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• 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 • But do share where you are from & what you are drinking (unless you want to help with a potential tiebreaker) • Dry Note Blind Tasting Tiebreaker • If you have a and want to be on camera giving a tasting note, send a private chat message to Amber expressing your interest and what the wine is

• After the game, the question slides will be uploaded to FlashcardWineTrivia.com for review. Round 1 – Catalan Wine (all D3 20.6) Q1 – Is the climate of Priorat classified in our text as warm Mediterranean or warm continental?

Q2 – How old must vines be to use the term old vine (vinya vella) in Priorat? A. 25 years C. 50 years B. 35 years D. 75 years

Q3 – Between Penedès, Priorat & Costers del , which regions tends to get the lowest amount of rainfall (400mm)?

Q4 – What is the name of the main river in Priorat that meanders through the region, providing along with its tributaries, a variety of aspects and steep slopes 100-750m? A. C. Sil equipment in Priorat. Photo by M.Campo. CC-BY-SA-2.0 Wikimedia Commons B. Siurana D. Duero Round 1 – Catalan Wine (all D3 20.6) Q5 – Catalunya is notable for growing lots of international varieties (Cab, , , Chard, etc.) Name 1 of the 2 other regions that our text notes is similar to Catalunya in this regard. Bonus pt for naming both.

Q6 – In Priorat, the slopes (costers) start at gradients of 5% and go up to how steep? A. 30% C. 60% B. 40% D. 80%

Q7 – Max yields in Priorat are 39 hl/ha. But which is closer to in Scala Dei. Photo by Alberto-g-rovi. CC-BY-SA-3.0. what average yields actually end up being? Wikimedia Commons A. 5-6 hl/ha C. 20-26 hl/ha B. 10-16 hl/ha D. 30-36 hl/ha Round 1 – Catalan Wine (all D3 20.6) Q8 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Marítim) are you the most likely to see & Gewurztraminer planted?

Q9 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Marítim) are you the most likely to see Monastrell planted?

Vineyards in Penedès. Photo by Angela Llop. CC-BY-SA-2.0 Wikimedia Q10 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Commons Marítim) are you the most likely to see planted? Round 1 – Answers (all D3 20.6) Q1 – Is the climate of Priorat classified in our text as warm Mediterranean or warm continental? Other sources do say Mediterranean but our text highlights the sheltered position of Priorat which protects it from of Med influences & it’s continental hot summers/high diurnal nights Q2 – How old must vines be to use the term old vine (vinya vella) in Priorat? A. 25 years C. 50 years B. 35 years (Barossa Old Vine) D. 75 years Barossa Survivor 70 yrs, Centenarian 100 yrs, Ancestor 125 yrs Q3 – Between Penedès, Priorat & , which regions tends to get the lowest amount of rainfall (400mm)? As you can tell from map, most inland & continental. Penedès (500mm), Priorat (500-600mm) Q4 – What is the name of the main river in Priorat that meanders through the region, providing along with its tributaries, a variety of aspects and steep slopes 100-750m? A. Ebro () C. Sil (Ribera Sacra & Valdeorras, ) B. Siurana (Tributary of Ebro) D. Duero Round 1 – Catalan Wine (all D3 20.6) Q5 – Catalunya is notable for growing lots of international varieties (Cab, Merlot, Syrah, Chard, etc.) Name 1 of the 2 other that our text notes is similar to Catalunya in this regard. Bonus pt for naming both. & Navarra Makes sense with these areas close to the French border.

Q6 – In Priorat, the slopes (costers) start at gradients of 5% and go up to how steep? A. 30% C. 60% B. 40% D. 80% For context, many Mosel vineyards are around 30% with steepest 65-70%. Helps with spring frost which is an issue in the continental climate of Priorat

Q7 – Max yields in Priorat are 39 hl/ha. But which is closer to what average yields actually end up being? A. 5-6 hl/ha C. 20-26 hl/ha

B. 10-16 hl/ha D. 30-36 hl/ha Vine training at Gratallops - . Photo by For context, Tokaji Aszu 2-3 hl/ha Lohen11 - Josep Renalias. CC-BY-SA-3.0 Wikimedia Top Sauternes estates 10 hl/ha Commons Round 1 – Answers (all D3 20.6) Q8 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Marítim) are you the most likely to see Riesling & Gewurztraminer planted? Highest elevation (500-800m) with sites in the inland Mtns away from WARM Mediterranean influence.

