Random Terms Flashcards

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High PH above 8.5 is the result of high lime content, which is found in what types of soil?

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Calcareous soils including:
Limestone
Chalk
Tufa
Marlstone
Marble

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What is the term for the Grafting tool that makes jigsaw shaped pieces on vine material?

They use this at Tablas Creek

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An Omega Punch

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3
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What soils tend to be more acidic?

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Basalt
Sandstone
Shale
Slate - can have ph below 6
Schist

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What is Encépagement

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French term for the composition of the different grape varieties in a vineyard, an appellation or also in a larger area. The area under vines is expressed in hectares, and/or in percentage terms.

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What is a Gönci?

Sometimes referred to as the name of the city

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Gönc is the city name

A barrel used in Tokaji with a capacity of 136 liters

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Where would I find the Shandong region?

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In china

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What are some luxury projects from corporate giants in china?

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Ao Yen (Yunnan) LVMH
Long Dai (Shandong) DBR Lafite

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Why is Vine Burial a common practice in provinces such as Ningxia, Hebei, Xinjiang and Shanxi?

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Because of the extremely dry, cold, and sometimes windy winters. This is in china

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9
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Who makes Cuvee Dapo?

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Domaine du Pegau, Cuvee Dapo is produced in exceptional vintage

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Who makes a 1er Pinot Blanc in NSG?

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Domaine Henri Gouges, La Perriere, 100% Pinot Blanc.

it is also known as pinot gouges or pinot musigny

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What is Muffa?

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The Italian word for Botrytis

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What is Charanda?

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Charanda is a very specific Mexican Rum from the state of Michoacan. The word means “red colored soil” in the local Purepecha language which speaks to the high iron content. Received legally defined appellation in 2003.

made from cane sugar grown in high altitudes.

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What is Floc de Gascogne?

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regional aperitif from the cotes de Gascogne and armagnac region. it is a vin de liqueur fortified with armagnac, the local brandy.

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What is Pineau des Charentes?

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Regional aperitif of western France. Arrested with Cognac

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As of what year is the Muscat AOC no longer allowed to produce wines Sur Lie?

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as of 2020

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16
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Grolleau Gris is most commonly associated with which AOC in Pays Nantais?

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Grolleau Gris is most commonly associated with Fiefs Vendeens AOC

17
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What are the two rivers that flow thru the Muscadet Sevre et Maine and which is more northernly?

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Sevre Nantaise (most north)
Maine River (More south)

18
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Where would I find the following DGSs?
Chateau Thebaud
Clisson
Gorges
Goulaine
Monnieres-Saint-Fiacre
Mouzillon-Tillieres
Le Pallet

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Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOC

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