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Producers (International) Flashcards

1
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Bodegas Pesquera produces wine in which appellation?

What is the name of the premier wine produced?

A

Ribera del Duero

Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva

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Which champagne featured in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous?

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Bollinger - “Bolly”

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Where does François Raveneau produce wine?

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Chablis

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Where does the Chateau Rayas estate primarily produce wine?

What is noteworthy about their wine?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Their CNdP red is 100% Grenache.

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Country of origin / flavors?

5 examples of Kentucky Bourbon:

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Woodford Reserve

Elijah Craig

Bulleit

Maker’s Mark

Pappy Van Winkle

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Where is the Tahbilk winery located (sub-region within sub-region / region)?

What is its flagship wine, and what is significant about the vineyards it comes from?

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Nagambie Lakes within Goulburn Valley, VIctoria.

“1860 Vines” Shiraz - harvested from pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1860.

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Who produces this wine?

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Francois Raveneau

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What are the 2 Prestige Cuvées of Laurent-Perrier?

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“Grand Siécle” (50/50 PN and Chard)

“Alexandra” Vintage Rosé (80/20 PN and Chard)

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What famous Northern Rhône producer established a winery in Mount Benson?

Name one of their top Shiraz wines:

A

Michel Chapoutier

“Ergo Sum”

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3 examples of Belgian ales:

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Chimay

Duvel

Dupont

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Which 2 English estates are leading the way for British Traditional Method sparkling wines?

Where are they located?

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Nyetimber and Ridgeview.

Sussex.

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What was Napoleon’s favorite dessert wine?

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Klein Constantia / Vin de Constance

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13
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Where is Corison winery located?

What is her single vineyard wine?

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St. Helena, Napa Valley

Kronos

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Ch Lascombes

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Margaux 2nd GCC Chevalier de Lascombes

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15
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In which region does Chateau Simone produce wine?

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Palette AOC

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16
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Josh Jensen is most closely connected with which winery?

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Calera

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17
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Diamond Creek Vineyards is located in which AVA?

What does this winery claim to be?

What other significant milestone pertains to them?

What are the 3 regular singe-vineyard wines, and the 1 top bottling only produced in superior vintages?

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Diamond Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley.

The first Napa Valley Estate to exclusively produce Cabernet Sauvignon.

They were the first winery to crack the $100/bottle retail mark.

Volcanic Hill / Red Rock / Gravelly Meadow

Lake Vineyard

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Val Llach is located in which region?

What are the 3 wines produced?

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Priorat DOQ

Val Llach Priorat (flagship wine)

“Idus”

“Embruix”

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What is the “microchateau” or “garagiste” movement in Bordeaux?

Name 3 examples and where they produce wines.

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A group of small châteaux making powerfully ripe and polished modern wines from just a handful of acres.

Le Pin in Pomerol.

Valandraud and La Mondotte in St-Émilion.

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20
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3 Top Chinon Producers:

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Domaine Bernard Baudry

Domaine Breton

Domaine de Noiré

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Where does the Brown Brothers winery make wine?

What grape are they responsible for engineering, and what is it similar to?

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Victoria (Heathcote) and Tasmania.

Tarrango, a cross of Touriga Nacional and Sultana. Produces a wine very similar to Beaujolais; light-bodied, fruity and low in tannin.

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22
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Who is the producer of Commanderia St. John?

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Keo

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Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure produces sweet wines in which appellation?

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Monbazillac

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Where does Laurent Tribut produce wine, and whose style are they similar to?

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Chablis.

Similar in style to Vincent Dauvissat

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25
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Country of origin / flavors?

List 5 top shelf Tequilas:

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  • Don Julio 1942
  • Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Famillia
  • Casa Dragones
  • Grand Mayan
  • Herradura Seleccion Suprema
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26
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Who’s producing Alter Ego?

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Ch Palmer Margaux 3rd GCC

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What are the 4 Grand Cru monopoles of Vosne-Romanée and who are they owned by?

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Romanée-Conti, owned by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

La Tâche, also owned by Domaine de la Romanée Conti

La Romanée, owned by Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

La Grande Rue, owned by Domaine François Lamarche

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Mas de Daumas Gassac is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

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Languedoc/Herault

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Name 6 top producers in Stellenbosch, including one that specializes in Pinotage:

A

Rust en Vrede

Neil Ellis

Kanonkop (specializes in Pinotage)

De Toren

Warwick Wine Estate

Meerlust

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30
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Château Tour des Gendres is located in which appellation?

Headed by which family?

Entry level White/Red:

Top White/Red:

A

Bergerac.

The De Conti Family.

Entry Level White: Classique Blanc

Entry Level Red: La Gloire de mon Pére

Top White: Moulin des Dames

Top Red: Anthologia

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What is the prestige cuvée of Egly-Ouriet?

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Les Crayeres

100% Pinot Noir from vines planted in 1946 on pure chalk (crayères) soils in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay.

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32
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Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron is a ___ Growth in which commune?

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2nd Growth / Pauillac

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Name the Port like wine, using the same grape varieties, made by Quady Winery:

Which AVA is it located in?

A

Starboard

Madera AVA, California

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34
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Country of origin / flavors?

List 3 London Dry Gins and 3 Gins made outside of London:

A

London Dry Gins:

  • Beefeater
  • Bombay Sapphire
  • Gordon’s

Non-London Dry Gin:

  • Letherbee (Chicago)
  • Suntory Roku Gin (Japan)
  • Monkey 47 (Germany)
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35
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Chateau Montelena is located in which AVA?

What event caused the winery to shoot to stardom?

What caused its (temporary) downfall?

A

Calistoga AVA, Napa Valley

The winery’s Chardonnay placed first at the 1976 “Judgement of Paris”, beating out many Grand Cru Burgundies and other California wines.

In 2004, the winery was indicted by Wine Spectator for having systemic cork taint.

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36
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Name 2 producers of cider from:

England

Germany

Austria

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England: Fowey Valley, Cornwall / Westons, Herefordshire

Germany: Pica Pica, Stuttgart / OBC (Original Berliner Cidre)

Austria: Goldkehlchen, Vienna / Thronprinz, Styria.

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37
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The Art Series is produced by whom?

Where are they based?

What does the Art Series represent?

A

Leeuwin Estate

Margaret River, Western Australia.

The Art Series represents Leeuwin Estate’s most opulent and ageworthy wines from each vintage, and the labels feature artwork commisioned from contemporary and Aboriginal Australian artists.

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38
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Ch. Mouton Rothschild 2nd Label?

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Pauillac 1st GCC Petit Mouton

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Chateau Lynch-Bages is a ___ Growth in which commune?

