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Which of the following statements best describes Fronsac? a. A Premier Cru vineyard in the Cote de Nuits well-known for Red Burgundy; b. A Premier Cru vineyard in the Cote de Beaune well-known for White Burgundy; c. A small appellation in the Right Bank of Bordeaux known for red wines; d. A small appellation in the Left Bank of Bordeaux known for both red and white wines

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c. A small appellation in the Right Bank of Bordeaux known for red wines

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Which of the following is the preferred temperature for the long-term storage of wine? a. 50-60F/10-15C; b. 60-65F/15-18C; c. 65-75F/18-24C; d. 75-80F/24-29C

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a. 50-60F/10-15C

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The northerly German region of _____ is well-known for the production of ______? a. Baden; Pinto Gris; b. Rheingau; Portugieser; c. Ahr; Spatburgunder; d. Nahe; Rulander

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c. Ahr; Spatburgunder

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Which of the following AVAs are all located in Sonoma County? a. Russian River Valley, Bennett Valley, Edna Valley, and Alexander Valley; b. Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley, Alexander Valley, and Green Valley; c. Clare Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Green Valley, and Knights Valley; d. Alexander Valley, Green Valley, Knights Valley, and Bennett Valley

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d. Alexander Valley, Green Valley, Knights Valley, and Bennett Valley

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Which of the following grapes is the main variety used in Valtellina Rosso?

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aa

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Which of the following best describe the climate and soil of Alsace? a. Wet continental climate with mixed solis; b. Wet continental climate with schistous soils; c. Dry continental climate with mixed soils; d. Dry continental climate with schistous soils

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c. Dry continental climate with mixed soils

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Which of the following Spanish wine regions is best known for its Ilicorella soil? a. Priorat; b. Rias Baixas; c. Jerez; d. La Mancha

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a. Priorat

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The term aspersion applies to which of the following viticultural practices? a. Harvesting grapes during the coolest period of the day in order to preserve their acidity; b. Spraying vines with water in order to create a thin layer of protective ice in subfreezing temperatures; c. Plating a vineyard with multiple clones of a grape variety in order to protect against disease; d. Irrigating the vines using a rubber hose with small holes in order to slowly drip water into the soil.

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b. Spraying vines with water in order to create a thin layer of protective ice in subfreezing temperatures

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Which of the following South African wine areas is located furthest south? a. Cape Agulhas; b. Elgin; c. Robertson; d. Stellenbosch

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a. Cape Agulhas

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Botrytis-affected wines are a specialty of which of the following regions? a. Kremstal; b. Neusiedlersee; c. Sudoststeiermark; d. Thermenregion

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b. Neusiedlersee

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Which of the following wine regions are all located in the southern Rhone? a. Beaumes-de-Venise, Rasteau, Tavel, and Cornas; b. Rasteau, Tavel, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Gigondas; c. Tavel, Condrieu, Chateauneuf de Pape, and Hermitage; d. Chateauneuf de Pape, Gigondas, Tavel, and St. Peray

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b. Rasteau, Tavel, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Gigondas

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Which of the following statements is true? a. An Oregon wine labeled as Pinot Noir must contain a minimum of 95% Pinot Noir grapes; b. A wine labeled as coming from the state of California must contain a minimum of 95% California grapes; c. A wine labeled as coming from Atlas Peak AVA must contain a minimum of 95% Atlas Peak grapes; d. A wine labeled with a vintage date and an AVA must contain a minimum of 95% grapes from the named vintage.

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d. A wine labeled with a vintage date and an AVA must contain a minimum of 95% grapes from the named vintage

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Which of the following best describes Teroldego? a. A red grape variety typically found in Trentino; b. A red grape variety typically found in Umbria; c. A white grape variety typically found in Trentino; d. A white grape variety typically found in Umbria

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a. A red grape variety typically found in Trentino

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Which of the following events took place in 1900? a. A sparkling wine from the Ukraine won the “Grand Prix de Champagne”; b. The “Great Frost” destroyed much of the vineyards and led to the replanting of Burgundy; c. The Buena Vista Viticultural Society was founded in California by Count Agoston Haraszthy; d. The first Appellation Controlee rules in France, intended for the protection of the wines of Chateauneuf de Pape, were proposed.

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a. A sparkling wine from the Ukraine won the “Grand Prix de Champagne”

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When used as a fining agent, gelatin and egg whites are effective in removing excessive _____ from wines, while bentonite clay is most effective for removal of _____? a. Sediment, acid; b. Tannin, protein; c. Acid, tannin; d. Protein, tannin

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b. Tannin, protein

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Which of the following statements best describes why red wines become lighter in color with prolonged aging? a. Polymerization causes the heavier molecules to precipitate out; b. Red and blue hues fade with exposure to light; c. Tartaric crystals dissipate, taking color compounds with them; d. The potency of resveratrol is reduced with time.

