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1
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Who is regarded as the father of the French natural wine movement?

A

Jules Chauvet

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2
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What does “CMD” indiciate on bottle of Romanian wine?

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Wine from fully ripe grapes

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3
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Who produces Bacharach Wolfshohle?

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Ratzenberger

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4
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In what decade does Phylloxera hit California after attacking UCD’s AXR1 rootstock?

A

1986

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5
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2 levels of quality in Uruguay

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VC & VCP (Vino de Calididad Preferiente)

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6
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What is schaumwein?

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Sparkling wine from Ge

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7
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Olivier Horiot produces wine under what AOC / is a producer located in which village?

A

Les Riceys

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8
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Name 3 Champagne bottlings from the Ambonnay GC

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a) Egly Ouriet “Les Crayeres” (BdN), b) Krug “Clos d’Ambonnay” (BdN), c) Cuvée Laetitia (Henri Billiot), d) Jacques Selosse “Le Bout du Clos” (blend)

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9
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What 3 white grapes may be produced under Monts Luisants 1er cru?

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CH, PB, Aligote

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10
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Where is the Adrianna Vineyard? Where is Altamira?

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a) Adrianna V: Gualtallary within Tupungato IG b) Altamira: La Consulta IG (w/i San Carlos)

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11
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What treatments are used to combat Oidium? What about Perenospera?

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Oidium (Powder Mildew): sulfur; Perenospera (Downy Mildew): BDX mixture (copper-sulfate & lime)

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12
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What DOCG sits in the foothills of the Iblei Mountains?

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

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13
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What are the grapes of a wine labeled Rias Baixas “O Rosal”? What percent?

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Loureira & Albarino; 70% combined

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14
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What DOCG lies within the Valle dell’Acate?

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

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15
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1st vintage of Chx Le Pin

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1979 ***same as Clos du Mesnil

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16
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RS range Demi-Sec ChMpGne

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32-50

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17
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Who owns Clos des Epeneaux?

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Comte Armand

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18
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Warmest & coolest Central Otago sub-region

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a) Warmest: Bendigo b) Coolest: Gibbston

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19
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2nd-most planted grape of Priorat

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Carignan ***Grenache #1

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20
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Forst Ross Seaview min elevation; Ribbon Ridge? Rockpile?

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FRSV: 920ft; Ribbon Ridge: 240ft; Rockpile: 800ft

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21
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Who produces “Les Grandes vin des Prince”?

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De Venoge TdC (Champagne)

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22
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What was the 1st vintage of Alvaro Palacios’ “L’Ermita”? What is the blend? What is it labeled under?

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a) 1993 (same as Ca di Morissio) b) 90% Grenache + Samso / W (Cab Sauv no longer included) c) Vi de Gran Vinya Classificada

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23
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Who owns the Gaisbohl vineyard? Where is it?

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a) Burklin Wolf alleinbesitz b) (Pfalz) Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl

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24
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Name the only spirit that is mandated by law to be bottled at distillation strength

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Peruvian Pisco (no dilution permitted)

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25
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Name the 2 newest AVAs of Willamette Valley

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Tualatin Hills & Laurelwood

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26
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When is Bleus de Ville outlawed? (Decade)

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1999

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27
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What is a Marzen?

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Oktoberfest from Bavaria

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28
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Mt Athos vineyard is planted to what red grape?

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Cab Sauv

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29
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What are the secondary white grapes of BDX?

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Colombard, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc

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30
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What is the most planted varietal in Sonoma?

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Chardonnay

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31
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What is vorlese?

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Pre-harvest b/f main harvest to eliminate rotten / deffective bunches

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32
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Min RS for VDN Moscatel Sherry

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min 160 g/l RS

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33
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What is the main goal of Oregon’s Dry Roots Coalition?

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Dry-farming / no irrigation

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34
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For how long must Rhum Agricole XO age in barrel?

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6 yrs

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35
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Chateau Raymond-Lafon is a producer in what region?

A

Sauternes (unclassified)

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36
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Name 3 coopers of French oak

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Seguin Moreau, Taransaud, Francois Frères

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37
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Name 3 Condrieu lieu’s-dits

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Chanson, Coteau de Vernon, Les Chaillees de L’Enfer & Coteau du Chery are lieux-dits of what AOC?

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38
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What does Amabile mean? What is the RS range?

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Semi-Sweet (12 / 18 - 45 g/l RS) ***aka Moelleux

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39
Q

UCD 4 & UCD 5 are examples of what?

A

Pommard clones

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40
Q

Max yields for Pauillac

A

57 hl/ha

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41
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Who produces the Cordon Cut Riesling

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Mt Horrocks; cut 1/2 the cordon off and let vines dry (passerillage); sweet dessert wine

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42
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Name 3 Pisco grapes used in Pisco Aromatica

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Albilla, Italia, Moscatel, Torontel

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43
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Bonnes Mares is adjacent to what GC?

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Clos de Tart

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44
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Morgon rouge can include up to what % white wine?

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Max 15%

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45
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2 highest class of STK

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Grosse Ried & Erste Ried (sub-categories w/i Riedenwein category)

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46
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What was the first legally-protected winegrowing area in NZ?

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Te Mata Special Character Zone (home to the Havelock Hills in Havelock N)

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47
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3 producers of Preuses

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Chablisienne (makes every GC); Dauvissat, Patrick Piuze, Fèvre

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48
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What organizational body administers the Wine of Origin Scheme?

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SAWIS (SA Wine Info & Systems)

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49
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What 2 districts were previous wards of Paarl?

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Franschhoek, Wellington

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50
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Where is the Shake Ridge Ranch vineyard?

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Sierra Foothills (Amador Co)

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51
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Which 2 G.I. are located closest to Brisbane?

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Granite Belt and South Burnett

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52
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Gols, Apetlon, Andau & Halbturn are villages in which Austrian wine region?

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Neusiedlersee; ***Gols: major wine town; + Illmitz

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53
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1st vintage of VT / SGN AOCs in Alsace

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1984 b/c official

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54
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Name the 3 single-estate appellations of France

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Chx Gillet, Coullée de Serrant, Romanée-Conti

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55
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What is the name of Faiveley’s monopole in Mercury?

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Clos des Myglands

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56
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What is the largest co-op in Champagne?

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Nicolas Feuillatte

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57
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What happens (chemically) to grapes as they undergo appassimento?

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a) Tartaric Acid increases b) sugar increases c) polyphenols…https://www.vogadorivini.it/en/appassimento/

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58
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Define rectification as it pertains to a spirit

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repeated distillation in a process called rectification to purify spirit

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59
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Worst vintage of CDP b/w 2005-2010

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2008 b/c rainy

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60
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Where is Scarce Earth and what is their mission?

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a) McLaren Vale; b) NOT a sustainable - they promote single site terroir from varietal Shiraz

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61
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What is Doble Pasta and why is it used?

