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What is the most southerly region in Champagne?
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The Aube
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What does "RM" indicate on a Champagne bottle?
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The wine was produced by a grower-producer
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Which of the following methods involves a single fermentation that begins in tank but concludes in the bottle?
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Méthode Ancestrale
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How many times is Cognac distilled?
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Twice
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Ale is top-fermented; Lager is bottom-fermented. True or false?
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True
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Which of the style of sake has brewers' alcohol added?
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Honjozo
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A minimum 75% of the stated vintage is required for vintage-dated wines in Australia. True or false
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False
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Which of the GIs is highly regarded for Riesling?
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Clare Valley
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Madeira wines can be additionally classified by their color: ambra, oro, or rubino. True or False
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False
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Place the following styles of Madeira in order from driest to sweetest.
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Sercial
Verdelho Boal Malmsey |
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What is the traditional barrel used for aging and shipping Port wines?
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Pipe
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Vintage Port is considered a type of Ruby Port. True or false
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True
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What is the southernmost district in South Africa?
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Cape Agulhas
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Which of the following is not a geographical area of wine production in South Africa?
Northern Cape Southern Cape Western Cape |
Southern Cape
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Where is Constantia?
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Coastal Region
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What is the most planted varietal in South Africa?
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Chenin Blanc
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The Boberg region produces dry table wines from the Paarl and Tulbagh districts. True or false?
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False
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Which wine styles indicates a dry VDP Erste Lage wine?
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Grosses Gewächs
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Which of the following vineyards is located in Bernkastel, and is renowned for its legendary curative properties?
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Doctor
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In which anbaugebiet is the village of Piesport located?
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Mosel
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Prädikatswein is classified according to the amount of residual sugar in the wine. True or false?
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False
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Which term refers to the climate of a single vineyard site?
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Mesoclimate
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What sub-AVA within Napa Valley enjoys the coolest climate?
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Carneros
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What are the appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise?
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Mercurey
Bouzeron Givry Rully |
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Where is Pouilly-Fuisse?
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Mâconnais
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What is the preferred soil type in Chablis?
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Kimmeridgian limestone
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Is Recioto di Soave located in Piedmont?
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No
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What is the grape of Barolo?
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Nebbiolo
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What is Italy's most important DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines?
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Franciacorta
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What DOCG is Valtellina Superiore from?
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Friuli
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Neive and Treiso are two important communes of the what DOCG?
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Barbaresco
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Where is Château Lafite-Rothschild located?
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Pauillac
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What is the principal white grape of Rueda?
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Verdejo
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What is the appellation of Vega Sicilia?
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Ribera del Duero
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What is the dominant white grape of Rías Baixas?
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Albariño
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What is the dominant soil type of Vouvray?
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tuffeau
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What is the grape of Pouilly-sur-Loire?
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Chasselas
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How much must can be derived from 4000KG of grapes in Champagne?
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2550 litres
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What is Gentil?
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A blended wine that must be composed of a minimum of 50% Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and/or Gewurztraminer, with the rest made up of Sylvaner, Chasselas and/or Pinot Blanc.
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What is the only AOP in Alsace that Chardonnay is allowed?
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Crémant d'Alsace
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What mountains protect Alsace from weather?
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The Vosges Mountains
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What are the satellites of St. Emilion?
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Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, and Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
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What is the second wine of Ch. Lafite?
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Carruades de Lafite
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What is Pineau de Charantes, Armagnac’s equivalent?
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It is a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur), made from a blend of lightly fermented grape must and Cognac eau-de-vie.
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What is Fine Champagne in Cognac?
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A blend of Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs, with at least half coming from Grande Champagne
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What is the aging requirement for XO in Cognac?
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A minimum of 6 yrs
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What is the minimum alc of Chateauneuf du Pape?
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12.5%
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If the wine taste like a warm climate Barbera, What is a possible alternative?
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Charbono
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What is Muscat Baumes de Venise?
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A sweet fortified wine of the type vin doux naturel
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What is Blanquette de Limoux?
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A blend of 90% Mauzac with Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
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Where is Nackenheimer located?
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Rhinehessen
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What are the grapes and styles of Jurancon?
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Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng and Courbu dry & sweet whites
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What is the primary grape of Banyuls?
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Grenache
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What is the grape of Montlouis region?
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Chenin Blanc, Loire
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What is the grape of Cour Cheverny?
