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Which of the following is true:
A. All wines contain at least trace amounts of sulfites.
B. All wine distributed in the United States must contain a warning label that reads “Contains Sulfites.”
C. Only wine that is produced using some form of sulfur will contain sulfites.

A

A. All wines contain at least trace amounts of sulfites.

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Describe the typical characteristics of a wine with “cork taint.”

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a musty, moldy odor, a lack of aroma, a muted flavor, or smelling of a “stagnant basement.”

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What are the two main fermentable sugars found in ripe grapes?

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Glucose and Fructose

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Which of the following taste/flavor components is most likely to be the result of tannins?

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A textural “drying” sensation

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Which of the following wines will be more acidic?
A. A wine with a pH of 3.6
B. A wine with a pH of 2.9 (

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B. A wine with a pH of 2.9

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Which of the following wine faults are the result of sulflur? 
A. Vinegary smell
B. Smell of burnt matches 
C. Smell of wet cardboard
D. Mercaptan 
E. Smell of rotten eggs 
F. TCA (cork taint)
A

B. Smell of burnt matches
D. Mercaptan
E. Smell of rotten eggs

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What is an ester?

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An ester is a molecule that results from the joining of an acid and an alcohol. They form a large group of highly ordiferous compounds often found in wine.

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Which of the following wines is most likely to be high in aldehydes?

A. Sherry
B. Champagne
C. Ice wine
D. Sauternes

A

A. Sherry

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Which of the following is the best definition of Chinon?

A. A red wine based on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety, produced in the Eastern Loire.
B. A red wine based on the Cabernet Franc grape variety, produced in the Anjou region.
C. A red wine based on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety, produced in Touraine.
D. A red wine based on Pinot Noir, produced in the Eastern Loire.
E. A red wine based on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety, produced in the Anjou region.
F. A red wine based on Pinot Noir, produced in Touraine.
G. A red wine based on the Cabernet Franc grape variety, produced in Touraine.

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G. A red wine based on the Cabernet Franc grape variety, produced in Touraine.

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Which of the following phenolics is responsible for the red hue of some wines?
A. Vanillin
B. Anthocyanins
C. Flavonols
D. Ascorbic Acid
A

B. Anthocyanins

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What are the two main types of acid found in wine grapes?
A. Acetic Acid
B. Malic Acid 
C. Lactic Acid
D. Succinic Acid
E. Tartaric Acid 
F. Citric Acid
A

B. Malic Acid

E. Tartaric Acid

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Match the following wine faults with their most likely culprit.

Choice
A Ethyl Acetate
B Brett
C The odor of rancid butter
D Leesy

Responses

  • An ester formed by the combination of ethanol and acetic acid
  • A member of the yeast family
  • Butryic acid
  • Excessive contact with dead yeast cells
A

Ethyl Acetate - An Ester formed by the combination of ethanol and acetic acid

Brett - A member of the yeast family

The odor of rancid butter - Butryic Acid

Leesy - Excessive contact with dead yeast cells

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Of the following, which are most likely to be found in wine as a result of oak contact?
A. Tannin and vanillin 
B. Acetic acid and residual sugar
C. Calcium and citrus flavors
D. Methanol and sulfites
A

A. Tannin and vanillin

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In one or two sentences, describe the typical taste, flavor, and aroma profile of Chinon:

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Chinon’s typically have medium tannin and moderate acidity. Flavors and aromas of red fruit; strawberry, cranberry, spices/vegetal notes; green pepper, black pepper, and tobacco.

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The taste of umami is associated with the components of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Protein 
B. Carbohydrates
C. Minerals
D. Simple sugars
A

A. Protein

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Which of the following is the most appropriate service temperature for Beaujolais (or other medium-bodied, dry red wine)?
A. 43 to 47 degrees (F)/6 to 8 degrees (C)
B. 64 to 68 degrees (F)/18 to 20 degrees (C)
C. 50 to 55 degrees (F)/10 to 13 degrees (C)

A

C. 50 to 55 degrees (F)/10 to 13 degrees (C)

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Which of the following wines would be most likely to show a significant rim variation?
A. 10-year-old Left Bank Bordeaux
B. 2-year-old New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
C. 3-year-old Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
D. 2-year-old White Burgundy

A

A. 10-year-old Left Bank Bordeaux

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True or false: In general, a person’s detection threshold is determined by genetics, but a person’s recognition threshold may be lowered with practice.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Ruby Port is a "classic" pairing with which of the following foods?
A. Coq au vin
B. Stilton Cheese
C. Caprese Salad
D. Oysters Rockefeller
A

