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Common Wine Myths Flashcards

1
Q

Sulfites are used for food preservation. True or false?

A

True

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2
Q

What is the amount of sulfite in a average bottle of wine?

A. 100ppm
B. 300ppm
C. 50ppm
D. 30 ppm

A

D

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3
Q

Most people who believe they have a sulfur allergy are likely allergic to what?

A. Thiols
B. Esters
C. Histomines
D. Phthalates

A

C

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4
Q

The task of old wine is superior to that of new wine. True or false?

A

False

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5
Q

As grapes ripen, acidity increases. True or false.

A

False

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6
Q

What do tannins do in old wines?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay the same

A

B

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7
Q

What is a flavor in aged red wine?

A. Nuttiness
B. Sugar
C. Smoke
D. Tobacco

A

D

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8
Q

Expensive wines have the same chemical compounds as inexpensive wines. True or false?

A

True

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9
Q

The set of aromas that are most relevant for perceived wine equality is:

A. Mineral/ Forest floor
B. Tobacco/ Smoke
C. Woody/Animal
D. Slate/ Animal

A

C

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10
Q

What influences wine pricing? Select all that apply.

A. Scarcity
B. Overhead
C. Brand Recognition
D. Popularity

A

All of the above

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11
Q

What is the most influential factor on terroir?

A. Water availability
B. Fungi & bacteria
C. Vineyard age
D. Small production

A

B

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12
Q

Minerality in wine comes from mineral soil in the vineyard? True or false?

A

False

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13
Q

The smell of lavender in wine can come from lavender plants close to the vineyard. True or false?

A

False

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14
Q

How many flavors can a wine critics typically identify in wine?

A. 1-2
B. 2-3
C. 3-4
D. 4-5

A

C

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15
Q

What are proven methods to improve your ability to identify flavors and aromas in wine? Select all that apply.

A. Drinking expensive wine
B. Academics sensory training
C. Formal knowledge of wine production
D. Traveling to different wine regions

A

B and C

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16
Q

With what rating does the price of wine start to increase?

A. 66
B. 76
C. 86
D. 96

A

C

17
Q

Wine critics can describe the difference between an 87 and an 88 point wine with objective data. True or false?

A

False

18
Q

The reason expensive wines tend to taste better is because:

A. They are made with better ingredients
B. They have higher ratings
C. They use better grapes
D. Consumers expect that they will taste better

A

D

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