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September 5th, 2020

House Keeping Rules

• Keep your microphone on mute
• 4 Rounds of 10 questions each
• Honor system marking – if you cheat, you’re only cheating yourself
• Don’t type the answers out in the chat
• Dry Note Blind Tasting Tiebreaker
• If you have a wine and want to be on camera giving a tasting note, send a

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• After the game, the question slides will be uploaded to FlashcardWineTrivia.com

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Round 1 – Chardonnay around the World (D3 & D4 – all 2019/2020 book) Q1 – True or False. Chardonnay is not permitted in any Alsace AOC Q2 – The Sonoma Mountain AVA is well known for red varieties like Cab & Zin, but also has significant plantings of Chardonnay. Are you more likely to find these Chard plantings on the East or West side of the AVA? Q3 – What North Coast California AVA, known for Chardonnay & Pinot, is heavily influence by ocean fog carried along by the Navarro River?

• A. Anderson Valley
• B. Bennett Valley
• C. Chalk Hill
• D. Fort Ross-Seaview

Q4 – Name a Côte de Nuits Village that is allowed to produce a AOC Chardonnay at the Village or 1er level?

Map source: WSET Diploma text

Round 1 – Chardonnay around the World (D3) Q5 – Chardonnay is very sensitive to salinity in the soil (often caused by lack of rainfall needed to wash away salt deposits from irrigation). What Southern Hemisphere country is this a particular issue with— requiring special rootstocks to avoid declining growth & vine death? Q6 – Which New Zealand wine region, known for gravelly soils, produces a range of Chardonnays including barrel fermented, premium wines that often have a struck match, reductive character? Q7 – What Australian wine region, dominated by Bordeaux varieties, is still well known for premium Chardonnays produced in its maritime climate in a med+ to full body style with concentrated stone fruits and high acid that usually sees MLF blocked?

Drip irrigation in a vineyard. Photo by Jeff Vanuga, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Public Domain,

Round 1 – Chardonnay around the World (D3) Q10 – Which of these Chablis producers is historically known for using new oak?

• A. William Fèvre
• B. Jean-Marc Brocard
• C. Raveneau
• D. Dauvissat

Q8 – What district in the Breede River Valley, with limestone soils, was historically known for brandy production but is now seeing great promise in Chardonnay thanks to the pioneering work of producers like De Wetshof & Graham Beck?

• A. Breedekloof
• B. Robertson
• C. Darling
• D. Worcester

Q9 – Which Chilean wine region can successfully grow Chard because of its calcareous soils that help retain moisture in its desert-like climate?

• A. San Antonio
• B. Bio Bío
• C. Elqui Valley
• D. Limarí

Photo by self.

Round 1 – Answers (D3 & D4) Q1 – True or False. Chardonnay is not permitted in any Alsace AOC Only allowed in Crémant d’Alsace (D4 5.1) Q2 – The Sonoma Mountain AVA is well known for red varieties like Cab & Zin, but also has significant plantings of Chardonnay. Are you more likely to find these Chard plantings on the East or West side of the AVA? (D3 23.2) Cooler more exposed to ocean breezes Q3 – What North Coast California AVA, known for Chardonnay & Pinot, is heavily influence by ocean fog carried along by the Navarro River?

• A. Anderson Valley (D3 23.1) None of the rest are fog influenced
• B. Bennett Valley
• C. Chalk Hill
• D. Fort Ross-Seaview

Q4 – Name a Côte de Nuits Village that can produce an AOC Chard at the Village or 1er level? (D3 3.2) Vougeot, Fixin, Marsannay (village only), Morey-Saint Denis, Nuits-St-Georges ½ point for Chambolle-Musigny for GC Musigny Blanc

Map source: WSET Diploma Text

Round 1 – Answers (D3) Q5 – Chardonnay is very sensitive to salinity in the soil (often caused by lack of rainfall needed to wash away salt deposits from irrigation). What Southern Hemisphere country is this a particular issue with—requiring special rootstocks to avoid declining growth & vine death? Australia (D3 31.1) Exacerbated by drought issues. Not noted in text, but the Breede River Valley in SA can have similar issues so ½ point if you said South Africa. Q6 – Which New Zealand wine region, known for gravelly soils, produces a range of Chardonnays including barrel fermented, premium wines that often have a struck match, reductive character? Hawke’s Bay (32.3) Marlborough also noted for struck match notes but, like Gisborne and Auckland area, more alluvial soils. Q7 – What Australian wine region, dominated by Bordeaux varieties, is still well known for premium Chardonnays produced in its maritime climate in a med+ to full body style with concentrated stone fruits and high acid that usually sees MLF blocked? Margaret River (31.9)

Map from Australian wine and brandy corporation – http://www.wineaustralia.com Attribution, Wikimedia Commons

Round 1 – Answers (D3) Q10 – Which of these Chablis producers is historically known for using new oak?

