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1
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The Pays Nantais, Touraine, and Anjou-Saumur regions are all located in _____

A

The Loire Valley

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2
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______ is a grape species.

A

Vitis vinifera

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The ______ Mountains create a rain shadow effect for the vineyards of the Mendoza IG.

A

Andes

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4
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The _____ label term indicates a traditional, theoretically superior vineyard area within a DOC or DOCG.

A

classico

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5
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Cooler climates generally produce wine with _____

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elevated acidity

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6
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Winemakers wanting increased butter flavor and creamier texture in white wines promote:

A

malolactic fermentation

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7
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The primary grape variety of the Rheingau is ______.

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Riesling

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8
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Which of the following grape varieties produces wine with intense aromas of bell pepper and blackcurrant

A

cabernet sauvignon

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9
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Amongst the following California AVAs, __________ is most renowned for producing sparkling wine.

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Anderson Valley

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10
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A wine labeled SNG (or Selection de Grains Nobles) is a ________ wine.

A

sweet

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11
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Carmenere is most commonly associated with wine produced in _______.

A

Chile

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12
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A ___________-style beer is produced via top-fermenting yeasts in warmer temperatures.

A

Pale Ale

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13
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Which of the following regions has the coolest climate?

A

Mosel

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14
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Bottles, decanters, and corks should always be placed ___________.

A

On an underliner on the guests’ table

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15
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The aromas of TCA (or “corked wine”) are generally described as smelling like ________.

A

Moldy cardboard and/or must

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16
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The ________ DOP in Portugal is most associated with the _______ grape variety.

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Vinho Verde / Alvarinho

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17
Q

Chateau Cheval Blanc is classified as a ________ per the Saint-Emilion Classification of 2012.

A

Premier Grand Cru Classe ‘A’

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18
Q

In which century did Australia establish itself as a major wine exporter?

A

20th

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19
Q

Alcoholic fermentation require the interaction of ________ and _______.

A

Sugar / Yeast

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20
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Which of the following spirits can be distilled from corn, potatoes, wheat and/or rice?

A

Vodka

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21
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Which of the following countries feature the Southern Alps mountain range?

A

New Zealand

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22
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_______ refers to a white Champagne made from Pinot Noir and/or Meunier.

A

Blanc de Noirs

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23
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Which of the following aspects of wine will make meats and cheeses feel less rich and fatty?

A

moderately high tannin

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24
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The primary color (or colors) of Wachau DAC wine is/are _____.

A

white

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25
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________ on a bottle of Rioja DOCa indicates the longest amount of aging prior to release.

A

Vino

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26
Q

Schist, marl, and silt are types of:

A

soil

27
Q

Relative to the general harvest timing in Bordeaux, grapes used in the production of Sauternes AOP are picked:

A

late

28
Q

_____ is located in South Africa.

A

Stellenbosch

29
Q

Which of the following descriptions most indicates the extended barrel and bottle aging of a white wine?

A

golden color

30
Q

The Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Brouilly AOPs are all located in _______.

A

Beaujolais

31
Q

The climate of the Columbia Valley AVA can best be categorized as ____________.

A

continental

32
Q

Which of the following is NEVER a consideration in defining AOP?

A

price per bottle

33
Q

The label term ________ indicated that a sake is unpasteurized.

A

namazake

34
Q

Alto Adige is most known for producing __________ wines.

A

dry, still white

35
Q

Which of the following AOPs features the greatest percentage of steep hillside vineyards?

A

cote-rotie

36
Q

Which of the following wines is a classic pairing with fresh goat cheese?

A

sancerre

37
Q

_______ is most commonly associated with white wine production in Argentina.

A

torrontes

38
Q

________is the removing of unwanted items and damaged fruit from desired grape brunches arriving at the winery after picking.

A

sorting

39
Q

What are the primary grape varieties grown in the Priorat DOCa?

A

Garnacha / Carinena

40
Q

What is the minimum amount of months of lees aging required in the production of Champagne AOP?

A

12

41
Q

Tokaji Aszu is a sweet, white wine from which country?

A

Hungary

42
Q

The base material in the production of rum is _____.

A

sugarcane

43
Q

Riesling generally produces wines with elevated ____.

A

acidity

44
Q

_____ is the local name for the most renowned soil of the Coonawarra GI of Australia.

A

Terra Rossa

45
Q

What is the primary grape variety used in the production of Chinon AOP?

A

cabernet franc

46
Q

Quinta is best defined as _____.

A

vineyard

47
Q

At 10 years of age, which of the following red wines would most likely require decanting due to sediment?

A

Hermitage (based on Syrah)

48
Q

What color is vintage port when bottled?

A

purple

49
Q

The Maipo Valley DO is located in _____.

A

Chile

50
Q

The climate of the Champagne AOP can be best categorized as _________.

A

continental

51
Q

Which of the following physical feature most affects the vineyards of Paullac AOP in Bordeaux?

A

Gironde Esuary

52
Q

Which of the following Italian terms refers to the fog which rolls of the Alps into Piedmont vineyards?

A

Nebbia

53
Q

The Kamptal and Kremstal regions are located in _____.

A

Austria

54
Q

Alcohol in wine is perceived as __________ in the mouth, throat and chest.

A

Heat

55
Q

Which of the following spirits is most likely to age in oak barrels?

A

Cognac

56
Q

_________ is a prominent sub-region of the Hawke’s Bay GI in New Zealand.

A

Gimblett Gravels

57
Q

The predominant soil type found in the Mosel is _____.

A

Slate

58
Q

Le Musigny is classified as a ________

A

Grand Cru

59
Q

__________ generally produces wine with aromas of ripe yellow apple and pineapple, butter, and baking spice.

A

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay

60
Q

The majority of Alsace Grand Cru AOP wines are made from __________.

A

A single white grape variety

61
Q

The Rias Baixas DO produces mostly _________ wines,

A

dry, still white

62
Q

Sugar in food will make wine taste more ______.

A

tart and/or bitter

63
Q

Which of the following people is largely considered the “father of modern Napa Valley”?

A

Robert Mondavi

64
Q

Which of the following grape varieties produces wine in both Stellenbosch WO and Vouvray AOP?

A

Chenin Blanc

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