Course Review Flashcards
What Sherry will be the lightest color?
Fino
Alsace Grand Cru refers to the best
Vineyards
Which of these is likely to be a blend of grape varieties?
Pouilly-Fuisse AC
Chateauneuf du Pape AC Sancerre AC
Gevrey-Chambertin AC
Chateauneuf du Pape AC
What wine best fits this description “Strawberry, cherry, cinnamon aromas, medium acidity, low tannin”?
Beaujolais AC
The production technique for Sherry wines that blends younger and older wines so as to ensure a consistent style is called what?
A solera
The most important black varieties of Puglia are
Primitivo and Negroamaro
What winemaking technique is commonly used to give complexity to Muscadet?
Sur lie
What grape is usually the main component of Priorat?
Garnacha
How does Merlot compare to Cabernet Sauvignon?
Lower tannin, lower acid, higher alcohol
In what region is Pouilly-Fuisse?
The Maconnais
Aglianico is produced where?
Campania
In what region is Brunello di Montalcino produced?
Tuscany
The Clare Valley is know for producing wines from which variety?
Riesling
What is the main regional appellation of the southern Rhône?
Côtes du Rhône
Malt Whisky is made using…
only malted barley
What grape is often blended with Semillon in making Sauternes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Vouvray is made from
Chenin Blanc
What best describes the climate of Bordeaux?
Moderate, maritime climate with long warm autumns
Which wine best fits this description “Luscious, full bodied, medium alcohol, high acid, orange marmalade, dried apricots, rye bread”?
Tokaji Aszu
What method is used in making Cava?
Traditional
What is the German word for sparkling wine?
Sekt
What in region Australia is known for it’s Riesling?
Clare Valley
The vintage on a wine label indicates what?
When the grapes were harvested
Which of these wines would not have Tempranillo in it? Barbaresco DOCG Rioja DOCa Navarra DO Ribera del Duero DO
Barbaresco DOCG
White wines from the Mâconnais are made from what grape?
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc enjoys the cool climate Loire Valley villages of _________ and _________.
Sancerre; Pouilly-Fume
What best describes a wine from Gevrey-Chambertin?
Intense red fruit, savory and complex, medium to high acid and tannin
Which tasting note best describes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?
Dry, high acidity, pronounced aromas
List the following Spanish wines in order of increasing age
1) gran Reserva
2) Reserva
3) Joven
4) Crianza
3 Joven
4 Crianza
2 Reserva
1 gran Reserva
What are 2 common flavor descriptions of an oxidized wine?
Toffee and caramel
On an Italian wine label, the initials DOCG guarantees what?
Comes from a designated area
What part of the grape contains color?
The skin
Which of these wines might use a portion of dried grapes?
Barolo DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Umami in food will do what to the taste of wine?
Emphasize the bitterness of tannins in wine
Which of the following pairs of regions are famous for premium wines made from Syrah/Shiraz?
Burgundy & Sancerre
Soave & Marlborough region
Hermitage AC & Barossa Valley region
Pomerol AC & Saint-Émilion AC
Hermitage AC & Barossa Valley region
What best describes the climate of the Barossa Valley?
Hot
What description best fits a Mosel Riesling Kabinett?
Off dry, high acid, pronounced green fruit
“Pale lemon, green fruit, citrus, mineral” would best describe what wine?
Chablis AC
What grape variety is Gavi DOCG?
Cortese
In Argentina, where are the majority of Malbec plantings located?
Mendoza
Aged Tawny ports usually have aromas of…
walnuts, coffee and dried fruit
What is the most common fault detected on the nose?
Cork taint
What is the best serving temperature for a Cava?
Well chilled - 43-50F
What are the two premium regions of the Loire Valley for Sauvignon Blanc?
Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé
Arrange these quality levels in Burgundy in descending order.
- Premier Cru
- Village
- Regional
- Grand Cru
4 Grand Cru
1 Premier Cru
2 Village
3 Regional
Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant variety of the Left Bank of Bordeaux, west and south of the Gironde. What are main appellations of the Left Bank?
Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Which region of France is a Premium region for Riesling?
Alsace
The main black grape variety of Campania is…
Aglianico
Where is Hawke’s Bay?
New Zealand
In the cool-climate region of __________, Loire Valley; the ________ grape is used for many different styles of white wines.
