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2 In the original book, Hannibal Lecter eats someone’s liver with this; it was changed to Chianti for the fi lm. 3 category referring to skin-contact wines made from white grapes. 4 Most planted white grape in Spain. 5 Along with the Garonne, this river contributes to the specifi c climate conditions that produce the botrytis aff ected wines of Sauternes. 6 A British cocktail consisting of curdled milk, alcohol, and sugar that was the precursor to eggnog. 7 1951 was the fi rst vintage of this icon Aussie red. 8 Classifi cation assigned to the Médoc’s most prestigious chateaux. 10 Japan’s most promising young wine region has no summer rainy season, but frost is a problem. 11 This former NBA player founded a winery in Napa Valley in 2012. 15 This bottle, developed in the 1700s, is used to distinguish wines from the Langhe territory. 16 The indentation in the bottom of a wine bottle. 18 A grape variety whose parents are two diff erent vine species. 20 The conversion of sugar to alcohol carried out by yeast. 21 Portugal’s famous brand of medium-sweet, slightly sparkling rosé that comes in a fl ask-shaped bottle. 25 Region in Western Australia known for its premium reds made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 26 Biodynamics is based on the theories of this Austrian philosopher. 27 a single, vintage-dated Tawny Port. 31 Spanish producer who has made signifi cant fi nancial investments into researching climate change solutions. 32 Benedictine monk who lends his name to Moët & Chandon’s most prestigious Champagne. 33 In the song “Sweet Virginia”, Mick Jagger thanks this region for its wine. 34 Taylor Swift ’s friend Este knows her husband is cheating on her when she tasted this in his mouth. 35 District within New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay region characterized by welldrain-ing alluvial pebble deposits. 36 Grape designated to make Muscadet. 37 Drake’s got this by the liter. 40 Wine casks in Chile were historically made of this type of native wood. 41 British Columbia’s main wine growing region. 42 The white grape responsible for Sancerre. 43 Trademarked wine preservation system that draws wine out of the bottle through a small needle and replaces it with Argon gas. 44 Term coined in the mid-1980s referring to a wine made outside the denomi-nation regulations for Chianti. 46 This river, which runs through Sonoma County, was named aft er explorers seeking a place to grow crops to feed colonists in Alaska. 47 This wine vessel was widespread 2000 years ago; and it’s trendy again today. 53 In the Jura, name given to fi lm of yeast that forms on the wine’s surface while aging in barrel to make Vin Jaune. 54 The southernmost appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley making Syrah.

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1 This iconic Barbaresco producer also boasts projects in Bolgheri, Montalci-no and Etna. 9 This French word is oft en used to describe pink grapes or wine - but it doesn’t mean “pink”. 12 The most widely planted variety in Italy. 13 French wine region making aged worthy reds based on Mourvèdre. 14 Name given to a 6-litre Burgundy or Champagne bottle. 17 Which country was the world’s largest wine exporter between 1930 and 1960? 19 Within the EU, indicates a dosage level in sparkling wine of up to 12 g/l. 22 Strong south-easterly wind that cleanses, and sometimes pummels South Africa’s vineyards. 23 Argentina’s fl agship white. 24 What does Trocken mean on German wine labels? 28 Dormant volcano that shields the Montalcino region from hail and storms. 29 In which region is Sherry made? 30 If you were eating lamprey (large, fatty, eel-like fi sh) stewed in and served with the local red, you’d likely be in this wine region. 38 Marlborough winery that immortalized New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 39 The ripening stage of grapes - when they begin to change colour. 42 This late British journalist staged the Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976, which helped put California wine on the map. 45 Spanish region making premium red wine from old vines Grenache and Carignan. 48 Northern Rhône region making premium sparkling wine from Marsanne and Roussanne. 49 This important 20th century ampelographer identifi ed more than 100 distinct grape varieties belonging to the Pinot family. 50 Southern region in Germany known for making top-notch Pinot Noir. 51 Which grape is Chardonnay oft en blended with in the region of Jura? 52 This French hybrid was England’s most cultivated wine grape at the end of the last century. 55 Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc are this grape’s parents. 56 The smallest of Beaujolais’ 10 cru. 57 A shallow, two-handled oft en beautifully decorated cup from which wine was drunk in Greek antiquity. 58 The plug used to close a wine barrel. 59 With a 65-degree incline, the steepest recorded vineyard in the world is inthis region.