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Ms Mock #2 Flashcards

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What was Portugal’s first demarcated red wine region?

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a. Douro DOP (but not Porto)

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When was the Douro DOP established?

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1998

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Memaloose, Hiyu Wine Farm, and Analemma are producers in which AVA?

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Columbia Gorge AVA

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What is the most influential river in Franschhoek Valley?

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a. Berg River

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How many cases of wine would you get from a barrique?

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a. 25 cases, 300 bottles

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Upon release, what is the most expensive 4th growth of St-Julien?

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Château Beychevelle

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On a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being excellent, rate the 2018 vintage for Left Bank Bordeaux.

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4-5

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True or False: Brandy de Jerez requires two distillations.

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False, it is not mandatory

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Name 2 producers of Madi Kor

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Lenky, Ats, Uri Borok, Istvan Szepsy, Budahazy, Holdvolgy, Orosz, Tokaj
Classic, Arvay Isten-hegy, Barta, Kiralyudvar

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How many Great First Growth vineyards are there in Tokaj? What are they?

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2 total. Szarvas and Mezes Maly

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Who produces both Richard Dinner Vineyard and Ellen Lane Estate Chardonnays?

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Paul Hobbs

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  1. True or False: Meursault 1er cru Santenots can produce red wine under its name
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False, it has to be labeled under Volnay 1er cru Santenots

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Located in Volnay, Clos du Château des Ducs 1er cru is a monopole of which producer?

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Michel Lafarge

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What is the difference between tuff and tuffeau?

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a. Tuff is an igneous soil formed from expelled volcanic ash and rock
b. Tuffeau is sedimentary soil, a sandstone rich, chalky limestone

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  1. Which GIs of Victoria are shared with New South Wales
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Murray Darling and Swan Hill

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In which Victorian GI did Chandon set up a winery?

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Yarra Valley

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The Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) license lasts for how many years?

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5 (according to the International Trappist Association website)

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In which Anbaugebiet can one find Monzinger Niederburg gU?

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Nahe

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Where in Italy are the Iblei/Hyblaean Mountains located?

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a. Sicily

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'Grotte Alte,' 'Iri da Iri,' and 'delle Fontane' are all bottlings of what Sicilian
denominazione?

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

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What is the principal red grape planted in Nahe?

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Dornfelder

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What is the parentage of Carmenere?

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a. Gros Cabernet x Cabernet Franc

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Name the most widely available peated Irish whisky?

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Connemara

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Which winegrowing region of Sicily is most dramatically impacted by the Stretto di
Messina?

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a. Faro DOC

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Who makes Castillo Ygay and what is its most recent release for blanco wine?

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a. Marqués de Murrieta, 1986

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What 3 mountains define the Eastern End of Stellenbosch?

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a. Helderberg (SE)
b. Stellenbosch (E)
c. Simonberg (NE)

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Where would one find the producers Teso La Monja, Elias Mora and Vatan?

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Toro DO

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What is the final vintage in which other countries were allowed to use the terms similar to
Tokaj (Tokay/Tocai)?

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2007

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What is the last vintage a Tokaj Aszú wine of 3 or 4 puttonyos may be labeled as such?

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2013

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What region was most severely affected by 2023’s Cyclone Gabrielle?

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New Zealand (particularly, the North Island)

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  1. Who owns the Madeira vineyard Faja dos Padres?
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Barbeito. It is an isolated Malvasia vineyard bottled as a Frasquiera.

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What are the rules (assemblage) for the Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?

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min. 3 white gapes, no 1 grape may be more than 50% of the blend, each
variety at least 10%

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What is kellerbier

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Translates to “Cellar Beer.” A traditional German lager that is unpasteurized and
unfiltered and sometimes cask aged with an open bung hole to allow CO2 to
escape, originated in Franconia. Usually consumed from earthenware mugs

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  1. Name a Crus Communaux of Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine where gabbro soil is found.
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a. Gorges
b. Le Pallet
c. Mouzillon-Tillères

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What is the recommended serving temperature range for Lambics?

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40-50 degrees F/ 4-10 degrees C

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Château Laubade is a highly regarded producer of which spirit?

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Armagnac

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27
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What is the easternmost AVA in Washington?

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Lewis-Clark Valley

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Who was the first producer to put “Ripasso” on their label

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Masi, in 1967 for their Campofiorin

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  1. When did the Ripasso style become a separate DOC from Valpollicella DOC
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2010

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27
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A varietally labeled wine from Sussex PDO requires what percent of the stated variety?

