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Friday, November 30, 2012

Indian Wines


1)Name the 'Wine Capital of India'-Nashik. 2)Name India's Napa Valley-Nashik. 3)Who is the Father of Indian Grapes?-Shree Raosaheb Jairam Krishnaji Gaikwad. 4)Name India's largest wine making company-Chateau Indage. 5)Name the major cities responsible for wine consumption in India- Mumbai (39%), Delhi (23%), Bangalore (9%) and Goa (9%) 6)Name few Indian wineries-Sula Vineyards-Nashik,Chateau Indage-Nashik, Grover Vineyards-Bangalore, Vinsura Vineyards-Nashik, Vinicola-Goa etc. 7)Which is the Indian company that produces excellent sparkling wines in the Loire Valley of France?-Bouvet-Ladubay owned by the UB group. 8)Name few Indian grape varieties used in wine production- Anabeshahi, Arkavati and Arkashyam. 9)Which are the 2 popular non-native grape varieties used extensively in the Indian wine industry?-Bangalore Blue (Isabella) and Gulabi (Black Muscat). 10)Name the largest cultivated grape variety in India-Sultana from Turkey. 11)Name India's first dessert wine-Sula's Late Harvest Chenin Blanc. 12)Who is the owner of Sula Vineyards?-Mr.Rajeev Samant. 13)Who is the founder of Chateau Indage?-Mr.Shyamrao Chowgule. 14)Who is the owner of Grover Vineyards?-Mr.Kapil Grover. 15)Name the accommodation unit of Sula located in its own vineyards-Beyond. 16)When was Chateau Indage Winery established?-1982. 17)When was Grover Vineyard established?-1988. 18)When was Sula Vineyards established?-1997. 19)Give 5 examples for Indian White wines-Indus Sauvignon Blanc, Riviera Blanc de Blanc, ND Wines Chenin Blanc, Ivy Sauvignon Semillon and Chateau D’Ori Sauvignon Blanc. 20)Give 5 examples for Indian Red wines-Reveilo Reserve Syrah, Indus Cabernet Sauvignon,Chateau Indage Chantilli Cabernet Sauvignon and York Cabernet Sauvignon. 21)Name few Indian Rose wines-Sula Blush Zinfandel, Sula Mosaic Rose, Blue Folds Zinfandel Blush Rose, Four Seasons Blush etc. 22)Give 3 names of Indian sparkling wines-Sula Brut, Chateau Indage Ivy Brut and Vinsura Brut. 23)Name 1 Indian dessert wine-Sula's Late Harvest Chenin Blanc. 24)Which group manufactures Four Seasons wines?-UB group. 25)Name the wine brand produced by Seagram India-Nine Hills. 26)How Seagram's Nine Hills got its name?-Seagram's Nine Hills wine got its name from the nine hills that surrounds Nashik and that is where the company's winery and the vineyards are located.
VJ

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Cava-Spain's Sparkling Wine


1)What is Cava?-Cava is a sparkling wine produced in Spain. 2)Which are the 2 different types of Cava?-White and Pink Cava. 3)Who was the first person to make Cava?-Josep Raventós Fatjó. 4)What does the term 'Cava' mean?-The Catalan word, Cava means either cellar or cave. 5)Name the traditional method for making Cava-Méthode Champenoise or Champagne method. 6) Name the soil that favours Cava making grapes-Chalky soil. 7)Which are the 3 grape varieties used for making Cava?-Xarello, Macbeo and Parellada. 8)Name the grapes used for making Cava Rosado-Cariñena, Grenache Noir, Tempranillo and Monastrell. 9)What is the minimum maturation period for Cava?-Nine months. 10) Mention the different varieties of Cava-Cava Rosado Brut, Cava Extra Brut, Cava Brut, Cava Extra Seco, Cava Seco, Cava Semi-Seco and Cava Dulce. 11)Name the sweetest of all Cava wines-Cava Dulce, sugar content is greater than 50 gms per litre. 12)Name the driest (least sweet)of all Cava wines-Cava Extra Brut, contains less than 6 gms per litre. 13)Name 2 dominant producers of Cava-Freixenet and Codorníu. 14)Name the oldest and largest producer of Cava-Codorníu 15) Where is Spain's largest production houses of Cava located at?-It is located in the village of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. 16)What is the wine status given to Cava sparkling wines?-DO,Denominación de Origen status. 17)Name the Spanish wine region that produces maximum no.of Cava-Catalonia (Cataluña). 18)Which is the most popular product of Freixenet?-Freixenet's Cordon Negro, which is a Brut Cava that comes in a black bottle, with gold lettering on a black label. 19)When was the first Cava made?-The first Cava was made in the year 1851. 20)Name the grape varieties commonly used in Cava other than Xarello, Macbeo and Parellada- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Subirat grapes.

