Total Review Flashcards
What is Downey Mildew?
(aka Peronospora) Fungal disease native to North America spread to Europe. Attacks leaves and prevents photosynthesis. Worked in tandem w/ Phylloxera in late 1800’s. Bordeaux Mixture created to prevent and treat.
Classify me: Ch. Talbot
4eme St. Julien
What are the Bereiche of the Nahe
Nahetal
What is Bouvreux
A second harvest of grapes due to uneven flowering. Hardly every achieves ripeness.
Classify me: Ch. Grand-Puy-Ducasse
5eme Paulliac
Classify me: Ch. Montrose
2eme St. Éstephe
What are the specs for a Paper Airplane?
3/4 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Aperol 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino 3/4 oz Lemon -Shake, Cocktail, Lemon
Classify me: Ch. Giscours
3eme Margaux (Labarde)
What are the markings on a Sherry Butt indicate?
Vertical Slash- Palo, going to be Fino
Circle- Gordura, going to be Oloroso
What is débourbage?
The setting of cold juice before primary fermentation in Champagne production.
Which french appellation is known for wines produced from Fer?
Marcillac AOP- min. 90% Fer
Where is Dorsheim located?
Nahe- Northern
Where is Ürzig located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
Classify me: Ch. Léoville-Las Cases
2eme St. Julien
Where is Zeltingen located?
Mosel- Bernkeatel
What is the pruning method in Sherry?
Vara y Pulgar (Stick and Thumb)
What grapes are allowed in Satèn?
Chardonnay Pinot Bianco (max 50%)
Name all declared vintage Port vintages in the past 30 years.
2011, 2007, 2003, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1989,
What is Einzellage?
Single Vineyard (must be over 5ha with excetions)
List 5 poor Bordeaux vintages in the last 20 years.
2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2013,
Classify me: Ch. Marquis d’Alesme Becker
3eme Margaux
What is an Ortsteil?
A single place (vineyard/parcel) within a larger area that is not considered part of the larger area. It’s its own entity.
What are the specs for a Screwdriver?
2 oz Vodka
4 oz OJ
-Build in Highball, Orange
What is Shaumwein?
Fully sparkling
Min 8.5%
3 ATMs
All methods allowed
Classify me: Ch. Brane-Cantenac
2eme Margaux (Cantenac)
What are the specs for a Cosmopolitan?
1.5 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Cranberry 1/2 oz Lime -Shake, Cocktail, Lime
Who makes Viñedo Chadwick?
Errázuriz (Maipo Chile)
What are the sweetness levels for Traditional Method Sparklers in BC?
Brut: 0-15g/L Extra Brut: 15-25g/L Dry: 25-35g/L Semi-Dry: 35-50g/L Sweet: >50g/L
What are the districts of the Breede River Valley?
Robertson, Worchester, Breedekloof
What are the Grand Cru of Vosne-Romanée?
La Romanée* Liger-Belair Romanée-Conti* DRC La Tâche* DRC La Grande Rue* François Lamarche Richebourg Romanée-Saint-Vivant Echézeaux** Grands Echézeaux**
What is Flavescence Dorée?
First appeared in Armagnac. A type of grape vine yellows. Spread by leafhopper insects. causes leaves and bunches to fall off vine and grapes to shrivel. No cure but insects can be managed.
Classify me: Ch. Margaux
1ier Margaux
What are the specs for a Piña Colada?
1 oz White Rum
1 oz Cram of Coconut
3 oz Pineapple
-Shake w/crushed, Hurricane, Pineapple and Cherry
What are the sub-appellations of Lake Erie North Shore?
South Islands (9 islands including Pelee)
Who is credited with discovering Vin Doux Naturel?
Arnaud de Villeneuve
Classify me: Ch. Malescot-Saint-Exupéry
3eme Margaux
What are the GI’s of BC?
British Columbia GI Fraser Valley GI Gulf Island GI Okanagan Valley GI (Golden Mile GI) sub of Okanagan Similkameen Valley GI Vancouver Island GI
What are the IG’s of Cuyo?
La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza
What is Gemischter Satz?
Field Blend popular in Carnuntum
Classify me: Ch. Dauzac
5eme Margaux (Labarde)
In which anbaugebiete is Winkel located?
Rheingau
What are the two Great First Growths of Tokaji?
Szarvas (Tokaj)
Mézes Mály (Tarcal)
What is a “perfect score” for the Beneficio in Port?
2,361 points
Where is Siebeldingen located?
Pfalz- SW
What are the Regional Appellations of Niagara Peninsula?
Niagara Escarpment
Niagara-on-the-Lake
What is Leafroll?
It is a viral infections that is the result of up to 9 different viruses. It is not fatal to the vine but drastically lowers yields making the vines not financially viable. 60% of the world’s grape loses come from this affliction. No cure and spread by the mealy bug.
Classify me: Ch. Lynch-Moussas
5eme Pauillac
What is Erste Gewächs?
LEGAL term used in the Rheingau for dry wines from great vineyards. Similar to “GG”.
Classify me: Ch. Calon-Ségur
3eme St. Julien
What is the driest climate in NZ?
Hawke’s Bay
What is a unique soil type found in varying amounts in Alsace?
Grés de Vosges
What does Gran Reserva incite on a label from Argentina?
Whites: 1 yr
Reds: 2 yr
limited yields
Where is Eitelsbach located?
Mosel- Ruwertal
What producer is responsible for saving Vin de Constance?
Klein Constantia
Where is Würzburg located?
Franken
What are the specs for a Hurricane?
4 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
2 oz Lemon
2 oz Passion Fruit
-Shake, No strain, Hurricane
What wine is made in Rosazzo DOC?
Dry whites from a blend of Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Chard.
What are the specs for a Mojito?
1.5 White Rum 3/4 oz Lime 2 tsp. Sugar 8-10 Mint Soda -Build in Highball, Top w/ Soda
What are 5 Lieux-dits of Cornas?
Chaillot Reynard Le Côte Les Mazards Patou Champelrose
What are the specs for a Manhattan?
2 oz Rye
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dash Ango
-Stir, Cocktail, Cherry
In New Zealand, what is the minimum percentage of grapes that must come from a designated area on a label?
None. The areas are not legally defined.
Where is Erden located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
Where is Forst located?
Pfalz- MDW
What are the Bereiche of Pfalz?
Mittelhaardt-Deutsche-Weinstraße
Südliche Weinstraße
What are the criteria for Bairrada Classico?
50% Baga with all native varieties and 12.5%abv (up from 11%)
What are the main white grapes for Vinho Verde?
Loureiro*, Alvarinho, Trajadura, Perderña (Arinto).
Name 4 regions in Transdanubia.
Badacsony Balatonfüred-Csopak Somló Villány Sopron
What wine is produced in Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
Dry red wines that use dried grapes to increase alcohol
What are the IG’s of Patagonia?