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5th Growth, Pauillac.

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40
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Champagne Charles Heidsieck has 2 Prestige Cuvées, one of which is discontinued.

What are they?

A

“Champagne Charlie” (discontinued after ‘85 vintage)

“Blanc de Millenaires” (100% Chardonnay)

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41
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What is the most prestigious sector of the Rheinterrasse?

Composed of what kind of soil?

Located between which 2 villages?

An example of a premier producer from this area?

A
  • The Roter Hang.
  • Red Clay
  • Nierstein and Nackenheim
  • Gunderloch
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42
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Name the 4 “Premiers Grands Crus Classé A” of the 2012 St. Emilion Classification

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Chateau Ausone

Chateau Cheval Blanc

Chateau Pavié

Chateau Angelus

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Which is the only Austrian owned Bodega in Argentina?

Which sub-region / region are they located in?

A

Bodega Norton

Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza

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44
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Who produces the wine below?

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Chateau Petrus

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45
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In which GI is the producer Wendouree Cellars located?

What are the 3 main wines produced?

What is significant about the wines produced?

A

Clare Valley GI, Southern Australia

Shiraz / Shiraz-Malbec / Cabernet-Malbec

Extremely hard to obtain, cult status, virtually only available to those on the long-time waiting list.

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46
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Which region is this wine from?

What is the dominant grape used for this producer’s white wine?

Grapes for red?

A

Languedoc

White: Roussanne

Red: Mostly Syrah/Mouvedre

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In which GI is the producer Henschke located?

What trend are they famous for?

What is their premier bottling?

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Eden Valley

Phasing out fortified wines in favor of dry, table wines.

“Hill of Grace” Shiraz, made from vines dating back to 1860.

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Name four Champagne Houses making California sparkling wine?

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Moet & Chandon, (“Chandon”)

Mumm,

Roederer,

Taittinger (“Domaine Carneros”)

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Ch. Duhart Milon

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Pauillac 4th GCC Moulin de Duhart

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50
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Country of origin / flavors?

Who was the first producer of commercial Vermouth in 1785?

Where are they located?

A

Carpano / Italy

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How did wine writer Hugh Johnson describe Penfolds “Grange”?

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“The only First Growth of the Southern Hemisphere”

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52
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Nigl, Salomon, and Christoph Hoch are producers in what region?

A

Kremstal DAC

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53
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Who is the largest producer in Greece?

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Boutari

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54
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Which champagne house historically blocks malolactic fermentation in order to keep the wine “razor Sharp”?

A

Lanson

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55
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List 3 Sparkling wine producers (and a specific wine) from Oregon:

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Argyle: Brut Dundee Hills Knudsen Vineyards

Roco: Brut Willamette Valley

Trisaetum: Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Willamette Valley

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Which is the only Medoc First Growth not to sell its wines “en primeur”?

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Chateau Latour

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57
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Who prodcues the wine below?

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Domaine Tempier

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Where is the producer Chateau la Nerthe located?

What is the name of their prestige cuvée?

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Cuvée des Cadettes

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Chateau d’Ampuis is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

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Northern Rhone/Cote Rotie

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In reference to Champagne, what does “The Widow” refer to?

What 4 things is she credited with?

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Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the widow of Francois Clicquot. She is the “Veuve” (meaning “widow”) Cliqcuot..

  1. First woman to run a Champagne house.
  2. Spread popularity of Champagne to Russia.
  3. Co-created the Riddling table.
  4. Created one of the first known Vintage Champagnes.
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List 3 Sparkling wine producers from Australia:

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Redbank (Kings Valley, Victoria)

Ninth Island (Tasmania)

Seppelt (Original Sparkling Shiraz)

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Name 3 producers in Sonoma County:

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Rodney Strong,

Kosta Browne, and

Kistler

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63
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Where is Domaine Chandon located in Australia?

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Yarra Valley

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What is the Prestige Cuvée of Gosset?

What grapes are used?

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“Celebris”

52% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir

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In which region is the Argentinian producer Catena Zapata located?

What is their top wine?

What 2 grapes are used?

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  • Mendoza
  • “Nicolás”
  • Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon
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66
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Where is Chateau Grillet located?

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Within Condrieu

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67
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Country of origin / flavors?

Speyside Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

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Generall milder and fruitier, made with water from the river Spey.

Macallan / Glenfiddich / Glenlivet

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How were the vintages of 2010 and 2011 regarded in Champagne?

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2011: It is hard to imagine a more difficult harvest. Few vintage Champagnes are likely to be made.

2010: A very difficult vintage with prominent rot. Few vintage Champagnes are likely to be made.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Islay Scotch:

Quick description and 3 producers:

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Most peaty and smoky style.

Laphroaig / Ardberg / Lagavulin

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Where does the Chateau de Beaucastel estate primarily produce wine?

What is noteworthy about their wine?

A

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

The red is based on Mouvedre and includes every permitted varietal in CNdP.

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71
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3 Top Producers in Fronton AOP?

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Domaine Le Roc

Chateau Bouissel

Chateau La Colombiére

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72
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Who produces the wine below:

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Domaine de Trevallon

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73
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In which recent vintage did Chateau d’Yquem choose not to produce any wine?

Why?

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2012

A poor vintage in Sauternes, particularly in October, proved too much for the grapevines, and the wines did not pass the house’s strict taste tests for quality.

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74
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Where is Bodegas Numanthia located?

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Toro DO

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75
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Who produces the wine “Megas Oenos?”

What grapes are used and how is it aged?

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Domaine Skouras

80% Agiorgitiko / 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

New French Barriques for 18 months

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76
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Philip Togni Vineyard is located in which AVA?

The wines produced are in which style?

What are the 3 wines produced, and from what grapes?

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Spring Mountain District AVA, Napa Valley

Old-World, austere, severe and unapologetic.

Philip Togni (approximately 80-85% Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot)

Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from younger vines.

Ca’ Togni, dessert wine made from “Black Muscat”

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77
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4 Declared Port Vintages btw/2000 and 2012?

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2000 / 2003 / 2007 / 2011

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78
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“Trilogy” is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.

Which district / GU is it located in?

What grapes are used?

A

Warwick

Stellenbosch / Coastal Region

Mostly Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of Merlot.

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79
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Who produces the wine “Clos du Papillon”?

Where is it produced?

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Domaine du Closel

Savennieres

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80
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List 3 Sparkling wine producers from New Zealand:

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Brancott Estate (Marlborough)

Cloudy Bay (Marlborough)

Man O’ War (Waiheke Island, Auckland)

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Where is the NZ producer Mud House located?

What are 3 of their wines produced?