The Basics -II (Mixed Round)


1)What is the other name for Chalybeate water?-Ferruginous Water 2)What is the size of a restaurant napkin?-Approximately 46-50 cm. 3)Which tea is known as “Champagne of teas”?-Darjeeling Tea. 4)Name the spirit used in speciality tea prepartion named Berry tea-Gin. 5)Name the archaeologist who discovered menu carved on stone tablets-Sir William Cristal. 6)What are the different parts of a Plate?-Well, Shoulder, Rim, Edge and Foot. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY BALA PYNGROPE, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2014 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Monday, November 26, 2012

Tokaji/Tokay


1)Name the only wine to be mentioned in a National Anthem?-Tokaji is mentioned in the Hungarian National Anthem. 2)What is Tokaji?-Tokaji is a sweet white wine from the region of Tokaj-Hegyalja in Hungary or the adjoining Tokaj wine region in Slovakia. 3)Name the world’s first demarcated wine region-Hungary’s Tokaj. 4)What is the English name for Tokaji?-Tokay. 5)What are the different grapes used in the making of Tokaji?-Furmint, Hárslevelű,Yellow Muscat,Zéta, Kövérszőlő and Kabar. 6)What are the various styles of Tokaji?-Dry, Szamorodni,Aszú,Eszencia,Fordítás and Máslás. 7)Name the most famous style of Tokaji-The most famous style of Tokaji is Aszú, sweet, topaz-colored wine and is made from botrytised grapes. 8)How is Tokaji pronounced?-Tok-eye. 9)Give 2 brand names for Tokay-St.Stephen’s Crown, Tokaji Aszu 2003 and Anno, Tokaji Szamorodni 2000. 10)Who called Tokaji as "Vinum regnum, rex vinorum"-"Wine of Kings, and King of Wines"?-Louis XV. 1)Name the first winery to produce a Tokaji ice wine-Chateau Pajzos in 1999. 12)What is Puttonyos?-The sweetness of Tokay is traditionally measured by the number of puttonyos or baskets of sweet grapes used. 13)Name few popular consumers of Tokaji-Louis XV of France, Napoleon III, Beethoven etc. 14)Which is the most expensive style of Tokaji?-Tokay Essencia. 15)What is the famous marketing line used by the companies to promote the sales of Tokaji wines?-"Wine of Kings, and King of Wines".

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Château Pétrus Wine


1)What is Château Pétrus?-A famous expensive red wine from France. 2)Name the French wine region where Château Pétrus is made-Pomerol, Bordeaux. 3)Which are the grape varieties used for making Château Pétrus Wine?-Merlot and rarely Cabernet Franc. 4)Name the type of soil seen in Château Pétrus vineyards-Iron-rich clay termed as Crasse de fer. 5)Who is the current owner of Château Pétrus estate?-The family of the wine merchant Jean-Pierre Moueix. 6)What is the cost of a bottle of Château Pétrus?-Almost 600 Euros (equivalent to 43, 100 INR). 7)What is the grade given to Château Pétrus?-Grand Cru is the grade given to Château Pétrus.Grand Cru is given to wines of the highest grade.