La Pampa (Not a IG)
Rio Negro
Neuquén
What is Flaschengärung?
bottle ferment Sekt.
What grapes make up Rioja Tinto?
Tempranillo*, Mozuelo, Graciano, Grenacha, Maturana Tinta (85% of total; 95% is destemmed)
Classify me: Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtess de Laland
2eme Paulliac
What is the difference between Edelzwicker and Gentil?
Gentil is typically a higher quality wine. Gentil must contain at least 50% Nobel varieties, though it can be a single Noble variety as well. Edelzwicker may be a blend of any Alsatian grape in any amount.
What are the specs for a Grasshopper?
1 oz Green Crème de Menthe
1 oz. White Crème de Cacao
1 oz. Cream
-Shake, Cocktail
What is Bunch Rot?
The name for a variety of fungal infections. Most notably, Botrytis (Grey Rot) falls under this category. All Bunch Rot affects the grape clusters and renders the fruit unusable.
What is an synonym for Mazuelo?
Carignan
What is Gutswein?
“Regional Wine” under the VDP system. Often labeled with the anbaugebiete and fantasy name.
Classify me: Ch. Kirwan
3eme Margaux (Cantenac)
What towns make up the Golden Triangle of Sherry?
Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, El Porto de Santa Maria
What is the size of a sherry butt?
600-625L (fermenting)/ 500L (shipping)
Where is Kiedrich located?
Rheingau
What is Bacterial Blight?
Bacterial infection that effects young grape shoots. It spreads by tools and rain. It can be prevented by Hot Water treatments and copper prays (Bordeaux Mixture)
What are the specs for a Man Tai?
1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum 1 oz Amber Martinique 1 oz Lime 1/2 oz Curaçao 1/4 oz Orgeat 1/4 oz Rock Candy Syrup -Shake w/ Crushed, Old Fashioned, Mint Lime
What are the two départments of Alsace?
Haut-Rhin (South)
Bas- Rhin (North)
What is Scelto mean?
Auslese- Alto Adige
Classify me: Ch. Mouton-Rothschild
1ier Paulliac
Name 5 “split” Port vintages.
1780/1781 1797/1798 1810-1812*** 1820-1822*** 1850/1851 1853/1854 1860/1861 1872/1873 1896/1897 1911/1912 1934/1935 1947/1948 1966/1967 1977/1978 1982/1983 1991/1992
What are the specs for a Irish Coffee?
1.5 oz Irish Whiskey 1 tsp. Brown Sugar 6 oz. Hot Coffee Heavy Cream -Build in Coffee Mug, Top w/ Cream
What are the sweetness terms from Austrian Wine found on labels?
Trocken- Dry <9g/L
Halbtrocken- Off-Dry <18g/L
Lieblich- Medium-Sweet <45g/L
Sweet- >45g/L
What are the specs for a Blood and Sand?
1 oz Blended Scotch 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth 3/4 oz Cherry Heering 1 0z OJ -Shake Cocktail, Orange
What are the parents of Müller-Thurgau?
Riesling x Madeleine Royale
Where is Schloss Vollrands located?
Rheingau- Johannisberg
In what year was the Puttonyos labeling method eliminated?
2013
What is Halbtrocken?
Half-dry. Generally less that 18g/L
Where is Trittenheim located?
Mosel– Bernkastel
Name 5 great Champagne vintages in the past 20 years.
1996*, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2105
What are the large 3 regions of Argentina?
Northern Region
Cuyo
Patagonia
Name a producer of Pinotage.
Kanonkop- Stellenbosch
What is the only red wine AOP in the Central Vineyards?
Orléans-Cléry (100% Cabernet Franc)
What is Perlwein?
Frizzante sparkling
Min. 9%
1-2.5 ATMs
All methods allowed
What are the specs for a Sazerac?
2 oz Sazerac Rye
5 dash Peychaud’s
1 Sugar Cube
-Muddle Sugar and Bitters, Stir, Lowball, Lemon (expressed)
What is the size for a shipping Port pipe?
534.24L
What is Einzelpfahlerziehung?
A vine trained on a single stake. Used on steep slopes especially in the Mosel.
Where is Bürgstadt located?
Franken
What are the specs for a Greyhound?
1.5 oz Gin/Vodka
5 oz Grapefruit
-Highball
What are the sub-zones of Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Valgella Inferno Maroggia Sassella Grumello
Where is Oberhausen located?
Nahe
What are the specs for a Bobby Burns?
2 oz Blended Scotch
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/4 oz Bénédictine
-Stir, Cocktail, Lemon
What are the specs for a Dark ‘n’ Stormy?
2 oz Goslings
1/2 oz Lime
Ginger Beer
-Build in Highball, Lime
What does Gran Reserva mean on a Chilean wine label?
12.5% abv- aged in oak
Where is Wiltingen located?
Mosel- Saar
What are the 3 rivers of Pomerol?
Barbanne
Isle
Dordogne
What are the specs for a Daiquiri?
2 oz Silver Rum
3/4 oz Lemon
3/4 oz Simple
-Shake, Cocktail, Lime
What are the DOs of Tenerife?
Tacoronte-Acentejo Valley de la Orotava Ycoden-Daute-Isora Abona Valle de Güímar
What are the specs for a Mimosa?
4 oz Brut Champagne
2 oz OJ
1 barspoon Grand Marnier
-Build in Flute
Classify me: Ch. Haut-Brion
1ier Passaic-Legonien
Where is Pinot Noir most planted in Argentina?
Córdoba Argentina
What are the specs for a Martini?
2.5 oz Gin
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
-Stir, Cocktail, Lemon/Olive
Name two French AOPs that allow for Méthod Ancestral?
Bugey-Cerdon (Gamay and Poulsard)
Limoux (100% Mauzac)
What size is a barrique?
225L
Which Grand Crus boarder ‘Les Suchots’?
Echézeaux
Richebourg
Romanée-Saint-Vivant
What are the specs for a Boulevardier?
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari
-Stir, Cocktail, Orange
Where is Saarburg located?
Mosel- Saar
Where is Assmannshausen located?
Rheingau
Classify me: Ch. Pédesclaux
5eme Pauillac
What are the Bereiche of the Ahr?
Walporzheim-Ahrtal
What are the aging requirements for Franciacorta Rosé and Satèn?
24 months on lees, 31 months total
What are the specs for a Sex on the Beach?
1 oz Vodka 1 oz Peach Schnapps 1 oz Chambord 2 oz Pineapple Cranberry -Shake, Highball, Lime
What are the aging requirements for Barolo?
Normale: 38 months, 18 mo in wood
Riserva: 62 months, 18 mo in wood
What is the bottle required for Alsatian wines?
Flûte d’Alsace
Vin du Rhin
What are the aging requirements for Crianza for Spanish DO’s??
White: 18 mo (6 mo in cask)
Red: 2 years (6 mo in cask)
What is the blend if Vega Sicilia’s Único?