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South Island

Waipara Riesling (Canterbury)

Central Otago Pinot Noir

Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

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82
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Ch Clerc-Milon

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Pauillac 5th GCC Pastourelle de Clerc Milon

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83
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What is the prestige cuvée of Chateau de Beaucastel?

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Hommage a Jacques Perrin

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Opus One is a joint venture between which 2 wine-producing powerhouses?

Where is the winery located?

When was the inaugural vintage and what are the 2 bottlings produced?

A

Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild.

Oakville AVA, Napa Valley

Opus One: Inaugural vintage 1979.

Overture (multi-vintage second wine)

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85
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Where is Chateau Trotanoy located?

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Pomerol

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86
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Who produces the wine in the image below?

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Stéphane Tissot

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87
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In what year did Chateau Laville Haut Brion stop producing wine?

Who does it now sell its grapes to?

A

2009

Chateau La Mission Haut Brion

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Chateau Le Pin

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Pomerol

No 2nd Labels

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Country of origin / flavors?

5 examples of American Rye Whiskey:

A

Rittenhouse Rye

Bulleit Rye

Old Overholt

Templeton Rye

Sazerac Rye

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90
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Match the following châteaux with their respective classification/Growth and commune.

Clerc-Milon

Lascombes

Talbot

Palmer

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Clerc-Milon: 5th Growth, Pauillac

Lascombes: 2nd Growth, Margaux

Talbot: 4th Growth, St-Julien

Palmer: 3rd Growth, Margaux

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Herri Mina is a notable producer in which appellation?

A

Irouléguy AOP

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92
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Who is the current CEO / winemaker for Chateau Montelena?

A

Bo Barrett

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93
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In which Australian GI is the producer Cullen located?

What is their top bottling?

What grapes are used, and which unofficial sub-region does it come from?

A

Margaret River GI, Western Australia

“Diana Madeline”

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Wilyabrup

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94
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Spain’s best known wine family, Torres, is based in which wine region?

A

Penedes

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95
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Give examples of 6 bitter liqueurs from 6 different countries:

A

Italy: Averna, Cynar

Czech Republic: Jélinek Fernet

Germany: Jagermeister

France: Suze, Amer Picon

Hungary: Zwack

USA: Grand Poppy Amaro (LA)

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96
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Celler Scala Dei produces wine in which region?

In contrast to most wines produced in this region, how would you describe this wine stylistically?

A

Priorat DOQ

The wines from Scala Dei depart from the region’s traditional dark, intense, alcoholic wines to show a more approachable, balanced and elegant style of Priorat wine. Scala Dei wines have the structure and intensity expected of Priorat with a surprising balance and elegance that is rare for the region.

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97
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What grape is used for Chateau de Beaucastel Vieilles Vigne Blanc?

A

Roussanne

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98
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Which appellation is Didier Dageaneau associated with?

What is the name of his top bottling?

What is notable about his winemaking style?

A

Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley.

“Silex”

He experimented with aging his Sauvignon Blancs in new oak, rather than stainless steel.

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99
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Chateau La Mondotte

Classification and 2nd Label?

A

Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe B (2012)

75% Merlot / 25% CF

  • No 2nd Label*
  • Certified Organic since 2014 with and Biodynamic influences*
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100
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Ayres Vineyard is located in which AVA?

Their top 4 wines are:

A

Ribbon Ridge AVA, Wilammette Valley, Oregon

Perspective Pinot Noir (made w/estate and purchased fruit)

Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot Noir (estate fruit only)

Pioneer Pinot Noir (made from clone 667)

One Pinot Noir (made from a single fermenter)

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101
Q

List the following bottlings of Port from least expensive to most expensive (1 = least, 4 = most).

A. Quinta do Crasto 2008 LBV

B. Kopke 1966 Vintage

C. Niepoort 20 Year Tawny

D. Sandeman’s Fine Ruby NV

A
  1. Sandeman’s Fine Ruby NV
  2. Quinta do Castro 2008 LBV
  3. Niepoort 20 Year Tawny
  4. Kopke 1966 Vintage
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102
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3 examples of Central Otago Pinot Noir producers:

A

Rippon

Felton Road.

Mt. Difficulty

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103
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Country of origin / flavors?

3 brands of Pisco:

A

Pisco Portón

Macchu Pisco

Barsol Pisco

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104
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Which is the largest wine company in California?

A

E & J Gallo

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105
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In which GI(s) is the producer Buller Wines located?

A

Rutherglen GI, Kings Valley GI, NE Victoria

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106
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Who produces “Bosconia,” “Tondonia,” and “Gravonia?”

A

Bodegas López de Heredia

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107
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The Bien Nacido vineyard is located in which AVA?

What grapes are mostly cultivated?

What distinction does this vineyard have?

An example of a top winery who sources fruit from this vineyard:

A

Santa Maria Valley.

Burgundy and Rhone varietals.

It is one of the major nurseries for certified, varietal budwood.

Au Bon Climat

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108
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Top 5 recent vintages of the Médoc?

A

2005

2009

2010

2015

2016

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109
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

4 examples of bourbon made outside Kentucky / Tennessee:

A

Hudson Baby Bourbon (NY)

Roughstock Montana Bourbon

FEW (Illinois)

Stranahan’s (Colorado)

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110
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Domaine Lapeyre is located in which appellation?

A

Béarns AOP

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111
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Give 3 examples of German lagers:

A

Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen

Augustiner Helles

Paulaner Original Munich Lager

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112
Q

The Argentinian wineries Yacochuya and Etchart are located in which region?

How are these 2 wineries related?

A

Cafayate, Salta.

Etchart is the winery that first brought Pomerol winemaker Michel Rolland from France to Argentina, and Yacochuya is his latest project.

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113
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Which champagne House makes Green Point in the Yarra Valley?

A

Domaine Chandon (Moet et Chandon)

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114
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti produces 7 Grand Cru wines (6 Red / 1 White)

What are they?

Which ones are owned by DRC?

A

RED: Echezaux / Grands Echezaux / Richebourg / Romanee-Saint-Vivant / Romanee-Conti / La Tache

WHITE: Montrachet

Monopoles: Romanee-Conti / La Tache

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115
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Where is the Argentinian producer Susana Balbo based?

What is their flagship range of wines?

What grapes are used for this line?

A

Cafayate, Salta.

“Crios”

Torrontés, Malbec, Syrah and Bordeaux varietals.

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116
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Country of origin / flavors?

List 5 different Mezcal producers:

A

Montelobos

Clase Azúl

Ilegal

Del Maguey

El Silencio

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117
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In which appellation does Aalto produce wine?

Are they considered traditional or modern?