Est! Est!! Est!!! Wine


1)What kind of a table wine is Est! Est!! Est!!!?-Est! Est!! Est!!! wine is a white wine. 2)What does Est! Est!! Est!!! mean?-Est! Est!! Est!!! is a term which means “It is” or “This is it” in Latin. 3)Why Est wine is called Est! Est!!Est!!! Wine?-As the story goes, when a German Bishop was traveling through Rome he wanted to only taste quality wines. To secure this, he sent his scout ahead to taste for superior wines. The scout was told to write “Est” on the inn door where he found the quality wine. When the scout traveled to Montefiascone, he liked the wine so much that he wrote “Est! Est! Est!!!” on the door thus, it claimed its name Est! Est! Est!!! Wine. 4)Where is Est! Est!! Est!!! wine from?-The Est! Est!! Est!!! wine is primarily from Central Italy's Lazio region. 5)What kind of food does Est! Est!! Est!!! wine pair well with?-It goes well with poultry and seafood. 6)What are the flavors and aromas of Est! Est!! Est!!! wine?-The flavors and aromas of Est! Est!! Est!!! wine are pear and violet. 7) Name the grapes used for making Est! Est!! Est!!! wine-Malvasia and Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc in France)grapes are used to make Est! Est!! Est!!! wine.Both are white grapes. 8)In which year Est! Est!! Est!!! wine received DOC status?-1966. 9)What did the wine experts comment about Est! Est!! Est!!! wine on 'The World Atlas of Wine'?-Wine experts, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson commented that Est! Est!! Est!!! wine is "usually the dullest white wine with the strangest name in the world." 10)What is the full name of Est! Est!! Est!!! wine?-The full name of Est! Est!! Est!!! wine is Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone. 11)Give the name of the German Bishop who is associated with the story of Est!Est!!Est!!!-Johann Fugger. 12)What are the various styles of Est! Est!! Est!!!-Secco, Abboccato, Amabile, Spumante and Passito.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY RAHUL RAJAN, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2013 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Saturday, November 24, 2012

American Whiskey


1)What is American Whiskey?-American whiskey is a type of whiskey produced in US. 2)What is the base of American Whiskey?-Fermented mash of cereal grain is the base of American Whiskey. 3)What are the different kinds of American whiskeys?-Bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Rye whiskey and Corn whiskey. 4)What is 'Mash' in terms of American Whiskey?-American whiskey mash is made up of a mixture of corn, rye, wheat and barley. 5)Name the ingredients that are not added in the American whiskey in comparison to other whiskeys-The addition of coloring, caramel and flavoring additives are avoided to retain the flavor of the original mash. 6)What is BIB/Bottled In Bond?-Bottled in bond refers to American-made spirit that has been aged and bottled according to a set of legal regulations contained in the United States government's Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits as originally laid out in the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.To be labeled as "Bottled-in-Bond" or "Bonded," the spirit must be the product of one distillation season and one distiller at one distillery. It must have been stored (i.e., aged) in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 (U.S.) proof (50% alcohol by volume).* 7)What is Bonded warehouse?-Warehouse in which the liquor is stored under government supervision. 8)Name the birth place of American whiskeys-Kentucky. 9)Name the Baptist preacher who is credited with the invention of Bourbon whiskey-Reverend Elijah Craig. 10)Name the man who first initiated the process of charring oak barrels-Reverend Elijah Craig. 11) What is Bourbon Whiskey?-Bourbon whiskey is the most famous American whiskey which is made from maize, rye and malted barley.It is produced from a mash containing at least 51% maize but more usually the mash contains up to 70% maize. It is distilled in a continous still and is matured in charred oak barrels for a minimum of two years. 12)Some bourbons are made by using ‘sour mash’.What is Sour mash?- Sour mash is a fermented mash of previous fermentation which is utilized for the batch currently being made. 13)Give few brand names of Bourbon Whiskey-Jim Beam, Old Crow, Old Grand Dad, Four Roses, Maker's Mark etc. 14)What is Tennessee Whiskey?-It is a corn whiskey made in the region of Tennessee using a sour mash of 51% corn. The whiskey is distilled in patent stills and are filtered through thick layers of charcoal. 15)What is Lincoln County Process?-Lincoln County Process is a filtration process which most of the Tennessee whiskeys undergo.The whiskey is filtered through a thick layer of maple charcoal before it is put into casks for aging. 16)How many brands of Tennessee whiskey exists in the world?-4. 17)Give 4 brand names for Tennessee Whiskey-Jack Daniel's, George Dickel,Benjamin Prichard's and Collier and McKeel. 18) What is American Rye Whiskey?-An American whiskey made from a mash containing not less than 51% rye. Rye whiskies are mostly blended. 19)Give 3 brand names for American Rye Whiskey-Bulleit, Heaven Hill and Knob Creek. 20)What is American Corn Whiskey?-American Corn whiskey is a kind of American whiskey made from a mash containing 80% maize. 21)Give 2 brand names for American Corn Whiskey-Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill. 22)What is an American Straight Whiskey?-If aging of any type of American whiskey reaches two years or beyond and the whiskey has not been blended with any other spirit, colourings or additives, the whiskey is termed as Straight whiskey. 23)What is Moonshine?-The term means illicit distillation and refers to high proof, often 190 proof (95% alcohol), distilled spirit. 24)Give 4 American Whiskey based cocktails-Whiskey Sour,Three Wise Men, Manhattan and Bourbon Lancer. 25)Which is the best way to enjoy American Whiskey?-Add few drops of water to the whiskey and enjoy. (*-Courtesy Wikipedia)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY FRANZER GONSALVES, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2013 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Friday, November 23, 2012