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a) dry, full-bodied, high-alc RED wine macerated & fermented with 2x the amount of grape skins & pulp, resulting in a wine of intense concentration, tannin & color (made in Utiel-Requena, Yecla, Jumilla); made by running off portion of newly-fermented wine & replacing w/ crushed grapes

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62
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What Scotch Whisky distillery does LVMH own and where is it located?

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a) Glenmorangie b) Highlands

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63
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Name the producers that make up Margaret River’s Golden Triangle

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Leeuwin, Voyager E, Cape Mentelle ***LV’s Cape Mentelle

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64
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What was the first vintage of Mascarello “Monprivato”? “Ca Morissio”?

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a) 1970 b) 1993

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65
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Who was the original Cote Rotie single-vineyard pioneer?

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Albert Dervieux

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66
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What GI of Scotland is famous for distilling its whiskies 3 times?

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Lowlands

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67
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Orvieto DOC permitted wine styles

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W only (dry - sweet), VT, Muffa Nobile ***NO SPARKLING

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68
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Wines just labeled “Asti” are produced using what method?

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Charmat (2nd fermentation in autoclaves)

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69
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1st and 2nd parts of column still are called what respectively?

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1) Analyzer 2) Rectifier

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70
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In what decade is Phylloxera 1st discovered in France? In what decade does it become legal in Europe to plant vines onto American RS?

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a) Phyllo: 1860s (1863); b) Legal: 1870s (1878)

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71
Q

Sokujo sake

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Lactic acid added

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72
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Rust producers - name 2

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Heidi Schrock, Feiler Artinger, Triebaumer

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73
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Quarts de Chaume commune of production

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Rochefort sur Loire

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74
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Which of Gaja’s 2 bottlings come from the Roncagliette vineyard?

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Sori Tildin (1970) & Costa Russi

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75
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Which AVA of Anderson Valley features botrytis?

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Potter Valley

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76
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Who produces the 1st single vineyard Brunello & in what year? What is the vineyard?

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a) Altesino (Montosoli) b) 1975

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77
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Which German Grosse Lage overlaps France’s Alsace?

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Schweigen Sonnenberg; ***Germany traded water rights (natural springs) for forest in France… grandfathered in… Alsace allows him to pick in Alsace & bottle in Germany (b/c of water rights)

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78
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Name 2 Ouzo producers

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Ouzo 12, Barbayanni

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79
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What is arabashiri?

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1) Arabashiri: free-run (1st run) sake from the fune 2) Nakagumi: 1st press (best) 3) Seme: last press

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80
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What is Plafond Limité de Classement (PLC)?

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AOC law that allows winemakers to exceed official rendement de base (max yields) by up to 20% in warm years

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81
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What 2 AOCs of S Rhone make whites based on Viognier?

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Duche Duze & Grignan des Ademar

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82
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What is the second wine of Chx Haut Brion?

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Le Clarence de Haut Brion

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83
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What separates NOTL from the Niagara Escarpment?

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The Welland Canal

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84
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Marlborough’s 1st SB (producer & year)

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Montana (today Brancott Estates); 1979

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85
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Which Kamptal producer bottles its top wines as “Tradition”?

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Schloss Gobelsberg

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86
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Best 1970s Mosel vintages

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1971 / 1975/1976

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87
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3 Method Ancestrale Appellations and associated grapes

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Limoux AOC (Mauzac), Gaillac AOC (Mauzac), Clairette de Die AOC (MBaPG!); Bugey-Cerdon AOC

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88
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What styles of wine are permitted under Greco di Tufo DOCG?

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Still W & TM Sparkling W (min 36 mo LEES!!!)

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89
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What is Pisco Acholado?

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Blend of aromatic & non-aromatic grape varieties

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90
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What are socalcos? as it relates to port

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Dry stone wall terraces of Douro (oldest); vs Patamares (1970s) & V ao Alto (modern)

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91
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What type of beer is a Crystal Weizen?

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Filtered wheat beer

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92
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The famous “BDX-mixture” was developed to combat what disease? Name its components

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Perenospera (aka Downy Mildew); copper-sulfate, lime & water

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93
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Albany Surprise is a synonym of what grape?

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Isabella

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94
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Where is the Delschen vineyard?

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Norheim (gemeinde) in Nahe

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95
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3 soil types of Chinon

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Tuffeau, Clay, Varennes (sandy gravel from banks of Vienne R)

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96
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Of Chiallots vs Reynards, which contains more granite? (Adv Q)

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Reynards contains most granite (ev else has sand / LS; reason why chiallots softer in style)

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97
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Why is irrigation practiced in Patagonia?

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To protect vines vs frost

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98
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What is the maximum % alcohol that Champagne may be sold at?

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13% abv (https://maisons-champagne.com/en/appellation/stages-in-winemaking/from-grape-must-to-still-wines/article/a-vat-for-each-terroir)

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99
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What is Boonekamp?

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German term for bitters

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100
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Porton, Macchu, BarSol & Tabernero are producers of what spirit?

A

Peruvian Pisco

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101
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Tributary of the Loire River in Vouvray AOC

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Brenne River

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102
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The Raco wind is a feature of what region?

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Warm / dry-valley wind found in Maipo

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103
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Haut-Bages Averous was once the 2nd wine of what Chateau?

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Second wine of Lynch Bages b/f Echo

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104
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What does “adega” indicate on a bottle of Portuguese wine?

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Cellar / “wine house”

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105
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La Roilette & Champagne are L-Ds of what Beauj cru?

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Fleurie

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106
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Baskets used to harvest grapes in Valtellina

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Portini

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107
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Major grape of Rapsani

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Xino + Krassato & Stavroto

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108
Q

Communes of Margaux N to S

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Soussans, Margaux, Cantenac, Labarde, Arsac (Some Margaux Can Last Ages)

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109
Q

Pierre Ferrand and Chx d’Orignac are producers best known for what?

A

Pineau des Charentes

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110
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River of Bugey?

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Aine River!!!

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111
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2 estates on St Emilion Graves zone

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Chx Cheval Blanc & Chx Figeac

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112
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Who makes “Contours” Riesling?

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Pewsey Vale

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113
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Where is Cornouaille Cider made?

A

Brittany, France

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114
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Forets is located within what premier cru?

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Montmains

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115
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Scharzhofberg: name 3 producers aside from Egon Müller

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Von Hovel, Van Volxem, R von Kessellstat

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116
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Prestige de Loire is a new quality category for what type of wines and in conjunction with what AOCs?

A

Vintage TM sparklers from Anjou, Saumur, Touraine, Vouvray & Cremant de Loire

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117
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What does “Lagrima” indicate on a bottle of port?

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Term for the sweetest style of white Port

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118
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Saint Mont AOC is an appellation in what region of France?

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Southwest France

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119
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Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt’s alleinbesitz in the Mosel

A

Gracher Josephshoffer

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120
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Asti DOCG permitted styles

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Asti Spumante, Asti TM, Moscato d’Asti (1 ferment), Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva

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121
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The Chaban Stream is a feature of what wine region? Reynard Stream?

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a) Chaban Stream: Cornas b) Cote Rotie: Reynard Stream (divides C Bl / C Br)

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122
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What dessimated the 2019 vintage in Rust?

