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Decks in this class (56)

8. Systemic approach to tasting
What are the 4 core areas of tasting,
What are the 4 aspects of appearance,
What are the 4 aspects of nose
40  cards
9. Wine with food
What is umami,
A wine with high acids and high t...,
Describe the effect of sweet food...
5  cards
10. Storage and service of wine
What is ideal serving temperature...,
What is ideal serving temperature...,
What is ideal serving temperature...
42  cards
11. Social responsibility
What is the minimum drinking age ...,
What is the minimum drinking age ...,
T f most states ban underage peop...
5  cards
1. Grape species, varieties and rootstocks
What is steen,
What are the common french synony...,
What is the style difference betw...
84  cards
2/3. Growing environment and vineyard
Define climate,
Define weather,
Define viticulture
91  cards
4/5. Winemaking
Why is so2 sulfur dioxide is adde...,
What are 3 ways to reduce wine s ...,
What is the time limit of storing...
36  cards
6. Maturation and packaging
0  cards
7. Price factors
0  cards
12. EU wine law
0  cards
13. France
What is the term for french pdo w...,
What is the term for french pgi w...,
Where and when was the first atte...
9  cards
14. Bordeaux
Name four medoc aocs on eastern e...,
Name the 8 aocs in the region of ...,
Name the medoc aoc known to be pe...
110  cards
15. SW France
Gascony is located in what part o...,
What are the 4 borders of southwe...,
What are the 4 sub regions of gas...
39  cards
16. Burgundy
Bourgogne was an ancient trading ...,
When was burgundia absorbed into ...,
When did romans conquer the celti...
146  cards
17. Beaujolais
Name the 10 crus of beaujolais fr...,
What were the first five crus of ...,
What was the last cru of beaujola...
55  cards
18. Alsace
When was the peak of alsacian pro...,
When was the last time alsace cha...,
Who ripped out the hybrid vines i...
70  cards
19. Loire Valley
What is the production level from...,
Rose de loire ac is focused on wh...,
Cremant de loire ac is focused on...
88  cards
20/21. Rhone Valley
What city is considered the culin...,
What is the origin of syrah grape,
What is the origin of viognier grape
91  cards
22. Southern France
What are the 3 main groups of sou...,
What is the largest vineyard area...,
What is the climate of southern f...
27  cards
23. Germany
What is indicated by german pradi...,
Name 6 classifications of ripenes...,
Which pradikatswein classificatio...
39  cards
24. Austria
Climate,
Weather,
What are the white grape varietie...
11  cards
25. Hungary
What is the climate in hungary,
What factor is common with the be...,
Describe the vineyard humidity fo...
16  cards
26. Greece
What are the two classifications ...,
What are the two classifications ...,
What style of wine is most common...
22  cards
27. Italy
What are the three models for nam...,
What are the two designations for...,
What is the designations for pdi ...
24  cards
28. NW Italy
Of the three soil types in italy ...,
Name the five principle barolo co...,
What is the aromatic profile for ...
19  cards
29. NE Italy
What is the latitude of the po river,
What are the key red grapes in al...,
What are the key white grapes in ...
17  cards
30. Central Italy
In what region is vino nobile de ...,
What grape is used in vino nobile...,
What grape is used in montepulcia...
18  cards
31. Southern Italy
Name 6 wine regions within southe...,
Which wine region within southern...,
What is the key docg wine from ca...
16  cards
32. Spain
What governing body controls spai...,
What are the 5 quality levels of ...,
A spanish wine labeled joven mean...
89  cards
33. Portugal
What is the climate in portugal
1  cards
34. Intro USA
Name the 4 most important states ...,
Which federal wine laws in usa co...,
What does ava in usa mean
13  cards
35. California
True or false zinfandel grapes ar...,
What makes sonoma county s climat...,
Avas regulate just one thing what...
73  cards
36. Pacific NW
0  cards
37. Atlantic NE
What is the third most important ...,
What percent of vineyards in new ...,
Name four wine producing regions ...
5  cards
38. Canada
What is the canadian equivalent o...,
Which canadian regions qualify un...,
What is the most important appell...
13  cards
39. Chile
0  cards
40. Argentina
Where are the highest vineyards i...,
Name a premium wine region outsid...,
What is the newest wine region in...
12  cards
41. Uruguay
What are the main vineyard charac...,
What is the main climate conditio...,
What are the main viticultural ha...
7  cards
42. South Africa
What is the climate of south africa,
What is the rainfall in south africa,
What are the two main cooling inf...
23  cards
43. Australia
Where is the murray darling basin,
What are the main regions for shi...,
What are the main regions for shi...
33  cards
44. New Zealand
What is the climate in new zealand,
What is the relative size of new ...,
What is the impact of wine laws i...
22  cards
45. Champagne
Name the 3 most famous sub region...,
Name the three modern grapes of c...,
Compare acidity of the 3 grapes o...
101  cards
46. Other sparkling wines
How does transfer method differ f...,
In the transfer method of making ...,
Name four alternative methods to ...
49  cards
47. Sherry
What is the main town where sherr...,
What are the two smaller towns wh...,
Who is permitted to mature but no...
49  cards
48. Port
What are the key aspects of vinif...,
What are the characteristics of r...,
What are the characteristics of w...
36  cards
49. Madeira
How is the grape variety sercial ...,
How is the grape variety verdelho...,
How is the grape variety boal used
20  cards
50. Other fortified wines
How are vdn s produced,
What is vdn,
What country makes vdn
9  cards
51. Spirits, quality and style
0  cards
52. Tasting spirits
0  cards
53. Brandy and other fruit spirits
What is the world s biggest selli...,
What is definition of brandy,
What is grappa
30  cards
54. Whiskies
Whiskey is from what country,
Whisky is from what country,
What is malting
31  cards
55. Rum and sugar cane spirits
0  cards
56. Tequila and Mezcal
What is definition of tequila,
What part of the agave plant is h...,
How is the agave pina cooked to m...
12  cards
57. Gin and Anise flavored spirits
What is the meaning of louche,
What does the cloudy color of ani...,
What is the most important botant...
5  cards
58. Vodka
Which spirit uses charcoal for pu...,
What is the texture of potato bas...,
What is the characteristic profil...
7  cards
59. Liqueurs
What is the origin of liqueurs,
How are most liqueurs used,
What is the source of alcohol bas...
25  cards

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