Vocabulary

Question 1

The Argentinian hot wind storm that can affect flowering

Answer 1

“Zonda”

Question 2

The current that mitigates Pacific coast temperatures

Answer 2

Humboldt

Question 3

The South African winds that help reduce summer humidity, fungus, and mildew (also damage grapes)

Answer 3

“Cape Doctor” or “Black Southeaster”

Question 4

The current that mitigates western South African coast

Answer 4

Benguela from Antarctica

Question 5

Name/production method for South African sparkling wine

Answer 5

“Cape Classique,” methode champenoise

Question 6

What is a “Cape Blend”

Answer 6

South African red blend using indigenous Pinotage as main component

Question 7

Pinotage is a cross between what two grapes

Answer 7

Cinsault and Pinot Noir

Question 8

In Spain/Portugal, what is the labeling term “Clarete” used for

Answer 8

Bordeaux-style or deeply-colored rose

Question 9

In French “Cepage” translates to

Answer 9

grape variety

Question 10

In France “Climat” describes what

Answer 10

Single plot within a specific vineyard that has it’s own name (like Piedmont “MeGA”s)

Question 11

In France “Clos” describes what

Answer 11

Single plot within a specific vineyard, like climat, but was/is enclosed by walls

Question 12

Describe cuvasion

Answer 12

Wine’s time on the skins during fermentation, time in which color is imparted into the wine

Question 13

In Alsace what is the “Edelzwicker” AC

Answer 13

Blend of 2+ Alsace AC varietals

Question 14

In Alsace what is the “Gentil” AC

Answer 14

Belnd of 2+ Alsace AC varietals with minimum 50% Riesling, Gerwurz, Muscant of PG