Cider


1)What is Cider?-Cider is fermented apple juice 2)What is the normal alcoholic content of Cider?-The alcoholic content of Cider often varies from 2-9% ABV 3)Name 2 glassware in which we can serve Cider?-Champagne tulip and champagne flute 4)Name few superior quality apples used for making Cider-Kingston Black, Stoke Red and Dymock Red 5)Name the country that has the largest cider-producing companies in the world-United Kingdom 6)Which is the largest cider producing company in the world?-H.P Bulmer 7)Name few cider making countries-France, Spain, United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia etc. 8)Name the distilled version of Cider-Calvados 9)What are the health benefits of having Cider?-Cider aids in preventing heart diseases, cancer and other ailments as it is having high content of phenolics and antioxidants 10)Give few brand names for Cider-Bulmers,Strongbow,Ace,Bayeux and Brothers 11)Name one Indian cider brand-Tempest 12)What is Scrumpy Cider?-Ciders made in West Country of England (c) VJ

Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Basics-I


1.How many prongs are there in a standard fork?-4 2.What is the standard size of a tray used in catering establishments?-18×13 ½ inches 3.What are Pom tongs?-Stainless steel tongs without springs 4.What is Overlaying?-The process of brushing, spraying or dipping in extra silver on other silver plated flatware 5.What does the term ‘demi tasse’ mean?-Half cup 6.What kind of tea is traditionally served at a ‘Japanese Tea Ceremony’?-Matcha 7.What is the other term used for Table runner?-Deco-mat 8.What is the rich foam on an espresso called?-Crema 9.What is ABC of a table?-Ashtray, Budvase and Cruet set 10.What is Tine?-Prong on a fork 11.What is the size of a cover?-18×24 inches 12.What is a Diet egg?-A Low Cholesterol Egg with No Egg Smell 13. Who is regarded as the ‘Father of Industrial catering’?-Robert Owen 14. What is a Destination Restaurant?-A restaurant that has a strong enough appeal to draw patrons from beyond its community- 15.What is Shirley Temple?-A mocktail 16.Name the special pot used in the preparation of Turkish pot-Cezve pot 17.What is the colour of a Perrier bottle?-Green 18. Name the man who invented Coca-Cola-Dr. John Stith Pemberton 19.What gives brown colour to some soft drinks?-Caramel 20. Name the king who banned coffee houses in the year 1675 thinking that people were plotting against him in coffee houses- Charles II, King of England
(c) VJ