What are the 2 wines made, and what are the differences between them?

A

Ribera del Duero

Modern

Aalto: Standard bottling, 100% Tinto Fino from v. old vines (40-80 yrs.) made every year, aged 17 months in 50/50 American and French Oak

Aalto “PS” (Pagos Seleccionados): Prestige bottling, 100% Tinto Fino from oldest vines (60-90 yrs.), only made in great vintages, ages 20 months entirely in new French oak.

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118
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From which region does Chateau Cheval Blanc come?

A

Bordeaux - St. Emilion

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119
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Ch Palmer

A

Margaux 3rd GCC Alter Ego

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120
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Estate Argyros, Domaine Hatzidakis, and Canava Roussos are producers in what appellation?

A

Santorini PDO

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121
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In which appellation does Dominio de Pingus produce wine?

What are the 4 wines produced?

A

Ribera del Duero

“Pingus” / “Flor de Pingus” / “Amelia” / “PSI” (Old vine Tempranillo)

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122
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What is the most important classification of Australia’s wines?

A

Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine

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123
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In which region of South Africa is the Fairview Winery located?

What line is their homage to Cotes-du-Rhone wines?

A

Paarl

“Goats do Roam”

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124
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List 3 Sparkling wine producers (and a specific wine) from California:

A

Iron Horse - Ocean Reserve BdB Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Mumm Napa - Rosé Napa Valley DVX

Schramsberg - Brut Blanc de Blancs North Coast LD

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125
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Who was the founder of the Australian Wine Bureau and author of the first Encyclopedia of Australian Wine?

A

Len Evans

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126
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Which wine is regarded as the top 100% Shiraz produced in South Africa?

Which region does it come from?

A

De Toren’s “The Black Lion”

Swartland and Stellenbosch

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127
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are 4 other examples of Eau de Vie, where they’re from and what are they made with?

A 
Kirschwasser (Cherry) - Germany
Poire William (Pear) - France (also Oregon)

Boukha (Fig) - Tunisia

Barack Palinka (Apricot) - Hungary

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128
Q

Dunn Vineyards is located in which AVA?

What is a defining factor of their wines?

What style are the wines produced?

A

Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley

Elevation - vineyards reach 2,100 ft. in elevation.

Some of Napa’s most rugged and tannic wines, requiring years to soften.

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129
Q

Francois Freres is a cooper based in which Burgundy village?

A

St. Romain

130
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3 examples of top Chablis producers.

A
  • La Chablisienne (powerful co-op w/300 members)
  • Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat
  • Domaine William Févre
131
Q

Faiveley Mercurey is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Cote Chalonnaise

132
Q

“Pavillon” is the Second wine of which chateau?

A

Chateau Margaux

133
Q

Heitz Cellars, Chateau Montelena, and Beaulieu Vineyards are based in which county?

A

Napa County

134
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Japanese Whisky:

A

Suntory

Hibiki

Nikka

135
Q

Mas Martinet produces wine in which region?

What is significant about this producer’s wines?

A

Priorat DOQ

They represent real value for money in a region that normally commands extremely high prices.

136
Q

Name 4 Premium wines from the McLaren Vale GI

A

D’Arenberg “Dead Arm” Shiraz

Yangarra “High Sands” Grenache

Drew Noon “Eclipse” Grenache-based blend

Clarendon Hills “Astralis” Shiraz

137
Q

In which GI is the producer Jim Barry located?

What is their premier bottling?

What is significant about this producer?

A

Clare Valley GI, Southern Australia

“The Armagh” Shiraz.

Considered a benchmark for the Clare Valley region, wines produced by Jim Barry are often held back from release until deemed fit for consumption.

138
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In which appellation does Emilio Moro produce wine?

A

Ribera del Duero

139
Q

When was the first vintage of Penfolds Grange?

Who was the winemaker?

What was unique about this wine compared to other luxury bottlings?

A

1951

  • Max Schubert
  • This Shiraz is a blend of different vineyard sites, as opposed to other premier bottlings that source fruit from one “cru”.
140
Q

Ch Talbot

A

Saint-Julien 4th GCC Connétables de Talbot

141
Q

What are the 3 prestige cuvées and 1 single-vineyard cuvée of Billecart-Salmon?

What style are they particularly known for?

A

Cuvée Nicolas François Brut Vintage / 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay.

“Grande Cuvée”: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Brut Vintage / 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay

Clos Saint-Hilaire Brut Vintage / 100% Pinot Noir from the 1 ha plot in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ behind the winemaker’s house.

142
Q

Schloss Gobelsburg, Bründlmayer, and Hirsch are producers in what region?

A

Kamptal DAC

143
Q

Domaine Skouras and Domaine Spiropoulos are both winemakers based in which region?

A

Peloponnese

144
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For the following South African producers, identify the specific area in which they are located, and the type of wine they specialize in:

A. Boekenhoutskloof

B. Meerlust

C. Groot Constantia

D. Hamilton Russell

A

A. Boekenhoutskloof: Franschhoek Valley (Coastal Region), specializes in Syrah

B. Meerlust: Stellenbosch (Coastal Region), specializes in Bordeaux blends.

C. Groot Constantia: Constantia (Cape Town, Coastal Region), specializes in Vin de Constance (in addition to dry whites/reds)

D. Hamilton Russell: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Walker Bay, Cape South Coast Region), specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

145
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Which AVA / County is the Sanford & Benedict vineyard planted in?

Who is the vineyard named after?

What is this vineyard famous for proving?

A

Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Santa Barbara Co.

Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict

That Santa Barbara is suitable for Pinot Noir cultivation.

146
Q

Name 3 producers of cider in Spain:

A

Fanjul Cidra Ecologica, Asturias

Isastegi, Basque

Zapiain, Basque

147
Q

What are the 5 First Growths of Bordeaux?

Which Chateau is unusual and for what reason?

A
  • Latour
  • Lafite-Rothschild
  • Mouton-Rothschild (not originally classified as a First Growth in 1855, later added in 1973)
  • Margaux
  • Haut-Brion
148
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Bonny Doon Vineyard is located in which overarching AVA?

They specialize in what type of wines?

What is their flagship wine?

Who is the winemaker, and what is his nickname?

A

Central Coast AVA

Rhone Valley Blends (Syrah / Grenache / Mouvedre)

“Le Cigare Volant”

Randall Graham, the “Rhone Ranger”

149
Q

Who produces Riesling “Clos-Ste-Hune”?

150
Q

Which giant French company currently owns and produces around 40% of New Zealand wines?

A

Pernod Ricard

151
Q

New Zealand producer Villa Maria produces wine in which 3 regions?