B. Stilton Cheese

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In the context of red wine, the color "garnet" implies a bit of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in addition to reddish hues.
A. Tawny or brown
B. Purple
C. Blue
D. Black or grey
A

A. Tawny or brown

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Aromas in wine are easier to detect (and recognize) in a wine if the wine is ____________.
A. warmed up a bit
B. as cold as possible

A

A. Warmed up a bit

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Which of the following is considered a "classic" pairing with fresh Oysters?
A. Chablis
B. Morgon
C. Fleurie
D. Brachetto
A

A. Chablis

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What is the typical recognition threshold for sugar in a liquid?
A. 0.25%
B. 0.5%
C. 1.0%
D. 2.5%
A

C. 1%

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Match the following terms and definitions:
Choice
A Stimulus
B Sensation
C Perception
Choices:
1.Any chemical, physical, or thermal activator
2.A neurological response to the environment
3.The brain’s interpretation of the information

A

A: Any chemical, physical, or thermal activator
B: A neurological response to the environment
C: The brain’s interpretation of the information

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List three ways the tactile sense is used in the sensory evaluation of wine.

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Possible answers: Temperature, astringency, “hot” sensation, body, texture, tannins, sneezing reaction to sulfur dioxide

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Which of the following is the most appropriate service temperature for Vintage Port?
A. 43 to 47 degrees (F)
B. 64 to 68 degrees (F)
C. 50 to 55 degrees (F)

A

B. 64 to 68 degrees

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If you smell cherry and raspberry notes in a glass of Pinot Noir, which of the following are you most likely detecting?
A. Primary aromas
B. Secondary aromas
C. Tertiary aromas
D. Bottle bouquet
A

A. Primary aromas

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Which color would be the most indicative of a high-acid red wine?
A. Blue highlights
B. Purple highlights
C. Brick-red color
D. Ruby-orange highlights
A

D. Ruby-orange highlights

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Which of the following is the most appropriate service temperature for Sauternes (or other sweet white wine)?
A. 43 to 47 degrees (F)/6 to 8 degrees (C)
B. 64 to 68 degrees (F)/18 to 20 degrees (C)
C. 50 to 55 degrees (F)/10 to 13 degrees (C)

A

A. 43 to 47 degrees (F)/6 to 8 degrees (C)

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Which of the following is the main variety of Beaujolais?
A. Gamay
B. Cabernet Franc
C. Merlot
D. Malbec
A

A. Gamay

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Which of the following is a synonym for Pinot Blanc?
A. Weissburgunder
B. Rulander
C. Grauburgunder
D. White Riesling
A

A. Weissburgunder

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Which of the following best describes Vouvray?
A. A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Anjou region of the Loire
B. A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Touraine region of the Loire
C. A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Eastern Loire
D. A Sauvignon Blanc-based wine produced in the Touraine region of the Loire
E. A Sauvignon Blanc-based wine produced in the Anjou region of the Loire
F. A Sauvignon Blanc-based wine produced in the Eastern Loire

A

B. A Chenin Blanc-based wine produced in the Touraine region of the Loire

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Which of the following grapes are hybrids? Check all that apply.
A. Baco Noir
B. Nebbiolo
C. Seyval Blanc
D. Chenin Blanc
E. Vidal Blanc
A

A. Baco Noir
C. Seyval Blanc
E. Vidal Blanc

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Which is a red wine grape? Check all that apply:
A. Agiorgitiko
B. Aglianico
C. Parrellada
D. Assyrtiko
E. Godello
F. Xinomavro
A

A. Agiorgitko
B. Aglianico
F. Xinomarvo

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc are all considered “international” grape varieties.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape variety in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, where it account for 18% of all plantings.
A. South Africa
B. France
C. Chile
D. Argentina
A

A. South Africa

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What are the characteristics of vitis vinifera grapes that make them ideally suited to the production of fine wines?

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Possible answers include levels of fructose and glucose, high level of phenolics, wide variety of aromas and flavors, ideal balance of sugar and acid.

