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Untitled 4 Flashcards

1
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Where are the following located?

  1. Seven Hills Winery
  2. Bergström winery?
A
  1. Walla Walla Valley, in Washington
  2. Willamette Valley in Oregon
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What is size of Szerednyei oak?

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220 Ltr

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Capacity of Demijohns?

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7 to 11 ltr

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What is Oneococcus oein?

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Main Lactic Acid Bacteria that conduct MLF

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What is the Rotundone?

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The aromatic molecule of black pepper as in Syrah or Mondeuse

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What is the synonym of the Tannat in Uruguay?

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Harriague

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What is Perenospora?

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Mildiou

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Trichloroanisole is a molecule related to what wine fault?

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Cork Taints

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What is the crossing of Kerner?

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Trollinger x Riesling

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Where are the following mountains: 1- Sao Mamede, 2- Cascades Range, 3- Pindos Mountains, 4- Snowy Mountains?

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1- Alentejano, 2- Willamette Valley, 3- Thessaly, 4- Southern New South Wales - Tumbarumba GI

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What is the crossing of the Bacchus?

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(Sylvaner x Riesling) x Muller Thurgau

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Name some synonym for Tempranillo grape?

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Aragonez: Alentejo, Tinta Roriz: Douro, Cencibel: La Mancha, Tinto del Pais: Ribera del Duero, Tinto de Toro: Toro, Tinto Fino, Ull de Llebre: Cataluña

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Name some synonym for Trousseau grape?

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Bastardo: Portugal, Maturana tinta: Rioja, Merenzao: Galicia, Tintilla: Canary Islands

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Name 2 synonym for Roussanne grape?

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Bergeron: Savoie, Fromenteau: Isère

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Name some synonym for Touriga National grape?

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Bical Tinto, Mortagua Preto

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Name a synonym of Muscat of Hamburg?

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Black Muscat

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17
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What is Grand Vidure?

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Carmenere

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18
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Synonym of Argentinian Bonarda grape?

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Charbono: USA, Corbeau: Savoie, Douce Noire: Savoie

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Crossing of Niagara Grape?

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Concord X Cassady crossing

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Name some synonym for Mission grape US?

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Criolla Chica: Argentina, Listan Prieto: Spain, Pais: Chile

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Who did develop Lyre trellis system?

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Dr. Alain Corboneau in 1980, Bordeaux

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Name 3 Wood diseases?

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Esca, Eutypa Dieback: fungal source by cutting, Botryospharia

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What is Argaman?

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Grape variety from Israel, Crossing Carignan * Souzao

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Name some synonym for Welschriesling grape?

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  • Grasevina: Croatia
  • Olazsriesling: Hungary
  • Riesling Italico: Italy
  • Ryzlink Vlašský: Czech Republic
  • Laski Riesling: Slovenia
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What is the « New » pruning alternative to respect the vine, fluids and soap movement?

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Guyot-Poussard Pruning

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26
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What is Amorgiano?

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Red Grape variety from Rhodes

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Name 1 synonym for Pinot Meunier grape?

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Schwarzriesling: Germany - Baden

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28
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What grape is locally called Rosolla in Corsica?

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Ugni Blanc

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29
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Give 2 synonym of Zinfandel?

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Primitivo, Tribidrag, Kratosija

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Give a synonym of Gewurtztraminer?

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Ranfolia

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Crossing of Bacchus?

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(Riesling x Sylvaner) x Muller Thurgau

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32
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How many acres in 1 Ha?

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2.47 acres

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33
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3 synonyms grape of Lemberger?

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Blaufränkisch, Kekfrankos, Frankovka

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Give the crossing of Alibernet Grape, in which OEM could you find it?

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Cabernet Sauvignon x Alicante Bouchet

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35
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Name 1 synonym for Petite Syrah grape?

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Durif in France / South West

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36
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Name some synonym for Pinot Gris grape?

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Grauburgunder: Germany & Austria, Malvoisie: Loire, Savoie & Switzerland, Pinot Beurot: Burgundy, Ruländer: Austria, Sivi Pinot: Slovenia, Szürkebarat: Hungary

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37
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What is the crossing of Neuberger?

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Roter Veliner x Sylvaner

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38
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Define ‘coulure’?

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Unfertilised flowers that drop off instead of becoming grape berries

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39
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Who makes Clos Apalta + location?

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Casa Lapostolle - Colchagua

1997

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40
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What is Apera? What type of aging is it linked with?

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New name for the Sherry like fortified wine in Australia

Oxidative

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41
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Where can you use Tannat in South west of France beside Madiran?

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Saint Mont (50% Mini), Tursan AOP (20-60%), Bearn, Irouléguy, Brulhois, Cahors, Côtes de Quercy

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42
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Where is Calamin located? What is the variety?

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Lavaux in Vaud Region in Switzerland

100% Chasselas

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43
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Synonyms of: Tinto Amarula, Goueivo?

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Trincadeira, Godello in Spain

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44
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2 districts of Chile in the Andes?