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Birds!

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123
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Name 2 classified Chx owned by the (Mouton) Rothschild family

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D’Armailhac & Clerc Milon

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124
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Name 2 founding members of the Vinea Wachau; what year is it founded?

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a) Prager… b) 1983

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125
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Who produces Riserva del Fondatore?

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Ferrari’s top cuvee

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126
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Which Sherry producer is famous for its “Almacenista” range of sherries?

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Lustau

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127
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What was Bruno Giacosa’s 1st single vineyard wine

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1964 Bbsco “Santo Stefano”

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128
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2 communes of production of Pomerol

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Pomerol & Libourne (if you’re born in the area, you’re Libournais)

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129
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Which estate claims to be the world’s largest producr of Riesling?

A

Chx St Michel

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130
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Who is the largest producer of Sake?

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Hakutsuru

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131
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What is Pisco Musto Verde?

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Pisco distilled from partially-fermented must (vs full-fermented; > FB, > expensive)

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132
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What was the first official LBV Port and in what year?

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Ramos Pinto (1927); ***Quinta de Noval also claims to have produced the 1st in 1958 & Taylors as well…

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133
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Who was (probably) the 1st Château to conduct MLF in barrel?

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Chx Le Pin

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134
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Alliance Vinum is a producer association in what DOCG? Name 2 members

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a) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano; b) Avignonesi, Poliziano, Boscarelli

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135
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Who introduces Malbec to Argentina? In what decade?

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a) Michel Aimée Poujet b) 1850s

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136
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Name 3 producers in the Alto Maipo

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Santa Rita’s Casa Real, Concha y Toro’s Don Melchor, Almaviva, Viñedo Chadwick

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137
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What is Pinot Meunier called in Germany?

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Schwarzriesling

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138
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Where did “Black Saturday” occur and when?

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In Victoria, 2009. It was the greatest natural disaster ever faced by Australia.

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139
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Name 3 sake rice varieties

A

Yamadanishiki, Omachi & Gohyakumangoku

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140
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Min % classic varieties that must make up VDP producers’ total holdings

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80%

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141
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Who makes the “Centennial Collection”?

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Seppeltsfield (100 y.o. Para Liqueur) ***the world’s only unbroken lineage of single vintage wines spanning more than 130 consecutive vintages

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142
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What are the 3 permitted training methods in Chablis?

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Guyot (simple or double), Cordon de Royat, Taille Chablis

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143
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Describe the difference between cuvaison and cuvage

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Cuvaison: maceration during fermentation; Cuvage: post-fermentation maceration (“extended maceration”)

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144
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What is the base wine of Cocchi Americano?

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Moscato d’Asti

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145
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What are terraces in Cote Rotie called?

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Chaillées

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146
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What is the term for german bitters?

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a) Boonekamp b) Underberg & Kuemmerling

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147
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What river separates Cote blonde from Cote brune?

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Reynard Stream

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148
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What 4 AOPs may produce and lbel SGN in France?

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Coteaux de l”Aubance and Layon, Alsace AOC, Monbazillac

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149
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In what year did Belle Epoc appear on bottle of Perrier Jouet? What did it replace?

A

a) 2004 b) Fleur de Champagne ***2002 was last V, 2004 first V

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150
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Cape Town District is the meeting point of what 2 bodies of water?

A

Atlantic Ocean (W) & Indian Ocean (E)

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151
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What is the grape and style of wine of “Lago di Caldara Scelto”

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a) Schiava b) Auslese

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152
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What is the largest Barolo cru?

A

Bricco San Pietro (Monforte)

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153
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Name 2 reasons why the KWV was formed

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a) wine surpluss b) economic depression

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154
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Producer and GC of Clos St Hune

A

Trimbach; Rosacker

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155
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Peruvian Pisco aging stipulation

A

NO OAK (min 3 mo in inert container)

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156
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How long does Greco di Tufo “spumante” have to age on the lees for?

A

36 mo (!)

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157
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2 sugars found in a wine grape

A

Glucose & Fructose

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158
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What mountain range protects eastern Washington from interior climate?

A

Rocky Mtns

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159
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How old is Port labeled “Velho”? “Muito Velho”?

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a) Velho: 10 / 20 / 30 y.o. b) Muito Velho: > 40 y.o.

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160
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Why is French oak split and not sawn?

A

More porous than American oak

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161
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“Biodynamic” is a trademark of what association?

A

Demeter

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162
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What was the first official LBV Port and in what year?

A

Ramos Pinto (1927); ***Quinta de Noval also claims to have produced the 1st in 1958 & Taylors as well…

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163
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2 declassified vintages of Chx Chalon; why would they declassify

A

Board declassifies whole vintages (no botrytis permitted); 1974, 1980, 1984, 2001

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164
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In what state will you find the Royal Slope AVA?

A

Washington (Columbia Valley)

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165
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Through what method of production are the roses of Roses des Riceys produced by law?

A

Semi-Carbonic maceration

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166
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What are the 3 types of Peruvian Pisco?

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Puro (+ “Aromatica”), Acholado, Musto Verde

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167
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Name 3 producers of Arbois-Puillin

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Emmanuel Houillon - Pierre Overnoy, D Overnoy-Crinquand, Bruyere & Houillon

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168
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2 types of barley used in beer production

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2-row & 6-row; refers to level of carbs in barley (2 row is higher in sugar; 6 row is more spread out so less sugar)

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169
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What is the German term for ungrafted vines?

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Wurzselect

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170
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In what decade are still wines legally permitted in the Douro?

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1979 ***Douro has DOC for dry wines since 1979

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171
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Minimum elevation for Ribbon Ridge AVA

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240ft

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172
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Min % Greco in Greco di Tuffo DOCG; what is the complimentary grape?

A

85%; Coda di Volpe

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173
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Grape of Brindisi DOC

A

Negroamaro

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174
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En la Rue de Vergy is north of what GC?

A

Clos de Tart

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175
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1st vintage of Le Pin? Who founds it?

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a) 1979 b) Jaques Thienpot

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176
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Name 2 producers in Cafayate

A

Sand Pedro de Yachochuya & B Colomé’s Altura Maxima

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177
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Where is the Faja dos Padres vineyard?

A

Single Vineyard in Madeira

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178
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Name 3 Chinese wine producers

A

Ao Yun (LVMH), The Great Wall, Shang yu Mozer, D de Long Dai

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179
Q

Soil of Puento Alto

A

Gravel

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180
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Intent to produce Grand Cru wine must be declared by when?

A

BEFORE March 1 of the HARVEST year

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181
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What is the steepest and highest GC of Alsace?

A

Rangen

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182
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1st vintage of Sori San Lorenzo

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1967 (year b/f Sassicaia)

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183
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Who was the 1st French producer to invest in modern-day Chile? Who was it and when? (Decade)

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a) Chx Lafite (Los Vascos) b) 1988

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184
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Stream of Cornas

A

Chaban Stream

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185
Q

What is sparkling sake called?