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Grenache is one of the leading red grape varieties of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. The Rh?ne Valley
B. Bordeaux
C. Tuscany
D. Burgundy
A

A. The Rhone Valley

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What term is used for a red grape that has red flesh (in addition to red skin)?
A. Teinturier
B. Hybrid
C. Vitaceae
D. Inflorescence
A

A. Teinturier

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Which grape variety is used to produce a famous fortified wine in the town of Rutherglen (Australia)?
A. Muscat
B. Chenin Blanc
C. Seyval Blanc
D. Shiraz
A

A. Muscat

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What type of malady is Pierce’s Disease?
A. Bacterial disease
B. Viral disease
C. Fungal disease

A

A. Bacterial Disease

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Of the following, which lists the various sizes of soil particles in correct order, from smallest to largest?
A. Clay, silt, sand, gravel
B. Sand, silt, clay, gravel
C. Gravel, clay, sand, silt
D. Silt, clay, gravel, sand
A

A. Clay, silt, sand, gravel

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Which of the following are most likely to occur following veraison? check three:
A. Red grapes start to turn color and darken
B. White grapes become much more opaque
C. Acidity levels rise
D. Acidity levels fall
E. Sugar levels rise
F. Sugar levels fall

A

A. Red grapes start to turn color and darken
D. Acidity levels fall
E. Sugar levels rise

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On a grapevine, the cordons are part of the plant's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Canopy
B. Trunk
C. Root system
D. Field graft
A

A. Canopy

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“Climate” refers to the overall, historic weather pattern of a particular place, while “weather” refers to the actual conditions experienced.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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46
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Which of the following conditions will be experienced by a vineyard at a higher
elevation, as compared to a vineyard located on the valley floor? Check all that apply.
A. More Fog
B. Less Fog
C. More Wind
D. Less Wind
E. Cooler Climate
F. Warmer Climate
G. Smaller Diurnal Temperature Swing
H. Larger Diurnal Temperature Swing
A

A. Less Fog
C. More Wind
E. Cooler Climate
H. Larger Diurnal Temperature Swing

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Which of the following accomplishments is credited to Rudolph Steiner?
A. Developing the philosophy that would become part of biodynamics
B. Maintaining the first-ever list of chemicals used in the production of wine, leading to the NOP program in the United States
C. Raising American grapevines and exporting them to Europe for use in combating the phylloxera crisis
D. Inventing the system of vertical shoot positioning (VSP) in Washington State

A

A. Developing the philosophy that would become part of biodynamics

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Describe the ideal conditions for photosynthesis.

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Warm days, long days, sunny skies, minimal shading, southern aspect (northern aspect in the Southern Hemisphere), well-managed vine canopy

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How much time generally passes between bud break and harvest?
A. 120 - 140 days
B. 150 - 200 days
C. 140 - 160 days
D. 180 - 220 days
A

C. 140 - 160 days

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Which of the following stages of vine growth cycle occurs just after "weeping"?
A. Bud break
B. Flowering
C. Physiological maturity
D. Veraison
A

A. Bud break

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What type of malady is oidium?
A. Bacterial disease
B. Viral disease
C. Fungal disease

A

C. Fungal disease

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What is the French term over"?
for the cap management technique known as "pumping over" 
A. Remontage
B. Pigeage
C. Vendange
D. Millisime
A

A. Remontage

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What is the French term for "juice settling"?
A. Debourbage
B. Assemblage
C. Tirage
D. Botonnage
A

A. Debourbage

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Which of the following terms is used to describe an alternative method of red wine fermentation involving neither yeast nor bacteria?
A. Carbonic Maceration
B. Extended Maceration
C. Cold Soak
D. Debourbage
A

A. Carbonic Maceration

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Which of the following are most likely to occur in a white wine after it has undergone malolactic fermentation? Check three:
A. A decrease in overall acidity
B. A decrease in pH level
C. More pronounced citrus aromas
D. Buttery aromas
E. Increased richness and complexity of flavors
F. Less perception of body and “thinner” mouthfeel

A

A. A decrease in overall acidity
D. Buttery aromas
E. Increased richness and complexity of flavors

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Which of the following is an example of a Mistelle?
A. Pineau de Charentes 
B. Muscat de Rivesaltes
C. Vin Gris
D. Port
A

A. Pineau de Charentes

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Malolactic fermentation is often used in the production of red wine for the following reasons: a high level of acidity is not generally needed, the added complexity is welcome, and the process lends more microbial stability to a wine.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Which of the following wine-making techniques is most likely to be used in the production of very pale rose’ - such as those produced in Provence?
A. Saign?e
B. Carbonic Maceration
C. Direct Press

A

C. Direct Press

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Which of the following wines is most likely to be made using an ancestral method of sparkling wine production?
A. Clairette de Die
B. Prosecco
C. German Sekt

A

A. Clairette de Die

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List the five main components of wine

A

Water, Alcohol, Acid, Phenolics, and sugar

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The tradition of orange wine production is believed to have originated in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_:
A. the Republic of Georgia 
B. Southern France
C. Croatia
D. the Crimean Peninsula
A

A. the Republic of Georgia

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Which of the following styles of sparkling wine is likely to have the highest level of sugar?
A. Demi-sec
B. Extra dry
C. Sec
D. Sans dosage
A

