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Wines II- 2nd Half
Wines from California, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Argentina
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Bartending
Undergraduate 4
04/25/2012

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What area of California is the biggest wine producing region?
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The Central Valley
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What percentage of wine grapes are crushed in the Central Valley (CA)?
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75%
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What is the world's largest wine producer, and where are they located?
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E&J Gallo, in the central valley, ca
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How much wine does Napa Valley produce?
Definition
only 4%
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______ owned 4,000 acres in Sonoma by 1993.
Definition
The Italian Gallo brothers.
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Name an AVA in California
Definition
The Russian River Valley
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What winery in the Russian River Valley is also in Spain?
Definition
Marimar Torres Estate
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Where is Carneros located?
Definition
At the base of Napa and Sonoma.
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What is Carneros's terroir like?
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it's southern california, but it has cooling air.
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Who are the Rhone Rangers?
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They brought vines from Rhone to California.
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Carneros is similar in climate to what areas of France?
Definition
Champagne and Burgundy
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What wine is Paso Robles famous for?
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Zinfandel, Rhone-style wines, and their Paso Blends (Crazy Blends).
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What area is known for their "Crazy Blends"?
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Paso Robles, in California.
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What area of California has the highest percentage of organic vineyards?
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Mendocino.
Why? Because there are many "mendocinal marijuana" growers nearby.
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Where are most vineyards in Australia located?
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The South, Southesast
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What kind of wine do the locals in Australia drink?
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bag in the box
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Argentina's main region is
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Mendoza
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what is casablanca valley's climate like?
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cool (other side of coastal mtns aka on the coast) and it's in Chile.
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what is casablanca known for making
Definition
chardonay
Term
what countries influenced Argentina
Definition
Spain, Italy
Term
what country influenced Chile?
Definition
France
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where does the Bonarda grape originate?
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Italy (we tasted one from Argentina)
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Caro's Amancaya was...
Definition
from mendoza, argentina 70% Malbec 30% cab Sauv Catena/Lafite
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What is the key region of NZ?
Definition
Central Otago--> we tried a pinot noir from there.
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What adjective is used to describe Tawny Ports from Australia?
Definition
"Stickies"
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What part of Australia is Margaret River Valley?
Definition
Western
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What is Spain's philosophy when it comes to making wine?
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Elaborating over manufacturing
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What winery is famous for its "Sideways" pinot noir?
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Wild Horse "Unbridled"
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What is Leyda Valley in Chile like?
Definition
Cool climate on other side of mtns
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