France 01.txt

State the quality levels of French wine

Vin de Table, Vin de Pays, VDQS, AOC
Define Negociant

Wine buyer/producer, does not own vineyards
State the AOC's of Alsace

Alsace, Cremant d'Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
State three things the an AOC might regulate

Grapes, Origin (always), alcohol, yields, sugar (might)
State the noble grapes of Alsace (GRMPS)
- Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris
- (bonus: Sylvaner)
Describe the typical style of Alsace wines

Mostly white, dry, acidic, moderate
Define Vendange Tardive

Late Harvest, not necessarily sweet
Define Selection de Grains Noble

Botrytis dessert wines, only made is some years

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France 01.txt

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France Overview, Alsace

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2011-03-12T23:25:38Z

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