One of the first adopters of ____

What 3 other brands do they own?

A

Marlborough / Hawke’s Bay / Auckland

Screwcaps (100% screwcap since 2001)

Te Awa / Esk Valley / Vidal

152
Q

Who was the first winemaker for Screaming Eagle?

A

Heidi Barrett.

153
Q

Top 5 recent vintages of Champagne?

A

2005

2008

2012

2013

2015

154
Q

Where is Cayuse Vineyards located?

What is their most iconic wine?

What varietal is used?

A

Walla Walla, WA

Bionic Frog

Syrah

155
Q

Identify the country in which the following beers originated:

A. ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

B. Kölsch

C. Saison

D. Pilsner

A

A. England

B. Germany

C. Belgium

D. Czech Republic

156
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Lanson, and what styles does it come in?

A

“Noble Cuvée”

Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé

157
Q

What does C.V.N.E stand for?

Where do they produce wine (winery location/sub-region/region)?

Two significant facts about this winery:

A

Compañias Vinicola de Norte de España

  • Haro / Rioja Alta / Rioja DOCa
  • The estate was the first in Rioja to use concrete tanks.
  • Their Monopole wine is the oldest registered white wine in Spain, with its inaugural vintage in 1915.
158
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Who is the producer of “Creme de Tete”?

Where are they based?

What is unique about this wine?

A

Chateau Gilette.

Sauternes.

It is aged only in concrete, no oak.

159
Q

Who produces this wine?

A

Vincent Dauvissat

160
Q

When was Bodega Colomé of Argentina founded?

Who is the current owner?

A

1831

Hess Family Estates

161
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Perrier-Jouët?

A

“Belle-Epoque”

162
Q

Who produces the wine below?

A

Chateau Palmer

163
Q

Actor Sam Neill produces top Pinot Noir in Central Otago. What is the winery’s name?

A

Two Paddocks

164
Q

Chateau des Jacques is located in which region/vineyard area?

They are currently owned by:

A

Beaujolais/Moulin-a-Vent

Louis Jadot

165
Q

What are the 3 wineries under the C.V.N.E label?

A

Imperial

Viña Real

Contino

166
Q

Vieux Telegraphe is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Rhone South/Chateauneuf de Pape

167
Q

The Colomé winery is located in which Argentinian region?

It is owned by:

A

Salta

Donald Hess Family Estates

168
Q

Who is considered the standard bearer for traditional wines in Cornas?

What 2 choices are being made to make these wines different?

A

Auguste Clape.

  1. Whole cluster fermentation instead of de-stemming.
  2. Demi-muids instead of new oak barrels.
169
Q

Where is the historic Kloster Eberbach monastery located?

170
Q

What Oregon winery was founded by David Lett?

What is David Lett’s nickname?

Which section of the Wilamette Valley is winery located in?

David Lett produced the first ____ in the USA.

A

The Eyrie Vineyards

“Papa Pinot”

Dundee Hills AVA

Pinot Gris

171
Q

3 examples of Grower Champagnes:

A
  • Robert Barbichon
  • Marie-Courtin
  • Grongnet
172
Q

Chateau Trotanoy

A

Pomerol

  • Esperance de Trotanoy*
  • Introduced in 2009 vintage*
173
Q

In which of the following vintages would a Champagne producer be LEAST likely to produce a Vintage Champagne?

2000

2001

2002

2003

174
Q

What is the name of Screaming Eagle’s second label?

175
Q

Name 6 Sherry Producers:

A

Lustau

Hidalgo

Barbadillo

Alvear

Valdespino

El Maestro Sierra

176
Q

To-Kalon is an iconic vineyard in which appellation?

A

Oakville / Napa Valley

177
Q

Where does Chateau Roc des Cambes produce wine?

A

Cotes de Bourg.

178
Q

List 3 Sparkling wine producers from South Africa:

A

Colmant

Graham Beck

Cederberg

179
Q

When was Spain’s first DO Pago status granted and to whom?

What region is it located in?

A

Marqués de Griñon’s Dominio de Valdepusa in 2003

La Mancha DO

180
Q

Name 3 top producers from Coonawarra:

A

Penley Estate

Belnaves

Parker

181
Q

Where is Weingut Dönnhoff located?

182
Q

How many 3rd growth chateaux are there in Pauillac?

183
Q

Name 3 French cider prodcuers:

A

Etienne Dupont, Normandy

Eric Bordelet, Normandy

Le Pere Jules, Normandy

184
Q

What labeling device does the Alsatian producer Zind-Humbrecht use to help guide consumers?

A

A Sweetness Index that indicates the level of residual sugar.

Wines range from 1 (Least sweet, most dry) to 5 (Sweetest)

185
Q

Ch Marquis d’Alesme Beker

A

Margaux 3rd GCC Marquise d’Alesme

186
Q

Inglenook Vineyards is located in which AVA?

Who is the current owner?

What is their Flagship wine?

A

Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley

Francis Ford Coppola

Rubicon

187
Q

What were the 5 original Clos wines of Priorat?

How were they originally classified?

A

René Barbier’s Clos Mogador

Alvaro Palacios’ Clos Dofi,

Clos Erasmus,

Clos de l’Obac,

Clos Martinet,

188
Q

Kistler Vineyards is located where?

They focus on which 2 varietals?

A

Sonoma County

Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

189
Q

Chateau de la Grille is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Loire/Chinon

190
Q

Who produces the wine “Clos des Demoiselles”?

What type of wine is it?

What are the grapes?

A

J. Laurens

Cremant de Limoux

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir.

191
Q

Which sub-region / AVA is the Gap’s Crown vineyard located?

Name a prominent winery who sources fruit from this vineyard:

A

Petaluma Gap AVA / Sonoma Coast AVA

Kosta Brown

192
Q

Weingut Fritz Hirtzberger is a producer in which village / DAC / region?

A

-Spitz / Wachau / Niederosterreich.

193
Q

What is Vin de Constance?

Who are 3 producers still making it?

A

An unfortified, dried grape wine made from Muscat de Frontignan (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains)

Klein Constance

Groot Constance

Buitenverwachting

194
Q

Which famous film director (e.g., The Godfather) now makes Inglenook’s ‘Rubicon’ wine in Napa Valley?

What sub-region does it come from?

What varietal is used?

A

Francis Ford Coppola

Rutherford AVA

Cabernet Sauvignon

195
Q

Alois Kracher is a producer in what village / DAC / region?

A
  • Illmitz / Neusiderslee / Burgenland
196
Q

Who is the producer of the wine below?

A

Jacques Puffeney

197
Q

Who makes the wine below?