Touraine and Chenin Blanc
What is the best serving temperature for a Meursault?
50F
Which of these is widely used in Italy to make a neutral, inexpensive white wine?
Sangiovese
Nebbiolo
Terbbiano
Barbaresco
Terbbiano
Which of these communes is part of Graves? Pauilliac Pessac-Leognan Pomerol Saint-Emilion
Pessac-Leognan
White wine fermentation typically takes place at what temp?
54F - 72F
What is the best serving temperature for a Barolo?
Room temp
Carmenère is most commonly used for …
Spicy, black fruit red wines from Chile
What regions of Germany produce premium Pinot Noir?
Baden and Pfalz
Soave is made from what grape?
Garganega
Which best describes the appearance of a Gran Reserva Rioja?
Pale garnet
Fleurie is made from what grape?
Gamay
Which of thees would be the highest quality wine? Le Montrachet, Bourgogne, Meursault, or Macon
Le Montrachet
The Mosel is know for producing wines from which variety?
Riesling
How long must Scotch be aged in oak?
3 years
What aromas can be imparted from OLD oak barrels?
Toffee or hazelnut
Which wine best matches the description “Full-bodied, off dry, ginger and banana”?
Alsace Pinot Gris
By law, ____________ must be distilled to a __________ strength to attain a fairly neutral flavor profile.
Vodka and Very high
When Syrah and Grenache are blended together, what effect does the Grenache have on the alcohol and acidity?
Increases alcohol and decreases acidity
Which of the following is NOT a classic region for Chardonnay? Cote d’Or Chablis Macon Bordeaux
Bordeaux
________ is an important variety in _____________, where it is commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to make dry wines.
Semillon and Bordeaux
Spirits that are distilled at a lower proof typically contain more __________ and _____________.
Impurities; Flavor
Which are the two general classifications for German wines?
Qualitätswein and Prädikatswein
The climate of Chablis is described as
Cool and Continental
What best describes the palate of a Brunello di Montalcino?
High tannin and high acid
Which grape is the same variety as Zinfandel?
Primitivo
What flavors are more characteristic of American oak?
Sweet coconut, vanilla, harsher tannin
The classic region for Chardonnay is:
Burgundy, France
Joven/Oro/Gold are all examples of ________ that is ____________.
Tequila and unaged
Where is Elgin?
Germany
What wine is more typical of a hot climate?
Full body, high alcohol, high tannin
Which of these wines will be dry? Eiswein Grosses Gewachs Trockenbeerenauslese Beerenauslese
Grosses Gewachs
Grenache in Spain is called ____________ and reaches its highest expression in ____________.
Garnacha and Priorat
What are the three main effects on climate?
Latitude, Altitude, and larger bodies of water
In the production of Chardonnay, a method to soften harsh acids is
malolactic fermentation
Many of the wines of Stellenboasch are similar to wines from what region?
Bordeaux
Which of these has the thinnest skin? Syrah Pinot Noir Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Where is Semillon most typically planted?
Bordeaux and Hunter Valley
When a wine is labeled unfined/unfiltered you can expect the wine to be:
More likely to form deposits and be hazy
Which if the following regions is known for producing long-lived Semillon wines that are dry, light in body & alcohol, but high in acidity?
Hunter Valley
Gisborne
Tasmania
Rutherglen
Hunter Valley
Which of these is noted for its sparkling wine? Medoc Gigondas Saumur Beaujolais
Saumur
What grape variety is often blended with Tempranillo in Rioja DOCa?
Garnacha
The term ‘Riserva’ on an Italian wine label indicates…
the wine is higher in alcohol and has minimum aging
Puligny-Monthrachet is an appellation in
Burgundy, France
What does vieilles vignes mean?
Old vines
What grape is related to Pinotage?
Pinot noir
“Dry, medium bodied, medium tannin and intense flavors of red cherry, strawberry and oak” best describes what wine?
Sonoma Pinot Noir
What are premium regions for Cabernet and Merlot from Australia?
Margaret River and Coonawarra
What color best matches a Tokaji?
Medium amber
What are two best practices for storing wine?
On its side and away from strong light
What is the purpose of maturing sherry in the solera system?