A. Demi-sec

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Which of the following is used in the production of Italy's Amarone?
A. Dried grapes
B. Fortification
C. Chaptalization
D. Direct Press
A

A. Dried grapes

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Which of the following is a fortified wine produced in France?
A. Banyuls
B. Madeira
C. Commandaria
D. Rutherglen
A

A. Banyuls

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Which of the following climate types is more likely to have hot summers, cold winters, and (overall) more extremes in both directions?
A. Continental
B. Mediterranean
C. Maritime

A

A. Continental

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Which of the following occurs as a plant breaks down sugar (or other compounds) to be used as energy?
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Translocation
D. Transpiration
A

A. Respiration

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Which of the following organoleptic properties is often the result of malolactic fermentation?
A. A buttery aroma and flavor
B. An increase in perceived acidity
C. Aromas and flavors of lemon peel
D. An increase in astringency
A

A. A buttery aroma and flavor

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Grauburgunder is another name for which of the following grape varieties?
A. Pinot Gris
B. Pinot Noir
C. Riesling
D. Sauvignon Blanc
A

A. Pinot Gris

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The level of sugar in a ripening grape is often referred to as _______________ ripeness.
A. Physical
B. Phenolic

A

A. Physical

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The process by which water evaporates through openings on the underside of the vine's leaves is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Transpiration
B. Translocation
C. Respiration
D. Photosynthesis
A

A. Transpiration

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In the Northern Hemisphere, a vineyard planted with a ___________________ will receive the most direct sunlight.
A. Southern aspect
B. Northern aspect

A

A. Southern aspect

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Which of the following phenolics is most likely to create a textural, drying sensation on the palate?
A. Tannins
B. Flavonols
C. Vanillin
D. Resveratrol
A

A. Tannins

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What do anthocyanins contribute to a wine?
A. Red (or blue or purple) hues
B. Yellow or golden hues
C. Aromas of lemon and grapefruit
D. Aromas of green bell pepper and herbs
A

A. Red (or blue or purple) hues

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Which of the following is most likely to be the result of polymerization?
A. Sediment
B. Malic acid crystals
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. Ethyl acetate
A

A. Sediment

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The time period from bud break to harvest is normally around _______________ days.
A. 140 to 160
B. 80 to 100
C. 100 to 120 D. 200 to 220

A

A. 140 to 160

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76
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Which of the following wine making techniques may be used in order to decrease the possibility of tartrate crystals forming after bottling?
A. Cold stabilization 
B. Carbonic maceration
C. Thermal bottling
D. Chaptalization
A

A. Cold stabilization

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77
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On average, vines need about \_\_\_\_\_\_ of water annually.
A. 20 to 30 inches (51 to 76 cm)
B. 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm)
C. 5 to 10 inches (13 to 26 cm)
D. 80 to 110 inches (203 cm to 280 cm)
A

A. 20 to 30 inches (51 to 76 cm)

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78
Q 
If canes are not pruned back and are instead allowed to remain on the vine, they will eventually form thicker arms known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Cordons
B. Spurs
C. Trunkage
D. Root stock
A

A. Cordons

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79
Q 
Which of the following soils types has the smallest particle size?
A. Clay
B. Gravel
C. Sand
D. Silt
A

A. Clay

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Q 
The Trebbiano Toscano grape variety is also known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_:
A. Ugni Blanc
B. Pinot Blanc
C. Chenin Blanc
D. Furmint
A

A. Ugni Blanc

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81
Q 
After \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, the most prevalent ingredient in wine is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Water, ethanol
B. Ethanol, sugar
C. Glycerol, water
D. Water, methanol
A

A. Water, ethanol

82
Q 
Which of the following vine training techniques represents a type of divided canopy training?
A. Scott Henry
B. Single Guyot
C. Gobelet
D. Pergola
A

A. Scott Henry

83
Q 
The vine malady known as shatter - often responsible for poor fruit set - is also known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Coulure
B. Millerandage
C. Powdery mildew
D. Cork taint
A

A. Coulure

84
Q 
What term is used to describe the point in the vine's growth cycle at which red grapes start to change color, grapes start to soften, and sugars are increasingly stored in the fruit?
A. Veraison 
B. Coulure
C. Weeping
D. Berry Set
A

A. Veraison

85
Q 
What varietal is each area best-known for:
Willamette Valley
Napa Valley
Monterey
Dry Creek Valley
A

Willamette Valley - Pinot Noir
Napa Valley - Cabernet
Monterey - Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley - Zinfandel

86
Q

True or False: Both New York State and Ontario, Canada have wine regions located near (and named for) the Niagara Falls area.

