Alsace

Question 1

Alsace location

Answer 1

northeast corner of France

Question 2

The Vosges Mountains & Rhine River

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Three appellations in Alsace

Answer 3

Alsace AC
Alsace Grand Cru
Cremant d’Alsace

Question 4

Edelzwicker (noble blend)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

51 Alsace Grand Cru Vineyards

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Vendange Tardive

Answer 6

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)

Question 7

Selection de Grains Nobles

Answer 7

a sweet, Sauternes-style botrytized wine

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Selection de Grains Nobles