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Buin, Pirque, Santiago

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45
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What is the amount of residual fermentable sugar of Rasteau?

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45 g/L

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46
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Who makes Clos Du Papillon in Savennieres?

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Domaine du Closel, Domaine des Baumards

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47
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4 AOPs FOR ROSE ONLY IN THE LOIRE VALLEY?

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Cabernet d’Anjou, Rosé d’Anjou, Rosé de la Loire, Touraine Noble Joué (Vin Gris from Meunier)

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48
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Who makes 51 degrees north?

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Gousborne

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49
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If a wine from Lujan de Cujo & Uco Valley are blended together. How will the wine be labelled?

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Mendoza IG

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50
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From what country are the following variety coming from: Irsai Oliver, Tamaioasa?

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Hungary, Romania

51
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French names of the following: Cannonau, Zibbibo, Tai?

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Grenache, Muscat of Alexandria, Sauvignon Gris

52
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Name 2 Alsace Denomination Géographique Complémentaire established in 2011?

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Côtes de Barr, Rodern, Saint Hippolyte, Ottrott

53
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Name 2 differences between Calvados Pays d’Auge & Calvados Donfrontais?

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Auge: 30 Max of Pear / 2 years Aging mini / Double Distilled

Donfrontais: 30% Pear Mini / 3 years aging mini / Jet continue Still

54
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2 Appellation producing red wine in Central Vineyards of the Loire Valley?

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Châteaumeillant (Red Only), Orléans Cléry (Red Only), Sancerre (Red & White), Menetou Salon (Red & White), Reuilly (Red, Rosé & White), Coteaux du Giennois (Red, Rosé & White)

55
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Name the parcels used for La Chapelle Blanche From Jaboulet?

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Marsanne from Maison Blanche & Murets, Roussanne From Roucoule

56
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Single vineyard wines of: Taittinger, Billecar-Salmon?

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Folies de la Marqueterie, Clos St Hilaire

57
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Where are the following located: Boscarelli, Ricasoli, Quintarelli?

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Montepulciano, Gaiole - Chianti Classico, Veneto - Valpolicella

58
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What is vino brisado Spain?

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Orange wine in Spain

59
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What are the vinification differences from a Reserva to a Gran reserva in Douro?

A

Why are the AVA on the south of the Napa coolest compared with the Northern one? Name 2 of them having the impact?

Because of the morning fog from the San Francisco Bay, Los Carneros & Wild Horse Valley + Oak Knoll District

60
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Within what AVA the following wineries located? Ritchie vineyards, Au Bon Climat

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Sonoma - Russian River Valley AVA, Santa Barbara - Santa Maria Valley AVA

61
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Producer & DO of:

  1. Valbuena
  2. Macan
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  1. Vega Sicilia - Ribeira del Duero DO
  2. Rioja - Vega & Rotschild
62
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Name 1 Pago from Utiel Requena DO?

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Terrerazo, Balaguesses, Vera de Estenas, Choza Carrascal

63
Q

Minimum ABV Oloroso without fortification final?

64
Q

Oechsle level for TBA?

65
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How much sugar is required for 1 KMW?

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1 KMW = 10g / liters (10%)

66
Q

River in Sachsen, Wurttenberg?

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Elbe River, Neckar River

67
Q

What Aubegebite has the highest proportion of volcanic soil in Baden?

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Kaiserthul

68
Q

Region and variety of:

  1. Brokenwood’s graveyard vineyard
  2. Torbreck’s The Laird?
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  1. Shiraz from Hunter Valley
  2. Shiraz from Barossa Valley
69
Q

Location of Trinity hill winery? Name the single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Hackwe’s Bay - Gimblett Gravel

The Gimblett

70
Q

Location of the following wards: Malmesbury, Stanford Hills?

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Swartland, Walker Bay

71
Q

Currents in SA? 2 answers

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Humbold Current, Cold Benguela current from South Pole

72
Q

What region of China has created a Bordeaux like classification?

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Ningxia - 57 estate classified

73
Q

Port fortification in liters with wine and spirit in pipe?

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For a Douro Pipe size = 550L

Fortification at 1/3 of Aguadente of the total final product = 183 L of Spirit + 367 L of Grape juice

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  1. Name the 2 winds of Sherry Region
  2. Which one has an impact on the Flor development for the fino wines?
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Poniente: Cool from the Atlantic Ocean = Help the growth of the flor

Levante: Hot dry from the Sahara

75
Q

Lake Country & Golden mile bench are AVAs of what region of Canada?

A

Okanagan Valley

76
Q

What 1er Cru of Meursault can be labelled as Volnay?

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Les Santenots 1er Cru (as Red in Volnay)

77
Q

Beside Furmint, & Harslevelu, name 2 grapes of Tokay region?

A

Zeta, Kabar, Sarga Muskatoly

78
Q

Which chalonnaise vineyard does not have 1er crus?

A

Bouzeron AOP only

79
Q

What are the 2 Beaujolais Cru with the highest tannins structure?