Tinto del País, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
What is the coolest region in Greece? What wine does it produce.
Amynteo. Dry/Semi sweet sparkling, Rosé, Dry Red 100% Xinomavro
How big is a Burgundy Barrique?
228L
What is Pierce’s Disease?
It is a bacterial infections spread by the glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Truly devastating, it prevents the vine from producing chlorophyll and will kill the vine in 1-5 yrs. It is spreading North to Northern California. No cure!
What are the specs for a Gin Fizz?
2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon 3/4 oz Simple Soda -Shake, Collins, Top w/ Soda, No Ice
What is the standard mutage for fortified wine in France? Name an exception.
min. 96º alcohol. 5-10% of the wine.
Macvin du Jura- eau-de-vie 52% abv- must be oak aged.
Name 3 synonyms for Nebbiolo
Spanna
Picotendro
Chiavennasca
What Weinbaugebiete make up Weinland?
Niederösterreich, Burgenland, Wein
Classify me: Ch. Cantenac- Brown
3eme Margaux (Cantenac)
What are the Wards of Cape Town?
Constantia, Hout Bay, Durbanville, Philadelphia
Where is Mertesdorf located?
Mosel- Ruwertal
What are the specs for a Horse’s Neck?
2 oz Bourbon
3 dash Ango
Ginger Ale
-Highball, Long Lemon Twist
What is Jaen also known as?
Mencía
Who makes Purple Angle?
Viña Montes- Colchagua Valley- Carmenère
What is Fanleaf Degeneration?
A nepovirus spread by nematodes in the soil that attack the roots. Leads to deformed shoot growth, deformed leafs, and shot berries
Where is the Nederburg Wine Auction held?
Paarl, South Africa
Classify me: Ch. Léoville- Poyferré
2eme St. Julien
What are the 3 geographical zones in Hungary?
North Hungary
Transdanubia
Great Plain
Where is Oppenheim located?
Rheinhessen- Nierstein
What is Cru Artisan?
A designation officially sanctioned in 2002. 44 Châteaux are allowed to use it in recognition of their winemaking ability and stewardship of the land without $$ from big corporations.
Where is Deidesheim located?
Pfalz- MDW
What are the aging requirements for Crianza in RDD?
Rosé: 18 mon (6 in oak)
Red: 2 yrs (1 yr in oak)
What wines are produced in Ribeiro del Duero?
Dry Reds and Rosé. (No White) Primarily from Tinto del País and some Grenacha.
What is Muscat de Frontignan AKA?
Muscate Blanc apg
What are the soils of Champagne?
Belemnite chalk- hills
Micraster chalk- valleys
What are the predominant red and white grapes of Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
What are the requirements for Nobre Garrafeira in the Dão?
White: same grapes as Nobre. 18mo (9mo in bottle) 12%abv
Red: same grapes as Nobre. 48mo (18mo in bottle) 12.5%abv
What are the main soil types for Sherry? Where are they found?
Albaritza- White clay soils (the best) (Palomino)
Barros- Clay, for lower-lying vineyards
Arenas-Sandy soils by the coast (Moscatel)
What are 5 notable 1er Crus of Nuits-Saints-George?
Les Saint-Georges Clos Arlot* de l'Arlot Clos de la Maréchale* JF Mugnier Les Vaucrains Aux Bousselots Aux Thorey
Classify me: Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild
4eme Paulliac
Where is Serrig located?
Mosel- Saar
Where is Geisenheim located?
Rheingau
What does Alte Rueben mean?
Old vines
What are the three subregions of Marlborough?
Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley
(All sandy alluvial loam over gravel)
Where is Graach located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What is the traditional grape found in Retsina?
Savvatiano
Name 2 sweet wine appellations in Bordeaux that are NOT on the Left Bank.
Cadillac Sainte- Coix-du-Mont Loupiac Premières Côtes de Bordeaux (etc)
What is the aging requirement for Franciacorta?
18 month on lees, 25 months total
What is the size of Rioja barrals?
225L (Barriques)
What is MA on a Champagne bottle represent?
Marque d’Acheteur- A buyer’s own brand. They buy champagne and sell it under their own label.
What wines are Navarra DO famous for?
Well known for their Rosado, but mainly produces red wine now.
What wines are made in Saint-Péry?
Blanc: Marsanne/Roussane
Method Traditionellle: Marsanne/Roussane
Where is Steinberg Located?
Rheingau- Hattenheim
What are the parents of Silvaner?
Traminer x Österreichisch-Weiss
What are two water management techniques developed in Australia?
Partial Root Drying (PRD)
Regulated Deficits Irrigation (RDI)
What is Ortswein?
“Village Wine” under the VDP system. Often made from multiple single vineyards from a town. Usually from the same soil types and labeled as such.
Who is the owner of La Romanée?
Comtes Liger-Belair
What is Anreicherung?
Sweetening during or before fermentation. This suggests not sugar, but grape must added.
Where is “Black Dog” soil most likely found?
Rutherglen
Classify me: Ch. Cos d’Etournel
2eme St. Éstephe
What are the aging requirements for Oltrepò Pavese MC DOCG?
NV: 15 months on lees
Millesimato: 24 months on lees
What are the specs for an Old Fashioned?
2 oz Rye
3 dash Ango
1 Barspoon Simple
-Stir, Old Fashioned, Ice, Orange
What styles of Franciacorta may be produced?
Franciacorta Satèn (BdB) Rosé Millesimato Riserva
What are the specs for a Harvey Wallbanger?
1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Galliano
4 oz OJ
-Highball, Float Galliano, Orange
What is Tollinger?
Schiava
What District is home to the KWV?
Paarl
What is Cap Classique?
Traditional methods sparkling wine from South Africa. Mainly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
What Anbaugebiete borders Alsace?
Pfalz
What are the Satellite appellation of St. Emilion?
Saint-Georges-St. Emilion
Montagne-St. Emilion
Lussac-St. Emilion
Puisseguin-St. Emilion
Which two producers are credited with elevating the popularity of NZ wine?
Montana (Gisborne Chardonnay) Cloudy Bay (SB)
What are the specs for a Gibson?
2.5 oz Gin
1/2 Dry Vermouth
-Stir, Cocktail, Onion
What is blocage and deblocage?
The reserve and release of reserve wine to be used in a future vintage.
Where is Assmannshausen located?
Rheingau
What is the Cru Bourgeois?
In 2008 it became a quality seal. Châteaux must reapply and pass a tasting panel. The precursor was to be a select classification but legal action in 2005 halted it.
What river creates the Valle d’Aosta?
The Dora Baltea River
Classify me: Ch. La Tour Carnet
4eme Haut-Médoc (St. Laurent)
What are the specs for a Sea Breeze?
2 oz Vodka
4 oz Cranberry
2 oz Grapefruit
-Shake, Highball, Lime
Where is Schweigen located?