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a. Polymerization causes the heavier molecules to precipitate out

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Where are you most likely to find bus vines? a. Columbia Valley; b. Dry Creek Valley; c. The Finger Lakes; d. Willamette Valley

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b. Dry Creek Valley

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Which of the following are all parcels of the Chablis Grand Cru Vineyard? a. Les Clos, Valmur, and Blanchot; b. Valmur, Corton, and Givry; c. Corton, Bonnes Mares, and Bougros; d. Volnay, Bougros, and Les Clos

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a. Les Clos, Valmur, and Blanchot

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What is the minimum aging term required for Frasqueira Madeira? a. 5 years; b. 10 years; c. 12 years; d. 20 years

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d. 20 years

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Which of the following statements is true? a. The presence of residual sugar in a wine increases the precipitation of the wine’s acidity; b. Residual sugar in a wine is only perceptible at levels above 2.5%; c. The presence of residual sugar in a wine decreases the perception of the wine’s acidity; d. Residual sugar in a wine is only perceptible at levels above 50 g/L

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c. The presence of residual sugar in a wine decreases the perception of the wine’s acidity

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Where is the region of Nemea located? a. Cyprus; b. Bulgaria; c. Hungary; d. Greece

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d. Greece

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Which of the following rivers flows all the way through the Mendocino AVA? a. The Navarro River; b. The Trinity River; c. The Russian River; d. The San Gabriel River

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c. The Russian River

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The damaging vine disease known as powdery mildew also goes by which of the following names? a. Oidium; b. Black measles; c. Esca; d. Eutypa dieback

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a. Oidium

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding moderate drinking? a. It equates to approximately 2-3 servings per day for women; b. It equates to approximately 4-5 servings per day for men; c. It has been shown to improve some aspects of cardiovascular health; and d. It has been shown to increase overall mortality in both men and women

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c. It has been shown to improve some aspects of cardiovascular health

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Which of the following is required to be in a Stellenbosch Cape Blend? a. Minimum 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; b. Minimum 30% Pinotage; c. Minimum 40% Pinotage; d. Minimum 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

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b. Minimum 30% Pinotage

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One degree on the Baume scale is equal to how many degrees Brix? a. 0.8; b. 1,2; c. 1.8; d. 2.5

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c. 1.8

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The name Prugnolo Gentile is used for Sangiovese in which of the following wine regions? a. Brunello de Montalcino; b. Chianti Colline Pisame; c. Carmignano; d. Vine Nobile di Montepulciano

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d. Vine Nobile di Montepulciano

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Which of the following wine regions are all located in Castilla y Leon? a. Toro, Cigales, and Priorat; b. Rueda, Ribera del Duero, and Montsant; c. Ribera del Duero, Cigales, and Rueda; d. Toro, Somontano, and Costers del Segre

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c. Ribera del Duero, Cigales, and Rueda

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Which of the following wine regions are most affected by the basin of limestone marl soil known as the Kimmeridgian Chain? a. The Loire, Bordeaux, and Penedes; b. Bordeaux, southwestern France, and La Rioja; c. Burgundy, the Loire, and Champagne; d. The Mosel, Provence, and the Loire

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c. Burgundy, the Loire, and Champagne

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What is the region of origin of a Burgundy wine that is labeled only with the producer and the phrase Appellation Aloxe-Corton Controlee? a. The Commune of Aloxe-Corton; b. The Cote de Nuits; c. The Grand Cru vineyard of Corton in the commune of Aloxe; d, The Premier Cru vineyard of Aloxe-Corton

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a. The Commune of Aloxe-Corton

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Which of the following South Australian wine regions has a hot and dry climate , affected by breezes from the Gulf of St. Vincent? a. Adelaide Hills; b. Adelaide Plains; c. Clare Valley; d. Eden Valley

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b. Adelaide Plains

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Which of the following AVAs is most affected by the volcanic soils created by Mount Konocti? a. Pacheco Pass; b. Clear Lake; c. Santa Lucia Highlands; d. Calistoga

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b. Clear Lake

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If a chemical analysis of an off-dry wine indicates the presence of sucrose, then which of the following is most likely to be true? a. The wine was fermented at a very low temperature; b. The wine was over-acidified during fermentation; c. The wine was made from overripe grapes; d. The wine was chaptalized prior to fermentation

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d. The wine was chaptalized prior to fermentation

