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MS Mock #1 Flashcards

1
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Jean Stodden, Nelles and JJ Adeneuer are associated with which anbaugebiete?

A

ahr

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Between 1970 and 1974, what is the best vintage for German White Wine?

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1971

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Pfarrwingert, Sonnenberg, Kräuterberg, Gärkammer, Eck and Landskrone are found in which
anbaugebiete?

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Ahr

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The Ahr was originally part of which anbaugebiete under the VDP until 2017?

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nahe

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5
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How much annual rainfall does the Willamette Valley experience?

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40in

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In what AVA, specifically, is Freedom Hill vineyard?

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Mount Pisgah Polk County

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What are the soils of the Mount Pisgah Polk County AVA?

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marine sediments with jory

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What is the specific area of production for the following wineries - Eyrie, Drouhin,
Argyle?

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dundee

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10
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Trebujena, Chipiona and Lebrija are all communes found within which DO?

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Jerez/sherry do

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11
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Which DO of Andalucía would have all of the following as recommended
varietals: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah

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Sierras de Málaga DO

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12
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Where would one find the following wineries: Vina Mein, Casal de Arman and
Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vazquez?

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a. Ribeiro DO

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What does the term colleiteiro refer to in terms of Ribeiro DO?

A

Small production producers. That may only produce wine from grapes
they farm themselves and are limited to 60,000 liters annually. (There is a
Colleiteiro Association to protect their interests)

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14
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The Torre, Isonzo and Tagliamento rivers are all found in which winemaking
region?

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Friuli

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What ancient red grape varietal in the Refosco family is a local speciality of
Carso DOC?

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Terrano

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16
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What is the youngest Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva vintage you could buy
for Christmas dinner 2023?

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2019

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16) Name 3 DOCGs of the Veneto permitted to produced spumante style wines

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Asolo Prosseco, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Colli Euganei Fior
d'Arancio, Recioto di Gambellara, Recioto di Soava, Recioto della
Valpolicella DOCG

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What was the inaugural vintage of Diamond Creek's Lake Vineyard?

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1978

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Who is credited with popularizing the LBV style of Port and in what decade?

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Taylor Fladgate, 1960’s

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20
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In Portugal what is an Adega?

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Portuguese Term for Cellar or Winery

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What caused the decimation of production of wine in 1756 in Barraida?

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Marquis de Pombal ordered the ripping out of vines in Barraida. They had been
sold as Port wines or blended with Port wines and Marquis de Pombal wanted to
protect Port’s reputation so he ordered the vines ripped out.

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22
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What is the difference between Jeropiga and Vinho Abafado?

A

Jeropiga- Portuguese term for Must that has Spirit added typically used to
sweeten Fortified wines
b. Vinho Abafado- Portuguese term for partially fermented spirit typically used to
sweeten Carcavelos

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23
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In Portugal what is a Dorna?

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a. Wooden Vat used for Fermentation (also a red wine from Quinta de Silval)

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24
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Why is Candi Sugar used in Belgium Ales?

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Adds Alcohol without adding body (easily ferments to kick up the ABV of the
beer- not for sweetening)

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Name three breweries allowed to brew Munich Fest Bier Officially

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Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner und Spaten

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26
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Rice and Corn are common adjuncts used in brewing this popular style of beer in the
USA

A

AmericanLagers - Rice and Corn are cheaper to use and are common in the
bigger house brews to make a lighter style of beer (Budweiser, Miller Coors etc)

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Rodenbach Grand Cru andBrewery Verhaeghe: Duchesse de Bourgogne are examples
of what style of beer

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Flanders Red Ale

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28
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Please name 3 1er Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims

A

A Bezanne, Billy-le-Grand, Chamery, Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes, Vrigny, Sacy,
Trepail etc

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29
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From 2010-2020 Name 2 vintages in Champagne in which harvest started in August

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A 2011, 2015, 2017. 2018, 2020

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30
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For Canadian Sparkling wines what is the allowed Residual Sugar Range in Grams/Liter
for wines labeled Extra Dry

A

A 15-25g/L

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What is the current release of Dom Perignon P3?

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1993

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32
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Between Vitis Riparia and Vitis Rupestris which is considered to have a higher drought
tolerance?

A

Rupestris

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33
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If a vine does not receive enough water during the growing season, please name 2
detrimental effects it will have on the vine and grape production.

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Stunt growth and development
1. Limit yields (this could be seen as a positive depending on the region and
business model of the winery)
1. Delay ripening (halted photosynthesis related to this)
1. Defoliation
1. Vine death

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34
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Of the vine nutrients that are absorbed through the soil, please name the 3 most
important

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1Nitrogen
2Phosphorus
3Potassium

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35
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Name a way a winemaker may inhibit Malolactic fermentation

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1Addition of Sulfur dioxide
2Addition of lysozyme
3Filtration
4 DROPPING THE TEMP

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36
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How many biodynamic field spray preparations are there

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A. 3
Preparation 500 - manure in cow horn over winter sprayed in spring and
fall
Preparation 501 – Paste of silica and water inside cow horn sprayed in
late spring or early summer
Preparation 508 – horsetail plant boiled into a tea sprayed on the vine,
must be applied after Preps 500 and 501

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37
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In what country would you find the subregions of Sopraceneri and Sottoceneri

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a. Switzerland

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38
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In California if a wine is labeled with an AVA what percent of the stated vintage is required

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95%

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39
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Najerilla; Iregua; and Jubera are important rivers in this autonomia.