A

Happoshu

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186
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What is the base of Van der Hum?

A

Tangerine Liqueur

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187
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Where is the Cerise Vineyard & name 2 producers

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a) Anderson V b) Kosta Brown (owner), Littorai

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188
Q

D de Raspail-Ay is a producer in what AOC?

A

Gigondas

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189
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Who makes Clos St Imer and what GC is it located within?

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a) Ernst Burn b) Goldert c) Gewurz

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190
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Name 2 DOCGs for sparkling RED wines

A

Bracchetto d’Acqui, Vernaccia di Serrapetrona

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191
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Where is Murfatlar? What style of wine is it known for?

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a) Dobrogea (Romania) b) Top region for dry reds

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192
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What is the only Austrian wine regions that are not a DAC?

A

Wagram & Thermenregion

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193
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Grape & DOC of Torcolato

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a) Breganze b) Vespaiolo

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194
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Top 2 vintages of Burgundy in 1980s

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1985, 1988 / 1989

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195
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Put the following Sherry terms in order from dry to sweet: dry / med / pale cream / cream

A

a) Dry: 5-45; b) Med: 5-115; c) Pale Cream: 45-115; d) Cream: 115-140

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196
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What is Raicilla and where is it from?

A

DO agave spirit from Jalisco

197
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1st 100% Meunier Special Club bottling

A

Mousse et Fils

198
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Base ingredient of Belvedere

A

Rye (Polish Vodka)

199
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Alta Langa aging requirements; assemblage?

A

N: 30 mo & Rsva: 36 mo rsva (total aging); 9 mo lees; min 90% CH / PN

200
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What are the hills in Clare Valley called?

A

Skilly Hills

201
Q

In what AOC of the Loire is Saint Andelain located?

A

Pouilly Fumee (where Dagueneau is!)

202
Q

Aszu aging reqs

A

Released Jan 1, 3rd yr (1.5 yr barrel)

203
Q

How long do wines using the “Prestige de Loire” quality label have to age on the lees for?

A

24 months

204
Q

What are the “secret” vintages of Penfold’s Grange?

A

1957, 1958, 1959

205
Q

What is the free-run juice called in Champagne?

A

Autopressurage (it is discarded; only the vin de cuvée is used)

206
Q

Extinct volcano of Lake County

A

Mt Konocti

207
Q

How many times is Peruvian Pisco distilled? In what type of still?

A

a) max 1x distilled b) copper pot

208
Q

Where is the Val de Chiana / Chiana Valley located?

A

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

209
Q

Monte Xanic is a prodcuer in what country?

A

Mexico’s 1st boutique winery

210
Q

Where is the Valmaggiore vineyard?

A

Top vineyard in Roero

211
Q

What are the 3 tiers of the Langton’s classification?

A

1) Exceptional, 2) Outsanding, 3) Excellent

212
Q

Generoso Liqueur from Fino

A

Pale Cream & Dry

213
Q

Vino Naranja

A

Aromatized Wine from Andalucia; Spain’s only aromatized wine (WW mac w/ orange peel); Vino de naranja or ‘orange wine’ is produced in Huelva and Málaga in Andalucia, Spain with white wine macerated with orange peel. Vino Naranja del Condado de Huelva is an appellation of origin for aromatised sweet wines originating in Condado de Huelva

214
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What is the German term for bitters?

A

Boonekamp

215
Q

What is the most planted varietal in California?

A

Chardonnay

216
Q

What is the term for “rosé” in Alto Adige?

A

Kretzer

217
Q

What four producers are referred to as the “Gang of Four”

A

Marcel Lapierre, Jean Foillard, Jean-Paul Thevenet, Guy Breton

218
Q

Name 3 brandies from diff countries

A

Pisco, Aguardiente (?), Brandy de Jerez

219
Q

EU maximum alcohol adjustment using Reverse Osmosis

A

max 2%

220
Q

Name the producer & region of “Mas de la Plana Cabernet”

A

a) Miguel Torres, b) Penedès DO

221
Q

Shae vineyard soil + 3 producers

A

a) Willakenzie; b) Penner-Ash, Bergstrom, Ken Wright, Shae Wine Cellars

222
Q

What 2 AOCs of the Languedoc may produce VDL?

A

Clairette de Laungedoc and Muscat de Frontignan

223
Q

Max RS for a wine labeled off-dry?

A

max 12 g/l RS (or 18 if TA w/i 2 gr…)

224
Q

What styles of wine are produced under Cabernet d’Anjou AOC?

A

Off-dry rose

225
Q

Adega Viuva Gomes is a producer in what PDO?

A

Colares

226
Q

Egri Bikaver aging reqs

A

Egri B: 1yr (6 mo oak); Sup: 18 mo (1yr oak / 6 mo bottle); Gr Sup: 2 yrs (16 mo oak / 6 mo bottle) yes

227
Q

What is Le Pin’s NV wine?

A

Trilogie (blend of 3 vintages, declassified fruit)

228
Q

Grapes of Cassis

A

Marsanne + Clairette

229
Q

What is the northern-most DO of Coquimbo?

A

Elqui, Limari, Choapa

230
Q

Min % PN in a wine from OR

A

Min 90%

231
Q

What is the world’s #1-selling single malt Scotch W?

A

Glenfiddich

232
Q

Which Alsatian produces makes the 1st VT?

A

Hugel (1976 puts in on label; also drafts VT AOC)

233
Q

Who produces Tio Pepe?

A

Gonzales Byass

234
Q

2 villages of Montagne de Reims that more CH than PN

A

Sillery, Trépail

235
Q

Name the producer & region of Mega Oenos

A

a) Skouras b) Nemea PDO ***Agiorgitiko + CS

236
Q

Name the 6 grapes permitted in Tokaji)

A

Furmint, Harslevelu, Sargomuskotaly, Oremus, Kabar, Koversolo

237
Q

Name 2 1er crus within Montmains

A

Butteaux & Forets

238
Q

Name the 7 grapes of Champagne

A

PN (#1), PM, CH; Arbane, PB Vrai, PG, Petit Meslier

239
Q

Pagani & Old Hill Vineyards are located in what AVA?

A

Sonoma Valley

240
Q

Annondale & Auchentoshen are located where?

A

Lowlands

241
Q

Which German producer labels his wines as PC (1er Cru) & GC (Grand Cru)

A

Burklin Wolf

242
Q

Name 3 villages that may append their names to Coteaux du Layon

A

Chaume (1er cru), Rochefort-sur-Loire, Faye d’Anjou, St Aubin, St Lambert…

243
Q

Nino Franco & Bisol are producers in what appellation?

A

Conegliano-Valdobbadiene

244
Q

Reserve di General is a former second wine of what chateau?

A

Chx Palmer

245
Q

Mexico’s 1st boutique winery

A

Monte Xanic

246
Q

What does Kosui and Nansui refer to as it relates to sake?

A

Hard vs soft water; Miyamizu is hard

247
Q

Subzones of Valtellina West to East

A

MSGIV (MSG is viscious)

248
Q

What wine styles are permitted under Coteaux de Die AOC?

