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Which two varietals are used for Bourgogne Passe-tout-Grains?

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Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine from the region of Burgundy in France. Most is red although rosé wine may also be produced. Unlike other Burgundy wines, which are primarily produced from a single grape variety, Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains is essentially a cuvée of Gamay and Pinot Noir.

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Name the four “Noble” varietals of Alsace?

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Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer

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Hunter is a District of which Zone?

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Hunter Valley Zone in NSW

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What is the AOC of Château Haut-Brion?

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Pessac-Leognan AOC. Chateau Haut-Brion is the only First Growth Chateau of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification located outside the Medoc AOC.

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How many Anbaugebieten are there?

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There are 13 major wine regions (Anbaugebiete) in Germany: Ahr, Baden, Franconia, Hessische Bergstraße, Mittelrhein, Mosel, Nahe, Palatinate, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Saale-Unstrut, Saxony, and Württemberg.

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What is the minimum % required for varietal labeling in Chile?

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75% of the wine must come from the region, variety and vintage listed on the label, but most keep it at least 85% to also follow European requirements.

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What is the AOC for the still red, rosé and white wines of Champagne?

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Coteaux-Champenois - the same area as for Champagne

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Name the three most-important native varietals used in Cava production.

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Macebeo, Parallada, Xarel-Lo

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Name two DOCGs of Tuscany (other than Chianti) that utilize Sangiovese.

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Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano but also DOCG’s Chianti Classico, Morellino di Scansano, Carmignano, Montecucco Sangiovese, Rosso della Val di Cornia, or Suvereto

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Name two of the sub-regions of the Western Cape.

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The Western Cape is the largest and one of the most important South African wine regions. Western Cape in turn is divided into many sub-regions; Coastal Region, Klein Karoo, Cape South Coast, Olifants River, and Breede River Valley.

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The Ohio River Valley AVA covers parts of which states.

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It is the second-largest wine appellation of origin in the United States in portions of the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

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Name two of the Scotch Whisky producing regions.

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Highland and Speyside, but there are five Scotch Whisky regions - Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

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Which is the most-widely grown red varietal of the Médoc?

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Merlot is slightly more dominant in the sub-regional appellations of Médoc AOC and Haut-Médoc AOC, as well as Listrac and Moulis, while Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly more planted in the appellations of Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe, and Saint-Julien.

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Name three AOCs within the Medoc

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Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estephe, but also Pauillac, Haut-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc, and Moulis-en-Médoc

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Clare and Eden Valleys are known for which varietal?

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Riesling, but also Shiraz

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Name one of the primary varietals of Port.

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Touriga Nacional, but also Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão and Tinta Amarela.

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What is the main varietal of Hermitage Rouge? What varietals may also be used?

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Syrah is the primary red grape of Hermitage Rouge, mostly used on its own although the appellation rules do allow the addition of 15% or less of Marsanne and/or Roussanne

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Name one Grand Cru of Chablis.

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The Chablis Grand Cru appellation comprises seven Climats: Les Clos, but also Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudésir.

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Four communes found entirely within the boundaries of Chianti Classico.

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Gaiole, Radda, Castellina, and Greve

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These sparkling wine DOCGs of the Veneto took its name from the previous name of its primary varietal.

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Prosecco

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What is the local term for Malbec grown in the Loire Valley?

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Côt

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This charity organization holds its yearly auction on the third Sunday of November.

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Hospices de Beane

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What is the German term for Pinot Noir?

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Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir. The German name for the grape is Spätburgunder – late (spät) ripening pinot (burgunder).

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What is remontage?

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Pump-Over: Also known as remontage, the process of pumping red wine up from the bottom of the tank and splashing it over the top of the fermenting must; the purpose is to submerge the skins so that carbon dioxide is pushed to the surface of the must and released.

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Is the region of Wellington located on the North Island or South Island?

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Wellington is located at the south-western tip of the North Island of New Zealand.

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What is the governing body of Canadian wine and winemaking?

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Vintners Quality Alliance, or VQA, is a regulatory and appellation system which guarantees the high quality and authenticity of origin for Canadian wines made under that system in British Columbia and Ontario. It is similar to regulatory systems in France (AOC), Spain (DO), Italy (DOC), and Germany (QmP).

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Name the two Grand Cru Appellations of Alsace that allow Pinot Noir, and the year this was awarded.

