Appellation
Producers
Viticulture
Vinification
Brandy
100
In Chile, what grape is the Maipo Valley known for?
Cabernet Sauvignon
100
I like wines from Chateau Beaucastel and Chateau Rayas. What AOP are these wineries from?
Can you give me some more producers from this area?
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
1. Chateau Le Nerthe
2. Vieux Telegraphe
100
What is the strong cool and dry wind in the Rhone Valley called?
Mistral
100
What is the main difference in how white wine is produced compared to red wine?
Red wines are fermented with the grape skins and seeds and white wines are not.
100
List these Armagnac/Cognac labeling terms from youngest to oldest. What are the aging requirements?
VSOP, VS, XO
VS or *** - Min. 2 years in french oak
VSOP - Min. 4 years in french oak
XO - Min. 10 years in french oak
200
What style of wine is made in Tavel?
Rose
200
List the sub-regions of the haut-medoc from north to south.
200
What is the soild of paulliac?
Gravel
200
What are the three types of rose production?
1. Maceration time
2. Blending Method - often used for sparkling wine
production.
3. Saignée or “bleeding” method (this essentially doesn't exist anymore. It was a concentration technique for red wine production with rosé being the byproduct.)
200
What is the term for brandy made from pomace?
Marc
(Grappa in Italy)
300
What northern rhone appellation requires 100% syrah?
Cornas
1. Jean-Luc Colombo
2. A. Clape
3. Alain Voge
300
In the 13th century, Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg, returning from the Crusades, built a chapel on the hill. What is the name of this AOP? Name 3 producers from this area.
Hermitage AOP - La Chapelle
1. Jaboulet
2. J.L. Chave
3. M.Chapoutier
300
Name the wind/current that impacts Chile's wine regions.
Humbolt Current
300
How many Liters in a Demi-Mud?
Barrique - 225L (Bordeaux)
Piece - 228L (Burgundy)
Demi-Mud - 600L (Rhone Valley)
Foudre - 1000L+ (Alsace, Germany)
300
Where is Calvados made and what base product is used in its production?
Calvados AOP, Normandy, France
Apples and Pears
400
Name the three first growths located in Paulliac.
Chateau Lafite - Rothschild
Chateau Latour
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
(Mouton was elevated to first growth in 1973)
400
Who is the largest exporter of wine in Chile?
Concha y Toro
400
What two mountain ranges are impact Chilean growing regions from the West and from the East?
Coastal Mountain Range - West
Andes Mountains - East
400
What is the minimum alcohol requirement for CDP?
12.5%
400
What is the difference between Armagnac and Cognac?
Armagnac - Single-distilled in column still. A blend of Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard.
Cognac - Double-distilled in copper pot stills and mostly made of Ugni Blanc.
500
List the 2 "super second" growths of St. Julien.
Chateau Leoville las Cases
Chateau du Cru-Beaucaillou
500
Give examples of Cognac and Armagnac producers.
Cognac - Hennessey, Remi Martin, Courvosier
Armagnac - Delord, Croix de Salles, Gelas
500
In Bordeaux, what AOP would this vineyard most likely be located?
Sauternes
500
Name the 2 100% Viognier AOPs in Northern Rhone.
Condrieu AOP
Chateau Grillet AOP
500
Give three examples of Eau de Vie and what fruit they are made with.
1. Framboise - Raspberry
2. Kirsch - Cherry
3. Poire William - Pear