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Morgon, Moulin à Vent

Followed by Chénas & Julienas

80
Q

Grand crus of Vallee de La Marne?

A

Aÿ, Tour sur Marne

81
Q

Dominant variety in Cotes de Barr?

82
Q

Where is Sereine most planted in Rhone?

A

Côte Rôtie

83
Q

What is Topaque?

A

Muscadelle Based fortified wine from Rutherglen in Australia (North East Victoria)

84
Q

What does Sori mean?

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South facing exposure, single vineyards of Barolo & Barbaresco

Best vineyards overall

85
Q

Location of Clos st landelin GC?

A

Vorbourg Grand Cru in Alsace - Domaine Muré

86
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What is FENDANT?

87
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Name 2 Savoie crus?

A

Apremont, Abymes

88
Q

Name the resistant grape recently to the AOC status of Bordeaux, made from the crossing of Cabernet Sauvignon & Tannat?

89
Q

Location of the following producers: Franz Hirtzberger, Salomon Undhof?

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Wachau - Spitz, Kremstal

90
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  1. KMW must values for Ruster Ausbruch 2. Oechsle level for TBA?
A

30 KMW

150-154 Oechsle - 5.5% ABV

91
Q

Second labels of Château Coutet, Lafaurie-Peyraguey?

A

Chapelle de Lafaurie, Chartreuse de Coutet

92
Q

Classification & Village of production of: Chateau d’Arsac, Grand Puy Ducasse?

A

Cru Bourgeois Exeptionnel - Margaux AOP, 5th GCC de 1855 - Pauillac

93
Q

Producer of White bones Chardonnay?

A

Cantena Zappata from Adrianna Vineyard

94
Q

Aging of Le Pallet sub-region on the lies in Muscadet?

A

24 months OTL

Until October 1st H+2

95
Q

Largest sparkling area in Portugal?

A

Bairrada DOC

96
Q

Where is Lima cavada and Basto Located?

A

Vinho Verde DOC

97
Q

What is the producer of Chateau d’Arsac?

A

Chateau d’Arsac

98
Q

What is Grand Puy Ducasse classified as?

A

5th Grand Cru Classé
Pauillac

99
Q

What classification does Grand Puy Ducasse hold?

A

5th GCC de 1855 - Pauillac

100
Q

Who produces White Bones Chardonnay?

A

Cantena Zappata from Adrianna Vineyard

101
Q

What is the aging period for Le Pallet sub-region in Muscadet?

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18 months OTL until April 1st H+2

102
Q

What is the largest sparkling area in Portugal?

A

Bairrada DOC

103
Q

Where are Lima Cavada and Basto located?

A

Vinho Verde DOC

104
Q

Name two zones of Cava DO.

A

Comtats de Barcelona, Valle del Ebro, Levante, Vinedos de Almendralejo

105
Q

Name two northern regions of Tasmania.

A

Piper River, Tamar Valley

106
Q

What is the highest altitude subzone of Central Otago?

A

Gibbston

North facing = Later ripening evolution

107
Q

What red grapes are found in Correze?

A

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

108
Q

What is the most important region for the production of Tequila in Mexico?

109
Q

What are the differences between Edelzwicker and Gentil?

A

Edelzwicker: Blend of any varieties of Alsace. Gentil: Only from noble grapes.

110
Q

What is the maximum alcohol content for Moscato d’Asti and how is fermentation stopped?

A

6.5% ABV

By cooling down to 0°c

111
Q

What is the process for cleaning a new barrel?

A

Sulfur candle

112
Q

What type and size of oak is used in Armagnac?

A

Oak cask, 400-420 liters for 1 year mini

113
Q

What makes Connemara Whisky different from others?

A

First Irish whisky to be peated, from scotch malt

114
Q

What is the name of the Aquavit that goes through a long sea journey?

A

Linnie

Aged in Sherry oak cask - Oloroso

115
Q

What styles of Madeira use the Canteiro process?

A

Frasqueira, Extra Reserve & Special Reserve

116
Q

What is Inzinia liqueur?

117
Q

Name two trellising systems of Santorini.

A

Stephani, Kouloura

118
Q

Where is Roederer estate located?

A

Anderson Valley AVA

119
Q

What is the prestige cuvée of Roederer estate?

A

l’Ermitage: Single vintage sparkling wine

120
Q

What AOP only produces white wine in the central vineyards of Loire Valley?

A

Quincy: Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly fumé: Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly sur Loire: Chasselas

121
Q

What is the main variety for Reuilly Rosé wine?

A

Pinot Gris

Reds made of Pinot Noir

122
Q

What are the varieties for Touraine Azay le Rideau?

A

White: 100% Chenin

Rose: 60% Grolleau + Cot, Gamay, Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon

123
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What is the style of wine and variety for Touraine Oisly?

A

White only, 100% Sauvignon Blanc

124
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In OEM KALI, what does KIRALY mean?

A

It means ‘Royal’

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