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Romorantin
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What white grapes are allowed in Hermitage?
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Marsanne and Roussanne
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What grapes are allowed in Cornas?
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Syrah
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What are the two sub-regions of Cote Rotie?
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Côte Blonde and Côte Brune
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What is Chateau Chalon?
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An Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for wines made in the Jura wine region
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Where is Urziger Wurzgarten?
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Mosel, Germany
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What is the soil of the Mosel?
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Slate
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What is the traditional bottle for Franken wine?
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Flat, short, green flask
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What is the primary grape of Assmanhausen?
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Pinot Noir
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What is smaragd?
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The highest level of Wachua classification
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What is Neuseedlersee?
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A lake in Austria
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Where is Walker Bay?
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Western Cape province of South Africa
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When was the KWV established?
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8 January 1918
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What is Steen?
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The South African name for Chenin Blanc
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What is Klein Constantia?
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Where is Hawkes Bay?
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North Island, New Zealand
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What is the southernmost wine region in the world?
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Central Otago
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Where is Margaret River?
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Western Australia
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What is the soil type of Coonawara?
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Terra Rossa
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Where is Eden Valley?
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South Australia
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Who makes Hill of Grace?
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Henschke
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What are the mountain ranges surrounding Napa Valley?
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The Vaca on the east and the Mayacamas
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What is the main river in Sonoma County?
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The Russian River
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Where is Sanford and Benedict vineyard?
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Sta. Rita Hills, California
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What are the sub-regions of Willamette Valley?
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Dundee Hills; Eola-Amity Hills; McMinnville; Ribbon Ridge; Yamhill-Carlton District; Chehalem
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Where is Rocky Knob?
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A Virginia AVA
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What/where was the first AVA?
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The Augusta AVA near Augusta Missouri
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In what county is Mt. Harlan AVA?
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San Benito County
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What is the body of water near Carneros?
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The Pacific
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What is the VQA?
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Vintner’s Quality Alliance
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Where is Okanagan Valley?
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British Columbia
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What are the grapes of Valpolicella?
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Corvina, Rhondinella & Molinara
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What are the grapes of Cava?
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Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel·lo
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What are the sub-regions of Rioja?
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Baja, Alta & Alavesa
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What is the vine training method of Chateauneuf du Pape?
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Mainly low, bush-pruning with two buds
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What is the capacity of a barrique?
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225 ltrs
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Who makes Martha’s Vineyard?
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Chicama Vineyards
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Where specifically is Sassicaia located?
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Bolgheri
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What is the primary yeast for Ale production?
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Brewer's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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In what region is Bierzo grape?
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Castile-León, Spain
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Name the four major grapes of Madeira
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Malvasia (also known as Malmsey or Malvazia), Bual (or Boal), Verdelho, and Sercial.
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State the major wine regions of California.
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North Coast
Central Coast South Coast Central Valley Sierra Foothills |
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Name 3 AVAs in Napa County.
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Calistoga
Diamond Mountain Howell Mountain Spring Mountain Chiles Valley St. Helena Rutherford Oakville Atlas Peak Stag’s Leap Mount Veeder Oak Knoll Los Carneros Napa Valley Wild Horse Valley |
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Name 3 AVAs in Sonoma County.
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Northern Sonoma
Alexander Valley Dry Creek Valley Knights Valley Russian River Valley Chalk Hill Rockpile County Green Valley Sonoma Coast Sonoma Valley Sonoma Mountain Los Carneros Bennett Valley |
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Define Meritage
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A California Bordeaux blend.
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Name the state where winemaking started in the USA.
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New York State
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Name the most important grape of Uruguay.
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Tannat
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Name 2 wine regions on New Zealand's South Island.
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Nelson
Marlborough Canterbury Otago |
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Name a grape grown in both Cognac and Armagnac.
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Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
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Name the best region of Calvados.
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Pays d'Auge
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State a bitter liqueur suitable as an apertif or a digestive.
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Campari, Pernod, Fernet Branca, Dubonnet, Jagermeister, Cynar, and Lillet
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State the ingredients allowed in the Bavarian Purity Law.
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Malted Barley
Yeast Water Hops |
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Name the premium sake quality levels.
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Junmai-Sho: 30% polished
Ginjo-Sho: 40% polished Daiginjo-Sho: 50% polished |
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Name the best sub-region of Graves.