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90%

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Name a California producer that uses new American Oak for aging their wines?

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Ridge, Silver Oak, BV Georges de Latour

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What is the most planted grape variety in the Veneto Region?

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Glera

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What type of beverage is Ararat?

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a. Armenian Brandy

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What GI is Pyramid Valley Vineyards located in?

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Canterbury GI

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'Sivi Pinot' is the Slovenian synonym for which grape variety?

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a. Pinot Grigio

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Which celebrated producer was first to leave Cava DO in 2012?

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Raventós i Blanc

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What are the three most common soils of the Chianti region?

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a. Albarese
b. Galestro
c. Macigno

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What is the climate of Primorska?

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Mild Mediterranean

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What is the local name for Chasselas in the Vaud?

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a. Dorin

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  1. In which region can one find the districts of Drama, Florina and Thessaloniki?
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Macedonia

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In which region can one find the districts of Drama, Florina and Thessaloniki?

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Macedonia

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  1. What is the only PDO in Macedonia that allows the production of still and sparkling rosé?
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Amynteo

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What is the maximum percentage of Frappato permitted in Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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50%

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Which producer in Tokaj is owned by Michel Reybier of Cos d'Estournel?

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Tokaj Hetszolo

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Which Porto subzone typically has the highest annual rainfall?

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Baixo Corgo

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What does the term “Muito Muito Velho” indicate on a bottle of Port?

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80+ year old age indication (local term for VVO - dick way to ask)

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Name 3 producers based in Nahe.

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Hermann Dönnhoff / Emrich Schonleber / Schlossgut Diel / Schäfer-Frolich /
Dr. Crusius

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What is the alleinbesitz of Hermann Dönnhoff?

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Oberhauser Brücke

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Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval are notable vineyards from what specific AVA?

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Red Mountain

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Name 3 forests that are commonly used for the making of French Oak barrels.

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Allier, Limousin, Nevers, Troncais and Vosges

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What Alsatian sub-zone is designated for both white and red wines?

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Cote de Rouffach

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Clos Jebsal is a monopole of what producer? And planted almost exclusively with what
grape?

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Zind- Humbrecht, Pinot Gris

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On average how many inches/mm of rain does Rias Baixas receive?

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67-75in/1700-1900mm approx.

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What is the oldest licensed distillery in the world?

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Bushmills (…but more likely Bols, though unsure about the “licensed” portion)

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Which Irish whisky producer goes by the moniker “Very Rare”?

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Midleton

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As of 2023, which communal AOP of Médoc allows for the inclusion of Castets?

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Margaux AOP

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What is the AVA of origin for the Mays Canyon, Thierot, and Charles Heintz vineyards?

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Sonoma Coast AVA

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In New South Wales, what are the 3 GIs of the Central Ranges?

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a. Cowra, Orange, Mudgee

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Which producer makes the cuvee “51 Degrees north”?

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Gusbourne

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How many Grams of Sugar are required to achieve one Atmosphere of Pressure in
Methode Traditional Wines?

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4g per atmosphere

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According to Bavarian Law, a Hefeweizen must include what % of malted wheat?

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Min 50%, but most are 60-70%

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Pablo Álvarez and the Álvarez family are most associated with what important winery?

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Vega Sicilia

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In 2010, what eco-friendly change did the CIVC make in order to help lessen
Champagne’s carbon footprint?

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Adopted a lighter standard for Champagne bottles at 835g down from
1250g at the beginning of the 20th century.

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What region (district) is the KWV headquartered in?

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paarl

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What is Paarl and Wellington’s most planted Variety for Wine Production?

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Chenin Blanc

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What are the three basic families of rock/soil?

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Igneous
b. Sedimentary
c. Metamorphic

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  1. Name 3 Barolo Producers who make a Cerequio Cru
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a. Michele Chiarlo
b. Roberto Voerzio
c. Beni di Batasioli
d. Boroli
e. Vietti

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Vietti
77. In Sherry production, what is the amontillamiento process?

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Process of a Fino converting to an Amontillado.

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  1. Why do Washington State vines benefit from fertile soils?
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Extreme Water Stress (desert farming)

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Which will increase in alcohol over time, Oloroso or PX?