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What is a teinturier? a. A grape considered to be a white grape variety even though the skin has a pink hue; b. A grape considered to be a white grape variety even though the skin has a green hue; c. A red grape with no seeds; d. A red grape with red-pigmented pulp and juice

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d. A red grape with red-pigmented pulp and juice

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The traditional Slovenian wine known as Cvicek is unique for which of the following reasons: a. It is a red sparkling wine; b. It is a sweet wine made using Cabernet Sauvignon grapes; c. It is produced using both red and white grapes; d. It is required to be buried during the aging process

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c. It is produced using both red and white grapes

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Which of the following AVAs are all located in Mendocino County? a. Cole Ranch, Dos Rios, and Anderson Valley; b. Potter Valley, Wahluke Slope, and McDowell Valley; c. Alexander Valley, Dos Rios, and Green Valley; d. McDowell Valley, Anderson Valley, and Bennett Valley

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a. Cole Ranch, Dos Rios, and Anderson Valley

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Which of the following are all subzones of the Chianto DOCG? a. Colli Asolani, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, and Montalcino; b. Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Scansano, and Montalbano; c. Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colli Senesi, and Montepulciano; d. Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, and Montalbano

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d. Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, and Montalbano

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Which of the following statements is true? a. A wine with a pH of 3.1 is less acidic than a wine with a pH of 3.4; b. pH is a measurement of the combined acidic strength of a wine; c. TA is a measurement of tartaric acid; d. TA and pH measure the same acidity levels

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b. pH is a measurement of the combined acidic strength of a wine

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Which of the following grape varieties is also known in Portugal as Maria Gomes? a. Gouveio; b. Touriga Nacional; c. Fernao Pires; d. Loureiro

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c. Fernao Pires

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Which of the following wines is most likely to maintain its flavor the longest after opening? a. Fleurie; b. Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese; c. Madeira Sercial; d. Reserve Port

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c. Madeira Sercial

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Which of the following AOCs are all located in the Cote de Nuits? a. Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Corton, and Pommard; b. Clos de Tart, Morey-St-Denis, Vosne-Romanee, Marsannay, and Chambolle-Musigny; c. Vosne-Romanee, Chassagne-Montrachet, Irancy, Vougeot, and Marsannay; d. Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Bouzeron, and Chassagne-Montrachet

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b. Clos de Tart, Morey-St-Denis, Vosne-Romanee, Marsannay, and Chambolle-Musigny

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Which of the following best describes the wine region known as Gimblett Gravels? a. It is one of the cooler wine regions in Australia, and it specializes in Riesling; b. It is one of the warmer areas of New Zealand, and it specializes in red blends; c. It is one of the southernmost wine regions in Chile, and it specializes in Pinot Noir; d. It is a subregion of the Napa Valley AVA, and its specializes in Chardonnay

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b. It is one of the warmer areas of New Zealand, and it specializes in red blends

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When was the first American AVA approved? a. 1980; b. 1965; c. 1992; d. 1976

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a. 1980

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Which of the following regions are all considered to have a Mediterranean climate? a. Southern California, Central Italy, and upstate New York; b. The Central Coast of Chile, the Western Cape of South Africa, and Oregon; c. The Western Cape of South Africa, Southwestern Australia, and Central Italy; d. The Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and the Central Coast of Chile

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c. The Western Cape of South Africa, Southwestern Australia, and Central Italy

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Where is the Austral viticultural region located? a. In the northern section of Argentina; b. In the southern section of Argentina; c. In the northern section of Chile; d. In the southern section of Chile

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d. In the southern section of Chile

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Which of the following grapes is also known as Lemberger? a. Blauer Portugieser; b. Blaufrankisch; c. Muller-Thurgau; d. Zweigelt

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b. Blaufrankisch

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Which of the following statements is most true concerning the Riserva designation in Italy? a. Producers are not required to declare Riserva wines upon the general release of a vintage; b. In all regions, the aging requirement for Riserva wines requires a longer period in wood than for general release wines; c. The alcoholic strength of a Riserva is always lower than the general release wine; d. Riserva refers to wines grown in a historical zone that gave the wine its original name

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a. Producers are not required to declare Riserva wines upon the general release of a vintage

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Of the following Napa County AVAs, which experiences the coolest climate? a. Carneros; b. Rutherford; c. Calistoga; d. Oakville

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a. Carneros

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Which of the following wine areas is located in the Mendoza province? a. Pedernal Valley; b. Molinos; c. Uco Valley; d. Fiambala Valley

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c. Uco Valley

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Which of the following statements is true concerning citric acid? a. Citric acid is the most prevalent acid found in grapes, but it is not recommended for use in acidification; b. Citric acid is found in wine grapes, but it is found in such small quantities as to require specialized measuring equipment to detect it.; c. Citric acid is the most prevalent acid found in grapes and is often used for acidification.; d. The presence of citric acid has a large sensory impact on the majority of quality white wines produced in warm climate areas.