A

La Rioja; specifically Rioja DOCa

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40
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What is the climate of Rioja DOCa?

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Continental

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41
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What was the first established DO in Castilla y León?

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rueda 1980

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42
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What is the principal grape of Ribera del Duero Blanco?

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Min. 75% Albillo Mayor

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What are the streams in the Haut-Médoc known as locally?

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jalles

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Who is credited with initiating the 1855 Classiification of the Bordeaux?

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Emperor Napolean the 3 rd

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45
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What is the soil of Petrus?

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Deep dense blue clay over iron pan - cresse de fer

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46
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What are the current Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” properties in Saint-Émilion?

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Ch. Pavie; Ch. Figeac

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47
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What happened in 1975 that had a significant and positive impact on Spain’s wine industry?

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Francisco Franco died ending his dictatorship and strict regulation of the Spanish wine
trade that he saw value only in sacramental wine

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48
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What unique barrel was created by Didier Daguenau and what is its size?

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265 L Cigar Barrels

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49
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Name three of the five villages able to add their names to the Touraine AOP.

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Azay-le-Rideau
b. Chenonceaux
c. Amboise
d. Mesland
e. Oisly

50
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Between 2018-2023, what was the warmest recorded vintage in the Loire Valley?

A

2020

51
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Philippe Alliet, Couly-Dotheil, and Olga Raffault are all producers from what AOP?

A

chinon aop

52
Q

To label a wine as Costa, Entre Cordilleras, or Andes, whatpercentage of grapes must
be sourced from the named region

A

85%

53
Q

Folly, Muse, and Taita are all "Icon" bottlings of what producer?

A

montes

54
Q

What doruloandsecanomean in Chilean viticulture?

A

Traditionally dry-farmed areas found in the rain-fed parts of Curicó, Maule, Itata,
and Bío Bío

55
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Valle del Teno DO and Valle del Lontué DO are located in which larger DO

A

valle de curico do

56
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Bellpine are the predominantsoil series in which Oregon AVA

A

Lower Long Tom AVA

57
Q

What are the Alsace Grand Crus for Pinot Noir

A

Kirchberg de Barr and Hengst

58
Q

Clos des Capucins is the monopole of this domain

A

Domaine Weinbach

59
Q

When was the Alsace VT and SGN AOC established

A

1984

60
Q

Put these in order from North to South: Brunello di Montalcno DOCG, Morellino
di Scansano DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG

A

(Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Morellino di Scansano
DOCG)

61
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Name 3 subzones of CHianti Classico Gran Selezione

A

Castellina, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole, Greve, Lamole, Montefioralle,
Panzano, Radda, San Casciano, San Donato in Poggio, and Vagliagli

62
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Name a Gaja Tuscany brand

A

Ca’ marcanda, Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino

63
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What is Tuscany’s only DOCG white wine

A

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

64
Q

Port fortification, what is the ratio of must to Aguardente

A

4 – 1

65
Q

For how long must a Reserve Tawny Port age prior to bottling

A

6 years

66
Q

What is the range of temperature employed during the estufagem process?

A

a. 45°C-50°C (113°F-122°F)

67
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for a Vinho de Canteiro from Madeira?

A

Three years / 2 years must be in wood

68
Q

What are the provinces of Cuyo?

A

San Juan, La Rioja, Mendoza

69
Q

What percentage of total plantings by acre does Cuyo represent for Argentinian wine?

A

95%

70
Q

Where will you find the subregions of General Roca, Avellaneda, and Alfonso Alsina?

A

a. Rio Negro

71
Q

What is the most planted red variety in Patagonia IG?

A

Malbec

72
Q

what region would I find the Faro DOC?

A

sicily

73
Q

Name an appellation of Sicily for the production of red wines exclusively?

A

a. Faro DOC &Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

74
Q

What is the dominantgrape variety of Faro DOC?

A

a. Nerello Mascalese

75
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74) The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley, and Surf Coast are all unofficial subzones of what
Victoria GI?

A

Geelong

76
Q

Name 3 GIs of the Port Phillip zone

A

Geelong, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Macedon Ranges, and Sunbury

77
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Name a wine from Victoria designatedexceptional via the Langton’s classification?

A

a. Mount Mary Quintet Cab Sauv (Yarra Valley)
b. Bass Philip Reserve PN (South Gippsland)
c. Best’s Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz (Grampians)
d. Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chard (Beechworth)

78
Q

Murray Darling and Swan Hill GIs can be found within what Zone of New South Wales?

