MS Questions 27.04.2024

Question 1

Wines made from which grapes qualify for Premier Grand Cru status in Vaud?

Answer 1

Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.

Question 2

What is La Gerle?

Answer 2

Is the name of the hod used to carry the harvest that contains approximately 100L of pressed grapes. La Gerle Label created in 1985 is accorded after examination and tasting by experts considering multiple criteria for quality wine made with Chasselas. The award La Gerle d’Or has been given since 1995 to the best wine at the year’s tasting.

Question 3

With which region would you associate VITI quality label?

Answer 3

Ticino. Quality label introduced in 1948 and is awarded by a committee of experts after a careful examination of sight, smell, taste and typicity. This quality label is awarded to Merlot only.

Question 4

What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Sudsteiermark?

Answer 4

Morillon.

Question 5

What is Spatrot-Rotgipfler?

Answer 5

A wine produced in the Thermenregion by blending Rotgipfler and Zierfandler.

Question 6

Which River flows through Rosalia to join the Neuseedlersee?

Answer 6

Wulka river

Question 7

Which DAC is known for Schilcher wines and from which grape? Describe the style/s produced.

Answer 7

Weststeiermark, Blauer Wildbacher.

Still, Frizzante or Spumante Rosé

Question 8

In which region would you find the producer Vinattieri?

Answer 8

Ticino, Switzerland.

Question 9

What is the Austrian name Pfefferl used for and to which grape is it most commonly associated?

Answer 9

Rotundone, the compound responsible for the peppery notes in Gruner Veltliner.

Question 10

What are the subzones of Bugey?

Answer 10

Manicle, Montagnieu, Cerdon.

Question 11

Which grape is excluded from the production of vin de paille in Jura?

Answer 11

Pinot Noir

Question 12

What are the aging requirements for a Jura Vin de Paille?

Answer 12

Minimum 3 years including 18 months in oak

Question 13

What is the maximum yield in hl/ha allowed in Chateau Chalon AOP?

Answer 13

30 hl/ha

Question 14

Which Savoie crus contain 100% Mondeuse?

Answer 14

Arbin and St Jean de la Porte

Question 15

Which AOPs can produce Vin de Paille in Jura?

Answer 15

Arbois, L’Etoile and Côtes du Jura

Question 16

Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends?

Answer 16

Gewurztraminer

Question 17

Who makes Clos de la Faille, where and from which grape?

Answer 17

Albert Mann, Alsace, Pinot Noir.

Question 18

Who is producing the wine called Pignan, where and from which grape?

Answer 18

Chateau Rayas, CDP Rouge, 100% Grenache, younger vines.

Question 19

Who is producing Cuvée Cathelin and where?

Answer 19

Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage. A barrel selection done just before bottling, produced only in top years

Question 20

What is the second wine produced by Château La Nerthe?

Answer 20

Clos de la Granière

Question 21

Within which DO of Spain would you find the subzone Vinalopo?

Answer 21

Alicante DO

Question 22

What are the ageing requirements for Vin Santo del Chianti DOC?

Answer 22

Vin Santo - released after 1st of November in the 3rd year

Vin Santo Riserva - released after 1st November in the 4th Year

Question 23

What are the sub-regions of Ribera del Guadiana?

Answer 23

Ribera Alta de Guadiana
Ribera Baja de Guadiana
Matanegra
Canamero
Montanchez
Tierra de Barros

Question 24

Where would you find the valleys of Tumbaya, Tilcara and Humahuaca?

Answer 24

Jujuy IG province, North Region

Question 25

Within which GI would you find the producer Caledonia Australis?

Answer 25

Gippsland

Question 26

Where would you find Garys’ Vineyard?

Answer 26

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, Central Coast, California. Famous for Pinot Noir.

Question 27

Name the important pagos in El Puerto de Santa María.

Answer 27

Balbaina
Los Tercios

Question 28

Where can you find Futo Wines?

Answer 28

Napa Valley.

Question 29

Who is producing Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon and in which AVA?

Answer 29

Philip Tongi Vineyard, Napa Valley.

Question 30

Who was the first American to work as a winemaker and vineyeard manager in Burgundy? Which winery did he establish upon returning to US?

Answer 30

Ted Lemon, Littorai. In 1982 he bacame the winemaker fro Domaine Guy Roulot. He also studied winemaking and apprenticed with Domaine Dujac, Georges Roumier and Bruno Clair.

Question 31

Who and where is producing the wines called One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon and Relentless Syrah?

Answer 31

Shafer. Stags Leap District and Napa Valley.

Question 32

Who is producing San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir and where?

Answer 32

Hirsch, Sonoma Coast.

Question 33

Who is producing HBA Shiraz? Where is the fruit sourced from?

Answer 33

Brokenwood. Fruit from Graveyard vineyard in Hunter blended with McLaren Vale fruit. Released after 10 years.

Question 34

How many Chardonnay’s are ranked as 1st Classified in the latest Langton’s classification? Name them.

Answer 34

3 - Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Yattarna.

Question 35

How much of the fruit of a Recoltant Manipulant RM must come from his own vineyards?

Answer 35

95%

Question 36

Who is producing the Cuvee Charles VII?

Answer 36

Canard Duchene, part of Thienot group.

Question 37

What is the Cuvee de Prestige produced by Boizel?

Answer 37

“Joyau de France”

Question 38

Who is producing “Vénus” Brut Nature, in which village and from which grape?

Answer 38

Agrapart. Avize. 100% Chardonnay

Question 39

Who is producing the single parcel called Grande Sendrée and where?

Answer 39

Drappier in Urville, The Aube.

Question 40

What is the Cuvee de prestige of Paul Bara?

Answer 40

Comtesse Marie de France