• A. William Fèvre (3.1)
• B. Jean-Marc Brocard
• C. Raveneau
• D. Dauvissat

Has scaled back on new oak in recent years. Brocard known for stainless steel & concrete even with GC. Raveneau & Dauvissat barrel ferment but always in old oak (same w/ aging) Q8 – What district in the Breede River Valley, with limestone soils, was historically known for brandy production but is now seeing great promise in Chardonnay thanks to the pioneering work of producers like De Wetshof & Graham Beck?

• A. Breedekloof
• B. Robertson (D3 30.4)
• C. Darling
• D. Worcester

Darling is in Coastal Region, Breedekloof & Worcester both in Breede RV & were known for brandy but do not have as favorable soils for Chardonnay as Robertson Q9 – Which Chilean wine region, known for Chard, can successfully the grape because of its calcareous soils that help retain moisture in its desert-like climate?

• A. San Antonio
• B. Bio Bío
• C. Elqui Valley
• D. Limarí (28.4)

San Antonio known more for SB, Elqui for Syrah & SB and Bio Bío isn’t desert-like

Round 2 – Aging Requirements (D4 & D5) Q1 – Non-vintage Champagne must be aged a minimum of 15 months before release. At least how many of those months must be on the lees? Q2 – True or False. Reserve Ruby Port must spend a minimum

• f 1 year in bottle before release.

Q3 – Name 2 of the 4 categories of Sherry that are eligible for VOS, VORS, 12- and 15-year aging designations. (Bonus point for naming all 4) Q4 – Between White Colheita Port and Colheita Madeira, which has the longest aging requirement in wood barrels?

Photo taken by self

Round 2 – Aging Requirements (D3 & D4) Q6 – Which top quality Crémant designation bumps the minimum aging on lees from 9 months to 24 months but also requires the wines to be Vintage-designated, Brut or drier and that the producers adhere to certain environmental standard?

• A. Crémant d’Alsace Emotion
• B. Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
• C. Prestige de Loire

Q7 – Which sparkling designation has the highest minimum aging on the lees? (Bonus pt for listing the min)

• A. Trentodoc Riserva
• B. Cava de Paraje Calificado
• C. VDP Vintage Sekt
• D. Franciacorta Vintage Riserva

Q5 – Name 1 of the 3 crus of Muscadet that mandates sur lie aging for at least 18 months? (Bonus pt for naming all 3)

Cava de Paraje Calificado logo on a bottle of Llopart. Photo taken by self

Round 2 – Aging Requirements (D3) Q9 – During the 60+ months that Vin Jaune needs to age under flor (le voile), can the wines be topped up and refreshed with new wine to sustain the flor? Q10 – Following a 2016 rule change, which style of Tokaji now only requires 6-month aging in oak?

• A. Aszú
• B. Szamorodni
• C. Late Harvest Tokaji
• D. Eszencia

Q8 – Which of these wines require the longest total aging? (Bonus for naming both oak & bottle req of it)

• A. Taurasi Riserva
• B. Barolo Riserva
• C. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
• D. Rioja Gran Reserva

By Anthony Nicalo - Flickr: Nebbiolo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Round 2 – Answers (D4 & D5) Q1 – Non-vintage Champagne must be aged a minimum of 15 months before release. At least how many of those months must be

• n the lees? 12 months (D4 3.2)

The extra 3 months are to give time for the dosage to “marry” w/ wine. Technically, this is the same minimum lees aging for vintage Champagne as well with the obviously longer 36 months total aging before release. Q2 – True or False. Reserve Ruby Port must spend a minimum of 1 year in bottle before release. (D5 3.3) No aging min for basic or RSV ruby. Just has to “taste like it” for IVDP Q3 – Name 2 of the 4 categories of Sherry that are eligible for VOS, VORS, 12- and 15-year aging designations. (Bonus point for naming all 4) (D5 2.3) Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso and PX Q4 – Between White Colheita Port and Colheita Madeira, which has the longest aging requirement in wood barrels? (D5 3.3 & 4.3) Both white and tawny Colheita Ports require 7 years aging in wood while Colheita Madeira req 5 years

By BerndtF at German Wikipedia - Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Round 2 – Answers (D3 & D4) Q6 – Which top quality Crémant designation bumps the minimum aging on lees from 9 months to 24 months but also requires the wines to be Vintage-designated, Brut or drier and that the producers adhere to certain environmental standard?