A

Antoine Arena

198
Q

What was President Obama’s favorite Californian white wine?

A

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

199
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Who are the 4 major Cognac houses?

A

Hennessy

Martell

Remy Martin

Courvoisier

200
Q

What is the premier wine of Jaboulet?

Where is it produced?

A

“La Chapelle”

Hermitage.

201
Q

In which Australian region is the Wolf Blass winery located?

What is their logo?

A

Barossa Valley, South Australia

A Golden Eagle

202
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Jacquesson?

What is their other famous series of wines?

A

“Grand Vin Signature”

The 700 Series

203
Q

3 examples of Irish Stout:

A

Guiness

Murphy’s

Black’s Brewery

204
Q

What are the 5 best vintages for Ribera del Duero between 2000 and 2015?

A

2001 / 2004 / 2005 / 2009 / 2010

205
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Irish whiskey:

A

Jameson

Tullamore DEW

Redbreast

206
Q

Who produces and edits the annual Australian Wine Companion?

A

James Halliday

207
Q

Chateau Lynch-Moussas is a ___ Growth in which commune?

A

5th Growth, Pauillac

208
Q

4 Top Muscadet Producers:

A

Domaine de la Chauvinere

Clos les Montys

Domaine de la Pepiere

Domaine de l’Ecu

209
Q

Which Californian red wine beat the French in the ‘Judgment of Paris’ competition in 1976?

A

Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1973

210
Q

Who is in Kermit Lynch’s Gang of Four (Beaujolais producers)?

What are they known for?

A

Guy Breton

Marcel Lapierre

Jean-Paul Thevenet

Jean Foillard

These vignerons called for a return to the old practices of viticulture and vinifications as defined by Jules Chauvet; old vines, organic farming, late harvesting, minimal sulfur and no chaptalization.

211
Q

Which global wine company owns Penfolds?

What 2 other large brands do they own?

A

Treasury Wine Estates.

Lindeman’s in Australia, Beringer in California.

212
Q

What winery first labeled Sauvignon Blanc as Fumé Blanc in the United States?

A

Robert Mondavi

213
Q

Which South African District is Hamilton Russell a producer in?

What is this winery known for?

A

Walker Bay District.

A pioneer in the district, Hamilton Russell was an early proponent of the Burgundy grapes as well as South Africa’s own Pinotage.

214
Q

List 3 producers of high-quality Sekt:

A

Robert Weil / Von Buhl / Maximin Grünhauser

215
Q

Ch. Pichon Longueville Contesse de Lalande

A

Pauillac 2nd GCC Reserve de la Contesse de Lalande

216
Q

Where does Marcel Deiss produce wine and what is he known for?

A

Alsace.

Known for advocating field blends as the best approach for serious wines and for representing Alsatian terroir.

217
Q

Chapoutier L’Ermite is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Rhone North/Hermitage

218
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Pol Roger?

What grapes are used?

What vintages are available?

A

Sir Winston Churchill Cuvée

Mostly Pinot Noir w/some Chardonnay

2000 / 2002 / 2004 / 2006 / 2008

219
Q

Chateau Lafite is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Bordeaux/Medoc

220
Q

Chateau Lafleur?

A

Pomerol

Pensées de Lafleur

221
Q

Clos Saint-Denis is a __ Cru vineyard located in the commune of ___ in the Cote de ___.

2 examples of producers:

A
  • GRAND cru
  • Morey- Saint. Denis
  • Cote de Nuits
  • Domaine Dujac
  • Joseph Faiveley
222
Q

Who produces the wine below?

A

Mas de Daumas Gassac

223
Q

Bodega Otazu, Prado de Irache, and Señorio de Arinzano all produce wines under what designation?

Where do they produce wines?

A

DO Pago

Navarra

224
Q

In which commune of the Médoc is Chateau Lafite produced?

225
Q

Who produces the wine below?

A

Chateau Angelus

226
Q

Who is credited with importing European vitis vinifera vines to California?

A

Agoston Harszathy

227
Q

In what year did Chateau La Tour Haut-Brion stop producing wine?

Who do they now supply grapes to?

A

2006

Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion

228
Q

Why were 2001 and 2003 such poor vintages in Champagne?

A

2001: A rather poor Spring was followed by an extremely poor summer and a harvest that was blighted by heavy rain. Very few vintage wines made, rather dilute wines lacking strength and vinosity.

2003: The heatwave summer of 2003 was too hot to produce champagne of vintage quality.

229
Q

In which appellation is Francois Chidaine located?

A

Montlouis-sur-Loire

230
Q

Ch Léonville Las Cases

A

Saint-Julien 2nd GCC Petit Lion Clos du Marquis (other estate own by Léonville de Las Cases)

231
Q

What is the name of the 8th “unofficial” vineyard in Chablis Grand Cru?

Who is it owned by?

Which 2 vineyards does it straddle?

A

La Moutonne

  • Owned by Domaine Long-Depaquit
  • Overlaps Les Preuses and Vaudesir.
232
Q

4 Top Sancerre Producers:

A

Domaine du Nozay

Paul Cherrier et Fils

Henri Bourgeois

Alain Girard

233
Q

What is the prestige cuvée of Taittinger?

A

Comtes du Champagne Vintage

100% coming from Grand Cru villages in the Cote de Blancs

234
Q

Which global company now owns the famous Cloudy Bay?

A

LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy)

235
Q

Where is the Calera Wine Company located?

What types of wine are they most noted for?

Name 3 single vineyard wines they produce and their AVAs:

A

Central Coast, California

Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

Mills Vineyard, Mt. Harlan AVA

Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA

Muns Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

236
Q

The James Berry Vineyard is located in which AVA?

Is planted with what varietals?

A

Paso Robles AVA

Rhone Varietals.

237
Q

Where does the Jansz estate produce wine?

A

Tasmania, Australia

238
Q

Chateau Marquis D’alesme Becker is a ___ Growth in which commune?

A

3rd Growth / Margaux

239
Q

Ch. Montrose 2nd Label?

A

Saint Estèphe 2nd GCC La Dame de Montronse

240
Q

Name the oldest Australian winery and the year it was established:

A

George Wyndham Estate / 1828

241
Q

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou is a ___ Growth in which commune?

A

2nd Growth / St.-Julien

242
Q

Domain Dujac is producer located in:

A

Burgundy, Cote de Nuits

243
Q

James Busby is regarded as the:

He was responsible for doing what?

A

James Busby

Brought the first grapewines from Spain and France to Australia in the 1820’s.

244
Q

Trimbach Vendage Tardive is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

245
Q

Evangelos Gerovassiliou is ost associated with which Greek winery?

Which grape is he responsible for rescuing from the brink of extinction?