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Pessac-Leognan
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Name an AOC of the Loire that produces red wines from Pinot Noir.
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Reuilly
Menetou-Salon Sancerre |
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Name grapes of Tokaji.
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Furmint
Harslevlu Muskatoly (Muscat Ottonel) Oremus |
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What does Erstes Gewachs mean?
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1st Growth
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What is Suss Reserve?
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Sterilized grape juice used to sweeten wines
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Name the cities where port has historically been aged.
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Oporto or Villa Nova de Gaia
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What is aguardente?
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A neutral grape brandy at 77% alcohol.
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What is a Pipe?
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A traditional Port cask holding 550 Liters.
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Name the grapes of Sherry.
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Palomino
Pedro Ximenez (PX) Moscatel |
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Name the most important grape(s) of Vinho Verde.
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Alvarinho and Loureiro
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Name the DOCs created to include the Super Tuscans.
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Bolgheri
Sant'Antimo |
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Name the main grape of Valtellina.
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Nebbiolo
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Name the main grape of Soave.
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Garganega
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State the meaning of amabile.
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Semi-Sweet or Slightly sweet
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Name the grape(s) and style of Fiano d’Avellino DOCG.
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Dry white made from the Fiano grape.
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Name the grape grown on Mt. Vulture in Basilicata
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Aglianico
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State the difference between Amarone and Recioto.
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Both are made from passito grapes, but Amarone is dry while Recioto is Sweet.
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State the meaning of Ripasso.
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Re-passed – the traditional winemaking technique in Veneto young Valpolicella is put into tanks or barrels containing lees from the previous Amarone fermentation which causes secondary fermentation and increases Alc% giving it a recioto feel.
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Where is Nackenheimer located?
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Rheinhessen, Germany
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The Apple Gate AVA is located in what state?
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Oregon
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What is the base spirit in a Rob Roy cocktail?
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Blended Scotch
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Côt/Pressac/Auxerrois are synonyms for what grape varietal?
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Malbec
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What is the DOCG wine of the island of Sicily?
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria
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The GI of Rutherglen is located in what Australian state?
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Victoria
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Jumani as applied to sake means what?
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Pure rice sake produced from rice, water, and koji mold
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What DO surrounds the DOCa Priorat?
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Penedès
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Jumani as applied to sake means what?
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Pure rice sake produced from rice, water, and koji mold
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What is mutage?
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French term for “addition of neutral grape spirit to stop the fermentation process” as applied to fortification
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What DO surrounds the DOCa Priorat?
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Penedès
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Who produces the wines of Marcassin?
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Helen Turley
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What is mutage?
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French term for “addition of neutral grape spirit to stop the fermentation process” as applied to fortification
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What is the geographic designation of Stellenbosch?
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A District
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Who produces the wines of Marcassin?
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Helen Turley
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What is the geographic designation of Stellenbosch?
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A District
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The vineyards of Sonnenuhr, Würzgarten, Juffer, and Himmelreich are located in what anbaugebiet?
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The Mosel
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What wine region of Austria has a separate classification for dry white wines?
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Wachau
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What is the most southern AOC of the Northern Rhône?
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Saint-Péray
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In what county is the Fiddletown AVA found?
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Amador County
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Ales are the product of what type of fermentation?
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Top fermentation
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What is the base spirit of a Vesper cocktail?
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Vodka
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In what region is the Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG located?
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Basilicata
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What country uses the designation of DO de Pago for single estates?
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Spain
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What is the defined soil profile of Priorat?
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Clay
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In what region is the Cassis AOC located?
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Provence
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Define the labeling term dolce.
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Sweet
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In what county is the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA located?
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Monterey County, California
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Define the labeling term uva.
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Grape
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Klein Karoo is classified as what geographic designation in South Africa?
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A region
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How many 750 ml. bottles are contained in a Double Magnum?
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4
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What is the principal grape varietal of Valtellina Superiore?
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Chiavennasca
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Where is the geographic designation of Styria located?
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Austria
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What is the 3rd Growth Château of Pauillac?
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Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
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Is a wheat beer a lager or ale?
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Ale
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Are the wines of the Bonnezeaux AOC produced in a dry or sweet style?
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Sweet only
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What are the two (2) synonyms for Tempranillo in the Ribera del Duero DO?
