When was the 1st sauv-blanc from NZ sold ?
In 1974
What are the 4 1st growth ranked A in St Emilion 2012 ranking ?
- Chateau Pavis - Chateau Ausone - Chateau Angelus - Chateau Cheval Blanc
What appelation is Chateau Coutet ?
AOC Barsac - One of its cuvee is Cuvee Madame, Mme rolland Gui was the owner of the estaste from 1922 to 1970. The employees used to pick the best rotten grapes for her to create the best cuvee one day/year. This cuvee is only being produced during best vintages
What is so special about Chateau Mouton Rothschield ?
- One of the 5 first growth of the medoc ranking, promoted from 2nd growth to 1st growth in 1973
- SInce 1945, every year a new famous artist design the new vintage’s label ( 1973-picasso the year he died, 1975- Andy Warhol)
What about Port ?
- Produce in The douro region (alon the douro river) in portugal
- The grape varietals used arfe Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional.
- Neutral Alcohol is added surong fermentation to stop it. Final ABV is between 16 and 20%
- 2 styles: Ruby that is aged in bottles for 3 to 5 years
Tawny aged in Barrels and available in 10, 20, 30 or 40 years old depending on the average age of the vintages used - Colheita is a vintaged port, 7 years minimum in barrels
What is FranciaCorta DOCG ?
- Sparkling wine produced in the province of Brescia in the Lombardy region (North East of Italy with Milan as capital) with the traditionnal method.
- Blend is 85% chardonnay, 10% pinot nero, 5% pinot bianco
- 18 months of ageing on lath compared to 15 in champagne
- 37 months of ageing for vintaged franciacorta (30months on laths) vs 36month for champagne
What is the only indigeneous Japaneese grape variety ?
- Koshu. Crisp acidity and citrus flavors
What is Russia’s most planted grape variety ?
- Rkatsiteli (45%) originating from Georgia
What’s original about manchuela DO ?
- DO located east of La Mancha DO
- Vineyards are made essentially of clay and are up to 700meters high
- Iniesta has his own estate there
What is the average leaves to fruit ratio for optimum nourishment ?
A cluster needs 10 leaves for optium nourishment
What do we do green harvest ?
Why do we cut bunches in half ?
- To reduce yield and assure optimum nourisment and better quality for the remaining grapes
- To release the pressure and avoid grapes skins being squashed and desease appearing.