To ensure a consistent style of wine
Pinot Noir is a black grape variety with _____ skins and are typically _____ in color
Thin and Light
What are three flavors commonly associated with Pinot Noir?
Strawberries, mushrooms and cherries.
Which grape is most widely used for rose wine?
Grenache
Meursault is paired with what grape?
Chardonnay
What region will have the lightest bodied Riesling?
Mosel
How does Merlot compare to Cabernet Sauvignon?
More body, less acid
A wine labelled unfined or unfiltered is:
Likely to form deposits in the bottle
Which wine would most likely have the least amount of tannin? Syrah Pinot Noir Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
What are common flavor descriptors of an aged wine?
Animal, or vegetal
Where is McLaren Vale?
Australia
“Deep color, medium or full-bodied, medium or high acidity and alcohol, high tannin with blackberry and peppery spice” best describes what wine?
Carmenère
Premium, aged dry white Bordeaux can develop flavors of…
honey and toast
Salt in food will do what to the taste of wine?
Increase the perception of body and decrease the perception of tannin
What is true of London Dry Gin?
- Must be flavored with juniper
- Must be re-distilled in pot still
- Must be re-distilled with botanicals
- Other flavors may be added after distillation
1 Must be flavored with juniper
2 Must be re-distilled in pot still
3 Must be re-distilled with botanicals
Which is typical of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Deep Color
Light Tannin
Low Acid
Pronounced aromas
Deep color
Pronounced aromas
What grape variety is widely used in Italy to make neutral inexpensive white wine?
Trebbiano
What method is used to make Tokaji sweet?
Noble rot
What is the most important part of the wine-making process?
Fermentation
Bourbon is made using a majority of…
corn
The DO _________ from Spain produces wines with black fruit notes and toasty oak flavors from the __________ grape.
Ribera del Duero; Tempranillo
What wine best fits this description:” Medium tannin, medium acid, plum, and tobacco”?
St Emilion AC
Where was the Pinotage variety developed?
South Africa
What region in Chile is well known for Chardonnay?
Casablanca
What components in food tend to make wine taste “softer” (less astringent and bitter, less acidic, sweeter and more fruity)?
Salt and acid
What style of sweet wines are made by drying the grapes?
Tokaji
Eiswein
Recioto
Vin Douxs Naturels
Recioto
What is the best serving temperature for a Beaujolais?
55F
Of these four, which is the least likely to be aged in oak? Pouilly-Fuisse, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, or Chablis
Chablis
A wine labelled “Cru Bourgeois” would come from what region?
Bordeaux
In a bottle-fermented sparkling wine, the amount of sugar added during the _______ determines the sweetness of the final bottled wine.
Dosage
What is the most important grape variety for the production of red wine from Argentina?
Malbec
On the nose, a 10 Year Old Tawny Port has….
Oxidative nutty aromas
What part of the grape contains water, sugar and acids?
The pulp
What Sherry will be sweet?
Cream
Reserve Tawny Ports are made by ageing the wine in barrel for
how long?
At least 6 years
What regions in Germany produce large volumes of Pinot Noir?
Pfalz and Baden
What description is most characteristic of a Meursault?
Full bodied, citrus, peach, spice and savory
Vintage Champagne must be from one…
Vintage
To make a dry white wine in Bordeaux Sémillon is typically blended with
Sauvignon Blanc
What climatic effect makes Casablanca, Chile a premium region for Chardonnay?
Cooling of Pacific Ocean
What best describes the acidity, body and alcohol of Alsace Gewurztraminer?
low acid, full body, high alcohol
Where is Cafayate?
Aregntina
The Hunter Valley is known for producing white wines from which variety?
Semillon
In rainy areas such as Europe, the best vineyards are situated on ____________.
Slopes, for better drainage
What is the best serving temperature for a Sweet Muscat?
Well chilled - 45F
In order to produce a crop of healthy grapes a vine needs what 3 key factors.
Sunlight, warmth, and water
What is Cognac?
An oak-aged grape brandy from a delimited region north of Bordeaux
Which grape is most likely to make a wine that is highly aromatic, with rose, lychee and ginger aromas, low acid and high alcohol?
Gerwurztraminer
Primitivo is produced where?
Puglia
What style of Port is the most affected by oxygen?
40 year old tawny
What climate(s) are best suited for Chardonnay?
