Piesport Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

54
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Who is this producer and where is Grafenberg GL?

A

Reinhold Haart

Piesport Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

55
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Who is this producer and where is Domherr GL?

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Reinhold Haart

Piesport Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

56
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Who is this producer and where is Kreuzwingert GL?

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Reinhold Haart

Piesport Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

This is a Reinhold Haart alleinbesitz

57
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Who is this producer and where is Ohligsberg GL?

A

Reinhold Haart

Wintrich Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

58
Q

Who is this producer and where is Kirchberg GL?

A

Haymann-Lowenstein

Hatzenport Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

59
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Who is this producer and where is Stolzenberg GL?

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Haymann-Lowenstein

Hatzenport Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

60
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Who is this producer and where is Röttgen GL?

A

Haymann-Lowenstein

Winningen Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

61
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Who is this producer and where is Uhlen Roth Lay GL / gU?

A

Haymann-Lowenstein

Winningen Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

gU = PDO

62
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Who is this producer and where is Uhlen Laubach GL / gU?

A

Haymann-Lowenstein

Winningen Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

gU = PDO

63
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Who is this producer and where is Uhlen Blaufusser Lay GL / gU?

A

Haymann-Lowenstein

Winningen Gemeinde, Burg Cochem Bereiche

gU = PDO

64
Q

Who is this producer and where is Rausch GL?

A

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken

Saarburg Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

65
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Who is this producer and where is Bockstein GL?

A

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken

Ockfen Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

66
Q

Who is this producer and where is Ohligsberg GL?

A

Julian Haart

Wintrich Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

67
Q

Who is this producer and where is Goldtropfchen GL?

A

Julian Haart

Piesport Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

68
Q

Who is this producer and where is Sonnenuhr GL?

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Markus Molitor - Produces Sonnenuhr in both Wehlen and Zeltingen

Wehlen Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche
Zeltingen Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

69
Q

Who is this producer and where is Pralat GL?

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Markus Molitor

Erden Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

70
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Who is this producer and where is Abtsberg GL?

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Maximin Grunhaus / Von Schubert

Mertesdorf Gemeinde, Ruwertal Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Maximin Grunhaus / Von Schubert

71
Q

Who is this producer and where is Herrenberg GL?

A

Maximin Grunhaus

Mertesdorf Gemeinde, Ruwertal Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Maximin Grunhaus / Von Schubert

72
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Who is this producer and where is Bruderberg GL?

A

Maximin Grunhaus

Mertesdorf Gemeinde, Ruwertal Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Maximin Grunhaus / Von Schubert

73
Q

Who is this producer and where is Josephshofer GL?

A

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Graach Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

This is a alleinbesitz of Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

74
Q

Who is this producer and where is Leiterchen GL?

A

Milz

Trittenheim Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Milz

75
Q

Who is this producer and where is Felsenkopf GL?

A

Milz

Trittenheim Gemeinde, Bernkastel Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Milz

76
Q

Who is this producer and where is Pulchen GL?

A

Piedmont

Filzen Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Piedmont

77
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Who is this producer and where is Herrenberg GL?

A

Von Othegraven

Wawern Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Von Othegraven

78
Q

Who is this producer and where is Horecker GL?

A

Von Hovel

Kanzem Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Von Hovel

79
Q

Who is this producer and where is Hutte GL?

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Von Hovel

Oberemmel Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Von Hovel

80
Q

Who is this producer and where is Holle GL?

A

Vereinigte Hospitien

Wiltingen Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Vereinigte Hospitien

81
Q

Who is this producer and where is Schloss Saarstein GL?

A

Schloss Saarstein

Serrig Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

This is an alleinbesitz of Schloss Saarstein

82
Q

Who is this producer and where is Altenberg GL?

A

Von Othegraven

Kanzem Gemeinde, Saar Bereiche

83
Q

Who is this producer and where is Layet GL?

A

St. Urbans-Hof (Nik Weis)

Mehrig Gemeinde, Bernkastel-Kues Bereiche

84
Q

Who is this producer and where is Doctor GL?

A

Wegeler

Bernkastel Gemeinde, Bernkastel-Kues Bereiche

85
Q

Name 3 producers of Scharzhofberger.

A

EGON MULLER, REICHSGRAF VON KESSELSTATT, VON VOLXEM, VON HOVEL & OTHERS

86
Q

Name the sun dial vineyards of the Mosel.

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WEHLENEER SONNENUHR, BRAUNEBERGER JUFFER SONNENUHR, ZELTINGER SONNENUHR

87
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The lieu dit ‘Im Falkenburg’ within Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr is bottled by…

A

FRITZ HAAG

88
Q

This famous producer is nicknamed “Herr 300 Punkte” (Mr. 300 Points) after three Auslese
Rieslings received 100-point ratings from Robert Parker.

A

MARKUS MOLITOR

Germany (15 decks)

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