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Who created Champagne and what year?
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Dom Perignon, 1688
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What varietals is Champagne made up of?
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Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (35%), and Chardonnay (27%)
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What are the major types of Champagne?
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Non Vintage- 2-3 yrs, many vintages
Vintage- 3-5yrs, one vintage
Prestige Cuvee- 6-8 yrs, best grapes
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What is Liqeur de Triage?
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Yeast and sugar added to create a second fermentation.
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Most important step of the Champagne process?
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Blending
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Where did Malbec originate?
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Burgundy
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What type of body does Malbec have?
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Medium
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What type of skin does Malbec have?
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Thin
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What is special about the way Malbec grows?
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Bush vines- no trellises
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How many hectares of Malbec grow in France?
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5,300
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What is Malbec susceptible to?
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Downy mildew and rot
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What are the 5 red wines of Bordeaux?
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1. Malbec
2. Merlot
3. Cabernet Sauvignon
4. Cabernet Franc
5. Petit Verdot
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Where is Sangiovese popular?
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Tuscany, Italy
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What type of body does Sangiovese have?
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Medium
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What type of skin does Sangiovese have?
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Thin
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Where did Tempranillo originate?
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Spain
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What type of body does Tempranillo have?
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Medium-Full
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What type of grapes does Tempranillo have?
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Big berries with thin skin
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What type of climate does Tempranillo grow best in?
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High altitude with warm climate
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What else is Tempranillo known as?
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"Noble Grape"
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What is Tempranillo susceptible to?
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Pests and diseases
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How many hectares of Zinfandel grow in California?
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54,000
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What type of body does Zinfandel have?
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Medium-Full
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What type of skin does Zinfandel have?
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Thin
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Zinfandel has ______ alcohol and _______ acid.
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High alcohol; High acid
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Where did Cabernet Sauvignon originate?
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Bordeaux, France
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What else is Cabernet Sauvignon known as?
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"The King of Red Wine"
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What two varietals cross pollinated to make Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc
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What type of climate does Cabernet Sauvignon grow best in?
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Warm
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What type of body does Cabernet Sauvignon have?
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Full
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Cabernet Sauvignon has ______ alcohol and ______ sugar.
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High alcohol; High sugar
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How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a bottle?
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5-10 years
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How long can Cabernet Sauvignon age in a barrel?
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9-18 months