Cool, Moderate, or Warm
The term ‘Riserva’ on an Italian wine label indicates what?
Higher alcohol and minimum aging
Which of the following regions are known for the production of bulk, inexpensive Chardonnay?
1) Rhône Valley
2) Central Valley Chile
3) Southeastern Australia
4) Western Cape
2, 3, and 4
Central Valley
Southeaster Australia
Western Cape
What style of Port must be decanted?
Vintage
What causes high tannin levels in red wine
Extended contact with the grape skin
Which region has a reputation for Sauvignon Blanc produced after the Bordeaux model?
Constantia
What is the premium region in New Zealand for Syrah?
Hawke’s Bay
Which grapes are particularly susceptible to noble rot?
1) Chardonnay
2) Chenin Blanc
3) Riesling
4) Semillon
2 Chenin Blanc
3 Riesling
4 Semillon
What is the best serving temperature for a Muscadet?
Chilled - 40-50F
Which of the following regions are noted for the production of bulk, inexpensive Merlot?
1) Médoc
2) Chile
3) Napa
4) Southern France
1 Medoc
2 Chile
4 Southern France
With a dish that contains sugar, the wine should have:
more sweetness
Compared to warm regions, wines made from grapes grown in cool regions tend to have:
Less alcohol and higher acidity
Syrah is best grown in what climates?
Moderate and hot
What Port is the most age worthy?
Vintage
In Chile Premium Chardonnays are produced in what area?
Casablanca
Which of the following wines is most likely to have medium sweetness?
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Mosel Riesling Spätlese
Fino Sherry
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Mosel Riesling Spätlese
What grape is Merlot sometimes confused for in Chile?
Carmenere
What region is best known for rose for Garnacha?
Navarra
How does aging in glass bottles change the taste of wine?
Turns fresh fruit into cooked, vegetal and animal notes
What is autolysis?
When lees slowly release flavors into the wine
What grape is Syrah and Grenache often blended with in Australia?
Mouvedre
What is the correct order of red wine making steps?
Crush, ferment, press, mature
What is the grape variety found in Chablis?
Chardonnay
“Deep ruby, dry, full body, soft ripe tannin, black cherry and oak flavors” best describes what wine?
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
In Port production the added spirit will…
Stop fermentation
What are some premium Chardonnay regions from Australia?
Yarra Valley and Adelaide Hills
This refers to a single vineyard known for producing the very best quality wines in Burgundy.
Grand Cru
In what region is Asti produced?
Piedmont
What grapes is more likely to be found in Minervois?
Grenache
The only country outside of France to have established a reputation for premium quality Syrah(Shiraz) is
Australia
Which grape variety is used to make AC Cote Rotie?
Syrah
Which of these will be the sweetest? Beerenauslese Spätlese Kabinett Auslese
Beerenauslese
What best describes the palate of a Barolo DOCG?
Light body, high acid, low tannin
The classic region for Chardonnay is Burgundy which is divided into two halves. What is the name of the southern half where the majority of Chardonnay is grown?
Cote de Beaune
Vouvray is the classic home to
Chenin blanc
Carneros has an established reputation for wine made from what grape?
Chardonnay
Which of the following is paired correctly? Navarra - Torrontes Catalunya - Gamay Rioja - Tempranillo Ribera del Duero - Verdicchio
Rioja - Tempranillo
In distillation which process immediately follows evaporation?
Condensation
What happens when small amounts of oxygen are allowed to dissolve in the wine?
The wine is softer and tastes smoother
What method is used to make Muscat de Beaumes de Venise sweet?
Interrupting fermentation by fortification with grape alcohol
What three things are produced during fermentation?
CO2, Heat, and alcohol
What part of the tongue is most sensitive to sweetness?
The tip of the tongue
What grape is often found in Douro DOC?
Touriga Nacional
Red fruit (strawberry), spice (pepper, licorice) and animal (leather)notes best describes what wine?
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AC
What grape dominates the Northern Rhone?
Syrah
What is the dominant grain used to make Bourbon?
Corn
How do grape yields affect wine quality?
Higher yields produce wine with diluted flavors
Lower yields produce more concentrated flavors
Why are their very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees?
It is generally too hot.
