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When a wine label carries a vintage, what percentage of grapes must have been grown in that particular year? a.75% b.95% c.100% d.85% - b.95% What are the 3 grapes of Sherry? a.Palomino, Muscat, Tinto Fino b.Palomino, Rodrigo Manzanilla, Moscatel c.Tinto Fino, Manzanilla, Crianza d.Palomino, Pedro Ximinez, Moscatel - d. Palomino, Pedro Ximinez, Moscatel What does the term "trocken" mean? dry - What is the northern most wine growing region in Burgundy? a.Dijon b.Chablis c.Beaujolais d.Macon - b.ChablisWhat is the process that removes dead yeast cells in the traditional champagne method? - dégorgement What is the spirit of grand champagne? a.Blanc de Blanc b.Cognac c.Late harvest Vintage Cuvee made from semillion grapes effected by boytritis. d.A, B and C are all true - b.Cognac What is the wine of Savennières? a.Late harvest dessert wines affected by Boytritis b.Bone Dry Sauvignon Blanc with up to 15% Chenin Blanc c.Dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc d.Dry whites made from Chenin Blanc - d. dry whites made from Chenin Blanc What region in Bordeaux is known for its white wine production a.Pomerol b.Haut Medoc c.Entre Deux Mers d.St Emilion - c. Entre deux mers What varietal is Central Otago famous for? a.Sav Blanc b.Semillion c.Boytritis Wines from Muscadelle d.Pinot Noir - d. Pinot Noir What are the 3 grapes permitted for the production of Champagne? a.Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noirb.Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc c.Chardonnay, Cinsault, Chambourcin d.Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier - a.Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Where is Rioja located? a.Southwest Spain b.Northwest Spain c.South Central Spain d.North Central Spain - d.North Central Spain List the following in order of aging: young to old. a. joven, crianza, reserva, grand reserva va, grand reserva, joven, crianza c. crianza, grand crianza, joven, doux , reserva, grand reserva, crianza - a. joven, crianza, reserva, grand reserva Where is the Margaret River? a.South Australia b.New South Wales c.W. Australia d.Walker Bay - c. West Australia Which AVA is located within the confines of Napa Valley a.Yorkville b.Anderson Valley c.Cole Ranchd.Rutherford - d. Rutherford Which country is the Douro growing region located in? a.Spain b.Chile c.Portugul d.Argentina - c. Portugal