• A. Crémant d’Alsace Emotion
• B. Crémant de Bourgogne Grand Eminent
• C. Prestige de Loire (D4 5.3, 6.3, 8.3)

Emotion req 24 mon but not the other restrictions, Grand Eminent req 36 mon on lees (+3 extra in btl), Brut style but vintage & enviro is optional Q7 – Which sparkling designation has the highest minimum aging on the lees? (Bonus pt for listing the min)

• A. Trentodoc Riserva
• B. Cava de Paraje Calificado
• C. VDP Vintage Sekt
• D. Franciacorta Vintage Riserva

(D4 10.2, 15.2, 16.2, 17.3) Franciacorta Millesimato Riserva 60 months, all the others 36 months. Q5 – Name 1 of the 3 crus of Muscadet that mandates sur lie aging for at least 18 months? (Bonus pt for naming all 3) Le Pellet (18 months), Clisson & Gorges (24 months)

Sparkling aging cheat sheet pulled from WSET Diploma text

Wine On lees Other aging Champagne NV 12 months 15 months total Champagne Vintage 12 months 36 months total Most Cremants 9 months 12 months total Cremant d'Alsace Emotion 24 months

• C. de Bourgogne Eminent

24 months

• C. de Bourgogne Grand Eminent

36 months 39 months total Prestige de Loire 24 months Cava 9 months Cava Reserva 15 months Cava Gran Reserva 30 months Cava de Paraje Calificado 36 months Corpinnant 18 months can go 30 & 60 months Classic Penedes 15 months Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja 15 months Espumoso Rioja Reserva 24 months Espumoso Rioja Gran Anada 36 months Asti Metodo Classico 9 months Franciacorta NV 18 months Franciacorta Saten 24 months Franciacorta rose 24 months Franciacorta Millesimato 24 months Franciacorta Millesimato Rsv 60 months Trentodoc NV 15 months Trentodoc Vintage 24 months Trentdoc Riserva 36 months Winzersekt 9 months VDP NV Sekt 15 months VDP Vintage/Single Vineyard 36 months Method Cap Classique 12 months Raised from 9m in 2020

Round 2 – Answers (D3) Q9 – During the 60+ months that Vin Jaune needs to age under flor (le voile), can the wines be topped up and refreshed with new wine to sustain the flor? No (10.3) This is one of the big distinctions between Vin Jaune & Sherry in that the flor is allow to thin out & allow oxidation to happen. Q10 – Following a 2016 rule change, which style of Tokaji now only requires 6-month aging in oak?

• A. Aszú
• B. Szamorodni (13.2)
• C. Late Harvest Tokaji
• D. Eszencia

Aszú & Eszencia min 18 months, Late Harvest has no minimum Lots of interest for this “As it Comes” style Q8 – Which of these wines require the longest total aging? (Bonus for naming both oak & bottle req) (D3 17.2, 18.1, 19.3, 20.3)

• A. Taurasi Riserva
• B. Barolo Riserva
• C. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
• D. Rioja Gran Reserva

Brunello RSV 3 years oak, 6 years (72 months) total Taurasi RSV 48 months/18m oak, Rioja Gran RSV 60 months/24m oak Barolo RSV 62 months/18m oak

Vin Jaune le voile photo by User:Arnaud 25 -, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Round 3 – Co-ops & Bulk Wine Producers (D2, D3 & D4) Q1 – What is the two-letter designation that you would see on a bottle of Champagne made by a co-op? Q2 – What is a variant of the co-op model commonly found in North America which is used for everything from large, bulk private label brands to small-batch, super premium production in places like Napa Valley? Q3 – What European country is the world’s largest exporter of bulk wine with around 55% of its exports in 2017 being bulk? Q4 – The growers of the Rhone co-op Cave de Tain own 15%

• f the vineyards in what AOC?

The Grape Harvest. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC. Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Round 3 – Co-ops & Bulk Wine Producers (D3) Q5 – What Loire AOC is home to the Cave Robert et Marcel co-op (formerly Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg) which did much to popularize Cabernet Franc in the 1970s Paris bistro scene? Q6 – What province in Argentina is home to a large co-

• p, noted for value-priced Torrontes, that is the single

largest Fairtrade certified wine producer in the world?