A

big rivers

79
Q

Whatis the most recently established Vino de Pago? What Autonomia is it located in?

A

Abadía-Retuerta. Castilla y Leon

80
Q

The MGA of Faletto is a monopole of which producer

A

Bruno Giacosa

81
Q

Cerequio is shared between which communes of Barolo?

A

La Morra, Barolo

82
Q

81) Ghemme and Gattinara are divided by what river?

A

Sesia

83
Q

What is the grape variety and minimum percentage required of stated grape variety for
Dogliani DOCG?

A

Dolcetto, 100%

84
Q

What is the newest DOCG of Piedmont?

A

Canelli DOCG – 2023 – 100% Moscato Bianco

85
Q

The best PN vineyards of Central Otago have what aspect?

A

north

86
Q

Pegasus Bay, Geisen and Brancott Estate are located within what NZ production area?

A

Canterbury-South Island

87
Q

Which NZ GI has both the least amount of sun and least amount of rain?

A

Waitaki Valley

88
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What is the minimum % in NZ for labeling requirements for the followingl;

a. Grape Variety
b. Vintage
c. Stated GI Wine
d. Stated GI Spirits

A

a. Grape Variety 85%
b. Vintage 85%
c. Stated GI Wine 85%
d. Stated GI Spirits 100%

89
Q

Name 2 Appellations of the Southern Rhone that mandate hand harvesting

A

Beaumes de Venise
b. Chateauneuf-du-pape
c. Gigondas

90
Q

What is ‘Galopine’?

A

Old, local, name for Viognier in Condrieu (also a wine made by Delas)

91
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What does the papal crest signify on bottles of Chateauneuf du Pape?

A

That the wine is estate bottled

92
Q

Who produces Cote Rotie ‘Ampodium’?

A

Rene Rostaing

93
Q

Name 3 producers of La Landonne

A

Rostaing, Guigal, Delas, Gerin,jamet, gerard

94
Q

What Major River flows through the Paarl District?

A

berg

95
Q

Ken Forrester, Neil Ellis, and Rust en Vrede are producers based out of which district?

A

Stellenbosch

96
Q

What is the coldest wine producing district in South Africa?

A

Cape Agulhas

97
Q

What grape is known as ‘Hermitage’ in South Africa?

A

Cinsault

98
Q

In what village would you find the ‘Clos des Epeneaux’ vineyard?

A

Pommard (monopole of Comte Armand)

99
Q

What is the first vintage and the vineyard source of Wachstum Bodenstein

A

Hinter Seiber, 1993

100
Q

Name 2 excellent Eiswein vintages in Niederosterreich from 1990-present

A

2003, 2008

101
Q

True or false, Gemischter Satz is authorized for production under the Wachau DAC

A

true

102
Q

What are the parents of Rotgipfler

A

Roter Veltliner x Traminer

103
Q

Name 4 producers of Cabernet Sauvignon located on Pritchard Hill

A

Chappellet, Continuum, David Arthur, Colgin, Brand, Bryant Family, Melanson Vineyards,
Nine Suns (Houyi Vineyard)

104
Q

Merry Edwards, Littorai, and RAEN are all located in which AVA

A

sonoma coast

105
Q

Name appellations in Lake County that are not nested AVA's of Clear Lake

A

Guenoc Valley, Benmore Valley

106
Q

What do the 1998, 2000, 2006, and 2011 vintages of Napa Valley have in common

A

Cooler Vintages

107
Q

What is the warmest district in Mendoza?

A

Maipu - lowest elevation as well

108
Q

What spirit is produced with the “rule of 40?”

A

Génépi rule of 40” — 40 flowers, 40 sugar cubes, and 40 days of maceration to produce a spirit of 40% ABV

109
Q

Define and place in order of fir to occur and last to occur:
bousenage
Cintrage
Chauffage

A

Choaffage-heating and bending staves
Cintrage-shaping of barrel
bousenage - level of toasting

110
Q

What are the grapes of the following wines? Le Sol, Mates, Vinoptima

A

Syrah / Chard / Gewurtz

111
Q

Name two IGP regions of languedoc

A

Pays d’oc / pays d’Herault / terrasses du midi

112
Q

Where would you find the chevenns mountains?

A

Saint-Chinian AOP

113
Q

Primary grape of Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee?

A

Chard

114
Q

Where would you find Lauses?

A

Tavel calcareous soil

115
Q

Name two aop’s of S. Rhone whose white wines are based on clairette

A

Gigondas / Clairette de bellegarde

116
Q

What is the most recent CDR villages to be promoted

A

Nyons

117
Q

what is beaunois?

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A

Chard in burgundy most used in chablis

118
Q

where are the glasnevin gravels?

A

waipara - also where the teviotdle hills are

119
Q

what are mistela/dolce pasa/dolce del alimbar?

A

vdl sweetening agents is sherry

120
Q

What is a gewannen?

A

single parcel in the 2021 german wine law update

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