A

Domaine Carras

Malagousia

246
Q

Clos de los Siete is located within what region in Mendoza?

Who is the winemaker?

What grapes are used for the proprietary wine?

A

Uco Valley

Michel Rolland

Mostly Malbec, with Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

247
Q

Name the famous golfer who jointly owns a prestige South African winery?

Which region is it located in?

A

Ernie Els

Stellenbosch

248
Q

Who produces the Champagne “Clos des Goisses”?

A

Philipponnat

249
Q

Where does Bodegas AGE produce wine?

Which sub-region are they located in?

What is the name of their bottling?

A

Rioja DOCa

Rioja Alta

Siglo

250
Q

Name a top producer / wine of Hunter Valley Semillon.

What is the aging potential of this wine?

How does the wine start off in its youth, and what is its profile as it ages?

A

Tyrell’s “Vat 1”

Can age for over 2 decades.

Austere and grassy in its youth; Richness, honey, and buttered toast tones over time.

251
Q

Chateau Petrus is associated with which region/vineyard area?

A

Bordeaux/Pomerol

252
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Ruinart?

A

“Dom Ruinart”

(Blanc de Blancs and Rosé)

Rosé: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir

253
Q

Ridge Vineyards owns which 2 estates located in which AVAs?

Who is the current winemaker / CEO?

A

Monte Bello Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA / Lytton Springs Estate, Dry Creek Valley AVA

Paul Draper

254
Q

Alain Graillot produces wine in which commune?

A

Crozes-Hermitage.

255
Q

Where in California is Pritchard Hill?

How would you describe its location?

Name 4 producers from this area

A

Napa Valley

“a hole” between Oakville, Howell Mountain, the Stags Leap District, Rutherford and Chiles Valley.

Ovid / Bryant Family / Chappellet / Colgin

256
Q

Dom Perignon is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

What grapes are used?

What style is Dom Perignon, in general?

A

Champagne/Epernay

Usually around 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay

Opulent, rich.

257
Q

Who produces the wine below?

A

M.Chapoutier

258
Q

What famous trio of producers make wine from the Achleiten vineyard in Wachau?

A

FX Pichler, Prager, and Emmerich Knoll

259
Q

3 examples of NE ciders:

A

Nine Pin (Albany, NY), Shacksbury (VT), Downeast (Boston, MA)

260
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Highland Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Largest region, Full-bodied, deep and smoky.

Oban / Dalmore.

261
Q

Domaine de la Romanee Conti is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Burgundy/Cote de Nuits

262
Q

Who produces “L’Ermita?”

What DO does it come from?

What is significant about this wine / producer?

A

Alvaro Palacios

Priorat DO

  • One of the original producers to rekindle the Priorat DOQ in the 90’s.
  • Biodynamic leader in Spain.
  • The wines showcase the concentration possible from old vines in the Priorat with expressive aromatics and beautiful elegance.
  • Alvaro has been instrumental in delinating the differences between the villages in the Priorat and helped to make Gratallops the first sub-DO
263
Q

Give 3 examples of German ales:

A

Schneider Weisse Tap 6

Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier

Fruh Kolsch

264
Q

What is the Prestige Cuvée of Jacques Selosse?

What grapes are used?

What is unique about the way this wine is made?

A

“Substance” NV

100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)

His top wine, Substance, is created out of a Solera of twelve different vintages.

265
Q

Identify the owners of the following single Quintas:

A. Quinta do Sagrado

B. Quinta da Roeda

C. Quinta do Bomfim

D. Quinta do Passadouro

E. Quinta do Sao Luiz

A

A. Quinta do Sagrado: Calem

B. Quinta da Roeda: Croft

C. Quinta do Bomfim: Dow’s

D. Quinta do Passadouro: Niepoort

E. Quinta do Sao Luiz: Kopke

266
Q

Who is the largest producer in Cote-Rotie?

267
Q

Clos de Gamot is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

268
Q

4 examples of Alsace producers:

A

Hugel.

Trimbach.

Marcel Deiss.

Zind-Humbrecht.

269
Q

Who is the winemaker of the wine picture below?

270
Q

Which champagne was made especially for Tsar Nicholas II of Russia?

What is it usually a blend of?

A

Cristal from Roederer

-60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, depending on the vintage.

271
Q

List 3 Prosecco producers:

List 3 Franciacorta producers:

A

Prosecco:

Bisol / Mionetto / Sorelle Bronca

Franciacorta:

Arcari e Danesi / Ricci Curbastro / Ca’ del Bosco

272
Q

Ch d’Yquem?

classification and 2nd label?

A

Sauternes AOP

1855 classification - 1 GCC

Sauternes

80% Semillon / 20% SB

Y du chateau d’Yquem (Dry)

Owned by LVMH (Pierre Lurton)

273
Q

Where is the cult winery Screaming Eagle located?

A

Oakville AVA / Napa Valley / California

274
Q

Ch Lynch Bages

A

Pauillac 5th GCC Chateau Haut Bages Averous

275
Q

Chateau de Pommard is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Burgundy/Cote de Beaune

276
Q

List 4 Northern Rhone producers:

A

Michel Chapoutier

E. Guigal

Paul Jaboulet

Jean Louis Chave

277
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the distilleries to their location in Scotland:

A. Highland Park

B. Talisker

C. Oban

D. Springbank

E. Glenkinchie

A

A. Isle of Orkney

B. Isle of Skye

C. Highlands

D. Campbelltown

E. Lowlands

278
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

The Islands Scotch:

What are the 5 major islands?

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Skye, Jura, Mull, Arran, and Orkney

Pronounced peatiness / toasted seaweed character.

Talisker / Highland Park

279
Q

3 top examples of sake:

A

Wakatake Onikoroshi “Demon Slayer” Junmai Daiginjo.

Yoshinogowa “Winter Warrior” Junmai Ginjo.

Mantansei “Star-filled Sky” Junmai Ginjo.

280
Q

Which AVA / County is the Savoy Vineyard located in?

Who planted it and when?

What 2 varietals are planted there?

Name 2 wineries that source fruit from it.

A

Anderson Valley, Mendocino Co.

Richard Savoy in 1991

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Littorai / Failla

281
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Campbelltown Scotch:

Quick description and 3 producers:

A

Peaty, salty, briny.

Only 3 producers: Springbank / Glen Scotia / Glengyle.

282
Q

What wine is produced by the producer below?

What grape is used?