A

W only (dry / still / 100% Clairette)

249
Q

Vintage Armagnac must age for how long in oak?

A

min 10 years oak

250
Q

What is Burklin Wolf’s alleinbesitz in the Pfalz?

A

Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl

251
Q

What is vin ruspo?

A

Rose from Carmignano (made via saignee as a byproduct of R wine)

252
Q

Yalumba top bottling

A

Octavius (aged in an octave)

253
Q

What is the ideal alcohol range for flor to develop?

A

15-15.5% abv

254
Q

Where is Havelock North & Te Awanga?

A

Hawke’s Bay

255
Q

Name the Langton’s Exceptional wine from the Yarra Valley

A

Mount Mary “Quintet” (Cab Sauv)

256
Q

Name 3 Prosecco producers that bottle a Cartizze

A

Bisol, Nino Franco, Astoria, Villa Sandi

257
Q

Min % varietal labeling for PN from Willamette Valley

A

90%

258
Q

What is Von Hovel’s alleinbesitz in the Saar?

A

Kanzem Horecker! + Oberemmel Hutte

259
Q

Galets Roulees is made up of what type of soil?

A

Quartzite

260
Q

Vaillons 1er cru sits on what bank of the Serein River? Fourchaume?

A

Vaillons = LEFT BANK (aka WEST)

261
Q

What is the world’s #1-selling Scotch brand?

A

Johnnie Walker

262
Q

Producer & vintages of production of “Cuvee Inspiration”

A

a) D de Pegau b) 1993 & 2010

263
Q

In what decade is drip irrigation introduced in California?

A

1970s

264
Q

What is a washback as it relates to whisky production?

A

Fermentation vessel (“wash” = distiller’s beer, aka fermented wort)

265
Q

Ouzo 12 & Barbayanni are producers of what?

A

Ouzo

266
Q

Largest GC in Montagne de Reims

A

Verzennay

267
Q

Single-estate PDO of Greece; what is the name of the estate?

A

a) Slopes of Meliton PDO b) Domaine Porto Carras

268
Q

What is the 2nd wine of Chx Haut-Brion? What was it previously?

A

Clarence de Haut-Brion (2007 1st V); Bahans Haut-Brion

269
Q

Szarvas is located on what geographical feature?

A

Tokaji Hill / Mt Kopasz (volcano)

270
Q

Name 2 VDL AOP in France that may produce red VDL?

A

Macvin de Jura, Pineau des Charentes

271
Q

1st Syrah of WA was planted in what vineyard?

A

Red Willow Vineyard

272
Q

Sauternes min MW

A

221 g/l MW

273
Q

What is autopressurage?

A

The free-run juice (1st 100-150L from the freshly-pressed berries as they enter the press) that is discarded to prevent oxidation

274
Q

What is Keller’s G-Max named for?

A

Klaus Peter Keller’s great grandfather George & his son Maximillian

275
Q

Mt Bessay is a geographic feature of what Beaujolais cru?

A

Julienas

276
Q

In what decade was the first bottle of traditional method sparkling wine produced in Spain?

A

1872 (Jose Raventos)

277
Q

Who produces “Gaiun” & “Camp Gros”?

A

Marchesi di Gresi (Martinenga bottlings)

278
Q

What are the districts of Northern Cape?

A

Douglas and Sutherland-Karoo

279
Q

Which Etna producer makes La Vigne de don Peppino

A

Terre Nere (pre-phyllo bottling)

280
Q

Monte Xanic is a winery in what country?

A

Mexico’s 1st boutique winery

281
Q

“No Girls” is a project of what Walla Walla producer?

A

Christophe Baron

282
Q

Who makes “La Ina” fino?

A

Lustau (from Domecq holding)

283
Q

Name the producer, region & 1st vintage of “Baron de Chirel”; what is the grape / grapes used?

A

a) M de Riscal b) Rioja c) 1986 d) Tempranillo + CS

284
Q

Last vintage under Foucault ownership for Clos Rougeard

A

2016 (sold June 2017 to Bouygues bro’s)

285
Q

Name 3 Clos Rougeard bottlings; which is considered the top?

A

“Le Bourg”, “Les Poyeaux”, Saumur Champigny; Breze, Coteaux De Saumur

286
Q

What does “Vorlese” indicate in German?

A

Pre-harvest (“Lese” = harvest) b/f main harvest (hauptlese) to eliminate rotten / defective bunches

287
Q

Max RS for German “classic” wines; selection?

A

a) classic: 15 g/l; b) selection: 9 g/l

288
Q

Where are the wineries Weingut Rhenisch & Statleman located?

A

Thermenregion

289
Q

What was the first & last vintage of Henri Jayer’s Cros Parentoux? Who took over his land?

A

a) 1978 b) 2001; Emmanuel Rouget (nephew)

290
Q

“Cialla” is a subzone of what DOCG?

A

Colli Orientali del Friuli Piccolit DOCG

291
Q

Which department of the Champagne contains the majority of Champagne’s vineyards?

A

Marne Département

292
Q

What was the first vintage of Vega Sicilia “Unico” & who produced it?

A

a) 1915 b) Domingo Txomin

293
Q

What is the max % abv for Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC?

A

max 12%

294
Q

RDV Vineyards is a producer in what’s state?

A

Virginia (expensive BDX)

295
Q

Name a certification of biodynamics

A

Demeter, Respekt Biodyn (Austria / Ge biodynamic association)

296
Q

What is the most common Sherry sweetening agent?

A

Dulce Pasa (mistella from SD Palomino must)

297
Q

What is the largest Barolo cru?

A

Bricco San Pietro (Monforte)

298
Q

Which Napa producer bottles Wraith?

A

Hundred Acres (blend of Kayli Morgan & Arc but don’t release info on it); 13/14 only vintages

299
Q

Coteaux du Giennois AOC sits on what river?

A

Loire River

300
Q

Name 2 producers that are part of the “1st Families of Wine”

A

(Australia) d’Arenberg, Campbells, De Bortoli, Henschke, Jim Berry, Taylors, Tabihlk, Tyrrel, Yalumba

301
Q

Name 2 Grand Cru bottlings of Trimbach; which was the first?

A

Geisberg (‘09), Schlossberg (‘14)

302
Q

Which producer of Hermitage is famous for lieu-dit specific wines?

A

Chapoutier

303
Q

What Rheinhessen vineyard is the oldest-named vineyard in Germany?

A

Niersteiner Glock

304
Q

What is Nicolas Joly’s bottling from Savannieres Roche Aux Moines AOC?

A

Clos de la Bergerie

305
Q

What does “sangrado” indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine?

A

Saignee rose

306
Q

Which Willamette Valley soil is unaffected by the Missoula Floods?

A

Jory

307
Q

2 Grand Cru villages for a single grape varietal 100

A

Choully & Tours sur Marne

308
Q

Minimum RS for EU wines labeled “Doux” / “Dolce” / “Sweet”

A

min 45 g/l RS

309
Q

What style of wine is assoc w/ House of Arras?