Compared to cool regions, wines made from grapes grown in warm regions tend to have:
Fuller body and higher alcohol
The Classic Style in Marlborough, New Zealand is…
Dry, high acid, gooseberry
What wine best matches this description “Intensely fruity- grape, peach, perfume, sweet, medium bodied, medium acidity”?
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
What description fits a Pouilly-Fuisse?
Full bodied, pineapple, melon and oak
The Medoc is the classic home of
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Sauvignon Blanc
1 Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Merlot
4 Sauvignon Blanc
What is commonly used to filter vodka?
Charcoal
What will adding Grenache to Syrah do to the blend?
Imparts more alcohol, lower acid and tannin
What are the South African regions known for Sauvignon Blanc?
Constantia and Elgin
What are the varieties used to make Bordeaux?
Cabernet, Merlot, Sémillon
Where is Barolo produced?
Piedmont
Name a wine that is considered a Vin Doux Naturel?
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Which grape and region pairings are correct?
- Chardonnay and Meursault
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Margaux
- Sauvignon Blanc and Vouvray
- Chenin Blanc and Sancerre “
1 Chardonnay and Meursault
2 Cabernet Sauvignon and Margaux
List these Prädikatswein wine in increasing levels of sweetness? 1) Auslese 2)Trokenbeerenausles
3) Beerenauslese
4) Kabinett
5) Spätlese
4,5,1,3,2 Kabinet Spatlese Auslese Trokenbeerenausles Beerenauslese
What best describes the nose of a Brunello di Montalcino?
Plum and earth
Fungal disease can
1) damage vine leaves
2) increase yield
3) spoil grape
1 and 3
What region has the lightest bodied Riesling?
Mosel
Where is Pauillac?
Haut-Médoc
What regions of New Zealand produce premium Pinot Noir?
Central Otago and Marlborough
Which wine best fits this description “Luscious, full bodied, medium alcohol, high acid, orange marmalade, dried apricots, rye bread”?
Tokaji Aszu
What wine has the highest fermentation temp?
Red wine
Young Cabernet often has aromas of?
Black currant
What part of the tongue is most sensitive to acidity?
The sides of the tongue
Which Spanish wine region is know for producing rosé wines?
Navarra
What best describes the Syrah grape?
Small, think skin, deep color
What components in food make wine taste softer?
Acidity and salt
Which one of the following is known for powerful Shiraz based wines?
Barossa Valley
What tasting notes best describes young wine from Pauillac?
Deep purple, black fruit, oak, and high tannin
In general, wines from cool climates have:
Less alcohol and more acidty
What wine best fits this description: “Full bodied, high tannin, black currant and cedar”?
Margaux AC
What is the best serving temperature for a Champagne?
45F - Well chilled
What wine best matches this description “High tannin ,full bodied, cassis, mint, eucalyptus, black cherry”?
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
During distillation, alcohol boils at what temp?
173F
What can happen to a wine that is left for long periods in the fridge?
The cork can harden and fail, leading to oxidation
What country is Pinotage primarily grown in?
South Africa
Pommard is paired with what grape?
Pinot Noir
What is Cognanc?
An oak-aged grape brandy from a delimited region north of Bordeaux
What varietal is usually associated with peach pineapple mango grown in a hot climate?
Chardonnay
What best describes the palate of a Gran Reserva Rioja?
Dry, medium acidity, medium tannin, mushroom, savory
In sparkling wine production, the step that removes the lees is called what?
Disgorgement
Two regions in Australia that are established for Cabernet Sauvignon are:
Coonawarra and Margaret River
Why are spirits aged in oak?
- Softens the alcohol
- Adds sweetness
- Add flavors of vanilla and toast
- Interaction with oxygen adds complexity
1 Softens the alcohol
3 Add flavors of vanilla and toast
4 Interaction with oxygen adds complexity
What grape is usually the main component of Priorat?
Garnacha
Fruitiness and sweetness in a wine alone, can make it taste?
Sickly and cloying
A method to develop a creamy texture in a wine made from Chardonnay is
lees aging
In what aging vessel will the flavors of a wine change the least?
Stainless steel tanks
When blended, what does Semillon add to Sauvignon Blanc?
Body
What area of New Zealand is known for premium Chardonnay?