A

True

The Niagara Peninsula VQA is located in Ontario, and New York State is home to the Niagara Escarpment AVA.

87
Q

What two mountain ranges define the Napa Valley?

A

Vaca Mountains and the Mayacamas Mountains

88
Q

Which of the following wines may correctly be labeled as a “Meritage?”
A. A 60/40 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
B. A blend of 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Semillon and 3% Muscadelle
C. A wine that is 100% Muscadelle
D. A 60/20/20 blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
E. A wine that is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot
F. A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec
G. A wine that is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

A

A. A 60/40 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
D. A 60/20/20 blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
F. A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec

89
Q 
Which of the following is a subregion of the Paso Robles AVA?
A. El Pomar District
B. Ballard Canyon
C. Happy Canyon
D. Borden Ranch
A

A. El Pomar District

90
Q

Which of the following AVAs is “specifically excluded” from the CA Central Coast AVA?
A. Santa Cruz Mountains (Your Answer)(Correct)
B. Livermore Valley
C. Santa Maria Valley
D. Paso Robles

A

A. Santa Cruz Mountains

91
Q 
Which of the following AVAs are shared between two or more counties?
A. Los Carneros
B. Petaluma Gap
C. Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
D. Wild Horse Valley
E. Santa Ynez Valley
F. Fort Ross-Seaview
G. Edna Valley
A

A. Los Carneros
B. Petaluma Gap
C. Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak
D. Wild Horse Valley

92
Q 
Which of the following are considered to be among the "valley floor" appellations of Napa?
A. Rutherford (Your Answer)(Correct)
B. Oakville (Your Answer)(Correct)
C. St. Helena (Your Answer)(Correct)
D. Chalk Hill
E. Chalone
F. York Mountain
G. Napa Nook
A

A. Rutherford
B. Oakville
C. St. Helena

93
Q

Put the following Oregon AVAs in proper geographic order, starting in the NORTH and heading SOUTH:
A. Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley, Willamette Valley
B. Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley
C. Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley, Rogue Valley
D. Umpqua Valley, Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley

A

C. Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley, Rogue Valley

94
Q 
Where is the Casa Madero winery located?
A. Coahuila, Mexico
B. Guadalupe Valley, Mexico
C. Antelope Valley AVA
D. High California Desert AVA
A

A. Coahuila, Mexico

95
Q

Describe how the Cascade Mountain Range affects the climate of eastern Washington State.

A

It creates a rain shadow for the AVAs on the east side of the mountains

96
Q 
Which of the following is the largest AVA in Washington State?
A. Columbia Valley
B. Walla Walla Valley
C. Yakima Valley
D. Columbia Gorge
A

A. Columbia Valley

97
Q 
Which of the following are sub-appellations of the Yakima Valley AVA?
A. Red Mountain
B. Rattlesnake Hills
C. Snipes Mountain
D. Horse Heaven Hills
E. Columbia Gorge
A

A. Red Mountain
B. Rattlesnake Hills
C. Snipes Mountain

98
Q

What was Nicholas Longworth’s greatest contribution to the wine industry?

A

Produced the first sparkling wine in America

99
Q

What was Charles Krug’s greatest contribution to the wine industry?

A

Founded the first Napa Valley winery in 1861

100
Q

What was David Lett’s greatest contribution to the wine industry?

A

Helped to introduce viticulture to Oregon

101
Q

What was Dr. Konstantin Frank’s greatest contribution to the wine industry?

A

Helped establish vinifera grapes in the Finger Lakes

102
Q 
What is Tuscany's most famous white wine?
A. Vernaccia di San Gimignano
B. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
C. Fiano d'Avellino
D. Soave
A

A. Vernaccia di San Gimignano

103
Q 
Which of the following wines are produced in Lombardy? Check two:
A. Valtellina
B. Franciacorta 
C. Orvieto
D. Taurasi
E. Greco di Bianco
A

A. Valtellina

B. Franciacorta

104
Q 
Which of the following wines is required to contain between 10% and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc?
A. Terre Tollesi DOCG
B. Frascati Superiore DOCG
C. Carmignano DOCG 
D. Salice Salentino DOC
A

C. Carmignano DOCG

105
Q 
Which of the following in NOT one of the seven subzones of the Chianti DOCG?
A. Montalbano
B. Montepulciano 
C. Rufina
D. Colli Aretini
A

B. Montepulciano

106
Q 
Lambrusco is produced in two regions, with the majority being made in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Lombardy
B. Tuscany
C. Umbria
D. Emilia-Romagna
A