• A. La Rioja
• B. Mendoza
• C. Salta
• D. San Juan

Q7 – Around 20% of all Mosel wine production is made by what large co-op based in Bernkastel that is reported to be the world’s largest producer of Riesling?

“Cat Bottle” Riesling image from Five Eight Liquors https://58liquors.com/

Round 3 – Co-ops & Bulk Wine Producers (D3 & D4) Q8 – How many euros per liter do most Bordeaux wines sold in the bulk wine markets (for supermarkets, private labels, etc) struggle to rise above?

• A. 1 euro
• B. 3 euros
• C. 5 euros
• D. 10 euros

Q9 – Which one of these is not a co-operative?

• A. Nicolas Feuillate
• B. Bodegas Martin Codax
• C. Cavit
• D. Domaine Wachau
• E. KWV
• F. Cantine Riunite

Q10 – The Chinese wine industry is dominated by 3 large bulk wine producers who import large quantities

• f foreign wines to blend. Name 1 of the 3.

(Bonus for naming all 3)

Bordeaux wine on sale at Hong Kong Supermarket. By Kam LAOU 312 332 - CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons For reference $124 HK equals around $16 USD (From the back label) About this wine...Made by woman winemaker Alix Mares, this exceptionally consistent wine offers a modern take on the classic elegance and power of Haut Medoc… Food pairing... The perfect accompaniment to hearty red meats, grilled, roasted or braised including Chinese dishes like braised pork belly or roast pigeon.

Round 3 – Answers (D2, D3 & D4) Q1 – What is the two-letter designation that you would see on a bottle of Champagne made by a co-op? CM - Coopérative-Manipulant (D4 3.3) Q2 – What is a variant of the co-op model commonly found in North America which is used for everything from large, bulk private label brands to small-batch, super premium production in places like Napa Valley? Custom Crush facilities (D2 3.6) Q3 – What European country is the world’s largest exporter of bulk wine with around 55% of its exports in 2017 being bulk? Spain (D3 19.4) with France & Germany their biggest importers Q4 – The growers of the Rhone co-op Cave de Tain own 15%

• f the vineyards in what AOC?

Hermitage (D3 7.4) Cave de Tain also sells 40% of all Crozes-Hermitage so ½ pt for this

Champagne Mailly – a co-op based in the Grand Cru Village of Mailly. Photo taken by self.

Round 3 – Answers (D3) Q5 – What Loire AOC is home to the Cave Robert et Marcel co-op (formerly Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg) which did much to popularize Cabernet Franc in the 1970s Paris bistro scene? Saumur-Champigny (D3 6.2) Q6 – What province in Argentina is home to a large co-

• p, noted for value-priced Torrontes, that is the single

largest Fairtrade certified wine producer in the world?

• A. La Rioja
• B. Mendoza
• C. Salta
• D. San Juan

(29.4) The La Riojana co-op Q7 – Around 20% of all Mosel wine production is made by what large co-op based in Bernkastel that is reported to be the world’s largest producer of Riesling? Moselland (11.4)

Vineyards in Saumur-Champigny by Joeri Cornille - CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Round 3 – Answers (D3 & D4) Q8 – How many euros per liter do most Bordeaux wines sold in the bulk wine markets (for supermarkets, private labels, etc.) struggle to rise above?

• A. 1 euro (D3 2.6)
• B. 3 euros
• C. 5 euros
• D. 10 euros

Lots of cheap bulk Bordeaux sold through French supermarkets & by large companies like the Castel group. Q9 – Which one of these is not a co-operative?

• A. Nicolas Feuillate
• B. Bodegas Martin Codax
• C. Cavit
• D. Domaine Wachau
• E. KWV
• F. Cantine Riunite

(D3 12.4, 16.1, 20.1, 30.6, D4 3.3, 14.3) KWV became a private company in 1997. All the rest are co-ops Q10 – The Chinese wine industry is dominated by 3 large bulk wine producers who import large quantities

• f foreign wines to blend. Name 1 of the 3.