Marlborough
What region produces premium Cabernet Sauvignon in New Zealand? Constantia Hawke's Bay Alexander Valley Coonawarra
Hawke’s Bay
How does Syrah compare to Cabernet Sauvignon ?
Lower tannin, lower acid
What does ‘domaine’ mean on a wine label?
Wine made exclusively from grapes grown in their own vineyards
Beaujolais Nouveau wines are released in what month?
November
Premium Cabernet Sauvignon is produced in which 3 of these? Medoc Coonawarra Napa Valley Baden
Medoc
Coonnawarra
Napa Valley
What grape is used to make Asti DOCG?
Moscato
Salt and/or acidity in food will decrease the perception of _______ and _____ in the wine.
Bitterness and acidity
What flavors are most characteristic of malolactic fermentation?
Buttery
Albariño is produced in which region of Spain?
Rias Baixas
What regions of Chile are known for premium Sauvignon Blanc?
Casablanca and San Antonio
Why are pumping over and punching down used during the fermentation of red wine?
To extract color, flavor, and tannin
What is the base material of whiskies?
Grains
A wine is “well balanced” when the sweetness and ____ are in balance with the tannin and ____.
fruitiness and acidity
What color best matches a Tokaji? Medium amber Deep gold Pale garnet Pale lemon
Medium amber
What aromas would be most characteristic of a super ripe Merlot?
Fruitcake and chocolate
Which of the following are paired correctly?
Meursault - Chardonnay
Pouilly-Fuissé - Chenin Blanc
Pouilly-Fumé - Chardonnay
Puligny-Montrachet - Cinsault
Meursault - Chardonnay
Which of these regions is not known for Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio?
Alsace
Alto Adige
Loire Valley
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Loire Valley
Which sweet wines are effected by noble rot (botrytis cinerea)?
- Sauternes
- Tokaji
- Trockenbeerenauslese
- Vin Santo
1 Sauternes
2 Tokaji
3 Trockenbeerenauslese
What time on the skin is most likely for a rose wine?
12-36 hours
Which of these are primarily recognized as inexpensive, bulk regions that produce Sauvignon Blanc?
New York, Australia, Germany
Bordeaux, Chile, California
Italy, Spain, Argentina
Portugal, Hungary, China
Bordeaux, Chile, California
Which wine might use a portion of dried grapes?
Barolo DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
The South African term used to describe sparkling wine made by the traditional method is called?
Méthode Cap Classique
What variety is used to produce Beaujolais?
Gamay
The sweetness, alcohol and acidity of a Tokaji Aszú would usually be…
Sweet, medium, and high
What is a name for unfermented grape juice?
Sussreserve
Armagnac is…
A spirit made from grapes
The words “Napa Cabernet” on a label indicate what?
A varietally labeled wine
Name two wines made from the Nebbiolo grape.
Barbaresco and Barolo
If you pair a high tannin wine with a salty food, the wine would seem:
Softer, smoother and less tannic
Why is soil of chalk or gravel considered the best in rainier regions?
They will drain better
Amarone della Valpolicella is produced in which region?
Veneto
An important black grape variety in Southern Italy is ______________ and is called _________ in California.
Primitivo; Zinfandel
On an Italian wine label the term ‘Classico’ refers to what?
The historic center of the wine region
Where is Châteauneuf-du-Pape located?
Southern Rhône
A Sauvignon Blanc wine that is dry and made with or without oak is labelled as _______ from the __________ region.
Fume Blanc; Napa Valley
Where is Cava produced?
Spain
Most premium white Bordeaux is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and what other variety?
Sémillon
This black grape is typically large with thin skins, high sugar and low acidity.
Grenache
What wine best matches this description “Intensely fruity- grape, peach, perfume, sweet, medium bodied, medium acidity”?
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Sauternes AC
Tokaji
Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
What is the grape variety used to produce Muscadet?
Melon Blanc
Which wine best matches the description ”High acid and tannin, deep in color, intense flavor of blackberry and spice”?
Douro
Where is Graves?
Bordeaux
Umami in food will increase the perception of _________ and decrease the perception of __________.
Bitterness and fruitiness
In which region is Macon
Margaret River
How are wines that taste slightly sweet described?
Off dry
What white grape is commonly blended with Syrah?
Viognier
High levels of soft, ripe tanning may indicate what kind of climate?
