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MS Questions 04.05.2024 Flashcards

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1
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Who is producing the wines called Saga R and which region?

A

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite. Bordeaux

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Where would you find Château Paradis Casseuil? Who owns it?

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Entre deux Mers. Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite.

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Bodegas Caro is a partnership between which producers?

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DBR Lafite and Catena.

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Which wine did Chateau Margaux produced for the first time in 2022?

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Pavillon Blanc Second Vin

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5
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What are the two mountain ranges in Napa Valley?

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Mayacamas to the west and Vaca to the east.

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6
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Which AVA is shared between Sonoma County and Mendocino County?

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Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak.

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What are the AVAs within Lodi AVA?

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Sloughhouse AVA
Cosumnes River AVA
Alta Mesa AVA
Borden Ranch AVA
Jahant AVA
Mokelumne River AVA
Clements Hills AVA

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8
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Which is the only hybrid allowed in the Ice Wine production in Canada? What is it’s parentage?

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Vidal Blanc

Ugni Blanc x Rayon d’Or

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9
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What are the subs of Niagara Escarpment?

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Beamsville Bench
Twenty Mile Bench
Short Hills Bench

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10
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Give 2 productions areas in Baja California.

A

Guadalupe Valley
Ojos Negros Valley
San Vicente Valley
Santo Tomas Valley
Valle de la Grulla
Tecate

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What are the AVAs of Solano County?

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Solano County Green Valley AVA
Suisun Valley AVA

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Who is producing ‘Eminence’ in South Africa?

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Neederburg. Sweet wine made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes.

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How is Muscat of Alexandria locally known in Constantia?

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Known as White Muscadel.

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What are the districts in Kwazulu-Natal?

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Central Drakensberg
Lions River

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What are the sub-regions of Atacama?

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Valle de Copiapo
Valle del Huasco

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16
Q

What are the zones of Valle de Curico?

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Valle del Lontue
Valle del Teno

17
Q

What is the name of fogs affecting Valle del Limari?

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Camanchaca.

18
Q

What are the districts of Lujan de Cuyo DOC?

A

Agrelo IG
Perdriel IG
Las Compuertas IG
Vistalba IG

19
Q

Who is producing the wine called Gala 1?

A

Luigi Bosca.

20
Q

What is the minimum ageing period for VIGNO wines before they can be released?

A

2 years

21
Q

What is the name of the overhead training system, used in Maule?

A

Parron

22
Q

What does “noble” indicate on a wine label in Spain?

A

18 months aging in less than 600L cask or bottle

23
Q

What are the subzones of Navarra DO?

A

Valdizarbe
Baja Montana
Tierra Estrella
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja

24
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Name 3 major winemaking regions in China.

A

Any 3 of:
Ningxia
Shandong
Hebei
Xinjiang
Shanxi
Yunnan
Liaoning
Heilongjiang
Tianjin
Jilin
Gansu

25
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Name 2 sugregions of Ningxia.

A

Any 2 of:
Shizuishan
Jinshan
Shenbeibu
Yuquanying
Quingtongxia
Hongsipu

26
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What is the Protected Geographic Designation in Ningxia?

A

Helan Mountain East Region

27
Q

Explain the Ningxia classification. When was is founded?

A

Similar to 1855 Bordeaux classification, the chateaux are scored on a 198 points scale, ranked from 1st to 5th Growth. Founded in 2013.

28
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What are the regions of South West Australia Zone in Western Australia?

A

Blackwood Valley GI
Geographe GI
Great Southern GI
Manjimup GI
Margaret River GI
Pemberton GI

29
Q

What are the unofficial regions of Northern Tasmania?

A

Pipers River
Tamar Valley
North West Coast

30
Q

Who is producing “Eric Stevens Purbrick” Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Tahbilk.

31
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Which grape is preferred instead of Vilana in Crete, valued for its acidity?

A

Vidiano.

32
Q

On which island blending Kotsifali with Syrah is common?

A

Creta.

33
Q

In the decade 2010 to 2020 what was the most challenging vintage in Champagne?

A

2017

34
Q

Who is producing the single parcels called “Aÿ Vauzelle Terme” and “Avize Champ Cain”? From which grapes?

A

Jacquesson. 100% PN and 100% Chardonnay respectively.

35
Q

Who produces Cuvée des Grands Côtés Coteaux Champenois Rouge?

A

Egly-Ouriet

36
Q

Who is producing “Grand Vin des Princes” Blanc de Blancs and Louis XV?

A

De Venoge

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