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Where exactly is the Rhône Valley

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It is named after the Rhône River where it begins high in the Swiss Alps and flows into France through the canyons of the Jura Mountains.

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Name some leading appellations in Northern Rhône and the grapes they are known for

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Chateau-Grillet- White
Condrieu-White
Coranas-Red
Côte Rotie-Red
Crozes Hermitage- Red and White
Hermitage-Red and White
St Joseph-Red and White

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Name some leading applications in Southern Rhône and the grapes they are known for

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Châteauneuf-Du-Pape- Red and White
Côte du Rhône- Red and White
Côte du Rhône Villages- Red and White
Gigondas- Red and Rosé
Muscat de Beaumes-De-Venise- White (fortified sweet wine)
Vacqueyras-Red

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Names some notable appellations of Southern Rhône and the type of grapes they are known for

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Cairanne-Red, white, and rosé
Costières de Nîmes- Red, white, and rosé
Lirac- Red, white, rosé
Luberon- Red, white, rosé
Rasteau- Red
Tavel- Rosé
Ventoux- Red, white, rosé

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How many varieties are allowed to be used in Rhône Valley

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23

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Name the AOPs of Northern Rhone

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Côte Rotie
Château-Grillet
Condrieu
Saint-Joseph
Crozes Hermitage
Hermitage
Cornas
Saint Péray

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Name the AOPs of southern Rhone

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Côtes du Rhône
Cairanne
Rasteau
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Châteauneuf du Pape
Tavel
Ventoux

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Which southern Rhone appellation produces more wine than the entire northern region

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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What is vin de médecine

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Before WWI Chateauneuf-du-Pape was sold to Burgundy to increase alcohol to boost sometime meager body of some burgundy wine.

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When did châteauneuf-du-papebecome an official AOC

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1936

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What grapes are permitted in châteauneuf-du-pape

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Grenache- both red and white
Syrah-red
Mourvèdre-red
Cinsaut-red
Muscardin-red
Counoise-red
Terret noir- red
Vaccarèse-red
Bourboulenc-white
Roussanne-white
Picpoul-white
Picardan-white

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Name the major appellations of Northern Rhone from north to south

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Côte-Rotie
Condrieu
Château-Grillet
St-Joseph
Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage
Cornas

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What does including the stems and grape skins in fermentation do to the wine

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Increases the overall tannins of the wine and gives them more edge, grip, and power. Stems also affect aromas imbuing the wine with sandalwood, spice, and briary characteristics

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What is the most renowned and expensive grape of Northern Rhone and where does it come from

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Viognier from Condrieu and Chateau Grillet

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What grapes do Hermitage Blanc, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, and St Joseph Blanc use

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Marsanne
Roussanne

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What does Cote Rotie translate to

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Roasted Hillside

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What are two memorable slopes within Côte Rotie

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Côte Brune
Côte Blonde

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Where do the differences in flavor come from between Côte Brune and Côte Blonde

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Côte Blonde has gneiss substrates that has eroded into light colored, crumbly, crystalline siliceous soils composed of mineral quartz

Côte Brune the substrate is schist that has eroded into a darker colored less siliceous soil with more clay content

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What are the 3appellations in Rhone that are permitted to use white grapes in their red grape blend

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Côte Rotie
Hermitage
Châteauneuf du Pape
St. Joseph
Cornas

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In which appellation does the Alain Graillot estate produce wine?

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Crozes-Hermitage

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Côtes du Rhône AOP may produce 100% Syrah
True or False

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True

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Which grape is NOT permitted in Hermitage AOP?
Syrah
Roussanne
Marsanne
Viognier

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What is the minimum residual sugar (in grams per liter) of Rasteau AOP vin doux naturel wines?

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What is the primary grape used in Vieilles Vignes Blanc from Château de Beaucastel?

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What is the maximum amount in % of Viognier permitted in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
20%
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What winery does Château Rayas own in Vacqueyras?
Château des Tours
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What style of wine is produced in Beaumes-de-Venise AOP?
Red
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What is the minimum percentage of Grenache mandated for Vacqueyras AOP red wines?
50%
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E. Guigal produces the 3 "La La" wines: La Mouline, La Landonne, and La _______wines.
Turque
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How long are Rasteau Hors d'Age wines aged before release?
5 years
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In which region is the Côtes du Vivarais AOP located?
Southern Rhone Valley
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What is the most southerly AOP of the Northern Rhône Valley?
St-Péray
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Gore is the primary soil of what Rhône appellation?
Cornas
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What is Gore soil
They are formed in gravelly alluvium containing stones derived from schist and greywacke rock. Gore soils are well drained, with silt loam topsoil texture. Gore soils are stony in both the topsoil and subsoil, which limits the rooting depth and water-holding capacity
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Wines produced in the Hermitage AOP must be aged in oak barrels. True or False
False
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How many villages may append their name to the Côtes du Rhône AOP
21
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What grapes are Hermitage Blanc made from
Roussanne Marsanne
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What are the main soil types of Hermitage
Granite Flint Gravel Limestone
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What percentage of white grapes are allowed in Hermitage
15%
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What are the differences between Hermitage and Corzes-Hermitage wines
Hermitage is a smaller, more prestigious appellation known for its high-quality, age-worthy Syrah wines. Hermitage wines tend to be powerful, complex, and capable of aging Hermitage vineyards are typically located on steep, granite-based hillsides Crozes-Hermitage is a larger appellation with a focus on lighter, more approachable wines that can be enjoyed sooner after bottling. Crozes-Hermitage has more varied soils, including granite, clay, and alluvial deposits. Crozes-Hermitage wines are generally lighter, fruitier, and more approachable.
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Which Northern Rhône AOC is known for producing only 100% Syrah wines?
Cornas
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Cornas is often compared to Hermitage, but is known for being more __________ in style.
Rustic
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Cornas AOC wines before release?
There is no legally mandated minimum aging, but traditionally they are aged for a few years before release due to their structure and tannins.
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How is southern Rhone soil different from Northern Rhone
In many parts of the south vines are plants not in “dirt” but a vast uninterrupted carpet of riverbed rocks. Elsewhere the soil is either clay, sandy limestone, or gravel
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What happens to Syrah in the southern Rhone valley in relation to climate
In southern Rhône’s hot and dry clime Syrah loses intensity and focus
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What two other wine styles are made in Southern Rhone
Rosés and Fortified Wines
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What type of wine does Château de Beaucastel produce
Wine and rosé wines. The white wines are made solely from old vine Roussanne
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By law, what is the highest yield Chateauneuf-du-Pape can have
368 gal/acre
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Why is oak not commonly used in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache is susceptible to oxidation. Wood barrels which are porous are not ideal. Usually concrete tanks are used
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What style of wine does Saint Peray make that no other sub region does in Northern Rhone
Sparkling Wine
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What are sweet wines from Condreiu marked as
Selection des Grains Nobles
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Name some top producers of Viognier
Stephane Ogier E. Gugial Domaine George Vernay Yves Cuilleron
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How long does St. Peray age their sparkling wine for
12 months

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