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1
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What years was the Papacy in Avignon?

A

1309 - 1377

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2
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What is the climate in Northern Rhone?

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Continental

More rainfall
Less Sunshine
Mistral Wine
Avg. Temperature: 56 degrees (F)

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3
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What is the climate in Southern Rhone?

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Mediterranean

Less rainfall
More sunshine
Hot Summers
Mistral Wind
Avg. Temperature: 57.6 degrees (F)
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4
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What are the soils of the Northern Rhone?

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Granite dominated, with terraced vineyards

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5
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What are the soils of the Southern Rhone?

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Wide ranging:

Sand - subtle
Clay - rich, tannic
Calcareous - aromatic
Stone - powerful

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6
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How many hectares is the Rhone Valley and how many hL of wine does it produce?

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70,000 ha

2,519,136 hL

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7
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What is the parentage of the Syrah grape?

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Mondeuse Blanche x Dureza

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8
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Where does the name Roussanne originate from?

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“Gains its name from roux, the russet color of the ripe grapes.”

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9
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Is Marsanne permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

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No

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10
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What are the principal soils of the Cote Blonde in Cote Rotie? The Cote Brune?

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Cote Blonde (south): Gneiss, pale granite
Cote Brune (north): Mica-schistous rock, iron rich
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11
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Are the whites and reds of Cote Rotie blended or co-fermented?

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Co-fermented

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12
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What is the minimum potential alcohol in Cote Rotie?

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10.5%

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13
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What is the minimum potential alcohol in Condrieu and Chateau Grillet?

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11.5%

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14
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What is the principal soil of St. Joseph?

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Schist and gneiss on granite bedrock

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15
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What is the name of the most well-known and important co-op in Crozes-Hermitage?

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Cave de Tain

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16
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The grapes of Hermitage are often de-stemmed, true or false?

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True

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17
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What is the name of the man for whom the region is named after?

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Gaspard de Sterimberg

He was wounded in 1224 from the Albigensian Crusade

18
Q

What does Cornas mean in Celtic?

A

Burnt Earth

19
Q

What are the major Lieux-dits of Cornas?

A 
Reynard
Chaillot
La Cote
Les Mazards
Thezier
Le Pigeonnier
La Genale
Cayret
Sauman
Champelrose
Les Saveaux-Nord / Sud
Les Cotes
Patou
20
Q

What method does St. Peray make sparkling?

A

Traditional

21
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What are the Die Appellations?

A

Clairette de Die (Blanc Mousseux, Methode Dioise Ancestrale)
Coteaux de Die
Chatillon-en-Diois
Cremant de Die

22
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What are the superior vintages of the Northern Rhone?

A 
2010
2009
2006
2005
1999
1990
1983
1978
23
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What are the main white grapes used in the Southern Rhone?

A 
Marsanne
Roussane
Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Viognier
Piquepoul Blanc
Ugni Blanc
Muscat
24
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For blanc Cotes du Rhone, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?

A 
Marsanne
Roussanne
Bourboulenc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette
Viognier
25
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Cotes du Rhone Rouge?

A

40%

26
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What is the minimum alcohol of Cotes du Rhone wines?

A

11%

27
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For blanc Cotes du Rhone-Villages, the blend must be 80% minimum of which varieties?

A 
Bourboulenc
Marsanne
Roussanne
Viognier
Clairette
Grenache Blanc
28
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What is the minimum potential alcohol of Cotes du Rhone Villages?

A

12% (12.5 with subzone designation)

29
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache for Vinsobres?

A

50%

30
Q

What year was Gigondas upgraded from Cotes du Rhone Villages to AOC?

A

1971

31
Q

What styles of wine does Vacqueyras produce?

A

Blanc
Rouge
Rosé

32
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What year was Vacqueyras upgraded to AOC?

A

1990

33
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What percentage of CdP is Rouge?

A

94%

34
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What are the 13 grapes of CdP?

A 
Grenach (noir, gris, blanc)
Mourvedre
Syrah
Cinsault
Counoise
Bourboulenc
Roussanne
Brun Argente (Vaccarese)
Clairette and Clairette Rosé
Muscardin
Picardin
Piquepoul (noir, gris, blanc)
Terret Noir
35
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What is the only Rhone AOC dedicated to Rosé wine?

A

Tavel

36
Q

What is the mutage for VDN’s?

A

Pure grape spirit added to arrest fermentation, in a 5-10% proportion

37
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Rasteau VDN is based on variations of which grape variety?

A

Grenache - noir, gris, blanc

38
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What are the two regions that produce VDN’s in the Southern Rhone?

A

Rasteau

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

39
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What are the great vintages for the Southern Rhone?

A 
2010
2003
2006
2005
2001
1995
1990
1989
1988
40
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Which producer makes the “La Chappelle:” Hermitage?

A

Paul Jaboulet

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