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Tinto Fino & Tinta del Pais
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What is an eau-de-vie?
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A clear, colorless fruit brandy
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What style of Tawny Port is vintage dated?
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Colheita
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What country is the largest producer of Icewine?
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Canada
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What Champagne House produces Sir Winston Churchill?
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Pol Roger
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Where is Leyda Valley located?
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Chile
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T or F: Central Otago produces fine quality, warm climate Syrah.
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False. This is an up and comer for Pinot Noir.
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T or F: The Happy Canyon AVA is located within the Santa Ynez Valley AVA.
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False. It's in Santa Barbara AVA
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T or F: Mornington Peninsula is in the state of Victoria.
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True
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T or F: Bourbon can only be produced in the state of Kentucky.
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False. While it may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with Kentucky
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T or F: Irish Whiskey is distilled only one time.
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False. Usually distilled 3 times.
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T or F: The correct garnish for a Gibson is a caper berry.
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False. It's an onion.
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T or F: The color of beer is the result of the use of hops.
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False. Hops provide flavour and aroma.
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Franciacorta DOCG wines are produced using the _______________________.
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Metodo classico
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Sake that is produced from rice that has been polished to a 50% reduction is called _______________________.
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Diaginjo
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Sparkling wines produced using the “traditional method” are referred to as _______________________ in South Africa.
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Methode Cap Classique
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Château Léoville-Barton is a _____ Growth in the commune of _______________.
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Second Saint-Julien
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The Redwood Valley AVA is located in ___________ County.
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Mendocino
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An Americano cocktail is made using equal parts of _______________ and _______________.
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Campari, sweet vermouth
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The DAC geographic designation is used in the country of _______________.
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Austria
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The Cheverny AOC is located within the _______________ region in the _______________.
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Loir-et-Cher Loire Valley
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The 3rd Growth of the Haut-Médoc is _______________________.
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Château La Lagune
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_______________ is produced by Josh Jensen with a majority of all grapes sourced from the _______________ AVA.
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Calera Central Coast
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Richebourg and La Tâche are Grand Cru vineyards located in the village commune of _______________________.
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Vosne-Romanée
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The most planted grape varietal in the state of Washington is _______________.
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Chardonnay
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Name the grape: Chiroubles
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Gamay
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Name the grape: Amarone
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Corvina
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Name the grape: Cornas
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Syrah
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Name the grape: Château Grillet
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Viognier
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Name the grape: Amador County
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Zinfandel
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Name the grape: Bouzeron
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Aligoté
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Name the grape: Château Guiraud
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Semillon
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Name the grape: Ghemme
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Nebbiolo (or Spanna)
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Name the grape: Bourgueil
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Cabernet Franc
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Name the grape: Viré-Clessé
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Chardonnay
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Name the grape: Quincy
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Name the grape: Corton
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Pinot Noir
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Name the grape: Dogliani
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Dolcetto
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Name the grape: Senesi
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Corvina
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Name the grape: McMinnville
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Pinot Noir or Pinot Blanc
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Name the grape: Château Palmer
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Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
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Name the grape: Luján de Cuyo
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Malbec
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Name the grape: Rheingau
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Riesling
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Name the grape: Friuli Grave
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Chardonnay
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Name the grape: Clos Fourtet
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Merlot
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What is the geographic designation of Cederberg in the country of South Africa?
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It is a Ward
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What is the northern most Cru of Beaujolais?
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St Amour
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What river flows through the Rioja DOCa?
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Oja (a tributary of the Ebro)
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Swartland is classified as what geographic designation in the country of South Africa?
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A District
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When does the process of fortification take place regarding the production of Sherry?
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After fermentation
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What is the principal grape varietal regarding the AOP’s of Chinon, Bourgueil, and St. Nicholas-Bourgueil in the Touraine region?
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Cabernet Franc + max. 10% Cabernet
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T or F: The island of Tasmania has the warmest climate regarding the country of Australia.
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False
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What are the round “pudding stones” of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are referred to as?
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Galets
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Which of the following is not a synonym for the grape varietal Cabernet Franc?
a. Breton b. Bouchet c. Bouchy d. Carmenet e. Pressac |
Pressac
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What are the three (3) different classifications for sparkling wines produced in France regarding geographic designation?
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Vins Mousseux, Crémant, Champagne
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The principal grape varietals for red wine production in the Priorato DOCa are what?