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Oloroso, more evaporation leads to concentration, barrel not filled all the way up.
PX already high in alcohol, decreases over time as less water can evaporate
through osmosis.

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Who was the first producer of Sparkling Burgundy? Where, when and from what grapes?

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a. Edmond Mazure, Adelaide Hills, 1888, from Shiraz

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  1. What winery recently purchased Sonoma-Cutrer?
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duckhorn

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What is the primary grape used in the Sable de Camargue AOP?

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Grenache Gris

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Who makes a bottling entitled “Estiba Reservada” and what is the dominant grape?

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Catena Zapata. Cabernet is the dominant grape. Currently, one of the most
expensive, if not the most expensive Mendoza wines

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Of 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is currently the highest rated vintage in Mendoza?

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2019 (per Jancis Robinson and Wine Spectator)

51
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Nino Negri’s Carlo Negri bottling is labeled under what DOC/DOCG

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Sforzato de Valltellina DOCG

51
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What is the most grown grape in Canterbury?

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pinot noir

51
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What is the coolest subregion of Marlborough?

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awatere valley

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What Austrian wine region was the first DAC and when was it granted?

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Weinviertel; 2002 (approved, didn’t make it on to labels until 2003)

52
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What two countries border the Weinviertel?

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Czech Republic & Slovakia

52
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Who is the producer of Kai Carmenère and from what DO is it produced in?

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Errazuriz
Valle de Aconcagua

53
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Where would you find a gonc and how large is it?

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Hungary, 136L

53
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Goriska Brda borders which Italian DOC?

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Collio Goriziano

53
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Which 21st century vintage of Victorian wine was most heavily affected by wildfires

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2009, Black Saturday

54
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In which Victoria Zone and GI is Lake Eildon located within?

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Central Victoria Zone, Upper Goulburn GI

54
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Who is credited with building and refining Italy’s first sparkling tank method wines?

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Federico Martinotti (Martinotti Method)

55
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How large is a Bota Chica in Sherry production?

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500L, 132 Gallons

55
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What PDO is located in the Achaia region?

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Patras PDO

55
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What are the authorized grapes for Rapsani PDO?

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Xinomavro / Krassato / Stavroto

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Viña Falerina’s “Alta Tierra” bottlings are produced in what DO?

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Valle de Elqui

56
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What is the main soil type of Alsace Rangen Grand Cru AOP?

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Volcanic

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What is the average annual rainfall in Alsace? What geographic feature influences this?

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20-30 in

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In which village of Côte de Beaune would it find the 1er cru climat of Clos des Maréchaudes, Clos du Chapitre, La Toppe au Vert?

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Aloxe-Corton

57
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Name three producers of Scharzhoffberger

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Von Hovel / Von Volxhem / Egon Muller

58
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Which villages of Côte de Beaune don’t hold any 1er cru?

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Saint-Romain, Chorey-lès-Beaune

58
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What type of soil is found in the western Wachau? What grape is typically planted on it?

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Gföhler gneiss; Riesling

58
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What is the max. abv for Steinfeder?

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11.5

59
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Who is the largest producer of País in the world?

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Miguel Torres Chile

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Who makes the following cuvees: Chardonnay Cardellino, Bronner, and Kalterersee Classico Superiore ‘Per Se’?

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Elena Walch in Alto Adige

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Name three of the current members of VIGNO.

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Alcance, Bodegas RE, Bouchon Family Wines, Carter Mollenhauer, Casa Patronales, De Martino, Emiliana, Garage Wine Co, Gillmore, Lapostalle, Miguel Torres Chile, Morandé, Odfjell, P.S. Garcia, Underraga, Valdivieso

60
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Does Slovenia produce more Red Wine or White Wine?

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White Wine (70%)

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Name three producers based in the Sanlucar de Barrameda DO?

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alonso / la ciggererra / hidalgo

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What is the AVA that is labeled on a bottle of Hanzell Vineyards Ambassador’s 1953 Vineyard Chardonnay?

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Sonoma Valley AVA

63
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What is the most influential river of the Uco Valley?

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Tunuyan River

63
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What IG is located directly south of Catamarca IG?

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La Rioja IG or Cuyo IG

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What is the function of the rociador in Sherry production?

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A long, metal tube, used for the rocio, or refreshing of the casks.

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Which Portuguese DO is devoted to Aguardente?

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Lourinhã

64
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Irish Whisky must be aged for a minimum of how many years?

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3

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