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"Malolactic conversion can add buttery notes, while stainless steel can preserve fresh fruit flavors." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This adaptable white grape produces Chablis and the celebrated whites of Meursault and Montrachet." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 10 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "10" } } ] }, { "n": 3, "answer": "port", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Snow settles on the windowsill while friends gather around a fireplace after traveling." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Small glasses arrive after dinner beside blue cheese, dried figs, and nut tarts." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Grape spirit arrests fermentation, retaining sweetness in blends that may include Touriga Nacional." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "4" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This fortified Douro wine includes ruby, tawny, and vintage categories." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "t" } ] }, { "n": 4, "answer": "burgundy", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Beneath stone arches, handwritten cellar tags hang from dusty bottles along quiet racks." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers study village boundaries while kitchens prepare braised beef and wild mushrooms." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Limestone and marl underpin many vineyards renowned for site-specific expressions of two principal grapes." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "b" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This eastern French region includes Chablis, the Côte d'Or, Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais." } ] }, { "n": 5, "answer": "pinot noir", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Cool evening air settles over the garden as autumn leaves gather along the path." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 and 4 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "5,4" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Wide-bowled glasses accompany roast duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Thin skins commonly produce pale, fragrant reds with bright acidity and modest tannins." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This red grape leads the Côte de Nuits and also contributes to many Champagne blends." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "p" } ] }, { "n": 6, "answer": "napa valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Before dusk, workers stack harvest crates beside orderly rows of trellises." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Steakhouses dedicate pages to its bottles, while nearby tasting rooms draw international visitors." }, { "type": "text", "text": "San Pablo Bay fog moderates southern vineyards; soils range from volcanic to sedimentary." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This California region between the Mayacamas and Vaca ranges includes Oakville and Rutherford." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "4,6" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "y" } ] }, { "n": 7, "answer": "sauvignon blanc", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Market baskets brim with garden produce before a breezy lunch beside the harbor." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Raw bars and sidewalk cafés pour it cold beside goat cheese, oysters, and mussels." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Methoxypyrazines and thiols can evoke herbs, gooseberry, citrus, and passion fruit." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This aromatic white grape defines Sancerre and commonly partners with Sémillon." } ] }, { "n": 8, "answer": "sherry", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Above a tiled counter, ceiling fans turn slowly as afternoon shadows lengthen." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tapas bars pour it beside salted almonds, green olives, and cured ham." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Palomino-based wines may mature beneath flor or undergo deliberate oxidation." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Andalusian wine ranges from dry Fino to sweet Pedro Ximénez styles." } ] }, { "n": 9, "answer": "rioja", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Grilled chops sizzle over embers while friends pass warm bread down a wooden table." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Diners inspect aging categories on bottles matured before release." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tempranillo commonly leads blends, while barrel aging can add vanilla, dill, and leather notes." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Spanish region along the Ebro reaches into Álava and Navarre." } ] }, { "n": 10, "answer": "merlot", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Rain taps the window on a quiet weeknight while supper roasts nearby." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Bistros and steakhouses pour it alone or within classic blends." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This early-ripening variety often gives plum flavors, moderate acidity, and supple tannins." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "t" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This dark French grape is central to Pomerol and Saint-Émilion." } ] }, { "n": 11, "answer": "tuscany", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Up stone steps, plates clink beneath a shaded hillside pergola." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Trattorias pour its bottles beside cured pork, wild-boar pasta, and grilled steak." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "t" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sangiovese dominates many inland appellations, while international varieties feature prominently near the coast." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This central Italian region surrounding Florence and Siena produces Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino." } ] }, { "n": 12, "answer": "riesling", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Glassware gleams on a linen tablecloth before guests arrive for a holiday feast." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers cellar it or pair it with curries, duck, pork, and shellfish." }, { "type": "text", "text": "High acidity supports styles ranging from dry to intensely sweet, often with citrus and stone fruit." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "r" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This aromatic white grape is prominent in the Mosel, Rheingau, Alsace, and Austria." } ] }, { "n": 13, "answer": "prosecco", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "At noon, laughter rises from a sunny courtyard as weekend guests arrive." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Brunch tables and aperitivo bars serve it beside prosciutto or fried seafood." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Most examples gain their bubbles through secondary fermentation in 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ribeye, sausages, and herb sauces." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Thick skins can produce deeply colored reds with dark fruit, violet, and substantial tannins." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This French-origin red grape is important in Cahors and closely associated with Argentina." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "c" } ] }, { "n": 16, "answer": "mendoza", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Distant peaks catch the final evening light as dusk settles over a broad plain." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Grill houses favor its bottles, from casual pours to high-elevation collectibles." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Arid conditions, intense sunlight, irrigation, and elevation shape its diverse vineyard areas." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This western Argentine province beside the Andes leads the country's wine production." } ] }, { "n": 17, "answer": "syrah", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "In a dim corner booth, conversation deepens as a waiter lights a candle." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Barbecue tables welcome it beside lamb, venison, or beef brisket." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Rotundone can contribute black-pepper aromas, while flavors often include dark fruit and olive." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This red grape defines Côte-Rôtie and Cornas and is widely planted in Australia." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" } ] }, { "n": 18, "answer": "rose", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Umbrellas open on a waterside patio while sailboats drift through the afternoon breeze." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Clear bottles chill beside grilled shrimp, tomato salads, and olive tapenade." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Limited skin contact commonly gives dark grapes delicate color and modest tannins." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This wine category includes pale Provençal examples and deeper-colored bottles from Tavel." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "4" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "e" } ] }, { "n": 19, "answer": "piedmont", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Footsteps echo down a cobblestone lane before diners enter a warm restaurant." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Collectors open mature bottles beside truffles, egg pasta, and braised meats." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "t" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto flourish across hills with varied marl and sandstone soils." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "p" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This northwestern Italian region around Turin and Alba produces Barolo and Barbaresco." } ] }, { "n": 20, "answer": "zinfandel", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Music spills through an open window as neighbors gather around a picnic table." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "z" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Backyard hosts pour old-vine bottlings beside ribs, pulled pork, and bean chili." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Uneven cluster ripening can yield both raisins and unripe berries at harvest." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Croatian-origin red grape has a long history in California vineyards." } ] }, { "n": 21, "answer": "barossa valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Afternoon heat shimmers above dusty roads and gnarled trunks." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Steakhouse lists and collectors prize generous bottles from old bush vines." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Warm conditions and surviving nineteenth-century vineyards support powerful reds from several varieties." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "y" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "7,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This South Australian region lies northeast of Adelaide." } ] }, { "n": 22, "answer": "tempranillo", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Dust settles on stacked barrels inside a dim stone vault." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tapas bars and roast-lamb dinners often share the table with it." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 11 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "11" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Extended barrel aging can bring leather, tobacco, vanilla, and dill notes." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "o" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This major Spanish dark grape underpins many reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero." } ] }, { "n": 23, "answer": "ice wine", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Candles glow on the table long after the main course disappears." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Slim half-bottles arrive after dinner beside blue cheese or fruit tarts." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "i" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Riesling and Vidal can remain outdoors into freezing weather, concentrating sugar and acidity." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 3 and 4 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "3,4" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This sweet style uses grapes harvested and pressed while naturally frozen on the vine." } ] }, { "n": 24, "answer": "champagne", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Cool underground galleries remain silent while autumn rain patters above." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Oysters, fried food, and milestone toasts welcome a chilled bottle." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Secondary bottle fermentation and lees aging create bubbles and can develop breadlike aromas." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This protected French sparkling wine comes from vineyards around Reims and Épernay." } ] }, { "n": 25, "answer": "nebbiolo", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Steep ridges catch the low autumn sun while pickers climb with heavy baskets." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Collectors cellar it before serving it beside truffles or braised beef." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "High tannins and acidity accompany aromas of roses, tar, red fruit, and herbs." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "n" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This late-ripening Italian red grape produces Barolo and Barbaresco." } ] }, { "n": 26, "answer": "mosel", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Morning light glints from a winding river below steep stone ledges." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers reach for slender bottles when guests order spicy noodles or pork." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Devonian slate characterizes many steep vineyards planted predominantly to Riesling." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This German region follows a Rhine tributary from the Luxembourg border to Koblenz." }, { "type": 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maturation create nutty, caramelized flavors balanced by high acidity." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This fortified wine originates on a mountainous Portuguese Atlantic archipelago." } ] }, { "n": 29, "answer": "sancerre", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Midday sun warms a café terrace as glasses bead with condensation." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Bistro chalkboards pair it with local goat cheese and shellfish." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sauvignon Blanc grows across limestone, marl, and flint-rich soils, producing varied aromatic styles." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This eastern Loire appellation faces Pouilly-Fumé across the river." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" } ] }, { "n": 30, "answer": "viognier", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Late-afternoon warmth lingers in a quiet courtyard garden as dusk approaches." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Roast chicken, creamy lobster, and mild curries suit its generous texture." }, { "type": "text", "text": "It commonly shows apricot and floral aromas, moderate acidity, and substantial body." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This aromatic white Rhône grape is the permitted variety for Condrieu." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "r" } ] }, { "n": 31, "answer": "walla walla", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Long summer days fade into cool nights beneath distant mountain ridges." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Downtown tasting rooms fill an old farm town known for structured reds." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Loess, flood sediments, basalt, and river cobbles occur across its varied vineyard sites." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "w" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Pacific Northwest appellation crosses southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon." } ] }, { "n": 32, "answer": "assyrtiko", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Fierce coastal winds sweep across sun-baked slopes above a deep bay." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Seaside tavernas serve it beside grilled octopus and other seafood." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Santorini growers traditionally train vines into low baskets for protection from strong winds." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This high-acid Greek white grape is historically associated with Santorini." } ] }, { "n": 33, "answer": "cava", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Glasses clink on a noisy patio while late-night plates keep arriving." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Traditional-method fans order it beside fried calamari, cured ham, or salty almonds." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Secondary bottle fermentation creates bubbles in wines often based on three Catalan varieties." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "4" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This protected Spanish sparkling category has its production center in Penedès." } ] }, { "n": 34, "answer": "etna", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Old dry-stone walls divide tiny terraces high above a warm sea." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers discuss its high-elevation bottles beside other structured, aromatic European reds." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "4" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Nerello Mascalese and Carricante grow across volcanic soils at varied elevations and exposures." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Sicilian appellation covers vineyards on an active volcano near Catania." } ] }, { "n": 35, "answer": "mourvedre", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Cicadas buzz in the scrubland while late-season clusters soak up the sun." }, { "type": "text", "text": "It commonly joins southern blends but takes the lead near a Mediterranean port." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This late-ripening, thick-skinned variety can add dark fruit, tannin, spice, and savory notes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This dark grape is the principal red variety in Bandol." } ] }, { "n": 36, "answer": "rias baixas", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Fishing boats rock in a misty inlet beneath rain-washed stone posts." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Coastal taverns pour its bottles beside clams, barnacles, and octopus." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Albariño grows in a damp Atlantic climate, often on high pergola systems." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "4,6" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "r" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Galician appellation occupies five subzones near Spain's northwestern estuaries." } ] }, { "n": 37, "answer": "melon de bourgogne", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Low clouds drift inland across flat, wind-brushed pastures." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Raw bars pour it beside platters of briny oysters and mussels." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5, 2, and 9 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "5,2,9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Lees aging can add texture and subtle breadlike notes to its naturally restrained fruit." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Grown near Nantes at the Loire's Atlantic end, it makes bracing wines for seafood." } ] }, { "n": 38, "answer": "orange wine", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Autumn husks and crushed stems fill baskets inside the press house at dusk." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Natural bars pour it slightly cool beside spices, pungent cheeses, or roasted vegetables." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "o" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Extended contact with white-grape skins adds color, tannin, and savory flavors." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This category ferments pale grapes with their skins rather than separating the juice immediately." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 and 4 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "6,4" } } ] }, { "n": 39, "answer": "tokaj", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Two slow rivers meet near misty foothills as autumn settles over the vines." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Collectors pour its sweet bottles beside foie gras or blue cheese." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Botrytized Furmint and Hárslevelű can produce concentrated citrus, honey, spice, and saffron notes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This historic northeastern Hungarian region is renowned for Aszú." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "j" } ] }, { "n": 40, "answer": "chenin blanc", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Chilly river breezes rustle leaves below a weathered stone cliff." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Its bottles range from sparkling aperitifs to dry dinners and cellar-aged sweets." }, { "type": "text", "text": "High acidity supports quince, apple, honey, and waxy flavors across varied sweetness levels." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "6,5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Loire white grape defines Vouvray and Savennières and is widespread in South Africa." } ] }, { "n": 41, "answer": "chianti", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Conversation lingers around a crowded wooden table long after the plates are cleared." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Neighborhood trattorias pour it by the carafe beside ragù pasta and grilled steak." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Common hill soils include galestro and alberese, while the wines often suggest cherry and violet." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Central Tuscan red wine designation based primarily on Sangiovese." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" } ] }, { "n": 42, "answer": "saperavi", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Laughter and long toasts fill a dining hall while platters pass down the table." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Curious wine professionals champion it on lists exploring ancient centers of viticulture." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Pigmented flesh gives deeply colored wines, sometimes fermented in buried earthenware vessels." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Leading red grape native to Georgia and grown across the Caucasus." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "i" } ] }, { "n": 43, "answer": "sauternes", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Petite glasses appear after an autumn meal beside a porcelain cheese plate." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Classic French lists offer half-bottles beside savory pâtés and blue-veined cheeses." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "s" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Autumn mist near two rivers encourages noble rot on Sémillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sweet Bordeaux appellation known for concentrated apricot, honey, citrus, and spice flavors." } ] }, { "n": 44, "answer": "loire valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Bicycles lean against a stone bridge while anglers watch the slow current below." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "l" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Parisian bistros draw on its bottles for shellfish, goat cheese, and charcuterie." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tuffeau, flint, and schist host Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Franc." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "5,6" } }, { 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schnitzel, trout, and asparagus." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Gneiss and loess terraces favor concentrated Grüner Veltliner and Riesling." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Austrian wine region beside the Danube between Melk and Krems." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "u" } ] }, { "n": 55, "answer": "barbera", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Cellar doors open onto a cobbled courtyard where harvest crates rest under the eaves." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Local osterias pour it daily while neighboring cellar wines await special occasions." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Brisk acidity, moderate tannins, and tart cherry or blackberry flavors commonly distinguish it." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "b" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Widely planted Piedmontese red grape prominent in Asti, Alba, and Monferrato." } ] }, { "n": 56, "answer": "stellenbosch", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Morning shadows stretch across quiet ground framed by steep, craggy mountain ridges." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "s" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Visitors tour tasting rooms near a university town influenced by mountains and ocean air." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Granite and shale soils support Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blends, Pinotage, and Chenin Blanc." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 12 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "12" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Major South African wine district in the Western Cape, east of Cape Town." } ] }, { "n": 57, "answer": "torrontes", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Thin mountain air cools a quiet plaza as evening breezes sweep across the patio." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Restaurants pour it as an aromatic starter with savory pastries, ceviche, and prawns." }, { "type": "text", "text": "High Salta vineyards yield dry wines with jasmine, citrus, and peach aromas." }, { "type": "last", "letter": 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"type": "first", "letter": "p" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Popular dry white style strongly associated with northeastern Italy." } ] }, { "n": 61, "answer": "kakheti", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Morning mist lifts slowly from a quiet basin framed by high mountain peaks." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Adventurous wine bars list its bottles beside skin-contact selections and historic styles." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Traditional production ferments grapes in large earthenware vessels buried beneath the cellar floor." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "k" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Eastern Georgian wine region around the Alazani basin, known for Rkatsiteli and Saperavi." } ] }, { "n": 62, "answer": "albarino", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Fishing boats rock in a cool harbor while fog drifts across coastal hills." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Seafood restaurants pour it alongside 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nineteenth century." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "a" } ] }, { "n": 64, "answer": "paso robles", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Heat rises from rolling hills at noon, then evening winds bring a sudden chill." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Steakhouse lists feature its bold bottles beside Napa selections and other West Coast wines." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Calcareous soils and marine influence suit Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rhône varieties." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "p" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "4,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Central Coast American Viticultural Area occupying northern San Luis Obispo County." } ] }, { "n": 65, "answer": "tannat", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Woodsmoke curls above an outdoor grill while long shadows stretch across the pasture." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Southwestern French bistros and Uruguayan steakhouses pour it with rich meat dishes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Its substantial astringency can be moderated through oxygen management, blending, or patient aging." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Dark, thick-skinned grape originating near the Pyrenees and strongly identified with Uruguay." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "t" } ] }, { "n": 66, "answer": "ribera del duero", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Stone castles overlook a high plateau of bitter winters and intensely hot summers." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Collectors compare its structured bottles with Rioja classics and serve them with roast lamb." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Elevated vineyards and limestone-rich soils can produce concentrated reds from Tinto Fino." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Castilla y León appellation specializing in Tempranillo beside a major northern Spanish river." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6, 3, and 5 letters, word by 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service, and informed pairing advice define the restaurant role." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Hospitality professional responsible for selecting, storing, presenting, and serving wine." } ] }, { "n": 69, "answer": "okanagan valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Pine-covered ridges overlook still water where warm afternoons fade into cool nights." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Canadian bottle shops stock its wines beside Niagara selections and Washington reds." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Lakes moderate dry benches extending from Kelowna south toward Osoyoos." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "y" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "8,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Major British Columbia wine region running northward from the United States border." } ] }, { "n": 70, "answer": "pinotage", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": 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letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Small Right Bank Bordeaux appellation near Libourne without an official classification system." } ] }, { "n": 72, "answer": "picpoul", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Sunlight glints off shallow coastal waters where wooden poles mark quiet shellfish beds." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Mediterranean bistros pair its distinctive bottles with chilled oysters and other shellfish." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Limestone soils near the Étang de Thau produce lively wines with citrus flavors." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "p" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Southern French white grape closely associated with the Pinet appellation in Languedoc." } ] }, { "n": 73, "answer": "tannin", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Patience in a cool cellar slowly softens edges that once felt unyielding." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tasters discuss it 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Kimmeridgian marl commonly yields taut wines with high acidity." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Cool northern Burgundy district producing dry white wine from a single permitted grape." } ] }, { "n": 77, "answer": "marsanne", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Bees hum around orchard blossoms while a warm breeze moves down the hillside." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "French bistros suggest it for poultry in cream sauce, lobster, and aged cheeses." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Mature examples can show waxy texture with quince, almond, honey, and floral notes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Northern Rhône white grape commonly blended with Roussanne and cultivated in Australia." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "m" } ] }, { "n": 78, "answer": "pet nat", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": 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}, { "type": "text", "text": "Southern Hemisphere collectors cellar its flagship white for years before pulling the cork." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Warm, humid conditions encourage early picking, yielding low-alcohol whites that develop toast with age." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "y" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "6,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This historic New South Wales district north of Sydney is renowned for age-worthy Semillon." } ] }, { "n": 82, "answer": "nero d avola", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Where stone terraces descend toward a working harbor, warm winds blow off the water." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Trattoria lists place it beside grilled swordfish, roasted lamb, and rich pasta dishes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 4, 1, and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "4,1,5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Blended with Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria, it 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across the square." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Aperitivo bars and neighborhood osterias pour local wines before dinner and alongside risotto." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Volcanic slopes, limestone foothills, and glacial deposits support Garganega, Corvina, and Glera." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "v" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Verona and Treviso anchor this northeastern Italian region, home to Soave, Amarone, and Prosecco." } ] }, { "n": 85, "answer": "verdejo", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "At midnight on the high plateau, tractor lights sweep quietly between low-trained vines." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tapas bars pour it chilled beside fried squid, marinated anchovies, and sheep's milk cheese." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Cool nighttime harvesting can preserve acidity and aromas of citrus, fennel, 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"type": "text", "text": "Often supporting classic blends, it receives less menu attention than its aromatic partner." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Susceptible skins favor noble rot, while bottle age can bring wax, toast, and fig." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Bordeaux blends this white grape with Sauvignon Blanc in dry and lusciously sweet wines." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "n" } ] }, { "n": 88, "answer": "cuvee", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Handwritten codes on barrel heads track separate lots before the final cellar decision." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Labels often display the term in script to distinguish a particular bottling." }, { "type": "text", "text": "In Champagne pressing, it names the first 2,050 liters obtained from one standard load." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Derived from the French for vat, this term identifies a particular batch or blend." } ] }, { "n": 89, "answer": "finger lakes", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Wooded slopes fall sharply toward deep, cold water where boats rest at timber docks." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "6,5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "East Coast tasting rooms welcome autumn leaf watchers and visitors from nearby college towns." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Deep glacial waters moderate nearby slopes planted prominently with Riesling and Cabernet Franc." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka define this upstate New York wine district." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "f" } ] }, { "n": 90, "answer": "aglianico", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "After frost dusts the mountain ridges, clusters may still hang in vineyards below." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers often decant it before serving braised 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"n": 92, "answer": "grenache", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Old bush vines twist from stony ground, braced against strong wind and summer heat." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "g" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Bistros pour it beside herbed sausages, roasted vegetables, and slow-cooked lamb." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Thin skins and abundant sugar can produce generous alcohol, red-fruit flavors, and moderate tannins." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This heat-loving red grape is central to many Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat wines." } ] }, { "n": 93, "answer": "magnum", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "When a heavy centerpiece bottle reaches a crowded table, conversation rises around the room." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Standard wooden cellar slots may prove too narrow, sending collectors toward larger bins." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Its lower oxygen exposure relative to volume 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"text", "text": "The name has 6 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "first", "letter": "a" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Strasbourg and Colmar anchor this northeastern French wine region beside the Rhine." } ] }, { "n": 97, "answer": "dolcetto", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "For a casual Tuesday supper, an unpretentious bottle opens while famous neighbors wait." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Growers often place it on cooler sites reserved from later-ripening local grapes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "8" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Moderate acidity, noticeable tannins, and dark-fruit flavors may finish with an almond-like bitterness." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "d" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Meaning little sweet one, this early-ripening Piedmont red grape is prominent in Dogliani." } ] }, { "n": 98, "answer": "terroir", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Separated by one stone wall, neighboring plots can 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"facts": { "lens": "6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Piedmont red requires 38 months of aging, including at least 18 months in wood." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "o" } ] }, { "n": 100, "answer": "cabernet sauvignon", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Behind tall iron gates, a gravel drive passes old trees before reaching a stone manor." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Steakhouse lists devote pages to it, while auction catalogs feature celebrated estates." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Thick skins support firm tannins and blackcurrant flavors, often complemented by cedar or graphite." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 and 9 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "8,9" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Bordeaux-born red grape anchors Pauillac and much of Napa's reputation." } ] }, { "n": 101, "answer": "willamette valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Morning fog hangs over damp conifer hills before an afternoon breeze clears the sky." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 10 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "10,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers pour bottles from here beside salmon and discuss comparisons with Burgundy." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Vineyards occupy volcanic, marine sedimentary, and windblown soils across a cool growing area." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Oregon wine region south of Portland is particularly associated with American Pinot Noir." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "w" } ] }, { "n": 102, "answer": "gruner veltliner", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Terraced stone walls climb above a broad river dotted with church spires and market towns." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Central European bistros pour it by the glass with breaded cutlets or asparagus." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Plantings on loess and other soils can yield citrus, herbal, and peppery flavors." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This widely planted Austrian 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"Collectors encounter its name on sturdy Iberian bottles and after-dinner cellar lists." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Roots penetrate fractured schist across hot inland slopes planted with numerous indigenous grapes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This northern Portuguese river region east of Porto produces fortified and unfortified wines." } ] }, { "n": 105, "answer": "petite sirah", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Gnarled head-trained trunks stand in dusty rows where afternoon heat shimmers above the ground." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Steakhouses pour it beside charred ribeye for guests seeking a powerful red." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Small berries and tight clusters can yield deeply colored wines with substantial tannins." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "h" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 6 and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "6,5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": 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beef." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "c" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Late-ripening vines can show dark plum, spice, and green pepper notes linked to pyrazines." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Once mistaken for Merlot in Chile, this historic Bordeaux grape became a national signature." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 9 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "9" } } ] }, { "n": 111, "answer": "margaret river", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Long ocean swells break against limestone headlands near towering coastal forests." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This remote coastal district draws visitors to tasting rooms, beaches, and forest roads." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Maritime conditions support structured Cabernet Sauvignon and concentrated Chardonnay across varied ancient soils." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 8 and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "8,5" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Western Australian wine region occupies a peninsula 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"Collectors scan a cellar list's date column and debate whether to order now." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Digits on a label identify the growing season associated with the harvested grapes." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This label date names the year the wine's grapes were grown." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "v" } ] }, { "n": 114, "answer": "central otago", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Abandoned gold-rush cottages stand beside snow-fed rivers where cold air settles overnight." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Travelers drawn by ski slopes and alpine lakes also visit hillside cellars." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Large daily temperature shifts and schist-derived soils support fragrant, ripe Pinot Noir." }, { "type": "text", "text": "This inland New Zealand region near Queenstown has the country's most continental wine climate." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 and 5 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "7,5" } }, { "type": "last", "letter": "o" } ] }, { "n": 115, "answer": "rheingau", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Forested hills shelter a sunny riverbank where monastic cellars have stood since medieval times." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Tall, slender bottles from historic estates have appeared on European tables for generations." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "u" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Many south-facing slopes beneath the Taunus favor Riesling with ripe fruit and firm acidity." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "r" }, { "type": "text", "text": "This German wine region near Wiesbaden follows the Rhine's unusual east-to-west stretch." } ] }, { "n": 116, "answer": "retsina", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Cicadas hum in coastal groves above a harbor where small plates reach waterside tables." }, { "type": "first", "letter": "r" }, { "type": "text", "text": "Seaside tavernas serve it cold beside fried squid and garlic dip." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Adding Aleppo pine resin during fermentation gives Savatiano or Roditis distinctive herbal aromas." }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 7 letters.", "facts": { "lens": "7" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This traditional Greek wine style is flavored with pine resin." } ] }, { "n": 117, "answer": "bekaa valley", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": "Ancient carved columns overlook a high plateau where vines grow beneath dry skies." }, { "type": "text", "text": "Sommeliers pour these age-worthy Lebanese bottles beside spiced lamb and grilled meats." }, { "type": "text", "text": "High vineyards between parallel mountain ranges support Cinsault, Carignan, and several international varieties." }, { "type": "last", "letter": "y" }, { "type": "text", "text": "The name has 5 and 6 letters, word by word.", "facts": { "lens": "5,6" } }, { "type": "text", "text": "This Lebanese plateau contains Baalbek's Roman temple complex and the country's leading vineyards." } ] }, { "n": 118, "answer": "chateauneuf du pape", "clues": [ { "type": "text", "text": 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