Theory Session – 11.24.23

Q for Kaysie

1. Where are most noble hops grown in Europe?
2. What is a difference between Saaz and Tettnang?
3. What is the main type of hops used by Pilsner Urquell?
4. Being as specific as possible, where is Pilsner Urquell located?
5. What date appears on the logo of Pilsner Urquell?
6. What process helps Pilsner and Lager beers to have a clear appearance?
7. What is the recommended glassware shape for Pilsner Urquell?
8. What is the species of yeast used for Pilsner production?
9. Which has a longer history – Czech Pilsner or German Pilsner?
10. What are the colors of the Czech flag?
11. The Czech flag resembles the flag of what country in Asia?
12. Name one unique grape variety found in Czechia?
13. Which four countries border Czechia?
14. Is Prague closer to Berlin or Munich?
15. Is Prague closer to Vienna or Budapest?
16. How does Tokaj of Slovakia relate to Tokaj of Hungary?
17. Is Slovakia larger or smaller than the country of Hungary?
18. What is the Hungarian term for sparkling wine?
19. Name three classified vineyards of Tokaj.
20. Aside from Royal Tokaji, recommend a producer who uses named vineyards on their Tokaji labels.
21. Which single vineyard appears on the label of Királyudvar sparkling Furmint?
22. Királyudvar shares the same ownership as which French winery?
23. Aside from Le Mont, Le Haut Lieu, and Clos du Bourg, name another single vineyard of Vouvray.
24. What is the classic soil type of Vouvray?
25. Aside from Chenin Blanc, what is the other grape allowed for Vouvray?
26. Orbois is known by what synonym?
27. What would be the closest appellations north, south, east, and west of Vouvray?
28. Name two producers of South African Chenin Blanc.
29. Both Simonsig and Raats carry what appellation name for their Chenin Blanc?
30. Aside from Walker Bay, what is a high-quality appellation from the Cape South Coast?
31. Name one ward of Overberg.
32. Which climate system uses the term Region III?
33. What is the Winkler classification of Stellenbosch?
34. What is one soil type of Stellenbosch?
35. Name a mountain located near Stellenbosch.
36. Where is Table Mountain located?
37. What is the most-plated grape variety of Stellenbosch?
38. How does the latitude of Stellenbosch compare to that of Mendoza?
39. What is special about the Uco Valley of Mendoza?
40. Where is El Cepillo located in relation to Gualtallary?
41. Name an Uco Valley producer who focuses on Cabernet Franc.
42. What is the elevation of Tunuyán?
43. What is the overall climate type of the Uco Valley?
44. Why was Malbec chosen specifically as a prominent grape for Mendoza?
45. In southern France, does Malbec ripen before or after Merlot?

Q by Kaysie

1. Name one of the most common methods / techniques used for field grafting.
2. Gain & Camp Gros are the two climats of what monopole?
3. Who is the owner of the Martinenga vineyard?
4. What is “escanciar” in reference to Spanish Cider?
5. Where are Emmerich Knoll’s only holdings outside of the Wachau DAC?
6. Jameson, Powers, and Redbreast are all produced at what distillery?
7. What is the minimum amount of wheat required for the mashbill of Lambic Ale?
8. Château Montus “La Tyre” is produced from what AOP?
9. What is the name of the granite soils found in Rías Baixas?
10. What is the assemblage of Franciacorta Satèn?
11. The Babilonstoring and Kleinrivier Mountains surround what valley?
12. What is the Riserva bottling of Valdicava?
13. What was the first vintage of Madonna del Piano?
14. Païen and Heida are synonyms for what grape used in Switzerland?
15. Name one red, and one white variety, which have recently been approved for use in Bordeaux.
16. What Grand Cru village of Champagne is contested, as being located in one subregion or another?
17. What is the name of the annual pet-nat festival held in the Loire Valley?
18. Name the six permitted additions for Mezcal.
19. What lake moderates the Naramata Bench?
20. Who is the producer of Helms Vineyard, Hershey Vineyard, and Lotus Vineyard?
21. What appellations do each of those vineyards belong to?