A hot climate
Rieslings are best suited for growing in what climate?
Cool
Walker Bay has a reputation for making wines from which types of grapes?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What grape matches with the Gevrey-Chambertin region?
Pinot Noir
Within the Cote d’Or, wines from the very best vineyards will be indicated by what term on the label?
Grand Cru
The color intensity, sweetness and body of a Fino Sherry would typically be…
pale, dry, and medium
What are premium production areas for Pinot Noir in New Zealand?
Central Otago and Marlborough
What style of sweet wines are made by drying the grapes?
Recioto
What region of South Africa is best known for premium Chardonnay?
Walker Bay
What abv must vodka be distilled to?
95-96%
What region of Spain is known for the production of Albariño?
Rias Baixas
Minervois has an established reputation for wines made with
Grenache
The Eden Valley is know for wines from which variety?
Riesling
How many times is Cognac distilled?
Two
Too much water from rain or irrigation will cause what?
Higher yeilds
Germany produces large volumes of Pinot Noir mainly in the southern regions of the Pfaltz and ________.
Baden
Where do the best examples of Torrontés come from?
Cafayete
What is the main grape variety of Minervois?
Grenache
What best describes the nose of a Barolo DOCG?
Tobacco, mushroom, and tar
What does it mean when a wine is labeled as “Merchant?
The wine producer doesn’t use grapes just grown on their own land
Sauternes, Tokaji and Beerenauslese are produced from grapes affected with ___________.
Botrytis
What type of wine is Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?
Vin Doux Naturel
Barolo and Barbaresco are both made from which variety?
Nebbiolo
What is the best serving temperature for a Fino Sherry?
45-50F - Chilled
Acidity in food can do what to your perception of acidity in wine?
Decrease it
What happens to a grape that has too much water?
Less alcohol, less body, and less flavor
The AOC Gevrey-Chambertin is produced from Pinot Noir and is classified as a _________.
Village
What regions of Australia produce premium Pinot Noir?
Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula
In Italy, a level of quality that is lower than DOC and allows blending of local and international varieties is…
IGT
Grenache and Tempranillo are typically blended in what wine?
Rioja
What does Crémant indicate in a sparkling wine?
Sparkling wine made in the traditional method
Torrontés is a grape variety that thrives in
Argentina
What maturation vessels allow for interaction with oxygen?
Now or old oak barrells
How much nutrients do vines need?
Only a tint amount
Baden is known for making premium quality…
Riesling
____________ is a white grape that produces a soft, full-bodied and aromatic wine and the best examples are from ___________.
Viognier and Northern Rhone
What grape variety is Nuits-Saint-Georges?
Pinot Noir
Sparkling wine made in the tank method can be
Dry or sweet
Which best describes the acidity, body and alcohol of Viognier from the northern Rhône?
low, full, and high
The classic region for Pinot Gris in France is ______________.
Alsace
What will a wine affected by cork taint smell like?
Damp cardboard
What is a winemaking facility whose ownership is shared by a number of grape farmers?
Co-operative cellar
Where is Carmenère produced?
Chile
What is a label term for many of the very best wines in Bordeaux?
Grand Cru Classe
How does Garnacha compare to Syrah?
- More aromatic
- Lighter color
- Lighter bodied
- Lower acid
2 Lighter color
4 Lower acid
High acid, medium body with flavors of lemon, fennel and bitter almond” describes which variety?
Verdicchio
In wine, a long, complex finish is an indicator of?
Quality
What is a premium region for Bordeaux?
Bordeaux
Of intensity in color and nose, what is typical of Cabernet Sauvignon?
Deep color and pronounced aromas
What does the term Grand Vin mean on a wine label?
Main wine made by the chateau
Typically, wines from a cool climate will have…
Lighter body, less tannin, and more acidity
What maturation vessel adds flavor?
Oak
What is the best serving temperature for a Rioja?
59F
What must be done to molasses before it can be fermented?
Dilution
Why is it a good idea to eat food while consuming alcohol?
Alcohol will enter the system slower
What is the term for a lightly sparkling wine?
Frizzante
Red wines are typically fermented at what temp?
68-90F
What factors can cause a cool climate?
Cool ocean currents and/or higher altitude
Name two Cote d’Or villages that produce the classic expressions of Pinot Noir.