A

Vouvray

Chenin Blanc

283
Q

Ch. Lynch Moussas

A

Pauillac 5th GCC Les Hauts de Lynch Moussas

284
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Tennessee whiskey:

A

Jack Daniel’s

George Dickel

Prychard’s

285
Q

Define and give an example of:

A Clos

A Côte

A Monopole

A

Clos: A plot or vineyard traditionally surrounded by stone walls, e.g. Clos Vougeot

Côte: Refers to a hillside or slope e.g. Côte de Nuits

Monopole: A parcel or vineyard with single ownership e.g. Clos de Tart owned by Mommessin

286
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Canadian whiskey:

A

Crown Royal

J.P. Wiser

Canadian Club

287
Q

Ch. Latour 2nd Label?

A

Pauillac 1st GCC Les Forts de Latour

288
Q

Chateau Montrose is a ___ Growth in which commune?

A

2nd Growth / St.-Estephe

289
Q

5 Top vintages in the Cote de Nuits / Cote de Beaune (they’re the same.)

A

2005

2009

2010

2014

2015

290
Q

Chateau Pape-Clement is located in which commune?

What is significant about this estate?

A

Pessac - Leognan

It is the oldest Chateau in Bordeaux, celebrating its 700th harvest in 2006.

291
Q

What are the 2 Prestige Cuvées of Krug and what grapes are they comprised of?

A

“Clos d’Ambonnay” = 100% Pinot Noir

“Clos du Mesnil” = 100% Chardonnay

292
Q

How many chateaux are currently ranked as St.-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A?

What about B?

What about Grand Crus Classé?

293
Q

Who produces this wine?

A

Domaine Weinbach.

294
Q

What region does Marqués de Murrieta produce wine?

What is their top bottling?

A

Rioja DOCa

Castilla Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

295
Q

Where does Bodegas Lopez de Heredia produce wine?

What is the name of their most famous bottling?

A

Rioja DOCa

Viña Tondonia

296
Q

What is the ‘Special Club’?

When was it established?

What is its purpose?

Name 3 members.

A

A group of 28 Grower-Producers (RMs) in Champagne.

Est. 1971

Lacking the marketing capital of bigger houses, these grower-producers banded together to promote their prestige-cuvées through idential packaging.

Paul Bara, Pierre Gimonnet, Gaston Chiquet

297
Q

Which Cava House produces over 60% of all Cava?

Who is their rival?

A

Freixenet

Codorniú

298
Q

Where is the Peter Michael Winery located?

What 4 types of wine do they make?

Give a single vineyard example of each:

A

Calistoga, Napa Valley

Cabernet Blends / Pinot Noir / Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blends / Chardonnay

Cabernet: “Au Paradis”

Pinot Noir: “Clos du Ciel”

Sauvignon / Semillon: “Le Pavots”

Chardonnay: “Mon Plaisir”

299
Q

What are the 3 wines from E. Guigal known as the “La La’s”?

A

La Ladonne

La Turque

La Mouline

300
Q

Chateau Pape-Clément? 2nd Label?

A

1959 Graves Classification for red Les Clés de Pape-Clément

301
Q

Since 1990, what years has Moet & Chandon NOT produced Dom Perignon?

A

1991 / 1994 / 1997 / 2001 / 2007

302
Q

Name 3 Willamette Valley wineries, and which AVAs they specialize in:

A

Evesham Wood (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)

St. Innocent (fruit sourced from various AVAs, Eola-Amity Hills, Yamhill-Carlton)

Domaine Serene (Dundee Hills AVA)

303
Q

In which appellation is the wine below produced?

304
Q

Which winery has the queen stayed at, and is a favorite of Buckingham Palace?

A

Vergelegen

305
Q

Name 4 producers of sparkling wine in the Languedoc

A

Jean-Louis Denois

J. Laurens

Françoise Antech

Domaine Rives-Blanques

306
Q

Who was the first producer to release a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc under screw-cap?

A

Kim Crawford

307
Q

Ch Rieussec?

classification and 2nd label?

A

Sauternes AOP

1855 classification - 1 GCC

Fargues & Sauternes

90% Semillon / 7% SB / 3% Muscadelle

  • Carmes de Rieussec*
  • Clos Labère: Shorter ageing in older wood*
308
Q

Where does Chateau Rieussec produce wine?

Who owns this property?

A

Sauternes.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

309
Q

Give 3 examples of NY IPAs and lagers:

A

IPA: Barrier “Money” IPA, Grimm “Lambo Door”, Other Half “Hop Showers”

Lagers: Folksbier “Old Bavarian Lager”, Brooklyn Lager, Six Point “Crisp”

310
Q

Chateau Rayas owns 2 other properties.

What are they and where are they located?

A

Chateau des Tours: Vacqueyras

Chateau de Fonsalette: Cotes-du-Rhone

311
Q

Ch Ducru-Beaucaillou

A

Saint-Julien 2nd GCC

La Croix de Beaucaillou

312
Q

In which region does the E. Guigal estate primarily produce wine?

A

Northern Rhone

313
Q

In which GI is the producer Campbells located?

What wines do they specialize in?

A

Rutherglen GI

Rutherglen Topaque / Rutherglen Muscat

314
Q

5 Top Producers in Pomerol?

A

Chateau Pétrus

Chateau Le Pin

Chateau Lafleur

Vieux-Chateau-Certan

Chateau Trotanoy

315
Q

Chateau Suduiraut

2nd label and classification?

A

Sauternes AOP

1855 classification - 1 GCC

Preignac

90% Semillon / 10% SB

Castelnau de Suduiraut

316
Q

What year was the “Judgement of Paris”?

Who was it organized by?

Which 2 wines from California controversially upset the competition?

A
  • 1976
  • Steven Spurrier
  • Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
317
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Lowland Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Lightest, least smoky, ideal aperitif.

Glenkinchie, Bladnoch

318
Q

3 examples of British-style Porter:

A

Samuel Smith, “Taddy Porter”

Hitachino “Espresso Stout”

Truman’s “London Keeper”

319
Q

Terrazas de los Andes is partnered with what Bordeaux estate to produce wine in Mendoza?

What is the name of this wine?

What grapes are used?

A

Chateau Cheval Blanc

“Cheval des Andes”

Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon

320
Q

Which South African producer makes the Bordeaux-style blend known as “Rubicon”?

Which District / Region / GU is it located in?

What grapes are used?

A

Meerlust

Stellenbosch / Coastal Region / Western Cape

Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, w/ Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot

321
Q

Bouvet-Ladubay is associated with which wine/vineyard area?

A

Loire/Saumur

322
Q

In which region does Vega Sicilia produce wine?

What is the name of his top bottling?

What grapes are used and how is the wine aged?

A

Ribera del Duero

“Unico”

Tinto del País (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot and aged, often for a decade or more in American and French oak barrels.

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