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