A

Top sparkling of Tasmania

310
Q

What do the following have in common? Eleven Confessions, The Third Twin, Cumulus & Molly Aida

A

Single vineyards of SQN

311
Q

What is the oldest wine estate in Germany?

A

Schloss Schonborn

312
Q

Name the 3 unofficial regions of St Emilion

A

E: Cotes Saint-Emilion (slopes around the town of St Emilion) N: Sables Anciennes W: Graves St-Emilion (bordering Pomerol)

313
Q

What styles of wine are permitted under Coulee de Serrant AOC?

A

Dry - Sweet W (Moeulleux & Doux = min 30 g/l RS)

314
Q

What is Schiava called in Germany?

A

Trollinger

315
Q

What was the first great post-communist vintage in Hungary?

A

1999

316
Q

Name the communes of the Sigalas Ribaud

A

Rieussec (Fargues), Sigalas-Rabaud (Bommes), Doisy Daine (Barac); ***all 1er Cru Sauternes located in Bommes EXCEPT Riessec, Suduiraut (Preignac), Coutet / Climens (Barsac), Chx Guiraud (Sauternes)

317
Q

What is the highest production Subregion of Tasmania

A

Tamar Valley (40% of Plantings)

318
Q

What grape can comprise up to 30% of the blend of Soave Superiore DOCG?

A

Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio); ***Soave DOC permits up to 30% combined Trebb di Soave & CHARDONNAY

319
Q

Best Quarts de Chaume vintage of the last 10 years

A

2015?

320
Q

Only S American appelation based on soil

A

Paraje Altamira (w/i San Carlos GI in Uco Valley)

321
Q

World’s largest single vineyard

A

San Bernabe (Monterey County) https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-topics/wine-educational-questions/wine-grapes-vineyard-france-classifications-appellation-law/

322
Q

Best 2 vintages between 2010 & 2015 in Ge

A

2011 & 2015

323
Q

What is entrillage as it relates to Champage?

A

The method stacking of bottles of neck to butt after addition of liqueur de tirage

324
Q

Name 3 producers of Musigny

A

Vogue, Mugnier, Roumier, Leroy

325
Q

What styles of wine are permitted under Graves de Vayres AOC?

A

W & R (E-D-M)

326
Q

Domaine du Bagnol & Clos St Magdeleine are producers in what AOC?

A

Cassis

327
Q

Who produces Wachstum Bodenstein? What vineyard does it come from?

A

Prager (top Achleiten bottling)

328
Q

What is the grape of Ottavianello DOC?

A

Cinsault (Sardegna); ***Ottavianello a synonym for Cinsault in Italy

329
Q

What does l’Agrima mean on Sherry label?

A

Made without mechanical pressing (just the free run w/o pressing)

330
Q

Who makes “Carmin de Peumo”?

A

Concha y Toro

331
Q

Who makes “Vigna la Rosa” & “Gattinera”?

A

Fontanafredda

332
Q

D Raspail-Ay is a producer in what AOC?

A

Gigondas

333
Q

What does “Arele” refer to in Amarone production

A

Drying racks for Amarone

334
Q

Minimum varietal labeling % for Fresqueira Madeira

A

100%

335
Q

Size of Bourbon Barrel

A

53 Gallons

336
Q

What is the valley that divides Montepulciano?

A

Val di Chiana

337
Q

Who makes “Cuvee des Cadette”?

A

La Nerthe (CDP)

338
Q

Lowest yields of the S Rhone

A

Muscat de Beaume de Venise (30hl/ha) & Rasteau VDN

339
Q

What does the Table Cloth of Constantia refer to?

A

Fog that rolls in from False Bay, blows in via Cape Doctor

340
Q

Who was the first to produce a special club 100% Meunier bottling?

A

Moussée et fils

341
Q

Which Rioja winery is the first to implement the use of “mallas”?

A

M de Riscal (mesh wiring)

342
Q

Max yields Sauternes

A

25 hl/ha

343
Q

2 reasons for parral training in Argentina

A

a) protect vs heat (b/c canopy up top); b) hail protection (b/c grapes below); c) flood protection in el nino years

344
Q

Where is the Foxen Canyon?

A

Santa Maria Valley (Bien Nacido is in Foxen Canyon)

345
Q

What is the second wine of Chx Palmer?

A

Alter Ego

346
Q

Where is the producer Highland Park?

A

Orkney Island

347
Q

3 requirements for SIP

A

max 25% NO (European origin), Burg bottles, 80% of an estate’s production must be under their own labels, min 90% quality grapes permitted in S.A. (18 permitted)

348
Q

Primitivo Quiles is a producer of what style of wine?

A

Fondillon

349
Q

Which Napa AVA claims the most annual rainfall? The least?

A

Calistoga = most; Carneros = least

350
Q

Name 3 producers of Armagnac

A

Castarède (Bas-Armagnac), Darroze, Delord, Larresingle, Laubade, Legrand (Bas-Armagnac)

351
Q

Bulgaria is dominated by what mountain range? What about Romania?

A

Bulgaria: Balkan Mtns; Romania: Carpathian

352
Q

What vintage of Le Pin was 100% declassified?

A

2003

353
Q

What is Amazake? What is it called in Korea?

A

a) Amazake: sweet, low-alcohol Japanese drink made from fermented rice b) Makgeolli: Fermented rice beverage from Korea (“rice wine”)

354
Q

What is America’s oldest licensed distillery?

A

Laird’s (Applejack; 1780s)

355
Q

Which DOC has plantings on Monte Foscarino?

A

Soave Classico (Innama)

356
Q

What is desfungado? What is debourbage?

A

a) Desfungado: Racking b) Debourbage: Settling

357
Q

What 2 regions provide the fruit source for Buçaco (Bussaco)?

A

Bairrada (Baga) & Dāo (Touriga Nacional); ***Bussaco Palace Hotel’s wines that are sold in the restaurant only (https://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/portugal/tasting-the-wines-of-the-bucaco-palace-hotel-one-of-portugals-treasures)

358
Q

Golden Triangle Mtns

A

Simonsberg ,Stellenbosch, Helderberg Hills

359
Q

What type of beer is a Helles?

A

Pale lager from Germany

360
Q

What styles of wine are produced under Cotes de Bordeaux AOC

A

Dry R only ***styles vary w/ sub-zones

361
Q

What is the largest single (contiguous) vineyard in the world?

A

San Bernabe Vineyards (Monterey Co)

362
Q

What is Antinori’s estate in Montalcino?

A

Pian delle Vigne

363
Q

When does Michel Aimé Pouget introduce Malbec to Argentina?

A

Introduces Malbec to Argentina in 1853 https://southamericawineguide.com/michel-aime-pouget-south-american-wine-industry-malbec/

364
Q

Quarts de Chaume takes its name from what?

A

Quarts = quarter of harvest that had to be paid; the quarters of the harvest you were allowed to keep

365
Q

Which regions of the Cote d’Or don’t have any 1er crus?

