Random Terms Flashcards
High PH above 8.5 is the result of high lime content, which is found in what types of soil?
Calcareous soils including:
Limestone
Chalk
Tufa
Marlstone
Marble
What is the term for the Grafting tool that makes jigsaw shaped pieces on vine material?
They use this at Tablas Creek
An Omega Punch
What soils tend to be more acidic?
Basalt
Sandstone
Shale
Slate - can have ph below 6
Schist
What is Encépagement
French term for the composition of the different grape varieties in a vineyard, an appellation or also in a larger area. The area under vines is expressed in hectares, and/or in percentage terms.
What is a Gönci?
Sometimes referred to as the name of the city
Gönc is the city name
A barrel used in Tokaji with a capacity of 136 liters
Where would I find the Shandong region?
In china
What are some luxury projects from corporate giants in china?
Ao Yen (Yunnan) LVMH
Long Dai (Shandong) DBR Lafite
Why is Vine Burial a common practice in provinces such as Ningxia, Hebei, Xinjiang and Shanxi?
Because of the extremely dry, cold, and sometimes windy winters. This is in china
Who makes Cuvee Dapo?
Domaine du Pegau, Cuvee Dapo is produced in exceptional vintage
Who makes a 1er Pinot Blanc in NSG?
Domaine Henri Gouges, La Perriere, 100% Pinot Blanc.
it is also known as pinot gouges or pinot musigny
What is Muffa?
The Italian word for Botrytis
What is Charanda?
Charanda is a very specific Mexican Rum from the state of Michoacan. The word means “red colored soil” in the local Purepecha language which speaks to the high iron content. Received legally defined appellation in 2003.
made from cane sugar grown in high altitudes.
What is Floc de Gascogne?
regional aperitif from the cotes de Gascogne and armagnac region. it is a vin de liqueur fortified with armagnac, the local brandy.
What is Pineau des Charentes?
Regional aperitif of western France. Arrested with Cognac
As of what year is the Muscat AOC no longer allowed to produce wines Sur Lie?
as of 2020
