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Which strong wind affects the Rhone’s climate?

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Mistral (northern winds) and Sicorro (southern winds)

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What are the main grapes of the northern Rhone?

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Syrah, Viognier, marsanne, roussanne. Syrah is the only red grape allowed.

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How does the Rhone River influence climate in the Rhone?

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It reflects light and moderates temperatures.

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What is the climate of the northern Rhone?

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Warm continental but cooler than southern Rhone.

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What are good vintages for the Rhone?

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1995-2001 (drink hermitages from then now)
2003-2006
2009
2010
2012
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Name the regions of the Northern Rhone from north to south.

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Cote Rotie
Condrieu
Chateau grillet
St Joseph
Crozes Hermitage
Hermitage
Cornas
St Peray
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What are the subregions of the Côte Rotie?

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cote blonde

cote brune

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Which region in the northern Rhone is a single vineyard?

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Chateau Grillet

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Which regions in the northern Rhone are white wine areas? Which grape?

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Condrieu and Chateau Grillet.
Viognier.
(St Peray is also known for methods traditionally sparkling wines from Marsanne and roussanne grapes.)

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Which regions within the northern Rhone are red wine areas? Which grape?

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Cote Rotie and Cornas.
Syrah.
Cote Rotie is at least 80% and Cornas is 100% Syrah.

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Which northern Rhone subregion is known for age worthy reds?

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Hermitage (best after 15 years)

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What is the minimum percentage of Syrah allowed in St Joseph wines?

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90%

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What is the minimum percentage of Syrah allowed in Cornas wines?

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100%

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What is the minimum Syrah allowed in Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage wines?

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85%

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What is the minimum Syrah allowed in Cote Rotie wines?

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80%

20% maximum Viognier

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Within how long should you drink a Crozes hermitages?

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5 years

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What is the minimum ABV for Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

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12.5%

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What is the main red grape of the southern Rhone?

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Grenache

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What are galets and what is their function?

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Smooth river rocks thrown around the vineyard to absorb the sun during the day and release it gently at night for further ripening.

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What is the climate of the southern Rhone?

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Warm, arid, Mediterranean

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What is a common blend of the southern Rhone?

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Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre.

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What are the regions of the southern Rhone?

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Cotes du Rhone
Cotes du Rhone Villages
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Tavel
Lilac
Beaumes de Venise
Vinsobres
Rasteau
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Within how many years should you drink Cote du Rhone wines?

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3 years

23
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From which city to which city does the Rhone span?

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Vienna to Avignon

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How many cote du Rhone villages are there?

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18

25
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What is the name of sparkling wine from the cote du Rhone?

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Clairette de Die

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What is the symbol of chateauneuf du pape?

A

Crossed keys

27
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What pairs well with chateauneuf du pape?

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Venison or boar

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When can you drink chateauneuf du pape?

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Drink after 3-5 years but best after 10

29
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What is the minimum of Grenache in gigondas?

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50%

30
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What kind of blends are found in Vacqueyras?

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Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre

31
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Describe the wines of Gigondas.

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High tannin, high alcohol

32
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What is Tavel famous for?

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Grenache-based roses

33
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What is the minimum Grenache percentage in Vinsobres?

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50%

34
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Which two regions of the southern Rhone are known for vin doux naturel?

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Beaume de Venise (Muscat) and Rasteau (Grenache)

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What wine of the southern Rhone famously pairs with foie gras?

A

Beaume de Venise

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What do northern Rhone reds pair well with?

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Steak

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What are Guigal’s 3 main cote Rotie vineyards?

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La landonne
La moline
La turque

38
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What are the 4 lieuxdits of Cornas?

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Les Reynards
La Cote
Les Chaillot
Les Mazards

39
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What is Beaucastel known for?

A

Using all 13 Chateauneuf du pape grapes

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