A

Marsanny, Chorey-Les Beaune, Saint-Romain ***Maranges DOES have 1er!!!

366
Q

What is the minimum % PN in Franciacorta rose?

A

min 35% PN + CH / PB / Erbamat

367
Q

Name 3 brands owned by Symmington’s

A

Port: Cockburns, Dow’s, Grahams, Warre’s, Smith Woodhouse, Q do Vesuvio
Part ownership of Madeira Wine Co (a production co that owns the following shipping cos: Blandy’s, Cossart Gordon)

368
Q

What wine region is affected by Lake Fertő?

A

Sopron ***Hungarian for Lake Neuiedle

369
Q

Name the St. Emilion satellite appellation that corresponds to the following:
N-most satellite app
Biggest satellite app
Smallest satellite app

A

N-most satellite app: Lussac
Biggest satellite app: Montagne (Parsac absorbed into Montagne)
Smallest satellite app: St Georges

370
Q

What 2 wine regions does the Belfort Gap (Trouée de Belfort / Burgundian Gate) affect?

A

Alsace & Baden

371
Q

What is Kijo Shu?

A

Sake making process- replace water with sake during sake production (expensive)

372
Q

What Argentinian GI was just approved in Patagonia?

A

Trevelin GI (Chubut, Patagonia)

373
Q

Aside from Lafite, name 2 chx owned by Rothschild Lafite (Barons de Rothschild)

A

Chx Duhart Milan, Rieusac, L’Evangile

374
Q

Hilltops GI is located in what zone?

A

Southern NSW Zones

375
Q

Which VDP wines mandate hand harvesting?

A

Single vineyard & Auslese + pradikat levels

376
Q

What does wurzelect indicate on a bottle of German wine?

A

Ungrafted (German)

377
Q

2 vintages in which Vega Sicilia not produced

A

1992 / 1993, 2001

378
Q

Name the villages of the following 1er crus: Gravières

A

Santeney

379
Q

What does Chailloux refer to in the Loire Valley?

A

Silex in Pouilly Fumee

380
Q

Name the 2 bays of Marlborough

A

Clifford & Cloudy Bay

381
Q

General climate of S Africa

A

Mediterranean

382
Q

Who is responsible for bringing whisky production to Japan?

A

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masataka_Taketsuru

383
Q

What is the smallest AOC of France? How big is it?

A

La Romanée AOC (0.8 ha)

384
Q

1st vintage of Chx d’Yquem “Y”

A

1959

385
Q

What is the min RS for Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?

A

100 g/l

386
Q

Min ABV Alsace GC Riesling & PG

A

a) Alsace GC Riesling: 11% b) Alsace GC PG: 12.5% ***same as Barbaresco!!!

387
Q

On what side of Napa Valley will you find the Franciscan Assemblage?

A

West (vs Great Valley Sequence in E) ***marine sediment - found w/i Coastal Range

388
Q

Bouvet-Ladubay and Gratien & Meyer are producers in what AOC?

A

Saumur AOC (sparkling producers)

389
Q

In what decade do still / dry wines overtake sweet / fortifieds in Australia?

A

1970’s

390
Q

What is autopresssurage?

A

1st 100L free-run of Champagne that is discarded to limit oxidation

391
Q

Ron Zacapa rum comes from what country?

A

Guatamala “Centenario”

392
Q

Who produces Clos St Theobald? In what grand cru is it located?

A

Schoffit (in Rangen)

393
Q

The town of Gumpoldskirchen is known for what style of wine?

A

Spatrot-Rotgpifler

394
Q

Where is Vine Hill Ranch?

A

Oakville (vineyard & producer)

395
Q

Max pressure for Moscato d’Asti

A

2.5

396
Q

Name the classified chx in the communes of Talence

A

La Mission Haut-Brion, La Tour-Haut Brion, Laville Haut-Brion,

397
Q

Aruten refers to what process in the production of Sake?

A

Addition of brewer’s alcohol

398
Q

Templeton Rye & Sagamore Spirit come from what states respectively?

A

a) Templeton Rye: Iowa b) Sagamore Spirit: MD

399
Q

Name the producer & vineyard of “Clos des Hospices”

A

Christian Moreau; Les Clos (Chablis GC)

400
Q

What tool is used to measures wort density?

A

Hydrometer

401
Q

Top 2 vintages of Burgundy of the 1990s

A

1990 & 1999

402
Q

What does “reserve” indicate on a bottle of Austrian qualitatswein?

A

Min 13% abv & longer aging (W: rel Mar 15; R: rel Nov 1)

403
Q

What is the only Chablis 1er cru that touches a GC?

A

Vaulorent (touches Preuses)

404
Q

1st single vineyard in Sonoma & what decade?

A

1970s Rodney Strong’s Crown Vineyard (Alexander Valley)

405
Q

In what year does Giacomo Conterno purchase the Francia estate vineyard?

A

1974 (same yr Inniskillin founded) ***1978 1st V of production from vineyard

406
Q

What are DRY rose wines of Anjou produced under?

A

Rose de Loire AOC (max 3 g/l RS)

407
Q

Assemblage of Clos Mogador

A

(45) Grenache, (30) Carignan, (15) Syrah, (10) Cabernet Sauvignon

408
Q

What was the first 100% Merlot Super Tuscan and in what year? Producer?

A

a) Castello di Ama “l’Apparita” b) 1985

409
Q

Name 2 producers of the Cornas lieu-dit “Chaillots”

A

Frank Balthazar, Thierry Allemend

410
Q

Carcavelos wine styles

A

W & R licoroso

411
Q

What is the grape and minimum assemblage for Marcillac?

A

Min. 80% Fer

412
Q

What was the first vintage of Beaucastel’s “Hommage a Jacques Perrin”? What is the blend?

A

a) 1989 b) 60% Mourvèdre

413
Q

What is “sobremadre” & where is it produced?

A

Skin-macerated (W & R) wines from Spain (V de Madrid DO)

414
Q

Vineyards of Julienas are on the foothills of what mountain?

A

Mt Bessay

415
Q

What is Spain’s only aromatized wine?

A

Vino Naranja (WW mac w/ orange peels from Andalucia)

416
Q

1st vintage of Cristal?

A

1876 / 1945 (comm)

417
Q

What are 2 agave spirits other than mezcal?

A

Raicilla, Bacanora ***Sotol is not an agave-based spirit (succulent plant)

418
Q

Max press yield for Cremant) de Bordeaux AOC

A

100L/150kg grapes ***all cremant AOCs the same

419
Q

What is the winery that the Lafite Rothschild family founds in Isreal?

A

Carmel Winery

420
Q

“Liquid Bread” is a reference to what beer?

A

Doppelbock (b/c monks used to fast and drink it for calloric intake)

421
Q

What is another name for a maibock?

A

Helles Bock

422
Q

Buon Consiglio, Rocce Rosse, San Antonio & Vigna Regina are single vineyard wines bottled by what producer?

A

Ar Pe Pe

423
Q

Describe the quality of Miyamizu water

A

Kosui

424
Q

When does Chx Latour leave the En Primeur system?

