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When/Where was the first wine discovered?

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Caucus/7000 BC

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How many literes in an amphorae?

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36

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When was the wine bottle invented?

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17th century

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Why is wine dry?

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All sugar converted to alcohol

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What do grape skins add to wine making processs?

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Tannin & Color

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How long does it take a vine to first produce fruit?

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2-3 years

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Give an example of vinifera - new world hybridg?

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Muller - Thurgau

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What are some taste characteristics of cabernet sauvignon?

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Black Currant, High Tannin

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Where is cabernet sauvignon grown?

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France, Chile, Australia, Northern California

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What are some taste characteristics of merlot?

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Plummy, Plump, Soft

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Where is merlot grown?

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France, Italy, Chile, USA

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What are some taste characteristics of tempranillo?

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Tobacco, Spice, Leather

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Where is tempranillo grown?

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Spain, Portugal

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What are some taste characteristics of Syrah?

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Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Medium to High Tannin

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Where is Syrah grown?

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France, Australia, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Washington, Argentina

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Where is grenache grown?

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France, Spain, Italy, California, Australia

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What are some taste characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Grass, Herbs, Green Fruits

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Loire, California, Australia, New Zealand (Marlborough), Chile, South Africa

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What are some taste characteristics of pinot noir?

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Cherry, Raspberry, Violets, Game

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Where is Pinot Noir grown?

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France, Germany, New Zealand, Oregon, Australia

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What are some taste characteristics of Sangiovese?

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Prune to Barnyard

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Where is Sangiovese grown?

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What are some taste characteristics of Mourvedre?

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Animal, Barnyards

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Where is Mourvedre grown?

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Bandol (France), South Australia

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What are some taste characteristics of Cabernet Franc?
Leaves
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Where is Cabernet Franc grown?
France (Loire & St. Emilion), New Zealand, Long Island, Washington, Italy
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What are some taste characteristics of Riesling?
Minerals, Flowers, Lime, Honey
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Where is Riesling grown?
Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New York, Michigan
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Where is Pinot Gris grown?
Alsace, Italy, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia
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What are some taste characteristics of Malbec?
ranges from spicey to gamey
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Where is Malbec grown?
Southwest France, Argentina
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What are some taste characteristics of Chenin Blanc?
Honey, Damp Straw, Apple
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Where is Chenin Blanc Grown?
France, California, South Africa
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What are some taste characteristics of Zinfandel?
Berry, High Alcohol
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Where is Zinfandel grown?
California, Italy
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What are some taste characteristics of Muscat Blanc
Grapey, Simple
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Where is Muscat Blanc Grown?
France, ITaly, Corsica, Greece, Australia
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What are some taste characteristics of Semillon?
Figs, Citrus, Lanolin
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Where is semillon grown?
Australia, South Africa
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How do vineyards ward off chill?
Lighting fires, Spraying vines with water, wind machines, helicopters
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How long is a typical growing season?
150 - 190 days
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What are the ideal temperature ranges for growing?
55 - 70 F
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What is the typical growing season in the northern hemisphere?
April to end of october
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Name two fungal pests in vineyards?
Oidium, Peronospera
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When and where did Phyllorexa start?
England, 1863
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Name some insects that effect vineyards?
Aphid, Red Spiders, Cochylis, Asian Lady Beetle, Eudemis Moth, Spotted Wing drosophilia
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What is the effect of excess nitrogen in soil?
Over-vigorous vines and leaf production
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What is a tracteur enjambeur?
Straddle tractor
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What is a green harvest?
Cutting off bunches of green grapes to reduce yield.
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What is the utility of cover crops?
Good insects, Reduce erosion, Aerate Soils for microbes, , Compete for water, Ploughed into soil to add structure
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What is coulure?
Stalks with a large number of shriveled berries
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What is millerandage?
Different sized berries ona bunch
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What is MOG?
Material other than grapes

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