Q9 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Marítim) are you the most likely to see Monastrell planted? Closest to the warm Mediterranean influence & lowest elevation more ideal for late ripening grapes.

Q10 – Which of the 3 subzones of Penedès (Superior, Central, Marítim) are you the most likely to see Tempranillo planted? Flat area between the coastal ranges and inland mountains. Kind of like the Entre Cordilleras in Chile with this area being sheltered from the warmth of Mediterranean & some altitude (up to 500m) giving it cooling influences. Round 2 – Pinot gris/grigio Around the World (all D3) Q1 – Is Pinot gris an early, mid or late budding grape?

Q2 – Is Pinot gris an early, mid or late ripening grape?

Q3 – In the Alsace AOC, are the max yields for Pinot gris higher or lower than the permitted max yields for Riesling?

Q4 – True or False. The Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC can be used by growers in Trentino but not by growers in Alto Adige.

Photo by Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof GERMANY - CC-BY- SA-4.0. Wikimedia Commons Round 2 – Pinot gris/grigio Around the World (all D3) Q5 – In which region are you the least likely to find Pinot gris/Grauburgunder? A. Pflaz C. Rheinhessen B. Baden D. Rheingau

Q6 – Which N. American state/province has Pinot gris as the most planted white grape—producing dry to off-dry styles with pear & melon flavors, medium body & medium to high acidity? A. Ontario C. New York B. British Columbia D. Washington State

Q7 – In Oregon, what type of soils are you the most likely going to find Pinot gris planted to instead of ? A. Sandstone C. Loess Pinot gris cluster from the Puget Sound AVA of Washington State. Photo taken by self and uploaded to B. Basalt D. Loam Wikimedia Commons as User:Agne27 CC-BY-SA-3.0 Round 2 – Pinot gris/grigio Around the World (all D3) Q8 – What Oregon AVA is sheltered by the confluence of 3 mountain ranges (Coast Range, Cascades & Klamath Mtns), producing a riper more Alsatian-style Pinot gris in diverse vineyard sites 50-400m? A. Umpqua Valley C. Columbia Gorge B. Ribbon Ridge D. Dundee Hills

Q9 – Which California AVA is cooled by fog & cold air funneling up the Navarro River, allowing it to produce aromatic Alsatian varieties like Pinot gris, Gewurz & Riesling as well as Pinot noir & Chard? A. Anderson Valley C. Clarksburg B. Bennett Valley D. Happy Canyon

Q10 – Which region is known for rosé wine made from Pinot gris? A. Anjou C. Reuilly Pinot gris grapes growing in Poland (?) Photo by ZbyszekB. B. Alsace D. Quincy CC-BY-SA-3.0. Wikimedia Commons Round 2 – Answers (all D3) Q1 – Is Pinot gris an early, mid or late budding grape? (5.1) So think about frost issues.

Q2 – Is Pinot gris an early, mid or late ripening grape? (5.1) Good for cooler climates but have to be mindful of high alcohol & falling acidity in warmer climates.

Q3 – In the Alsace AOC, are the max yields for Pinot gris higher or lower than the permitted max yields for Riesling? (5.3) 80 hl/ha for PG & Gertie. 90 hl/ha Riesling. Grand Crus 50-55 hl/ha Quality drops more in PG than Riesling Alto Adige 90 hl/ha, Trentino 100 hl/ha, delle Venezie 126 hl/ha (152hl) Pinot gris grapes at Iris Vineyards in the Southern Willamette Valley near Eugene. Photo by Rick Obst. CC-BY-2.0. Wikimedia Commons Q4 – True or False. The Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC can be used by growers in Trentino but not by growers in Alto Adige. (16.1) Delle Venezie DOC includes Friuli, Veneto and Trentino. This one DOC producers around 40% of the World’s PG and 85% of all the Pinot grigio in Italy. Round 2 – Answers (all D3) Q5 – In which German wine region are you the least likely to find Pinot gris/Grauburgunder? A. Pflaz C. Rheinhessen B. Baden D. Rheingau (11.1) Pfalz and Baden are like extensions of Alsace. Rheinhessen (25% of German plantings) has most everything. Rheingau land much more valuable for Riesling & Spatburgunder. Q6 – Which N. American state/province has Pinot gris as the most planted white grape—producing dry to off-dry styles with pear & melon flavors, medium body & medium to high acidity? A. Ontario (Riesling & Chard) C. New York (Riesling) B. British Columbia (27.4) D. WA State (Riesling & Chard) Pinot gris also top white in Oregon but is losing ground to Chard