Pfalz- SW
What are the subregions of Central Otago?
Wanaka
Gibbston
Alexandria
Cromwell Basin
What two brands formed Cheval des Andes?
Ch. Cheval Blanc
Terrazas de los Andes
(1999)
Classify me: Ch. d’Issan
3eme Margaux (Cantenac)
Where is Bockenau located?
Nahe
Classify me: Ch. Pontet-Canet
5eme Paulliac
Where would you find “Les Chaillot” in the Northern Rhône?
Cornas
Classify me: Ch. Durfort-Vivens
2eme Margaux
What terms can be added to Crianza, Reserve, and Gran Reserva? What do they specify?
Noble: 18 mo in cask <600L or bottle
Añejo: 24 mo in cask <600L or bottle
Viejo: 36 mo in cask <600L or bottle
In which anbaugebiete is Hockhheim located?
Rheingau
What is the most planted grape in San Juan?
Syrah
Classify me: Ch. du Tertre
5eme Margaux (Arsac)
Who developed the wire trellising system?
Dr. Lenz Moser
What is SR on a Champagne bottle represent?
Société de Récoltants- A firm set up by related growers who share resources and make multiple brands.
What are the specs for an Aviation?
1.5 oz London Dry 1/2 oz Maraschino 3/4 oz Lemon Barspoon Crème de Violette -Shake, Cocktail, Cherry
Name 5 poor Champagne vintages in the past 20 years.
2001, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011
What are the pressings of Sherry?
Prima Yema- Free Run (Fino)
Segunda Yema- Pressed (Oloroso)
Mosto Prensa- used for distillation
Where is Hockheim am Main located?
Rheingau
What are the specs for a Moscow Mule?
2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Lime
4 oz Ginger
-Build in Copper Mug
What are the specs for a Caipirinha?
2 oz Cachaça
2 Lime quarters
2 tsp. Sugar
-Muddle in Lowball, Add ice and Cachaça, Lime Wedge
What is the soil type of the famed Constantia Vineyard?
decomposed granite
Where is Torrontes most planted in Argentina?
Northern Regions
Catamarca
Salta
What is a Bidule?
A plastic capsule inserted into a champagne bottle during secondary fermentation to catch yeast and sediment.
What body of water separates Lisboa from Setúbal?
Tagus Estuary
What are the Viticultural Areas of Ontario?
Lake Erie North Shore
Niagara Peninsula
Prince Edward County
What is Bonarda known as in Piemonte?
Croatiana
What is the sole producer of Slopes of Meliton in Greece?
Domaine Carras
What is the Portuguese name for Tempranillo?
Tinta Roriz/Aragonês
What are the types of vine disease?
Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, Phytompasmic
Where is Schlossböckelheim located?
Nahe- Southwest
What are the specs for a Gimlet?
2 oz Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz Lime
3/4 oz Simple
-Shake, Cocktail, Lime Wedge
What are the aging requirements for Reserva in RDD?
Red (only): 3 yrs (1 yr in oak)
Classify me: Ch. Cantemerle
5eme Haut-Médoc (Macau)
What are the Qualitätswein levels in Austria? (with KMW)
Qualitätswein- 15º KMW min 9% (Inclusive of DACs)
Qualitätswein Sekt- 15º KMW no abv
Kabinett Qualitätswein- 17º KMW max 13%
What vintages in the past 25 Years was Único not produced?
2007, 2001, 1997, 1993
Where is Piesport located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What mountain range divides the South Island of NZ?
The Southern Alps
What are the two regions of Fitou AOP? What appellation/s are they within?
Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
both are located within Corbière AOP
What are the aging requirements for Gran Reserva in Rioja?
White: 4 yrs (6 mo in cask) remainder in cask or bottle
Red: 2 yrs in cask, 3 yrs in bottle
What are the major Red and White grapes of Ribeira Sacra DO?
White: Treixadura, Godello
Red: Mencía
What is Tokaji Máslás?
Tokaji made by refermenting with the spent lees. (Ripasso)
What is Tokaji Fordítás?
Tokaji made by refermenting with pressed aszú paste. (Amarone)
Which mountain range protects the region of Tokaj?
Carpathian Mountains
What are the Regional DOs of Chile?
Atacama Coquimbo Aconcagua Valle Central Sur Austral Region
Where is Bernkastel-Kues located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What are the parents of Listán Negro?
Listán Blanco x Negramoll
What are Sueres?
Small, family owned plots of vines on the Canary Islands. The backbone of the islands viticulture.
What are the geographic designations that may be appended to a label?
Costa
Entre Cordilleras
Andes
Where is Königsbach located?
Pfalz- MDW
What are the aging requirements for Gran Reserva in RDD?
Red (only): 2 yrs in oak, 3 yrs in bottle.
Where is Eltville located?
Rheingau
What are the specs for a Bijou?
1 oz Gin 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 oz Green Chartreuse dash Orange bitters Stir, Coup, Twist
What are the specs for a Bee’s Knees?
1.5 oz Gin
3/4 oz Honey
3/4 oz Lemon
-Shake, Cocktail, Lemon
Where is Niederhausen located?
Nahe
What is the appellation structure on Bulgaria?
Declared Geographic Origin (DGO)-PGI
Kontroliran- PDO
What is the aging requirements for Franciacorta Riserva?
60 months on lees, 67 months total
What is Pointage?
Vigorously shaking bottle of champagne to prevent the yeast from sticking to the bottle. Done before riddling.
Where is Bad Münster located?
Nahe
Where in Hungary can one fine predominantly Bordeaux varietals? Why?
Villány- near Croatian border.
It is the warmest region in Hungary.
Classify me: Ch. Lafite-Rothschild
1ier Paulliac
What are the specs for a Mint Julep?
2 oz Bourbon
10-12 Mint Leaves
1/2 Simple
-Build in Julep Cup, Crushed Ice
Where is Wachenheim located?
Pfalz- MDW
What are the specs for a Last Word?
3/4 oz. Gin 3/4 oz Lime 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 3/4 oz Maraschino -Shake, Cocktail
What are the Bereiche of the Rheingau?
Johannisberg
Which famous Château no longer participated in En Primeur sales?
Château Latour- 2013
List 3 synonyms for Tempranillo.
Tinto del País (RDD) Tinto Fino Tinta de Toro (Toro) Cencibel (Southern Spain) Ull de Llebre (Penedès)
What does A.P. number stand for?
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer
Which region has the only continental climate in NZ?
Central Otago
Name the white grapes allowed in Port.
Arinto, Cercial, Semillon, Esgana Cão (Sercial), Malvasia Fina, Verdelho, Viosinho. Plus more!
Classify me: Ch. Gruaud-Larose
2eme St. Julien
What is Grosses Gewächs?
VDP classification of dry wines from the best vineyards. Must be Spätlese ripeness. Qualitätswein designation
What are the La La’s?
