2009 Wines and Spirits List
No. | Grape Varietal or blend | Country/Province of Origin | Region or Appelation | Vintage |
Amateur Round | ||||
1 | Viognier | Chile | Central Valley | 2008 |
2 | Pinot Noir | Canada | Okanagan Valley | 2007 |
3 | Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo | Spain | Penedes | 2005 |
Professional Round | ||||
1 | Viognier | Chile | Central Valley | 2008 |
2 | Pinot Noir | Canada | Okanagan Valley | 2007 |
3 | Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo | Spain | Penedes | 2005 |
4 | Riesling | Australia | South Australia | 2008 |
5 | Malbec | Argentina | Mendoza | 2006 |
6 | Gamay | France | Burgundy | 2007 |
7 | Syrah/Shiraz | South Africa | Coastal Region | 2007 |
CCOVI VQA Round | ||||
1 | Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula - Niagara River | 2008 |
2 | Gewurztraminer | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula - Short Hills Bench | 2007 |
3 | Syrah/Shiraz | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula - Creek Shores | 2007 |
Spirits Round | ||||
1 | Grain | Russia | Vodka | Unaged |
2 | Corn | USA-Kentucky | Bourbon | 9 years |
3 | Grain | Ireland | Irish Whiskey | 12 years |
SUPER BONUS QUESTIONS. Question #1 only to be used in the case of a tie. Question #2 will only come into effect in the case of a continued tie.
AMATEUR Round:
Super Bonus #1 - ANSWER: D. Merlot
Super Bonus #2 - ANSWER: C. Appellation d'Origine Controlee
PROFESSIONAL Round:
Super Bonus #1 - ANSWER: C. Carignan
Super Bonus #2 - ANSWER: B. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
CCOVI-VQA Round:
Super Bonus #1 - ANSWER: C. Niagara Bench
Super Bonus #2 - ANSWER: E. Vine density or grape yield in the vineyard
SPIRIT Round:
Super Bonus #1 - ANSWER: C. Scotch whisky can be aged in Bourbon barrels
Super Bonus #2 - ANSWER: B. Grande Champagne
