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Windows of the World: Prelude to Wine: Bottles Flashcards

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 187.5ML?

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Split, 1/4

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 375ML?

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Demi/Half, 1/2

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 750ML?

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Standard, 1

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4
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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 1.5L?

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Magnum, 2

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 3L?

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Jeroboam, 4

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 4.5L?

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Rehoboam, 6

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 9L?

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Salmanazar, 12

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 12L?

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Balthazar, 16

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 15L?

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Nebuchadnezzar, 20

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 18L?

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Melchior, 24

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What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 27L and is for Champagne only?

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Primat, 36

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12
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What shape bottle does Riesling usually come in?

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Flute-style

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What shape bottle does Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot usually come in?

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Squared Shoulders

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What shape bottle does Chardonnay and Pinot Noir usually come in?

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Sloping Shoulders

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What shape bottle does Champagne and other sparkling wines usually come in?

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Sloping Shoulders, with thick glass

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What are the top 5 countries worldwide in wine production in order of greatest to least greatest?

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Italy, France, Spain, United States, and Argentina

17
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What are the top 5 countries worldwide in wine consumption in order of greatest to least greatest?

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United States, France, Italy, Germany, and China

18
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What is the preferred bottle size for aging?

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Magnum

19
Q

What percentages of Americans do not drink alcohol, do not drink wine, and do drink wine, in order?

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26%, 34%, and 40%

20
Q

How many grapes on average does a standard bottle of wine contain, and what average percentage of that is water?

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600-800 grapes and contains an average of 86% water

21
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How many 5 oz/150 ml glasses of wine does 1 standard bottle contain?

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5 glasses

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