La Mouline
La Turque
La Landonne
Classify me: Ch. Rauzan-Gassies
2eme Margaux
What are the specs for a White Lady?
1 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon
1 oz Cointreau
Name a French AOP other than Fitou known for Carignan based wines.
Corbière-Boutenac
What are the sub-appellations of Niagara Escarpment?
Short Hills Bench
Beamsville Bench
Twenty Mile Bench
Which Franciacorta style must be lesser in pressure?
Satèn- 5 atms
What grapes are allowed in Oltrepò Pavese MC Pinot Nero DOCG? MC Pinot Nero Rosé DOCG?
Min. 85% Pinot Nero (Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot Grigio)
-MC Pinot Nero Rosé same as MC Pinot Nero
What Franciacorta styles must be dry?
Satèn (Brut only)
Riserva (Dosaggio Zero-Brut)
Classify me: Ch. Pouget
4eme Margaux (Cantenac)
Classify me: Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste
5eme Pauillac
What does “Stagafassli” indicate on a Valtellina Superiore DOCG label?
That this bottle is sold and possibly aged in Switzerland.
What are the Geographical Areas (GA) of South Africa?
Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo
What styles are made in Oltrepò Pavese MC DOCG?
Metodo Classico
Metodo Classico Rosé
Metodo Classico Pinot Nero
Metodo Classico Pinot Nero Rosé
What is the min. alcohol for all Chilean wines?
11.5%
How many bottles does a gyropalette hold?
504 bottles.
What size is a Gönc?
136L
In what GI did LVMH set up shop?
Yarra Valley
What is Tokaji Szamorodni? What are the styles?
Tokaji made with Aszú and non-Aszú, often oxidative sometimes under flor.
Can be édes(sweet) or száras(dry)
What are the specs for a Bamboo?
1.5 oz Fino Sherry
1.5 oz Dry Vermouth
2 dash Ango
2 dash Orange Bitters
Stir, Coup, Twist (Lemon/Orange)
How big is a puttony?
25kg
What are the aging requirements for Barbaresco?
Normale: 26 months, 9 mo in wood
Riserva: 50 months, 9 mo in wood
Classify me: Ch. Palmer
3eme Margaux (Cantenac)
What is Alleinbesitz?
A monopole vineyard.
Classify me: Ch. Langoa Barton
3eme St. Julien
How much is a Marc of grapes?
4,000kg
What grapes can be found in Vin d’Alsace- ‘Muscat”
Muscat Blanc àpg, Rosé àpg, Muscat Ottonel
What is Flurbereinigung?
The restructuring of german vineyards in the 1950’s. This meant consolidation of vineyards and actual physical changes to the land.
What South African producers makes “Trilogy”?
Warwick Estate- Stellenbosch
When was the “anti-freeze” scandal come to light?
1985
Name a white wine only appellation in the Languedoc.
Picpoul de Pinet- (100% Piquepoul)
Clairette du Languedoc (100% Clairette Blanc)
Who is behind Bodegas Chacra?
Sassicailla
Makes Pinot Noir in Rio Negro.
What are the vins clairs?
The still wines made before second fermentation in champagne.
What river flows through Rioja DOCa?
the Ebro
What wine is made in Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit?
Sweet white passito wine from 85% Picolit
What are the geographical designations for South Africa?
Geographical Units
Regions
Districts
Wards
What size is a Fuder?
1,000L
What are the requirements for Nobre Reserva in the Dão?
White: same grapes as Nobre. 1 yr 12%abv
Red: same grapes as Nobre. 42mo 12.5%abv
What are the specs for a Pisco Sour?
2 oz Pisco 1 oz Lime or Lemon 3/4 oz Simple Egg White -Shake, Cocktail, Ango Garnish
What is Crown Gall?
(aka Black Knot) Bacterial disease found in cooler climates. Causes tumors on the trunk of vines, choking the plant from the tumor upwards. The winter freezes help the bacteria move to the outer trunk and they multiply there.
Classify me: Ch. La Lagune
3eme Haut-Médoc (Ludon)
What are the specs for a Kamikaze?
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Lime
-Shake, Cocktail, Lime
Where is Ruppertsberg located?
Pfalz- MDW
What is CM on a Champagne bottle represent?
Coopérative Manipulant- Growers co-op that make wine for a single label.
Where is Erbach located?
Rheingau
What is Schwarzriesling?
Pinot Meunier
What is Constantia a ward of?
Coastal Region, Cape Town
What is Gros Plant?
Folle Blanche
Name the pressings of Champagne grapes.
Vin de Cuvée (1st 2,050L), Vin de Taille (2nd 500L), Rebêche (the rest).
Classify me: Ch. Saint-Pierre
4eme St. Julien
What is Federweisser?
Unfiltered must that is still in the process of fermenting. A treat in the Autumn.
What wine is produced in Namea?
Dry Red, Semisweet red, VDL, VDN, Sweet dried grape wine.
100% Agiorgitico
What are the specs for a Rob Roy?
2 oz Blended Scotch
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 dash Ango
-Stir, Cocktail, Cherry
What is the Van Dauzer Corridor?
It is a gap in the Coastal Mountains that allows cool air from the pacific to enter the Willamette Valley. This cool air effects Eola-Amity Hills and McMinnville allowing fro more tannic Pinots.
What style of wine is made in Bourgogne Mousseux?
Dry sparkling reds.
Classify me: Ch. Batailley
5eme Paulliac
What wines are made in Clairette de Die AOP?
Methode Traditionelle: Clairette
Methode Ancentrale: 75% Muscat apg/ Clairette
What body of water borders Lombardia and Veneto?
Lake Garda
What are the sub-appellations that are not within a Regional Appellation in Ontario?
Vinemount Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore
What are the IG’s of the Northern Region of Argentina.
Salta (Cafayate) Tucumán (Tafí) Catamarca (Tinogasta) Jujuy (Quebrada de Humahuaca) Valles Calchaquíes
Classify me: Ch. d’Armailhac
5eme Paulliac
What are the DOC’s of Argentina?
San Rafael
Luján de Cuyo
Where is Haardt located?
Pfalz- Mittelhaardt-Deutsche
Which Grand Crus border ‘Aux Combottes’?
Latricières
Mazoyères
Clos de la Roche
What is Badisch Rotgold?
A rotling made in Baden from Grauburgunder and Späteburgunder.
What are the aging requirements for Reserva in Rioja?
White: 2 yrs (6 mo in cask) remainder in cask or bottle
Red: 3 yrs (1 yr in cask)
What does Reserva mean on a Chilean wine label?
12% abv
What is the Prise de Mousse?
Secondary fermentation.
What are the specs for a Negroni?
1 oz Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
-Stir, Old Fashioned, Orange
What are the 4 communes of Barbaresco?
Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, San Rocco Senodelvio.
What does CIVC stand for?
Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne
What is the Rheinterrasse? Where is it located?
This is a ridge of hills that provide eastern exposure in the Rheinhessen. It is between Nierstein and Oppenheim.
What are the AOPs of Pay Nantais?
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Fiefs Vendéens Coteaux d'Ancenis Muscadet Muscadet Sèvres-et-Maine Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
Classify me: Ch. Léoville-Barton
2eme St. Julien
What are the Bereiche of the Rheinhessen?
Nierstein
Bingen
Wonnegau
What are the parents grapes of Grüner Veltliner
Savignan x St. Georgener
What was the first year Vega Sicilia could label as DO?
1982
What is the minimum alcohol for Beereauslese and up in Germany?
5.5% abv
Where is Hallgarten located?
Rheingau
In which anbaugebiete is Eltville located?
Rheingau
What is the minimum alcohol for Kabinett-Auslese in Germany?
7.0% abv
What is special about Cariñena DO? What wine is made there?
It is one of Spains oldest eliminated area. Home to Carignan (Mazuelo)
What is the standard size of a Bourbon barrel?
180-200L
What is Erste Lage
“Premier Cru” in the VDP system. Labeled with the traditional town-vineyard.
Where is Bad Kreuznach located?
Nahe- Middle
Classify me: Ch. Belgrave
5eme Haut-Médoc (St. Laurent)
What is Vino Tostado?
Dried grape wine (red and white) from Ribeiro DO
Classify me: Ch. Desmirail
3eme Margaux
Classify me: Ch. Rauzan-Ségla
2eme Margaux
What sub-zone of Vinho Verde is known for varietal Alvarinho wines?
Monção e Melgaço
What year did apartheid end?
1994
What are the 7 villages that can append their name to Coteaux du Layon?
Faye Rochefort Rablay Beaulieu St. Aubin St. Lambert Chaume
Where is Dalsheim located?
Rheinhessen- Wonnegau
Who makes Don Melchor?
Concha y Toro (Maipo Chile)
What are the specs for a Pink Lady?
1.5 oz Gin
1/4 oz Grenadine
Egg white
Shake, Cocktail, Cherry
Classify me: Ch. Branaire-Ducru
4eme St. Julien
What are the only Grand Crus of Burgundy that can make BOTH red and white?
Corton and Musigny
Where is Nackenheim located?
Rheinhessen- Nierstein
Where is Norheim located?
Nahe
What is Ried
A vineyard site in Austria. Often on a label before the site.
What is Muscat de Nöel?
A VDN wine made and bottled before December 1. Found in a few appellations in Languedoc-Roussillon.
What grapes are allowed in Franciacorta Rosé?
Min. 25% Pinot Nero
Max 50% Pinot Bianco
What are the specs for a Hemingway Daiquiri?
2 oz White Rum 3/4 oz Lime 1/2 oz Grapefruit 1/2 oz Maraschino 1/4 oz Simple -Shake, Cocktail, Lime
What is the joint venture of Concha y Toro and Mouton-Rothschild?
Almaviva
What are the specs for a Black Russian?
1.5 oz Vodka
3/4 oz Kahlua
-Pour over ice, Lowball
What are the parents of Bacchus?
(Silvaner x Riesling) x Müller-Thurgau
What are the two major rivers in Friuli?
Judrio and Isonzo
What is a Stück?
A cask used in the Rheingau, 1,200L .
What rivers flow through Champagne?
Marne- Northern
Aube- Southern
Seine- Southern
What is the soil type in Franciacorta?
Moraine, Limestone, and Volcanic material
What are the specs for a Corpse Reviver #2?
3/4 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lillet 3/4 oz Lemon 3/4 oz Cointreau Absinthe Rinse -Shake, Cocktail (Rinsed), Cherry
What is Muscat Blanc apt known as in South Africa?
Muscat de Frontignan
Moscaedelle
What are the main departments IG’a of La Rioja?
Chilecito
Famatina
Felipe Varela
How any fluid ounces are in 1L? In 750ml?
33.8oz/25.4oz
Name 5 1er crus of Vosne-Romanée.
Les Suchots Les Beaux Monts Les Petits Monts Aux Malconsorts Cros Parantoux* Henri Jayer Clos des Réas* Michel Gros
Where is Oberemmel located?
Mosel- Saar
What is Cape Riesling AKA?
Crouchen Blanc
Where is Nierstein located?
Rheinhessen- Nierstein
What is Edelfäule?
Nobel Rot
Name 5 Communes in Barolo.
Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Cherasco, Roddi
Where is Bad Dürkheim located?
Pfalz- MDW
What grapes are allowed in Oltrepò Pavese MC DOCG? For Rosé?
Min. 70% Pinot Nero (30% Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio)
-Rosé same as MC
Name 4 producers of Tokaji.
Royal Tokaji Co.
Oremus (Vega)
Disznókō
Királyudvar
What is Bastardo also known as?
Trousseau
Where is Wehlen located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What are the parent grapes of Dornfelder?
Helfensteiner x Heroldrebe
What is Vin Liastos?
Straw wine made in Greece, from the Greek “Helios”.
What are the 4 Weinbaugebiete?
Neiderösterreich, Wein, Burgenland, Styria
Classify me: Ch. Lascombes
2eme Margaux
What was the first DOCa in Spain? When did it happen?
Rioja- 1991
Where is Wolf located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What are the soil types found in Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine?
Granite (Clisson) Clay Gabbro (Gorges) Gneiss Quartz (La Pallet)
What is Hanepoot AKA?
Muscat Alex
Where is Brauneberg located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What grapes make up Rioja Blanco?
Viura*, Grenacha Blanca, Malvasia Riojano, Maturana Blanca,
What does Reserva Especial mean on a Chilean wine label?
12% abv- aged in oak
List 5 great Bordeaux vintages in the last 20 years.
2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
What are the specs for a Bloody Mary?
1.5 zo Vodka 4 oz Tomato Juice 1/2 oz Lemon 3 dash Tabasco 3 dash Worcestershire S&P Horseradish -Build in Highball, Celery Stalk
What are the Prädikatswein levels?
All min 5%. All no Sussreserve or chaptalization Spätlese- 19º KMW Auslese- 21º KMW Beerenauslese- 25º KMW Eiswein- 25º KMW- no cryo Strohwein/Shilfwein- 25º KMW- Dried grapes 3 mo. Ausbruch- 30º KMW- must come from Rust Trockenbeerenauslese- 30º KMW
What are the aging requirements fro Gran Reserva for Spanish DO’s?
White: 4 yrs (6 mo in cask)
Red: 5 yrs (18 mo in cask)
What is the appellation structure of Romania?
Table Wines
VM (vin de Mesa)
VMS (vin de Mesa superior)
Quality Wines
VS (Vin de Calitate Superioara)- PGI
DOC (Denumire de Origine Controlata)-PDO
What two rivers make up the Riverina GI?