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b. Citric acid is found in wine grapes, but it is found in such small quantities as to require specialized measuring equipment to detect it

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Which of the following best describes Bucelas? a. A white wine produced in the Peloponnese region of Greece; b. A red wine produced in Sicily; c. A white wine produced in the Rias Baixas region of Spain; d. A white wine produced in the Lisboa region of Portugal

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d. A white wine produced in the Lisboa region of Portugal

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Which of the following areas are all located in Western Australia? a. Pemberton, Margaret River, and Perth Hills; b. Margaret River, Murray Darling, and Peel; c. Nelson, Mount Barker, and Pemberton; d. Swan District, Frankland River, and Coonawarra

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a. Pemberton, Margaret River, and Perth Hills

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Which of the following best describes the style of red wine made in the southern Rhone Valley? a. Single-variety Syrah with deep color, high tannin, and low alcohol; b. A blend dominated by Carignan with very light color and crisp acidity; c. A single-variety Mourvedre with purple color, high alcohol, and soft tannins; d. A blend dominated by Grenache with medium to high alcohol and tannin

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d. A blend dominated by Grenache with medium to high alcohol and tannin

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Which of the following compounds is/are responsible for the yellow hue associated with most white wines? a. Anthocyanins; b. Flavones; c. Resveratrol; d. Vanillin

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b. Flavones

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Which of the following terms is used for the vine condition where poor pollination leads to poor fruit set? a. Asperage; b. Esca; c. Coulure; d. Millerandage

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c. Coulure

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Which of the following wine regions are all located in Chile? a. Limari Valley, Curico Valley, and Rivera; b. Colchagua Valley, Maule Valley, and Elqui Valley; c. Neuquén, Limari Valley, and San Antonio Valley; d. Casablanca Valley, Rivera, and Rio Negro

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b. Colchagua Valley, Maule Valley, and Elqui Valley

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Which of the following statements best describes Cerasuolo di Vittora? a. A red wine produced in Sicily; b. A sparkling wine produced in Emilia-Romagna; c. A white wine produced in Tuscany; d. A white wine produced in Veneto

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a. A red wine produced in Sicily

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What does the term marque d’acheteur indicate on a bottle of Champagne? a. It is a grower Champagne.; b. It was made and distributed by a cooperative that buys grapes from several different growers.; c. It was made and distributed by a cooperative that buys still wine from a single producer.; d. It is a brand unrelated to the producer or the grower, such as a supermarket brand.

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d. It is a brand unrelated to the producer or the grower, such as a supermarket brand.

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Chateau Ksara and Chateau Kefraya are two of the most historic wineries located in which of the following countries? a. Georgia; b. Croatia; c. Lebanon; d. Turkey

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c. Lebanon

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Which of the following appellations is best-known for the production of dry white wines? a. Bourgueil; b. Bonnezeaux; c. Coteaux de l’Aubance; d. Savennieres

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d. Savennieres

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Which of the following regions is located the furthest north? a. Mittelrhein; b. Nahe; c. Pfalz; d. Wurttemberg

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a. Mittelrhein

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Which of the following wines is made primarily from the Montepulciano grape? a. Frascati; b. Rosso Conero; c. Torgiano Rosso Riserva; d. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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b. Rosso Conero

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Under Australian law, which of the following is true concerning a wine made from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Semillon? a. The wine must be labelled “80% Chardonnay/20% Semillon.”; b. The wine may be labelled “Chardonnay/Semillon” but not “Chardonnay.”; c. The wine may be labelled as “Chardonnay” with no mention of Semillon or its proportion; d. The wine may not be labeled with any grape variety on the front label.

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b. The wine may be labelled “Chardonnay/Semillon” but not “Chardonnay.”

