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in 2019 this French Chef, brought not only his son, but his blend of French, American, and Asian influences to element 47.

Who is Jean-Georges Vongerichten

100

This green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine originated in Burgundy, but is now grown wherever wine is produced and is an important component of many sparkling wines from around the world.  

What is Chardonnay?

100

This island in the Caribbean Sea sits off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen, about 50 miles south of Cancun.

What is Cozumel?

100

On December 21 each year, this happens, meaning that the days get longer starting December 22

What is the Winter Solstice?

100

This footballer married ex spice girl Victoria Adams

Who is David Beckham?

200

This Ethiopian Swedish Chef made his mark in NY at Aquavit and is now the head Chef at Red Rooster in Harlem.

Who is Marcus Samuelsson?

200

Associated with the Burgundy region of France and derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" this wine's grapes are grown around the world, mostly in cooler climates.

What is Pinot Noir?

200

This island country in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique is the world's second-largest island country and the fourth-largest island in the world

What is Madagascar?

200

The Motto of House Stark, you probably didn't even have to watch Game of Thrones to have heard this saying the past few years, especially in late fall.

What is Winter is Coming?

200

This President married Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953.  She would later go on to marry Aristotle Onassis.

Who is JFK?

300

This Australian Chef, famous for his restaurants Rockpool and Spice Temple, is a regular here in Aspen and has judged our Australia Day Chef Contest on several occasions. 

Who is Neil Perry?

300

The best Napa wines of this popular variety consistently exhibit flavors of ripe plum, subtle licorice, black cherry, raspberry, as well as blueberry and/or blackberry. 

What is Cabernet?

300

Also known as Thira, this Mediterranean Island in the southern Aegean Sea is the remnant of a volcanic caldera.

What is Santorini?

300

This song was written in 1934 and is often regarded as a Christmas song.  Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

What is Winter Wonderland?

300

Lock, Stock and two Smoking Barrels - this "Guy" married Madonna

Who is Guy Ritchie?

400

This American chef specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine with modern interpretations. He is widely known for his Frontera restaurants and PBS series Mexico: One Plate at a Time.

Who is Rick Bayless?

400

This dry white wine that grows almost only in Austria with flavors of green pepper and lime, is an exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc

What is Grüner Veltliner?

400

This European Nordic island country in the North Atlantic is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields.

What is Iceland?

400

This 1966 song by Simon & Garfunkel was remade by The Bangles in 1987 and reached #2 on the billboard charts.  "I look around,  leaves are brown, and the sky..."

What is A Hazy Shade of Winter?

400

I was 7 when I watched this groom's father pitched the final strike, winning the 1980 World Series for my Philadelphia Phillies.   Hint - he's married to Faith Hill.

Who is Tim McGraw?

500

This French Chef held 21 Michelin Stars in 2012 and his namesake restaurants can be found in some of Europe's finest hotels, including the Dorchester in London, and the Plaza Athenee and Le Meurice in Paris.

Who is Alain Ducasse?

500

Originally from Bordeaux, you best head down to Chile to find this grape which is frequently mistaken for Merlot.

What is Carménère?

500

A shout of "Mr. Christian!" at this remote South Pacific island's inhabitants will make heads turn as they're mostly descended from mutineers from "The Bounty" and a handful of Tahitian captives.

What is Pitcairn Island?

500

This classic actress won Academy Awards for The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) and A Patch of Blue (1965), and received nominations for A Place in the Sun (1951) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972). She also played the wise-cracking, free-spirited grandmother of Roseanne Barr.

Who is Shelley Winters?

500

Cheers to Louie de Palma and Frank Reynolds, both played by this character actor who has been married to Rhea Pearlman since 1982.

Who is Danny Devito?