Murrumbidgee and Lachlan
Classify me: Ch. Latour
1ier Paulliac
What does Reserva Privada mean on a Chilean wine label?
12.5% abv
What are the specs for a Long Island Iced Tea?
1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz White Rum 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon 1 oz. Simple 1 oz. Coke -Build in Highball, Lemon
Classify me: Ch. de Camensac
5eme Haut-Médoc (St. Laurent)
What is Eutypa Dieback?
(aka Dead Arm) A fungal disease spread by rain into the pruning wounds of vines. It spreads and kills the cane, but the quality of the rest of the vine is unchanged. Found in Mediterranean. European in origin.
How big is a Gönc?
136L
What are the specs for an Adonis?
2 oz Fino Sherry
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 dash Orange Bitters
Stir, Coup, Orange
Where is Graach an der Mosel located?
Mosel- Bernkastel
What is Black Rot?
Fungal disease native to North America, spread to Europe. Effects early shoots and leaves. Can significantly lower yields but can be controlled with fungicides.
What is Jory. Where is it found?
Reddish Volcanic Clay found in Dundee Hills AVA.
Classify me: Ch. Pichon Longueville Baron
2eme Paulliac
What are the Grand Crus of Morey-Saint-Denis?
Clos de Tarte* Mommessin Clos de Lambrays Clos de la Roche Clos St-Denis Bonnes Mares
Classify me: Ch. Lafon-Rochet
4eme St. Estèphe
What are the requirements for Nobre wine in the Dão?
White: min. 15% Encruzado, max 85% Cercial, Bical, Malvasia Fina, Verdelho. 1 yr and 11.5%abv
Red: min. 15% Touriga Nacional Max 85% Jaen, Rufete, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez. 3 yr and 12%
Where is Ungstein located?
Pfalz- MDW
Vin Jaune must be made from what grape/s?
100% Savignin
Mike Grgich also holds vine in which country?
Croatia- Dingac in Dalmatia
Where is Escherndorf located?
Franken
Where is Cochem located?
Mosel- Berg Cochem
Classify me: Ch. Haut-Batailley
5eme Pauillac
What is Grosslage?
A large collection of vineyards.
Classify me: Ch. Haut-Bages-Libéral
5eme Pauillac
What is Dominio de Pingus? What is special about it
Located in RDD, it is 100% old vine Tempranillo. Over $1,000
What does Reserva indicate on a label from Argentina?
Whites: 6 mo
Reds: 1 yr
limited yields
What are the specs for a Ramos Gin Fizz?
1.5 oz Gin 5 drops Orange Water 1/2 oz Lemon 1/2 oz Lime Egg White 1 oz Cream 1 oz Simple Soda -2x shake, Highball no ice, add soda
What are the specs for a Cable Car?
1.5 oz Captain Morgan 1 oz Lemon 1/2 oz Simple 3/4 oz Orange Curaçao - Shake, Cocktail (cinnamon sugar), Orange
What is Klevner?
Pinot Blanc
What are the specs for a Margarita?
2 oz Tequila
3/4 oz Lime
3/4 oz Cointreau
-Shake, Up/Down, Lime/Salt
What is Hauersekt?
“Hauersekt”- Tirage, Disgorgment, and expedition done by grape grower. Sort of RM.
Where is Iphofen located?
Franken
What are the Grand Crus of Gevery-Chambertin?
Chambertin Chambertin- Clos de Bèze Charmes-Chambertin Latricières-Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Griotte-Chabertin Ruchottes-Chambertin Mazoyères-Chambertin (Charmes-Chambertin)
What are the Noble Grapes of Alsace?
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurstraminer
Muscat
What is the large coop if SA wine growers that began in 1918?
Ko-operatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika (KWV)
What are the 3 authorized grapes for Sherry?
Palomino (Listán)
Pedro Ximénez
Moscatel (Muscat Alex)
What are the districts of Klein Karoo best known for?
Sweet and Fortified wine
What wine is made in Châtillon-de-Diois AOP?
White: Chardonnay/Aligoté
Red/Rosé: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
What is the Alsatian synonym for Savagnin?
Klevener
What are the specs for a Madras?
2 oz Vodka
2 oz Cran
2 oz OJ
-Shake, Highball, Orange
What are the specs for an Old Pal?
1 oz Rye
1 oz Campari
1 oz Dry Vermouth
-Stir, Cocktail, Lemon
What are the specs for a Champagne Cocktail?
Champagne
Ango
Sugar Cube
-Saturate Cube with Ango, pour over Champagne, Flute, Expressed Lemon Peel (discard)
Classify me: Ch. Lagrange
3eme St. Julien
What is Palomino Fino known as in the Canary Islands?
Listán Blanco
What are the requirements from Austrian Sekt?
Klassik- Only federal state listed. Any method permitted any sweetness. Min. 9mo on lees
Reserve- Only federal state. Traditional method. Hand harvest. Min 18mo on lees. Brut-Brut Nature
Große Reserve- Single vineyard designation. Hand harvest. min 30mo on lees. Brut-Brut Nature
What are the parent grapes of Kerner?
Trollinger x Riesling
What is Powdery Mildew?
(aka Oidium) Fungal disease native to North America that has speed world wide. Effects all green parts of the plant. Like dry yet humid conditions. Treated with sulphur and fungicides.
What are the specs for a Martinez?
1 oz Genever 2 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/4 oz Maraschino 2 dash Ango -Stir, Cocktail, Lemon/Orange
What are the sub categories of DOC in Romania?
DOC-CMD picked at maturity
DOC-CT late harvest
DOC-CIB botrytis grapes
What country does Burgenland border? What Region is it closest too?
Hungary. Sopron
What is Esca?
(aka Black Measles) Fungal Disease with no cure. Found all over the world (esp. hot climates), vines will not survive more than 30 yrs. Spread by wine/humans.
What are the specs for a Pimm’s Cup?
2 oz Pimm's No. 1 1/2 oz Lime 1/2 oz Lemon 1/2 oz Simple 1/2 Gin Cucumber Soda -Muddle Cucumber and Simple, Shake, Highball, Cucumber Slice, Mint
What lake in Hermann J Wiemer located.
Seneca Lake
Classify me: Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou
2eme St. Julien
What are the two winds of Sherry?
Levante- Hot Inland
Poniente- Humid Atlantic
Classify me: Ch. Marquis de Terme
4eme Margaux
What are the regions of Styria?
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Südsteiremark DAC
Weststeiremark DAC
Where is Kasel located?
Mosel- Ruwertal
What is the aging requirements for Franciacorta Millesimato?
30 months on lees, 37 months total
What are the grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Grenache (Blanc, Rosé, Noir) Picpoul (Blanc, Rosé, Noir) Clairette (Blanc, Rosé) Terret Noir Muscardine Picardine Vaccarèse Roussanne Syrah Mourvedre Counoise Cincault Bourboulenc
Where is Hattenheim located?