(Bonus for naming all 3) Changyu, Great Wall & Dynasty (D3 33.4)

Photo by Tjeerd Wiersma - CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Round 4 – Island Wines (D3 & D5) Q1 – On the WSET scale, what level of sweetness does Verdelho Madeira usually fall? Dry, Off-Dry, Medium-Dry, Medium-Sweet, Sweet Q2 – Between dry Santorini wines and sweet Vinsanto, which Greek wine requires the highest min % of Assyrtiko? Q3 – Compared to the Finger Lakes region of New York, do Long Island producers have to deal with higher or lower vigor soils? Q4 – Name one of the two sub-AVAs on Long Island. (Bonus pt for naming both)

Photo taken by self

Round 4 – Island Wines (D3 & D4) Q6 – Of the 3 main sparkling areas of Tasmania, which is the warmest and producing the ripest fruit?

• A. Tamar Valley
• B. Pipers River
• C. Coal River Valley

Q5 – Between Spain’s Balearic & Canary Islands, where are you most likely going to find the red varieties Manto Negro and Callet? Q7 – Name 1 of the 3 main valleys/sub-regions of Marlborough? (Bonus point for naming all 3)

Map from WSET Diploma Text

Round 4 – Island Wines (D3) Q9 – Sicily’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend of primarily which two Sicilian grapes? Q8 – Which grape is behind Sardinia’s only DOCG, located on the north-east corner of the island around Gallura?

• A. Carignano
• B. Vermentino (Rolle)
• C. Cannonau (Grenache) D. Monica

Q10 – Name 2 of the 6 sub-regions of Central Otago. (Bonus for naming all 6) Note: one subregion is a collection of 3 neighboring towns

Vineyards in Central Otago. Photo by Karinl – CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Round 4 – Answers (D3 & D5) Q1 – On the WSET scale, what level of sweetness does Verdelho Madeira usually fall? Dry, Off-Dry, Medium-Dry, Medium-Sweet, Sweet (D5 4.3) Sercial – Dry to Extra Dry, Boal – Med Sweet, Malvasia – Sweet Q2 – Between dry Santorini wines and sweet Vinsanto, which Greek wine requires the highest min % of Assyrtiko? (D3 14.4) Dry Santorini is 75% while Vinsanto is 51% w/Aidani The sun drying process lessens the need for pronounce varietal character Q3 – Compared to the Finger Lakes region of New York, do Long Island producers have to deal with higher or lower vigor soils? (D3 26.1) Less fertile soils compared to FLX glacial mix. This is why you see more VSP training in Long Island & less complex, split- canopy training like Scott Henry that is in the Finger Lakes. Q4 – Name one of the two sub-AVAs on Long Island. (Bonus pt for naming both) North Fork & the Hamptons (D3 26.1)

Grapes drying in the sun in Santorini. Photo by seligmanwaite – CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Round 4 – Answers (D3 & D4) Q6 – Of the 3 main sparkling areas of Tasmania, which is the warmest and producing the ripest fruit?

• A. Tamar Valley
• B. Pipers River
• C. Coal River Valley (D4 23.1)

Even though it is the most southern of the 3, it is much more sheltered Q5 – Between Spain’s Balearic & Canary Islands, where are you most likely going to find the red varieties Manto Negro and Callet? (D3 20.8) Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera Canaries more known for the Listan grapes & Malvasia Q7 – Name 1 of the 3 main valleys/sub-regions of Marlborough? (Bonus point for naming all 3) (D3 32.3) Wairau (largest), Awatere (coolest & windiest), Southern Valleys (North-South valleys & newest plantings with irrigation opening up – long growing season. Great for Pinot) Not in text: Southern Valleys include Brancott, Omaka, Fairhall, Ben Morvan and Waihopai valleys.

Map from NZWine.com

Round 4 – Answers (D3) Q9 – Sicily’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend of primarily which two Sicilian grapes? (19.4) Nero d’Avola (50-70% of blend) & Frappato (30-50%) ½ for getting 1 of 2 Q8 – Which grape is behind Sardinia’s only DOCG, located

• n the north-east corner of the island around Gallura?
• A. Carignano
• B. Vermentino (Rolle) (D3 19.5)
• C. Cannonau (Grenache) D. Monica

Big max yield difference between Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (112 hl/ha) and Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (63 hl/ha) plays

• ut in quality & price.

Q10 – Name 2 of the 6 sub-regions of Central Otago. (Bonus for all 6) (32.3) Alexandra (most southern & one of hottest), Gibbston (highest & coolest), Wanaka (smallest & most northern), Bannockburn (most planted), Bendigo (one of warmest, can ripen Syrah), Cromwell/ Pisa/ Lowburn (sub-region along the S & W of Lake Dunstan)

Source: Google Earth

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