Friday, November 16, 2012

Tequila


1)What is Tequila?-Tequila is a Mexican spirit made from the Piñas of blue agave plant 2)What are Piñas?- Piñas are the fruits of the blue agave plant 3)What exactly does the term 'Piña' mean?-It means 'Pineapple' in Spanish 4)What is the normal weight of a 'Piña', at the time of harvesting?-40 to 70 pounds 5)What is Agave?-Agave is a type of lily plant 6) Name the type of agave from which Tequila is made-Agave tequilana Weber, blue variety 7)When is the fruit of blue agave harvested?-It is harvested between 8-12 years 8)Who is a Jimador?-He is the man employed for cutting the leaves of the agave for obtaining pinas 9)Name few traditional equipments used by a Jimador for cutting the leaves-Coa, Barretón, Casanga etc. 10)Which country's National drink is Tequila?-Mexico 11)From which town of Mexico does Tequila come?-Tequila, a town in the western Mexican state of Jalisco 12)What is the normal alcoholic content of Tequila?-35% to 55% 13)Name the traditional glassware used for serving Tequila-Caballito & Tequila Shot glass 14) What is Tequila Cruda?-A single shot of tequila is often served with salt and a slice of lemon or lime 15)What is 'Training Wheels'in conjunction with Tequila?-A single shot of tequila is often served with salt and a slice of lemon or lime. The tequila drinker moistens the back of his palm below the index finger (usually by licking) and pours on the salt. Then the salt is licked off the hand, tequila is drunk and the fruit slice is quickly bitten.This practice is termed as 'Training Wheels' 16)If your Tequila bottle label says'Tequila Mixto' what does it imply?-It implies that your Tequila is is not made from 100% agave 17) What is a Tequila distillery called?-Fabrica 18)What is Horno?-Horno is the traditional oven used for cooking the harvested Piña 19)Give few brand names of Tequila-Jose Cuervo, Pepe Lopez,Montezuma, Monte Alban, El Toro etc. 20)How is Tequila traditionally consumed?-It's consumed straight, without salt and lime 21)What are the different types of Tequila?-Blanco(White tequila, not aged at all), Reposado (Aged at least for 2 months) and Añejo(Aged atleast for 1 year ) 22)Name few tequila based cocktails-Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, Tequila Sunset, Bull's Blood, Tequini, Brave Bull etc. 23) What does the term 'Tequila' mean?-It means 'the rock that cuts' 24)What is Gold/Oro/Joven Abocado Tequila?-It is unrested Tequila Blanco with addition of caramel and flavourings 25) What is Abocado?-It is tequila which is not aged in wood. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY VIVEK SALDHANA, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2014 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

F&B Management


1) What is SPS/Standard Purchase Specification?-Standard Purchase Specification communicates to a supplier about the requirements of the specifier to have supplied in terms of goods and services. The specifier also provides certain criteria of the goods and services that have to be purchased. 2)What is SRC/Standard Recipe Chart?-Standard Recipe Chart is a written formula for producing a food item of a specified quality and quantity for use in a particular establishment. It shows the precise quantities and qualities of the ingredients along with its method of cooking. 3) What is Yield?-Yield is a term used to denote the net quantity of food item produced which can be served after the processing and cooking is over upon the raw material 4)What is Standard Yield?-The standard yield of a particular product is the usable part of that product after initial preparation or the edible part of the product after preparation and cooking. 5)How can one calculate Standard Portion Cost?-A standard portion cost can be calculated for every item on every menu, provided that the ingredients, proportions, production methods and portion sizes are standardized.Standard portion cost = Purchase price per unit/(divided by)Number of portions per unit 6) What is a Menu?- Menu is a list of food and beverages available in an outlet with its prices. This sales tool informs the customers in a clear way what is available to them. A menu also reflects the outlet’s image and the process of menu planning is never ending. 7)What is Menu Engineering?-Menu engineering is a process of methodical selecting, costing, pricing and evaluating of the menu items. Menu engineering provides the manager with information about a menu item’s profitability, as well as popularity, so that proactive planning, recipe design and customer pricing decisions can be made. 8)What are Stars, Plowhorses,Puzzles and Dogs in relevance to Menu Engineering?- Stars-items those are popular and profitable Plowhorses- items those are not profitable but popular Puzzles- items those are profitable but not popular Dogs- items those are neither profitable nor popular. 9) What is the role of a Menu Engineering graph?- A Menu engineering graph is useful to evaluate decision strategies as it indicates each menu item’s position relative to all others. It is the most powerful report produced by a menu engineering application. 10)What is the purpose of Menu Mix Analysis?-Menu mix analysis is a report that evaluates each item’s participation in the overall menu’s performance. The percentage of menu mix is based upon each item’s count divided by the total number of items sold.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Liqueurs