D. Emilia-Romagna

107
Q

Name the five seas that surround the country of Italy:

A

Tyrrhenian Sea, Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, Liqurian Sea, Mediterranean Sea

108
Q

What grape variety is used in this famous red wine: Barolo

A

Nebbiolo

109
Q

What grape variety is used in this famous red wine: Valpolicella

A

Corvina

110
Q

What grape variety is used in this famous red wine: Acqui

A

Brachetto

111
Q

What grape variety is used in this famous red wine: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

A

Prugnolo Gentile

112
Q

What grape variety is used in this famous red wine: Scansano

A

Morellino

113
Q 
Which of the following wines is produced by Tenuta San Guido?
A. Sassicaia
B. Tignanello
C. Solaia
D. Grumello
A

A. Sassicaia

114
Q 
Which of the following wines are produced in Puglia? Check all that apply:
A. Salice Salentino 
B. Marsala
C. Primitivo Manduria Dolce Superiore
D. Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
E. Cannellino di Frascati
F. Rosso di Montalcino
A

A. Salice Salentino
C. Primitivo Manduria Dolce Superiore
D. Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva

115
Q

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is produced on which island?

A

Sicily

116
Q

Vermentino di Gallura is produced on which island?

A

Sardinia

117
Q 
Which of the following wines is produced in Umbria?
A. Montefalco Sagrantino
B. Rosso Piceno
C. Lambrusco Montovano
D. Frascati
A

A. Montefalco Sagrantino

118
Q

What region is Asti produced?

A

Piedmont

119
Q

What region is Bardolino produced?

A

Veneto

120
Q

What region is Collio produced?

A

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

121
Q

What region is Brunello di Montalcino produced?

A

Tuscany

122
Q

What region is Fiano di Avellino produced?

A

Campania

123
Q 
What mountain range travels down the "spine" of the Italian Peninsula?
A. The Dolomites
B. The Italian Alps
C. The Pyrenees
D. The Apennines
A

D. The Apennines

124
Q

Which of the following red grapes are allowed to be grown for use in the AOC wines of Bordeaux? (more than one)

A. Malbec
B. Pinot Meunier
C. Carignan
D. Petit Verdot
E. Carmenere
F. Grenache
A

A. Malbec
D. Petit Verdot
E. Carmenere

125
Q

Explain why there is no red wine labeled as “Entre-Deux-Mers AOC” despite the fact that much of the area is planted to red grapes.

A

The Entre-Deux-Mers AOC is only approved for white wines. Most of the red grapes grown in the area go into wine that is labeled using the more generic “Bordeaux AOC” appellation.

126
Q

What is clairet?

A

A light red style of wine produced in Bordeaux

127
Q

If a French PGI wine (Vin de Pay) is labeled using the name of the grape variety, what minimum amount of the wine must be made with the stated grape?

A

85%

128
Q

What are the three main white grapes grown in Bordeaux?

A

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle

129
Q

Which of the following châteaux are classificed as Bordeaux Premiers Crus? Check all that apply:
A. Haut-Brion (Your Answer)(Correct)
B. Montrose
C. Mouton-Rothschild (Your Answer)(Correct)
D. Clerc Milon
E. Latour (Your Answer)(Correct)
F. Margaux (Your Answer)(Correct)
G. Kirwan
H. Lafite Rothschild (Your Answer)(Correct)

A

A. Haut-Brion (only one in Graves)
C. Mouton-Rothschild
F. Margaux
H. Lafite Rothschild

130
Q 
Which of the following areas in NOT considered to be a sub-appellation of the Côtes de Bordeaux AOC?
A. Blaye
B. Cadillac
C. Lussac
D. Francs
A

C. Lussac

131
Q

What two rivers surround the area known as “Entre-Deux-Mers”?

A

The Garonne and the Dordogne

132
Q 
Which of the following is a Bordeaux "Superior First Growth" for sweet wine?
A. Chateau La Marzelle
B. Chateau Belgrave
C. Chateau Figeac
D. Chateau d'Yquem
A

D. Chateau d’Yquem

133
Q

Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most prestigious wines of _____________.

A

Saint-Emilion

134
Q

What is the most widely-planted grape in France?

A

Merlot

135
Q

What is the name of the Forest located along the west coast of Bordeaux?

A

The Landes Forest

136
Q

What are the three main red grapes of Bordeaux?

A

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc

137
Q

What area in Champagne is most widely planted with Meunier?

A

Vallee de la Marne

138
Q

What is the main grape variety of the Saumur-Champigny AOC?

A

Cabernet Franc

139
Q

Coteaux de la Loire is one of the areas known for producing ________________________.

