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1
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Malbec

A

Sparkling white

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2
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What three Northern Rhône crus permit Viognier?

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Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Château-Grillet

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What is the northernmost cru in the Northern Rhône?

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Côte-Rôtie

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4
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The term “échelas” refers to:

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Tipi-like trellasing structures that provide support and wind protection for vines

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5
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“Rhône Rangers” are:

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California winemakers making Rhône style blends

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6
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What Northern Rhône cru occupies a single hill inside another AOC?

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Hermitage

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7
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What are galets?

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Rounded river stones or pebbles

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8
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What is the primary grape of the Rasteau appellation?

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Grenache

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What is the climate of the Northern Rhône?

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Continental

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What are the main soil types found in the Northern Rhône?

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Granite and schist

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11
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What is the main difference between a wine labeled “Clairette de Die” and a wine labeled “Coteaux de Die”?

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Clairette is sparkling and Coteaux is still

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12
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What is the primary grape variety of Clairette de Die?

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This wine must include a minimum 75% Muscat

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13
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Can the entire Rhône Valley produce wine under the Côtes du Rhône AOC designation?

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No. The Côtes du Rhône AOC is a delineated area within the greater Rhone Valley

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14
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Which Northern Rhône cru is known for sparkling wine?

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Saint-Péray

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15
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What is the climate of the Southern Rhône?

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Mediterranean

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16
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Define the term “foudres”

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large wooden barrels

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17
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Define the term “Septentrionales”

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The Northern Côtes du Rhône

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18
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Are Côtes du Rhône Villages wines strictly single varietals, or blends or can they be both?

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Côtes du Rhône Villages must be a blend composed of at least 50% Grenache

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19
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What are the two Northern Rhône crus located on the left (east) bank of the river?

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Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage

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20
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Is Côtes du Rhône Villages made in the Northern Rhône, in the Southern Rhône, or in both?

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All 95 CDR Villages come from the south

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21
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What are the three white grapes of the Northern Rhône?

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Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne

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22
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What is the southernmost appellation in the Southern Rhône?

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Costières de Nimes

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23
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The Dentelles de Montmirail is:

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A mountain range to the east of the southern Rhône

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24
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Rhone vineyards are situated between _____th & _____th parallels north.

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44th and 45th

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25
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What two Rhône AOCs make Vin Doux Naturel?

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Rasteau, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

26
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The term “échelas” refers to:

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Tipi-like trellasing structures that provide support and wind protection for vines

27
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What is the only red grape variety grown in the northern Rhône?

A

Syrah

28
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What is the northernmost cru in the Northern Rhône?

A

Côte-Rôtie

29
Q

What is the primary method for making rosé wine in the Rhône Valley?

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“Saignée” or bleeding method

30
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“Oeil de perdrix” refers to:

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The deep salmon color of Rhône rosés made from Grenache and Cinsault (oeil de perdrix = partridge eye)

31
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What is the principal grape of Tavel rosé?

A

Grenache

32
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What Rhône appellation was the first to have its zone of production delineated?

A

Châteauneuf-du-pape

33
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Where is most Côtes du Rhône produced, in the north or the south?

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The south. The north makes just a tiny fraction of overall production.

34
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Define the term “Méridionales”

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The Southern Côtes du Rhône

35
Q

What is the primary grape variety of Clairette de Die?

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This wine must include a minimum 75% Muscat

36
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Which Rhône cru is devoted entirely to the making of rosé wine?

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Tavel

37
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What is the difference between the Beaumes-de-Venise AOC and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC?

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The first is a dry red, while the second is sweet, white VDN

38
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What is the most common vine training system in the Southern Rhône?

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Gobelet

39
Q

Dios weather

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continental w/Alpine, cooler

40
Q

Who built the terraces

A

Romans

41
Q

Northern Rhone spans from…

A

Vienne to Valence

42
Q

Southern Rhone spans from…

A

Montelimar to Nimes

43
Q 
Which bank of the river?
Grignan-les-Adhemar
Cotes du Vivarais
Luberon
Costieres de Nimes
A

Grignan-les-Adhemar = Left
Cotes du Vivarais = Right
Luberon = Left
Costieres de Nimes = Right

44
Q

synonym for Maccabeu

A

Viura

45
Q

Rasteau AOC wine styles

A

Dry red, red, white & rose vin du naturel

46
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What appellation is NOT impacted by the Dentelles de Montmarail?

A

Lirac

47
Q

Which appellation does NOT permit white grapes to be incorporated into its red wine?

A

Cornas

48
Q

How many villages can produce Cotes du Rhone Villages?

A

95

49
Q

Dominant red grape of Southern Rhone

A

Grenache Noir

50
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Which Southern Rhone AOC is cooler and receives more rain?

A

Cotes du Vivarais

51
Q

100% red AOCs

A

Cote-Rotie, Cornas, Vinsobres

52
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Are the vineyards closer to the river in the North or South?

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The vineyards are very close in the North so river has most impact. Some are over 50 miles away in the South so no impact.

53
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Are there rose style wines in the North, South or Both?

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South only

54
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Syrah is a cross between

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Dureza x Mondeuse Blanche

55
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synonym for Maccabeu

A

Viura

56
Q

Four primary grapes for Rose production…

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Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre

57
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Core RED blend of Southern Crus consists of…

A

Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre

58
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Core WHITE blend of the Southern Crus consists of…

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Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne

59
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Core Red varietal for Northern Crus…

A

Syrah

60
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Core White varietals for Northern Crus…

A

Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne

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