Rheingau
What are the regions in Burgenland?
Eisenberg DAC Leithaberg DAC Neusiedlersee DAC Mittelburgenland DAC Rosalia DAC
What helped the Bulgarian wine industry on the ‘70s and ‘80s?
UC Davis introduced the “California” style (read international)
What is a synonym of Viura?
Macabéo
What are the specs for a Bellini?
2 parts Processo
1 part White Peach Purée
dash Raspberry Purée
-Build in Flute, Pour Champagne over purées
What are the grapes allowed for Franciacorta?
Chardonnay
Pinot Nero
Pinot Bianco
Where is Hatzenport located?
Mosel- Berg Cochem
Where is Westhofen located?
Rheinhessen- Wonnegau
What are the main red grapes fro Vinho Verde?
Vinhão*, Alvarelhão, Espadeiro, Borraçal.
What are the aging requirements for Reserve for Spanish DO’s?
White: 2 yrs (6 mo in cask)
Red: 3 yrs (1 yr in cask)
What are the Grand Crus of Chambolle-Musigny?
Bonnes-Mares
Musigny
What are the parents of Pinotage?
Cinsault x Pinot Noir
Where is Kallstadt located?
Pfalz- MDW
What is the Roter Hang? Where is it located
The “Red Hill” made of red clay and red sandstone. This is located between Nierstein and Nackenheim in the Rheinhessen.
What is RC on a Champagne bottle represent?
Récoltant Coopérateur- A grower who makes wine at a co-op, but sells it under his own label.
Classify me: Ch. Lynch-Bages
5eme Paulliac
What are the aging requirements for Valtellina Superiore DOCG?
Superiore: 24 months, 12 months in wood
Riserva: 3 years
What are the specs for a Paloma?
2 oz Tequila
1/2 Whole Lime
Grapefruit Soda
-Muddle in Highball, Build, Lime Wedge
What are the sweetness levels for Port?
All min. 17.5%abv Extra-Seco: 17.5-40g/L Seco: 40-65g/L Meio Seco: 65-85g/L Doce: 85-130g/L Muito Doce: >130g/L
Classify me: Ch. Beychevelle
4eme St. Julien
Classify me: Ch. Croizet Bages
5eme Paulliac
Where is Kirchheim located?
Pfalz- Mittelhaardt-Deutsche
What are the sub-regions of Rioja? What are their differences?
Rioja Alta: Slightly warmer that Alavesa. Calcareous Clay (Yellow-Red)- Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Rioja Alavesa: Northern most. Usually makes Vino Joven. Coolest
Rioja Baja: Warmest. Iron-ritch Calcareous Clay- Grenacha
What are the specs for an Americano?
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Soda Water
-Over ice, lowball, orange
Classify me: Ch. Cos Labory
5eme St. Estèphe
Classify me: Ch. Ferrière
3eme Margaux
What are the sub-zones of Rías Baixas DO?
Ribero do Ulla Val do Salnés Soutomaior Condado de Tea O Rosal
Which Grand Crus of Alsace allow for blends?
Altenberg de Bergheim - Riesling dominate
Kaefferkopf- Gewurztraminer dominate
How does Branco and Tinto Vinho Verde get its sparkle?
White is by injection of CO2 at bottling. Red is by malo in bottle.
What are the 7 grapes allowed in Champagne?
Chardonnay, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc Vrai, Arbane, Petit Meslier.
Which South African producer makes “Rubicon”?
Meerlust-Stellenbosch
What are the communes of Sauternes?
Bommes Preignac Barsac Fargues Sauternes
What barrel size is traditionally used in Chablis?
Feuillette- 132L
What does feinherb mean? What did it attempt to replace?
Indicates off-dry styles. Meant to replace Halbtrocken.
What is Schilcher?
Rosé made from Blauer Wildbacher
Where is Winkel located?
Rheingau
Riverland GI is a continuations if what other GI in Victoria?
Murray Darling GI
Where is Rüdesheim located?
Rheingau
What are the specs for a French 75?
1.5 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon 1/2 oz Simple Champagne -Shake, Highball (Chilled Flute), Top w/ Champagne, Lemon
What lake is Dr. Konstantin Frank located?
Keuka Lake
Where is Schloss Johannisberg located?
Rheingau- Johannisberg
What is the min. percentage of grapes that must come from the geographical designations in Chile?
85%
What is Hauptlese?
The main harvest of the year.
What wine is made in Neusiedlersee DAC?
Dry red wine primarily from Zweigelt. Can be classic or reserve.
What is a Hoyo?
A pit dug to protect vines from wind and reach soil. Particularly in Canary Islands
What are the Regions in South Africa? What GA are they in?
Coastal Region Cape South Coast Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Olifants River Boberg (Western Cape)
What Teinturier grape makes Vinho Verde Tinto?
Vinhão
what is the aging requirements for Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG?
20 months from April 1, 12 in wood.
Classify me: Ch. Prieuré-Lichine
4eme Margaux (Cantenac)
Classify me: Ch. Clerc-Milon
5eme Pauillac
Classify me: Ch. Boyd-Cantenac
3eme Margaux (Cantenac)
What are the sub-appellations of Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Niagara River
Niagara Lakeshore
Four Mile Creek
St. Davids Bench
Where is Birkweiler located?
Pfalz- SW
What trellising methods are allowed in Champagne?
Chablis, Vallée de la Marne (Meunier only), Guyot (1/2), Cordon de Royat.
What are the regions of Neirderösterreich?
Wachau Kremstal DAC Kamptal DAC Traisental DAC Wagram Weinviertal DAC Carnuntum Thermenregion
What is the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter Erste Lagen?
Started in 2012 is is a member organization of growers that have designated select single vineyard sites. Very much like the VDP in Germany.
What are the aging requirements for Crianza in Rioja?
White: 2 yrs (6 mo in cask) notably, non-oxidative
Red: 2 yrs (1 yr in cask)
What are the communes of Margaux?
Cantenac Arsac Labarde Margaux Soussans
What is Große Lage?
“Grand Cru” in the VDP system. Often labeled with just the vineyard name.
What are the grapes allowed in Tokaji?
Furmint Hárslevelü Sárgamuskotály Zéta Kabar Kövérszölö
What is Willakenzie?
A Marine Sedimentary soil found in Eastern Willamette Valley, especially, Ribbon Ridge and McMinnville
What is the principle Red and White grapes of Bierzo DO?
White: Godello, Doña Blanca, (Palomino)
Red: Mencía
Name 3 synonyms for the Mission grape.
País
Criolla
Listán Prieto
What is the minimum RS and ABV for Tokaji Aszú?
120 g/l
9%
What are the specs for a Rusty Nail?
2 oz Blended Scotch
1 oz Drambuie
-Stir, Old Fashioned, Ice, Lemon
What size is a Demi-Muid?
600L