A

Muscadet

140
Q

What is unique about the Quarts de Chaume AOC?

A

It is the Loire Valley’s only Grand Cru

141
Q

Which of the following designations is used for IGP (vin de pays) wines produced in Alsace?
A. Haut Rhin IGP
B. Grand Est IGP
C. Bas-Rhin IGP
D. None of these; no IGP (vin de pays) designation is approved for Alsace

A

D. None of these; no IGP (vin de pays) designation is approved for Alsace

142
Q

Which zone of Champagne is best known for Kimmeridgian marl?

A

Cote des Bars

143
Q

How many Grand Cru vineyards are there in Alsace?

A

51

144
Q 
Which of the following grape varieties is NOT allowed for use in Champagne?
A. Chenin Blanc
B. Arbane
C. Pinot Gris
D. Petit Meslier
E. Pinot Blanc
A

A. Chenin Blanc

145
Q

Which region is most affected by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains?

A

Alsace

146
Q

What is the main grape variety of the Menetou-Salon and Quincy AOCs?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

147
Q

What is the leading grape variety of the Pays Nantais?

A

Melon

148
Q 
Of the following, which is NOT considered one of the four nobles grapes of Alsace?
A. Riesling
B. Pinot Gris
C. Chardonnay
D. Gewurztraminer
A

C. Chardonnay

149
Q

True or False: The Loire Valley wine region stretches along the Loire River for 300 miles, with the majority of the vineyards planted on the south side of the river.

A

True

150
Q

What makes the Saint-Bris AOC so unique?

A

It is located in Burgundy, yet it produces wine from Sauvignon Blanc grapes

151
Q

Which is the largest appellation in Provence (in terms of production)?

A

Cotes de Provence

152
Q

What is the main grape variety of the Condrieu AOC?

A

Viognier

153
Q 
Which of the following AOCs are located in Burgundy? (More than one answer)
A. St-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil
B. Fixin
C. Saint-Paray
D. Crozes-Hermitage
E. Fitou
F. Montagny 
G. Pouilly-Fuiss?
A

B. Fixin
F. Montagny
G. Pouilly-Fuiss?

154
Q

What is Bougros?

A

A parcel of the Chablis Grand Cru Vineyard

155
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a Burgundy Grand Cru?
A. Mercurey
B. Chambertin
C. Clos de Vougeot
D. Corton
A

A. Mercurey

156
Q 
Which of the following Beaujolais Crus are considered to produce the most "age- worthy" styles of the wine? Check three:
A. Brouilly
B. Chenas
C. Chiroubles
D. Fleurie
E. Moulin-a-Vent
F. St.-Amour
G. Morgon
A

B. Chenas
E. Moulin-a-Vent
G. Morgon

157
Q

What is another name for the Rolle grape variety?

A

Vermentino

158
Q

Which of the following best describes the location of Moulin-a-Vent?
A. It is the furthest north of all the Beaujolais Crus.
B. It is south of Chiroubles and north of Chenas
C. It is south of Brouilly and just north of St.-Amour
D. It is south of Chenas and north of Fleurie

A

D. It is south of Chenas and north of Fleurie

159
Q

What wine is produced using an eclectic combination of grapes that includes G-S-M (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre)?

A

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

160
Q

Region that is a well-known white wine (Chardonnay) produced in the Mâconnais?

A

Pouilly-Fuisse

161
Q

What area is an AOC in Provence best-known for rich, aromatic red wines?

A

Bandol

162
Q

Terrasses du Larzac and La Clape are both located within which larger region?

A

Languedoc

163
Q

Currently, Piedmont contains 18 DOCGs and ________ IGTs.

A

zero

164
Q

The eastern coast of the Italian Peninsula is bounded by the ________________ Sea.

A

Adriatic

165
Q 
Which of the following wines is NOT produced in Piedmont?
A. Prosecco
B. Roero DOCG
C. Brachetto d'Acqui
D. Gavi
A

A. Prosecco

166
Q

Match the town with the province:
A. Turin
B. Verona
C. Trieste

  1. Veneto
  2. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  3. Piedmont
A

A Turin, 3 Piedmont
B Verona, 1 Veneto
C Trieste, 2 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

167
Q 
Which of the following is a sweet red wine?
A. Rosazzo
B. Cannellino di Frascati
C. Gattinara
D. Recioto della Valpolicella
A

D. Recioto della Valpolicella

168
Q 
Of the following areas, which is NOT included in the delle Venezie DOC?
A. Trentino
B. Veneto
C. Lombardy
D. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
A

C. Lombardy

169
Q

What is the main grape variety of the Nizza DOCG?