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Garnacha and Samsó
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Foods/cuisine that have a defined bitter flavor (grilled/blackened/charred) are best paired with what styles of wine?
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Wines with defined tannin
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Where are the DOC’s of Copertino/Leverano/Salice Salentino/Squinzano located?
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Region of Apuglia
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Which of the following is not an Anbaugebiet in the country of Germany?
a. Mosel b. Mittelburgenland c. Rheigau d. Pfalz e. Ahr |
Mittelburgenland
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T or F: The PDO/OPE designation in the country of Greece is for traditional dry wines.
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False PDO/OPE designation is for sweet wines
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Define Junmai Daiginjo-shu.
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Pure rice sake produced from koji/water/rice with a 50% reduction of rice due to polishing)
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What is the base liquor of a Blood and Sand cocktail?
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Blended Scotch … start with Johnnie Walker Red
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Who produces “Papillon”?
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Orin Swift Cellars
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In what county is the Paso Robles AVA?
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San Luis Obispo County
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T or F: Sparkling wines produced by tank method/Charmat can be labeled as Cava in the country of Spain.
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False Cava is the product of secondary bottle fermentation
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Define the labeling term of “Grand Cru” as applied to the wines of Saint-Émilion?
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Indicates a wine produced with lower grape yields, .5% higher abv, and longer aging
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Which of the following is not a GI in the country of Australia?
a. Waipara b. Yarra Valley c. Hunter Valley d. Coonawarra e. Manjimup |
Waipara (country of New Zealand, south island, subzone of the Cantebury region)
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Define monopole.
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Term which indicates a vineyard that is entirely owned by an estate or
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What are the two (2) AOP’s for the Aligoté grape varietal in the Burgundy region?
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Bourgogne Aligoté AOP and Bouzeron AOP
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Which of the following is not a DO in the Castilla y León region of Spain?
a. Ribera del Duero DO b. Cigales DO c. Rueda DO d. Toro DO e. Yecla DO |
Yecla DO (is located near the southeast coastline in the Murcia region)
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What are the northern most anbaugebite of Germany?
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Saale Unstrut and Sachsen
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Name that grape: Château de Pez
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot
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Name that grape: Mataro
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Mourvedre
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Name that grape: Rockpile
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Zinfandel
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Name that grape: Morellino
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Chardonnay
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Name all of the 2nd Growth estates in the commune of Pauillac.
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Ch. Pichon Longueville Baron and Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
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T or F: Cencibel is a synonym for the grape varietal Garnacha.
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False
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Côtes du Forez AOP?
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Red/rosé from 100% Gamay
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What are the three (3) principal soil profiles of Sherry?
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Albariza, barros, and arenas
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What is the northern most wine region of Chile?
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Atacama
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Name the four (4) traditional grape varietals used for the production of red Rioja DOCa wines.
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Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Wairarapa region in New Zealand?
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Pinot Noir
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T or F: Lambic beers are the product of spontaneous fermentation.
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True
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Who is the largest producer of wine in the country of Chile?
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Concha y Toro
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Calabria region?
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Gaglioppo
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What are the two (2) single vineyard Champagnes produced by Krug?
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Clos Ambonnay and Clos des Mesnil
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What is the only Spanish DO that defines a style of wine rather than a geographic place?
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Cava DO
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What Scotch region produces spirits that are suitable as an aperitif?
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Lowlands
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What is the minimum aging requirement for VSOP Armagnac?
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5 yrs
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Ramandolo DOCG?
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100% Verduzzo Friulano
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What are the three (3) district’s of the Olifants River region?
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Breedekloof/Worcester/Robertson
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By law, what is the minimum abv for all wines produced in Chile?
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11.5% abv
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The Margaret River GI is located in what Australian state?
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Western Australia
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Name the six (6) EU defined designations, from driest to sweetest, regarding sparkling wine/Champagne.
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Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec, Doux
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What is Quercus Alba?
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White American Oak
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Name the only three (3) Tennessee Whiskey producers
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Jack Daniels, George Dickel, Pritchard’s
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Define namazake.
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Syle of sake that is unpasteurized
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Extra Reserve Madeira is aged for a minimum of how many years?
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15 yrs
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What two (2) rivers border Entre-Deux-Mers to the east and west?
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Dordogne River to the east and Garonne River to the west
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