1)What are Liqueurs ?- Liqueurs are sweetened and flavoured spirits 2) What is the other term for Liqueurs?- Cordials 3)What is the base of liqueurs ?- The base of a liqueur is always a spirit ( brandy ,whisky , rum, gin ,vodka etc.) 4) Classify liqueurs- Liqueurs are mainly classified into two – Generic liqueurs and Proprietary liqueurs 5)Give two examples each for Generic liqueurs and Proprietary liqueurs- -Examples for Generics include Crème de menthe and Anisette etc whereas Proprietaries include Chartreuse and Grand Marnier 6)Classify liqueurs on the basis of the ingredients - Liqueurs on the basis of the ingredients are classified as Chocolate based liqueurs ,coffee based liqueurs, cream based liqueurs ,fruit based liqueurs, herbal based liqueurs and nut based liqueurs 7)How can we extract flavours for the spirits?- It could be done by following any of the following methods-Infusion, By applying Pressure, Distillation and Percolation 8)Give few examples for Liqueurs- Amaretto , Bailey’s Irish Cream , Chartreuse , Cointreau , Curacao & Kahlua 9) Name four liqueurs from France - Benedictine , Chartreuse , Cointreau & Curacao 10)Give two examples for coffee flavoured liqueurs- Kahlua (Mexico) & Tia Maria (Jamaica) 11)Which liqueur is the international ambassador for the island of Curacao ?- Curacao liqueur 12)Name few liqueurs which has neutral base spirit- Crème de cassis , Crème de fraises & Crème de cacao 13))Name few liqueur based cocktails - Grasshopper, Fallen Angel, Margarita , White lady ,Cosmopolitan & Blue lagoon 14.Which is the world’s best selling liqueur?- Bailey's Irish Cream 15.Name the liqueur created by the Benedictine monks of France- Benedictine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY CHERIAN P.J, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2014 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Monday, November 12, 2012

Rum


1.What is Rum?-Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane 2.Name few regions that produce Rum-Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Porto Rico etc. 3.What are the different types/grades of rum available in the market?- Light rum, Gold rum, Dark rum, Spiced rum, Flavored rum, Overproof rum and Premium rum 4.What are the the nicknames for Rum?-Pirate's Drink, Nelson's Blood, Barbados Water, Kill Devil and Navy Neaters 5.Name the oldest existing rum distillery in the world-Mount Gay Distillery, Barbados 6.Name the man who found Bacardi rum distillery-Don Facundo Bacardi Masso in 1862 7.Name the birthplace of rum-Barbados 8.Name few brand names of Rum-Bacardi, Captain Morgon, Myer's, Bundaberg and Don Q 9.Give two examples for flavoured Rum-Malibu and Bacardi 10.Name few rum based cocktails-Daiquiri, Pina Colada, Planter's Punch, Bacardi Cocktail and Cuba Libra.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY JOYSON LOBO, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2014 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Champagne


1. What type of a wine is Champagne? Sparkling wine 2.Name the place where Champagne is manufactured- Champagne region of France 3.What is the normal alcohol content of Champagne? It varies between 8-14% 4.Name the grapes used for making Champagne-Pinot Noir(black grape), Pinot Meunier (black grape)& Chardonnay (white grape). 5.Which is the best soil for cultivating Champagne producing grapes?-Chalky soil. 6.Name the 'Father of Champagne'-Dom Pierre Perignon 7.What does the term 'bead' mean in reference to a glass of Champagne? It refers to group of bubbles floating or clinging to the glassware. 8.Give the ideal temperature for serving Champagne-7°C to 10 °C (45 °F to 49 °F). 9.Name the glassware used for serving Champagne-Champagne flute, Champagne tulip & Champagne saucer 10.Where are the world's largest champagne houses located at?-Reims, France. 11.Name the champagne brand which is associated with Ian fleming's character, James Bond-Bollinger 12.Name the favourite Champagne brand of The Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill-Pol Roger 13.Give few examples for Champagne equipments-Champagne ice bucket, Champagne stopper, Champagne glassware 14.How much pressure is there in a single bottle of Champagne?-It's almost 90 pounds per square inch 15.Name the champagne house that produced 'Champagne Marilyn Monroe Premier Cru Brut'to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of the famous hollywood actress, Marilyn Monroe-JM Gobillard & Fils