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| What country had a major influence on the Chilean wine industry? |
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| What is the red grape of Chile that was misidentified as merlot for years? |
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| Where is the majority of wine produced in Chile? |
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| Phylloxera is found in which country? |
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France!
NOT: Chile, Argentina. |
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| Which country produces more wine? |
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Argentina is the largest producer of wine in South America.
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| What is the unique white grape of Argentina? |
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| What is the major red grape of Argentina that is often seen globally in blends, but here as a single varietal? |
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| What is Argentina's major wine region? |
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Mendoza
(remember mendoza, malbec) |
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| How can Argentina produce good wines so far away from large bodies of water? |
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| What countries influenced the Argentine wine industry? |
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| Did the French invent sparkling wine? |
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| What is the grape considered less noble than Chardonnay and Pinot Noir? |
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When the penis becomes flaccid. Just kidding.
It's when you open the champagne in a cooler environment to avoid angering the bubbles. You lose some wine in the process, but it's to get rid of the yeast setting in the the neck. |
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| What is drier- extra dry or brut? |
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| Brut- cause it's brutal! hyuckhyuck |
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| Which is the least expensive method- traditional or Charmat? Why? |
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| Charmat- it's done in a tank. Traditional is done in a bottle, and requires more time and labor (but it has the tiniest bubbles). |
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| What method is required for Cava production? Where is it made? |
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Traditional by law, and in Spain.
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| Who likes good Sekts and in what country is it made? |
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| me. and Germany. of course. |
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| What is the grape in Asti? Where is it made? |
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Moscato. It's made in the Piedmont region in Italy.
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| Why did the French start producing sparkling wine in California? |
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| What makes Champagne and sparkling wines excellent with a variety of food? |
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| High acidity and scrubbing bubbles cleanses your palette |
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| Appellation d'Origine Controlee. It's a specific location. In French wines, they'll say the AOC, but not the grape, because you're just supposed to know. |
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| What grape used in French Chablis would probably never be used in a bag-in-the-box Chablis from California? |
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| What is the style difference between Chablis and Meursault? |
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Chablis is unoaked, and Mersault is oaked.
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| What is another name for Burgundy? |
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| What region is known for using carbonic maceration? |
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| What region produces the best white wines on Burgundy? |
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| What region produces the best red wines in Burgundy? |
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| What is the grape of Beaujolais? |
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| Who produces more wine- Bordeaux or Burgundy? |
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| Bordeaux, so Burgundy's wines are more expensive |
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| Which is the higher classification- Premier Cru or Grand Cru? |
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| What happened in Bordeaux in 1855? |
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| A ranking of 61 Chateaus was written |
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| What does Sauvignon Blanc add to a white Bordeaux blend? Semillon? Muscadelle? |
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Sauvignon Blanc: high acid, citrus, higher alcohol %.
Semillon: adds weight, roundness, and depth
Muscadelle: floral aromatics |
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| What type of food pairs with white Bordeaux? |
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| Are there more red wines or white wines produced in Bordeaux? |
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| What does Cabernet Sauvignon add to a red Bordeaux? |
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| a backbone with high tannin, high acid, and great age-ability. |
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| What type of soil is there in the Left Bank? |
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| More gravely soil and more prestige |
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| What is the predominate red grape used in most Right Bank red wines? |
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| In general, which red will age for longer- one from Bordeaux or Burgundy? |
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| What is the popular red grape of australia? |
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| Shiraz. You bet Shiraz it is. |
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| What can viticulturists do in the vineyard to prevent sunburned grapes? |
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| What can be done in a hot area to be sure that harvested grapes will be in good condition? |
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| Do the Australians follow traditional or innovative practices? |
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| What is the main white grape that made New Zealand famous? |
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| Which is more expensive- New Zealand or Australian wine? |
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| New Zealand wines are b/c |
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| What is the red grape that is gaining international popularity? |
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| What are some reasons New Zealand is able to attain riper fruit flavors compared to cooler climate regions? |
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| their long, slow growing season |
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| What are some reasons New Zealand is able to attain riper fruit flavors compared to cooler climate regions? |
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| their long, slow growing season |
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| What is the largest wine district in New Zealand? |
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| What white grape is very popular in Veneto? |
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| What is the volume and value region of the big 3? |
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| Veneto. (the others are Piedmont and Tuscany) |
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| Describe the styles of Valpolicella |
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Beaujolais- easy drinking
Ripasso- partially dried grape skins-bolder |
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| How can the location of the vineyard affect the price and availability of wines made from the Nebbiollo |
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| Where it is on the mountain--> the higher up, the trickier to harvest, but the "better" it is |
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| Describe the characteristics of the Nebbiollo grape |
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high tannin, high acid, high alc.
high high high up in the mountains! |
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| Name one of the killer B's that uses Nebbiollo: |
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| 1. Barolo- muscular wine in the DOCG zone |
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| Is IGT a higher, stricter classification than DOCG? |
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| no- DOCG is a higher classification |
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| Is Montepulciano a grape or region? |
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| What is the primary red grape in Chianti? |
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| The heart of the zone- original vineyard area |
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| Why does Spain have more acreage of grapes, but produce less wine than France or Italy? |
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| Extreme climates, old vines, poor, dry soils |
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| What type of wine is Navarra known for? |
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| What has been one of the complaints about Rioja's wines? |
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| What is the main red grape of Rioja? |
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| What is the style of most Ribera Del Duero red wines? |
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| innovative, new world style,concentrated, and powerful |
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| What should you serve Sherry with? |
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dry- served on its own or with tapas or with other salties
medium- roasted meats, mushrooms, turtle soup
sweet- on its own, with blue cheeses, or dried fruits at room temperature |
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| What country makes Sherry? |
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| Does Portugal produce any table wine? |
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| yes, they're just lesser known |
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| What part of the meal would you serve Port? |
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