Q7 – In Oregon, what type of soils are you the most likely going to find Pinot gris planted to instead of Pinot noir? A. Sandstone C. Loess B. Basalt D. Loam (24.3) The other three much less fertile soils than loam. While quality producers will want to control PG yields, it’s more a priority for PN. Round 2 – Answers (all D3) Q8 – What Oregon AVA is sheltered by the confluence of 3 mountain ranges (Coast Range, Cascades & Klamath Mtns), producing a riper more Alsatian-style Pinot gris in diverse vineyard sites 50-400m? A. Umpqua Valley (24.3) C. Columbia Gorge (up to 600m) B. Ribbon Ridge (200m) D. Dundee Hills (60-325m) Sheltering of mountains & Southern Oregon location=more riper fruit but elevation helps with maintain acidity. Q9 – Which California AVA is cooled by fog & cold air funneling up the Navarro River, allowing it to produce aromatic Alsatian varieties like Pinot gris, Gewurz & Riesling as well as Pinot noir & Chard? A. Anderson Valley (23.1) C. Clarksburg (Chenin) B. Bennett Valley (Syrah, BDX) D. Happy Canyon (Cab) This Mendocino AVA is well known for sparkling (Roederer Estate)

Q10 – Which French wine region is known for rosé wine made from Pinot gris? Pinot gris grapes going through in Poland (?) Photo A. Anjou C. Reuilly (6.3) (w/ Pinot noir) by ZbyszekB. CC-BY-SA-3.0. Wikimedia Commons B. Alsace (Pinot noir & Savagnin rose) D. Quincy (white only) Anjou rosés – Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Grolleau, Cot & Round 3 – Producer orgs/certifications (all D3) Q1 – True or False. The Canadian Vintners Association owns the trademark to “Icewine.”

Q2 – The OTW is a VDP-like organization of Austrian producers with its own Burgundy-like classification of vineyards. Which region is not part of the OTW? A. Kamptal C. Wagram B. Kremstal D. Wachau

Q3 – The VDP (w/ 200 members, 5% of German vineyards & 7.5% of sales value) established a 4-tier classification system similar to Burgundy. Which level would be equivalent to a Village wine? A. Erste Lage C. Gutswein

B. Ortswein D. Deutscher Wein Photo by VDP.Team. CC-BY-SA-4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Q4 – True or False. Under VDP rules & German wine law, the term Grosses Gewächs cannot appear on the labels of dry red . Round 3 – Producer orgs/certifications (all D3) Q5 – What grape variety does VIGNO in Chile promote old vine, dry farmed examples? Bonus pt for naming the area particularly known for this grape/organization

Q6 – Which notable Chablis producer help found the Le Syndicat de Défense de l' Chablis in 1993 to address environmental & fraud issues? A. Raveneau C. La Chablisienne B. William Fèvre D. Jean-Marc Brocard

Q7 – In what French wine region was the organic & sustainable association Terra founded in? A. Alsace C. Beaujolais Fourchaume 1er in Chablis. Photo by CocktailSteward. CC-BY-3.0 Wikimedia Commons B. Languedoc D. Bordeaux Round 3 – Producer orgs/certifications (all D3) Q8 – California is home to several sustainability certifications (California Sustainable Wine Growers, Napa Green, Sonoma County Winegrowers & Lodi Rules) so roughly what % of production comes from certified sustainable? A. 25% C. 65% B. 45% D. 85%

Q9 – Which wine producing country accounts for 2/3 of all Fairtrade wine sales? A. Argentina C. South Africa B. New Zealand D. Spain

