UK Flashcards

1
Q

Which English producer plans to create the largest vineyard in the UK by reaching 950 acres of total area under vine?

A

Chapel Down

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2
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Name of Steven Spurrier’s UK estate.

A

Bride Valley Vineyard (in Dorset)

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3
Q

Which was the first Champagne producer to invest in England’s vineyards?

A

Taittinger

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4
Q

In which region Denbie’s Estate is located?

A

Surrey

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5
Q

Name the four main red grape varieties that are used in the production of England’s still red wines.

A

Dornfelder
Rondo
Pinot Noir
Gamay

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6
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What percent of the total vineyard area, in England, does Champagne varieties account for?

A

45%

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7
Q

On Barack Obama’s state visit to the UK in 2011, which English sparkling wine was he served?

A

Ridgeview Cuvee Merret Fitzrovia Rose 2004

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8
Q

Most planted grape in England.

A

Chardonnay

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9
Q

What is the name of the new range of Nyetimber, which will only be produced in certain vintages and will be priced at the level of several “prestige cuvee” Champagnes?

A

1086

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10
Q

Which estate in England produces Beenleigh Reserve red wine and what are the grape varieties used?

A

Sharpham Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

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In which recent vintage did Nyetimber announce that it would not make any sparkling wine due to the difficult growing season?

A

2012

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