A

2012 (year I graduated college!)

425
Q

Which 2 premier crus in Puligny share a border with a GC?

A

Le Cailleret & Les Pucelles

426
Q

What type of oak is Vega Sicilia “Unico” aged in?

A

French & American barriques (used)

427
Q

What wine is known as “Governor’s Wine”?

A

Vin de Constance (b/c started by governor Simon Van der Stel)

428
Q

Largest owner of Montrachet

A

M de Laguiche

429
Q

Only Xinomavro region outside of Macedonia

A

RAPSANI

430
Q

Signatory and Gordon & Macphail are examples of what?

A

Independent Scotch Whisky Bottlers

431
Q

Malat is best known for what style of wine? Where is he located?

A

Austrian Sekt (Kremstal; 1st producer of traditional method Austrian sparkling wine)

432
Q

Who is widely regarded as the “father” of Beaujolais?

A

Jules Chauvet

433
Q

What is the ingredient in Belvedere Vodka? What country is it from and who owns it?

A

a) RYE b) Poland c) LVMH

434
Q

Domaine Diochon is a leading producer in what AOC?

A

Moulin à Vent

435
Q

When are still wines legally permitted in the Douro? (Decade)

A

1979

436
Q

Les Lys is within what 1er cru?

A

Vaillons

437
Q

Edel- Laat-oes vs Laat-oes are what styles of wine?

A

Late Harvest vs Botrytis (min 50 g/l RS)

438
Q

Julienas lies in the foothills of what mountain?

A

Mount Bessay

439
Q

Which wines of Alsace must carry a vintage date? Which must be hand harvested?

A

Vintage: Alsace AOC “VT” / “SGN” & ALL Alsace GC; HH: Alsace AOC “VT” / “SGN” & ALL Alsace GC

440
Q

What styles of wines are permitted under Macvin de Jura?

A

W, Rose, R VDL

441
Q

What grapes are permitted for Method Marlborough?

A

CH, PN & PM only

442
Q

Quinta dos Carvalhais & Quinta da Pellada (Alvaro Castro) call what Portuguese DOP home?

A

Dao

443
Q

Which AOCs of the Loire can produce SGN and label is as such?

A

Coteaux du Layon & Coteaux de l’Aubence –> therefore highest must weight of all of them (323 g/l MW)

444
Q

What is the river that flows through Conegliano-Valdobbiadene?

A

Piave River

445
Q

Esparto Grass mats are used for the production of what style of wine?

A

PX VDN Sherry

446
Q

Name the 3 GCs of the Grande Montagne

A

Ambonnay, Bouzy, Louvois

447
Q

XXO Cognac must age for how long?

A

min 14 yrs

448
Q

Max sugar in london dry gin; 2 other reqs

A

.1 grams/liter (London gin may not contain added sweetening exceeding 0.1 grams of sugars per litre of the final product, nor colourants, nor any added ingredients other than water)

449
Q

Chanson, Coteau de Vernon, Les Chaillees de L’Enfer & Coteau du Chery are lieux-dits of what AOC?

A

Condrieu AOC

450
Q

Name the 4th grows of Pauillac

A

Chx Duhart-Milon

451
Q

What GC does Aux Malconsorts border?

A

La Tache

452
Q

What was the 1st modern Vin de Constance vintage after phylloxera?

A

1986 (Klein Constantia)

453
Q

What is the max RS for German sekt labeled “Herb”?

A

Herb = Brut (Herbnatur = Brut Natur)

454
Q

Where is oak sourced from for the production of Gonci barrels?

A

Zemplen Forest

455
Q

What is Kellerbier?

A

Unpasteurized (Ge) lager

456
Q

In what country will you find the Hebrides Archipelago?

A

Scotland (Islay, Jura, Mull, Skye all part of the Hebrides)

457
Q

What is the italian word for saigne?

A

Salasso

458
Q

Soil of Val de Salnes

A

Granite

459
Q

What is the river that flows through the Rangen GC?

A

Thur River (warms vineyard in it’s cool climate & helps SGN development!)

460
Q

What is the grape of Chavignol?

A

Sauv Blanc

461
Q

Name 3 species of agave

A

Espadin, Azul, Tobola, Madrecuixe, Tepeztate, Arroquena, Baril. Etc

462
Q

How large is an octave?

A

100L

463
Q

Henkell & Rotkappchen are producers of what?

A

Cheap German Sekt

464
Q

What is generally regarded as the worst 3 vintages in Germany of the last 10 years?

A

2014 (2010 & 2013 also bad)

465
Q

What is the world’s biggest Champagne brand?

A

Moet & Chandon

466
Q

Henri Bardouin is a producer of what? In what region is this producer based in?

A

a) Pastis; b) Provence

467
Q

When is Cloudy Bay founded?

A

1985

468
Q

On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the worst), rate the 1989 vintage in Brunello

A

1 (SUCKED b/c of rain; lots declassified to rosso); ***much better in Piedmont

469
Q

Who produces Clos Naudin Goutte d’Or?

A

Philippe Foreau

470
Q

Fruit for Cuvee Latitia comes from what GC?

A

Ambonnay

471
Q

Riesling SGN min MW

A

276 g/l RS

472
Q

Butteaux is located within what premier cru?

A

Montmains

473
Q

Who produces “Maestro Raro” and what is the blend?

A

Felsina; Cab Sauv

474
Q

Which Cornas L-D has the highest % of granite soils?

A

REYNARDS

475
Q

What is the river that flows through Conegliano-Valdobbiadene?

A

Piave River

476
Q

Black Maple Hill is a producer of what?

A

Bourbon (originally located in OR) ***https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/bourbon/curious-case-black-maple-hill-whiskey/

477
Q

1st vintage of Ygrec

A

1959 ***same vintage of Class of Graves

478
Q

Name 3 AOCs of Touraine focus on Sauvignon Blanc; which Touraine subs feature SB

A

Touraine AOC, Valencay AOC, Cheverny AOC (+ Touraine “Chenonceaux” & “Oisly”)

479
Q

What is the most popular Pisco grape varietal?

A

Quebranta

480
Q

Name 3 types of pomace spirits & corresponding countries

A

Bagaceira (Portugal), Orujo (Sp), Grappa, Marc

481
Q

What sweet wine appellation of Italy features Verduzzo Gialla?

A

Ramandolo DOCG

482
Q

What is the steepest Einzellage of the Rheingau?

A

Berg Schlossberg (Rudesheim)

483
Q

Best 3 Quarts de Chaume vintages of the 2000s

A

2003, 2005, 2009

484
Q

Name a vintage in which Penfolds Grange 100% Shiraz

A

2011 & 1999

485
Q

Which Grand Cru lays claim to the majority of La Moutonne?

A

Vaudesir 95%

486
Q

When is Echelle de Crus abolished?

A

abolished 2010 (guideline thru 1990)

487
Q

Who produces “Cuvée Clive”?

A

Graham Beck

488
Q

Name a producer of Fondillon

A

Primitivo Quiles

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