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Kirchberg de Barr and Hengst, in 2022

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Name the three (3) of five villages that lie completely within the Barolo Appellation.

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Barolo, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba lie entirely within the denomination. La Morra and Monforte d’Alba are also key towns. Together, these five communities make up Barolo’s core villages.

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Name the four villages of Barbaresco Appellation.

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There are three villages (Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso), plus San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, an outlying district of Alba.

30
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What are the DOCG requirements for Barolo wine production?

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Vineyard elevation: Minimum 170 m (560 ft); maximum 540 m (1,770 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 13.0%
Aging: For Rosso, minimum 38 months, including 18 months in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+4); for Riserva, minimum 62 months, including 18 months in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+6)

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Name one red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.

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The Côte de Beaune’s only red grand cru appellation, Corton (which can also be white) is produced from one of Burgundy’s most iconic spots – the eponymous Hill of Corton.

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What is the AOC for the sparkling wines of Alsace?

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Crémant d’Alsace is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée for sparkling wines made in the Alsace wine region, established 1976.

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What is the primary flavouring of Amarula?

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Amarula is an African cream based liqueur made from sugar, cream and fermented marula fruit at 17% ABV.

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What is the principle red varietal of Madiran and Irouleguy?

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Tannat is the indigenous grape variety of the Madiran wine region, also prevalent in the southern region of Irouleguy.

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What is the principle ingredient in Cynar?

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Cynar is an Italian bitter apéritif of the amaro variety, made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant among which is the artichoke.

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True or False: the Barossa is a geographical sub-zone which includes another sub-zone Eden Valley.

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False. The Barossa is in fact the term given to the geographical zone, with Barossa Valley and Eden Valley named as sub-zones with this declared zone.

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How many geographical zones are there in Australia?

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26 zones

38
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The Margaret River is part of which zone in Western Australia?

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South West Australia zone

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Name three (3) sub-zones of the Port Phillip zone in Australia.

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Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley and Geelong

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What zone is the GI of McLaren Vale located in?

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The Geographical Indication “McLaren Vale” is located within the zone “Fleurieu”

41
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The Riverina and Murray-Darling sub-zones are part of which zone?

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Big Rivers zone

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What zones are found in the Adelaide Super Zone?

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Adelaide - Super Zone includes Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu and Barossa zones

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Is Tasmania considered a wine region or a zone?

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It is treated as a region rather than a zone, and falls under the zone of South-Eastern Australia.

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What are the definitions for an area to be declared a wine Region?

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An Australian Wine Region must have consistent and distinct qualities, but also must produce 500 tonnes of grapes a year across five (5) individually owned vineyards, each being at least five (5) hectares in size.

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Name a sub-district within the district of Hunter.

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Hunter District (within the Hunter Valley zone) has three (3) sub-districts: Pokolbin, but also Broke Fordwich and Upper Hunter Valley.

46
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Nagambie Lakes sub-region lies within which Wine Region?

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Goulburn Valley region

47
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Which three (3) Australian states lies completely within the South-Eastern Australia wine zone?

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New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Only a section of South Australia and Queensland fall under the designated area of this zone.

48
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What is “Sussreserve” ?

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The German term used to refer to unfermented grape juice that is used to sweeten a wine AFTER fermentation to soften acidity.

49
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Geelong, Macedon Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Sunbury
and Yarra Valley fall under which zone?

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Port Phillip zone

50
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What are the five (5) districts of North East Victoria?

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Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, King Valley, Glenrowan, and Rutherglen

51
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Name three (3) districts of the Limestone Coast Zone.

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Coonawarra, Padthaway and Wrattonbully, but also Robe,
Mt. Benson and Mt Gambier.

52
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Name four (4) red and four (4) white varietals common in Provence.

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Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre for red (but also Syrah and Counoise), and Grenache Blanc, Boubelenc, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino/Rolle for white (but also Clairette)

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Apart from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, what is the other red varietal that is typical to the Corbieres AOC?

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Lledoner Pelut - somewhat similar to Grenache with higher acid and slightly lower ABV. Also used in Priorat wines.

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Name the two crus (named vineyard areas) in the Savennières AOC of Anjou, Loire.

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Coulée de Serrant (a monopole of Joly) and La Roche aux Moines.

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