A

Barbera

170
Q 
Which of the following wines is NOT produced in Veneto?
A. Asti
B. Piave
C. Valpolicella
D. Soave
A

A. Asti

171
Q

Bardolino is most associated with what type of wine style?

A

Chiaretto (dry Rose)

172
Q

Valpolicella is most associated with what type of wine style?

A

Ripasso (A style of wine made from combining the pomace left over from the production of Amarone or recioto with a batch of freshly fermented wine)

173
Q

Moscato d’Asti is most associated with what type of wine style?

A

Frizzante

174
Q

Collioi Bianco is most associated with what type of wine style?

A

Skin Fermented

175
Q

What grape variety is Asti produced with?

A

Moscato

176
Q

What grape variety is Prosecco produced with?

A

Glera

177
Q

What grape variety is Gavi produced with?

A

Cortese

178
Q

What grape variety is Soave produced with?

A

Garganega

179
Q

What grape variety is Roero produced with?

A

Arneis

180
Q

The Lison DOC (and Lison-Pramaggiore DOCG) are located within which two regions?

A

Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

181
Q 
Which of the following are the leading red grapes of the Piedmont region? Pick three.
A. Nebbiolo
B. Sangiovese
C. Barbera 
D. Corvina
E. Dolcetto 
F. Molinara
G. Rondinella
A

A. Nebbiolo
C. Barbera
E. Dolcetto

182
Q 
Which of the following wine regions are located close to Lake Garda? Pick two:
A. Bardolino
B. Lugana
C. Breganze
D. Colli Euganei E. Gattinara
A

A. Bardolino

B. Lugana

183
Q

Define Vino De Pago

A

“Estate wine”; a PDO-level wine category granted to individual wine estates of distinction

184
Q

Which of the following statements describe or define a typical Red Rioja wine, made in the “traditional” style? Pick all that apply.
A. Fruit forward and high in alcohol
B. Bottled after a short time of aging in stainless steel tanks
C. Very tannic while young and meant to improve with age
D. 100% Tempranillo and labeled with name of the grape variety
E. Aged in 225-liter American oak barrels
F. Uniquely aromatic with earthy and “leathery” scents

A

C. Very tannic while young and meant to improve with age
E. Aged in 225-liter American oak barrels
F. Uniquely aromatic with earthy and “leathery” scents

185
Q

The most fertile region, with the most rainfall in the Douro Valley sub-region.

A

Baixo Corgo

186
Q

The largest region in terms of physical size in the Douro Valley sub-region.

A

Douro Superior

187
Q

Home to most of the finest Port producers in the Douro Valley sub-region

A

Cima Corgo

188
Q

What mountain range forms the border between Spain and France?

A

The Pyrenees

189
Q

What type of Port is made from the wine of a single year, aged in large oak vats for four to six years before bottling?

A

LBV

190
Q

True or False: The La Mancha DO is (in terms of total size) is the largest in Spain, but much of the vine acreage is devoted to Airén grapes that are destined for use in Spanish brandy.

A

True

191
Q

What is another name for Tempranillo?

A

Tinta Roriz

192
Q 
Of the following AOCs, which is located closest to the border between France and Spain?
A. Banyuls
B. Fleurie
C. Fixin
D. Condrieu
A

A. Banyuls

193
Q

Main Grape varieties of Cava:

A

Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel-lo

194
Q

Main grape variety of Rueda:

A

Verdejo

195
Q

Main grape variety of Jumilla:

A

Monastrell

196
Q

Main grape variety of Ribera del Duero:

A

Tinto Fino

197
Q

Main grape variety of Montilla-Moriles:

A

Pedro Ximenez

198
Q 
Which of the following DOs are located in Castilla y León? Pick all that apply:
A. Rueda
B. Cigales
C. Ribera del Duero
D. Valdeorras
E. Somontano
F. La Mancha
A

A. Rueda
B. Cigales
C. Ribera del Duero

199
Q

What type of wine is most likely to be produced using the estufagem method?

A

Maderia

200
Q 
Which of the following are hybrid-style Sherries? Check all that apply:
A. Manzanilla
B. Pale Cream
C. Palo Cortado
D. Amontillado
E. Puerto Fino
F. Pedro Xim?nez
A

C. Palo Cortado

D. Amontillado

201
Q 
Which of the following are fino-style Sherries? Pick all that apply: A. Manzanilla 
B. Pale Cream
C. Palo Cortado
D. Amontillado
E. Puerto Fino
F. Pedro Ximenez
A

A. Manzanilla
B. Pale Cream
E. Puerto Fino

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