Nuits-St-Georges and Pommard
How are Rutherglen Muscats made sweet?
Interrupting the fermentation
The key aroma characteristics of an LBV port are…
cherry, plum, blackberry
What is a major production area for Crémant?
Saumur
Typically, wines from a hot climate will have…
More alcohol and less acidity
What would lees stirring add to a wine?
A savory flavor
A possible indication of quality in the finish of the wine is indicated by:
A long, complex finish
What is the best serving temperature for a Valpolicella?
Lightly chilled
Baden is known for premium wines made from what grape?
Pinot Noir
Produced from 100% _____________ grape, the ______________ DOCG is located in Tuscany, Italy.
Sangiovese; Brunello di Montalcino
What can stop or slow down the production of sugars in a vine?
Too much heat
What wine would decrease the bitterness for a dish high in bitterness?
Beaujolais Nouveau
Which tasting note best describes Cabernet Sauvignon?
Black fruit, high acidity, high tannin
What are examples of oxidative aromas?
Toffee and caramel
What best describes a blended Scotch whisky?
A blend of malt and grain whisky
What pair of grapes is used for the production of Sauternes AC?
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio, Gavi and Verdicchio are mostly grown in the country of:
Italy
In France wines without a geographic indication are labelled as:
Vin de France
Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte Rôtie?
Syrah
How is the sweetness level of Tokaji measured?
Puttonyos
Prosecco is produced from what grape?
Glera
Pronounced nose of passion fruit, gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf are most characteristic of a…
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
What wine best matches this description: “Dry, high acidity, blackcurrant leaf, nettle”?
Pouilly-Fume
What prevents a sweet wine from tasting cloying?
Elevated acidity
What are three factors of assessment made in the Conclusion of the SAT?
Complexity, finish, and expressiveness
What is the dominant grape variety of Pessac-Léognan?
Cabernet Sauvignon
When recommending wines for large numbers of people, it is wise to avoid extreme styles of wine like:
- Alsace Gewurztraminer
- New World Chardonnay
- Barolo
- Prosecco
Alsace Gewurztraminer and Barolo
Whole bunch fermentation will do what to the price of a wine?
Increase it
What are the most important Bordeaux appellations for Merlot?
Pomerol and St. Emilion
Syrah in Australia is known as ____________ and a very well known Australian region is _____________.
Shiraz and the Barossa Valley
What region is known for producing premium Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa?
Elgin
Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is less _________ and more ___________
Intensely flavored; alcoholic
What wine best matches this description “Sweet, full bodied, high alcohol, low acid, dried apricot, fig, toffee”?
Rutherglen Muscats
Name three wines made with with Garnacha from Spain?
Priorat, Rioja, Navarra
What is the main grape used in Sherry?
Palomino
If you have a dry wine with dessert, what will happen to the flavor of the wine?
It will seem tart and over acidic.
What grape variety is often used in the production of Australian sparkling reds?
Shiraz
What grape variety is Soave DOC?
Garganega
What color would NOT be an indicator of age in a read wine?
Garnet
Getting Drunk increases your risk of…
Being in an accident, alcohol poisoning, and serious injury
Oloroso sherry is made by…
adding grape spirit after fermentation
What climate is best for growing Pinot Noir?
Cool
“London Dry Gin” means that the flavorings have been added by
re-distillation
What grape variety is most likely to have aromas of strawberry and raspberry?
Pinot Noir
Which tequilas will be aged the longest?
Anjeo
What variety is described as a high-acid variety producing wines with lemon, fennel and bitter almonds?
Verdicchio
What aromas can be caused by cork taint?
Damp cardboard and mustiness
Lower yields in a vineyard will increase what two factors?
Grape flavors and costs
What aromas are most typical of a Chardonnay from a hot region?
Banana and pineapple
Generally speaking, lower yields result in…
riper grapes and more concentrated flavor
What wine best matches this description “Orange peel, marmalade, rye bread, full bodied, medium alcohol”?
Tokaji
What appellation best fits this description- “Medium-bodied, light tannin, simple juicy red fruit and peppery spice”?
Cote du Rhone Villages AC
What percentage of Tequila must be Blue Agave?
51%
What is the name of the mold that causes noble rot?
Botrytis cinerea