Q10 – Name 1 of the 4 organizations whose alliance created the Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA) certification. Bonus point for each of the others named (max 4 pts) Abbreviations okay. Photo from Fairtrade International fairtrade.net CC-BY-SA-3.0-DE Wikimedia Commons Round 3 – Answers (all D3) Q1 – True or False. The Canadian Vintners Association owns the trademark to “Icewine.” (27.3) One word spelling can only be used by members. Q2 – The OTW is a VDP-like organization of Austrian producers with its own Burgundy-like classification of vineyards. Which region is not part of the OTW? A. Kamptal C. Wagram B. Kremstal D. Wachau (12.3) (Vinea Wachau) Also Traisental, Vienna/Wein and Carnuntum in OTW Source for both labels WineSearcher.com Q3 – The VDP (w/ 200 members, 5% of German vineyards & 7.5% of sales value) established a 4-tier classification system similar to Burgundy. Which level would be equivalent to a Village wine? A. Erste Lage (1er) C. Gutswein (Regional) B. Ortswein (11.3) D. Deutscher Wein (Not a VDP) Memory device- “Go” Gutswein – Ortswein, Regional → Village GOES – Gutswein, Ortswein, Erste (Lage) & Super Stuff

Q4 – True or False. Under VDP rules & German wine law, the term Grosses Gewächs cannot appear on the labels of dry red wines. (11.3) Also can’t put it on dry whites. Has to be just the initials GG Round 3 – Answers (all D3) Q5 – What grape variety does VIGNO in Chile promote old vine, dry farmed examples? Bonus pt for naming the area particularly known for this grape/organization (28.4) Bonus: Cauquenes (1/2 bonus pt for Maule)

Q6 – Which notable Chablis producer help found the Le Syndicat de Défense de l'Appellation Chablis in 1993 to address environmental & fraud issues? A. Raveneau C. La Chablisienne B. William Fèvre (3.1) D. Jean-Marc Brocard Other notable Chablis org - Union des Grands Crus de Chablis – limited to just producers w/ GC vines.

Q7 – In what French wine region was the organic & sustainable viticulture association Terra Vitis founded in? A. Alsace C. Beaujolais (4.1) B. Languedoc D. Bordeaux Over 500 members in Alsace, Beaujolais, Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Photo taken by self Loire, Rhône, Languedoc and . Round 3 – Answers (all D3) Q8 – California is home to several sustainability certifications (California Sustainable Wine Growers, Napa Green, Sonoma County Winegrowers & Lodi Rules) so roughly what % of California wine production comes from wineries certified sustainable? A. 25% C. 65% B. 45% D. 85% (23.0) Big companies like Jackson Family Estates (all estates) and Gallo (all vineyards and most wine brands) Q9 – Which wine producing country accounts for 2/3 of all Fairtrade wine sales? A. Argentina C. South Africa (30.5) B. New Zealand D. Spain Argentina is home to La Riojana co-op which is one of the single largest producers. SA also has the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) with 60% of SA’s production made by ethically certified wineries.

Q10 – Name 1 of the 4 organizations whose alliance created the Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA) certification. Bonus point for each of the others named (max 4 pts) Abbreviations okay. (30.5) well worth looking at Wines of South Africa (WOSA), Integrated Production of Wine (IPW), Wine SWSA sticker on can of Copper Crew Rose. & Spirits Board (WSB) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Photo taken by self Round 4 – SW & Southern (exc. Languedoc—April 10th game) (all D3) Q1 – Today has around 21,000 ha planted (for comparison, Washington State has 23,000 ha of vineyards). This is roughly what % of what total plantings were in 1980? A. 10% C. 50% B. 33% D. 66%

Q2 – True or False. While reds & whites can be made in the Cotes du Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon-Village and Collioure AOCs, only Cotes du Roussillon can make rosé.

Q3 – What is the significant river of Cahors, providing rich, alluvial soils? A. Tarn C. Adour B. Lot D. Dordogne Terraced Vineyards in Jurançon. Photo by Flo641. CC-BY-SA-3.0 Wikimedia Commons Q4 – On the SAT sweetness scale (dry, off-dry, med-dry, med-sweet & sweet), where does basic Jurançon (not Sec or Vendange Tardive) usually fall? Round 4 – SW & Southern France (exc. Languedoc—April 10th game) (all D3) Q5 – Cahors producers have a voluntary classification system. Which designation is used for the highest quality level, typically 100% sourced from the limestone plateau? A. Prestige C. Tradition B. Spéciale

Q6 – Which region is the least influenced by the hot, dry Föhn wind? A. Jurançon C. Cahors B. Madiran D. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Q7 – Which region sees the most Atlantic influence and Source: WSET Diploma text highest rainfall (1200mm)? A. Jurançon C. Cahors B. Madiran D. Bergerac Round 4 – SW & Southern France (exc. Languedoc—April 10th game) (all D3) Q8 – What is the main soil type (along w/ clay) in Bandol? A. Sandstone C. Limestone B. Schist D. Gravel

