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1
Q

Alsace location

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northeast corner of France

2
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The Vosges Mountains & Rhine River

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Cool/Cold Climate, Driest in France, Sunny dry growing season

3
Q

Three appellations in Alsace

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Alsace AC
Alsace Grand Cru
Cremant d’Alsace

4
Q

Edelzwicker (noble blend)

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any combination of riesling, gewurztraminer, muscat, pinot gris, pinot blanc and/or chasselas

5
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51 Alsace Grand Cru Vineyards

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only 4 (now 5) grapes are allowed
Riesling
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Sylvaner (only for Zotzenberg, effect 2006)
6
Q

Vendange Tardive

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produced from late-harvested grapes, which may or may not be affected by botrytis (these wines can be made into a dry style as well)

7
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Selection de Grains Nobles

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a sweet, Sauternes-style botrytized wine

8
Q

Which is harvested first Vendange Tardive or Selection de Grains Nobles?

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Selection de Grains Nobles