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What is Federspiel? a. A white grape variety native to Austria; b. A classification of grape ripeness use in Germany; c. A small wine region located in northern Austria; d. A wine classification used in the Wachau region

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d. A wine classification used in the Wachau region

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The scent of geranium in a wine is often associated with which of the following? a. Incomplete malolactic fermentation; b. Wines infected with TCA; c. Wines made from the Pinot Blanc grape variety; d. Late harvest wines

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a. Incomplete malolactic fermentation

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Which of the following regions is known for its sherry-style fortified wines? a. Priorat; b. Montilla-Moriles; c. Rias Baixas; d. Somontano

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b. Montilla-Moriles

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Which of the following grapes, considered to be native to Rioja, is known in France as Carignan? a. Viura; b. Graciano; c. Garnacha; d. Mazuelo

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d. Mazuelo

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What historical event in the mid-17th century allowed for the production of fine wine in the Medoc? a. The building of a railroad across France and Spain; b. The induction of a classification system for the fine wines of France; c. The drainage of the swamp waters in the Medoc region; d. The introduction of oidium as a pest repellant

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c. The drainage of the swamp waters in the Medoc region

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Which of the following is the largest AVA in Washington State? a. Lake Chelan; b. Columbia Valley; c. Rogue Valley; d. Yakima Valley

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b. Columbia Valley

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Which of the following regions makes a style of wine known as Szamorodni? a. Cotnari; b. Neusiedlersee-Hugelland; c. Patras; d. Tokaj

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d. Tokaj

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Which of the following must be true if an Italian DOC/DOCG wine is labeled with the term Classico? a. The wine has undergone extended aging in oak barrels.; b. The wine is made in the classic style of that DOG/DOCG.; c. The grapes and the wine are from the historic heartland of the zone.; d. The wine was produced in an exceptional vintage.

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c. The grapes and the wine are from the historic heartland of the zone

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Which of the following statements is false? a. Strohwein is a dry wine produced in Austria from slightly under-ripe grapes.; b. Austria’s reputation was seriously tarnished by a wine scandal in the mid-1980s.; c. In Austria, the Kabinett classification is not a part of the Pradikat tier.; d. Blaufrankisch is an important red grape variety in Austria.

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a. Strohwein is a dry wine produced in Austria from slightly under-ripe grapes.

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Resveratrol, often found in red wines, is a phenolic compound that has often been linked to which of the following health benefits? a. The ability to absorb high amounts of alcohol into the bloodstream; b. Cardiovascular and metabolic benefits; c. The ability to fight off a wide variety of bacterial infections; d. Muscular conditioning benefits

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b. Cardiovascular and metabolic benefits

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The wine region of Bellet, well-known for white wines made from the Vermentino grape, is located in which of the following areas? a. Provence; b. The Veneto; c. The Rhone; d. Campania

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a. Provence

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Which of the following winemaking techniques can be employed to reduce the likelihood of white diamonds? a. Pigeage; b. Malolactic fermentation; c. Cold stabilization; d. Assemblage

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c. Cold stabilization

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Which of the following wine regions is best known for Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir? a. The Loire Valley; b. The Stages Leap District; c. The Willamette Valley; d. Alsace

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c. The Willamette Valley

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Which of the following is a Champagne Grand Cru? a. Chateaumeillant; b. Verzenay; c. Menetou-Salon; d. Seyssel

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b. Verzenay

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If you notice the typical Pinot Noir-derived aromas of cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum in a glass of red wine, then which of the following category of scents are you detecting? a. Primary aromas; b. Fermentation aromas; c. Bottle bouquet; d. Tertiary aromas

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a. Primary aromas

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The approval of the Rocks of Milton-Freewater District AVA sparked a debate about which of the following topics? a. The minimum amount of grapes that must be grown in a particular area in order to qualify for AVA status; b. Whether or not multistate AVAs are confusing to the consumer; c. The requirement that in order to qualify for AVA status, a wine must be produced in the same state in which the AVA is located; d. Whether or not wines with AVA status should be required to be produced from 100% AVA-grown grapes

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c. The requirement that in order to qualify for AVA status, a wine must be produced in the same state in which the AVA is located

80
Q

The calcareous clay soils on the bank of the Tanaro River are renowned for providing a specific character to which of the following wines? a. Carmignano; b. Barbaresco; c. Valpolicella Classico; d. Romagna Albana

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b. Barbaresco

81
Q

Which of the following is a bacterial vineyard disease often spread by insects? a. Powdery mildew; b. Pierce’s disease; c. Peronospora; d. Botrytis

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b. Pierce’s disease

82
Q

Which of the following regions is best known for producing a Vin Doux Naturel? a. Cairanne; b. Gigondas; c. Rasteau; d. Vacqueyras

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c. Rasteau

83
Q

Which of the following wine-producing areas is most affected by the strong winds known as the Roaring Forties? a. New Zealand; b. South Africa; c. Sardinia; d. Provence

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a. New Zealand

84
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Which of the following is the leading red grape of the Republic of Georgia? a. Rkatsiteli; b. Misket Cherven; c. Saperavi; d. Mavrud

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c. Saperavi

85
Q

Which of the following wines must contain 10% to 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc? a. Carmignano; b. Montefalco Sagrantino; c. Morellino di Scansano; d. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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a. Carmignano

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