Q9 – Which of the subzones of Cotes de Provence is the largest in terms of plantings with a lower maximum yield (50 hl/ha vs 55 hl/ha)? A. Fréjus C. Pierrefeu B. La Londe D. Sainte-Victoire

Q10 – Which region of Provence is more likely to have Counoise be a principle variety? Map source: Wine Folly A. Coteaux d’Aix–en-Provence C. Cassis B. Bandol D. Les Baux de Provence Round 4 – Answers (all D3) Q1 – Today Roussillon has around 21,000 ha planted (for comparison, Washington State has 23,000 ha of vineyards). This is roughly what % of what total plantings were in 1980? A. 10% C. 50% B. 33% (8.2) D. 66% In comparison, Languedoc today has 240,000 ha under vines Q2 – True or False. While reds & whites can be made in the Cotes du Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon-Village and Collioure AOCs, only Cotes du Roussillon can make rosé. (8.2) Cotes du Roussillon can do all 3 colors & Collioure just red/white but Cotes du Roussillon-Villages is only. Vendange Tardive Petit Manseng behind netting. Photo by Xavier Q3 – What is the significant river of Cahors, providing rich, alluvial soils? Saubot - CC-BY-SA-3.0 Wikimedia Commons A. Tarn C. Adour B. Lot (9.2) D. Dordogne Source of average quality Cahors. Better sites on limestone plateau (350m) Q4 – On the SAT sweetness scale (dry, off-dry, med-dry, med-sweet & sweet), where does basic Jurançon (not Sec or Vendange Tardive) usually fall? (9.4) 70% of Jurançon is medium-sweet AOC. Min RS 40 g/l. Vendange Tardive min RS 55 g/l is sweet on scale. For context, Coteaux du Layon is also sweet and (*not in text*) usually around 70 g/l RS. Alsace VT do not have to be sweet, just harvested with a potential ABV of 12-15% Round 4 – Answers (all D3) Q5 – Cahors producers have a voluntary classification system. Which designation is used for the highest quality level, typically 100% Malbec sourced from the limestone plateau? A. Prestige (mid slope, mid price) C. Tradition B. Spéciale (9.2) Name fools you—like the Hugh Jackman & Christian Bale film Tradition usually 70-85% Malbec w/ Merlot from sites closer to the river.

Q6 – Which region is the least influenced by the hot, dry Föhn wind? A. Jurançon C. Cahors (9.2, 9.3, 9.4) B. Madiran D. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Föhn is a mountain wind so the sites closer to the will have more influence. Q7 – Which region sees the most Atlantic influence and highest Petit Manseng starting passillerage (note the dimpling on the grapes). Photo by rainfall (1200mm)? Jymm - PD-self Wikimedia Commons A. Jurançon (9.4) C. Cahors B. Madiran D. Bergerac Why the Föhn is so important to help dry the fruit & avoid botrytis or other rot. (Thick skins help too) Round 4 – Answers (all D3 8.3) Q8 – What is the main soil type (along w/ clay) in Bandol? A. Sandstone C. Limestone B. Schist D. Gravel Limestone (a basic/high pH soil) is SUPER important in the warm Mediterranean in maintaining freshness of Bandol & other Provence wines. Q9 – Which of the subzones of Cotes de Provence is the largest in terms of plantings with a lower maximum yield (50 hl/ha vs 55 hl/ha)? A. Fréjus C. Pierrefeu B. La Londe D. Sainte-Victoire In practice, yields are usually 45 hl/ha due to dry climate

Q10 – Which region of Provence is more likely to have Counoise be a principle variety? A. Coteaux d’Aix–en-Provence C. Cassis Area of dominant Provence calcaire (limestone) soils. Bandol is between Cassis & Toulon, sheltered by Massif Ste Baume. B. Bandol D. Les Baux de Provence Map by BD CARTHAGE® IGN Agences de l’Eau. CC-BY-SA-4.0 Counoise also significant in the other “Coteaux” – Coteaux Wikimedia Commons Varois en Provence. Will go more into rosé on April 24th game. Thank you! Hope you had fun!

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