Deck 01 - Random Questions Flashcards
What is the name of the ocean current that warms certain parts of Bordeaux?
The Gulfstream
Name the climatic hazards of Burgundy.
Spring frost
Summer hail
Raining
What is the only permitted grape in Chablis?
Chardonnay
What is the predominate grape in Sauternes?
Semillon
Which succesful South African golfer also owns a winery?
Ernie Els
Which sparkling wine was served at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration?
Graham Beck Brut nv
Who planted the first grape vines in South Africa?
Jan Van Riebeeck
What is the most planted red grape in South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Describe the methode Cap Classique.
Sparkling wine made in the traditional method.
Which grape must a Cape Blend contain?
Pinotage
Pinotage is a crossing between which two parent grapes?
Pinot Noir and Cinsault
Who created Pinotage and when?
Professor Abraham Perold in 1925
What is the name of the most famous African sweet wine?
Vin de Constance
Under which name is Chenin Blanc known in South Africa?
Steen
White Rioja wines are principally made from which grape variety?
Viura
Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawara can have which aroma characteristics?
Casis and eucalyptus or menthol aromas
In which region do you find Bergerac, Beran and Buzet?
South West France
What is the name of the ocean current that cools certain parts of Chile?
The Humboldt current
What is “diurnal range”?
The difference between the daytime and nighttime temperatures
What is Colheita port?
Tawny port from a single year, usually released after 10 years.
Emilia Romagna is famous for?
The production of red sparkling wines.
Where does cava come from?
Catalunya
Name the three dominant grape varieties of Champagne.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Meunier
Chardonnay
Which grape is typically used for rosés from the Loire Valley?
Cabernet Franc
What are the typical flavor characteristics of Burgundian Pinot Noir?
Cherry, red fruits, plum and mushrooms
What is the German name for Pinot Noir?
Spätburgunder
From which grape variety is Mercurey made?
Pinot Noir
What is the minimal residual sugar for Tokaji Aszú?
120 grams / liter
A wine labeled “premier cru” in Burgundy means?
Can only be made from specific vineyards.
What is the wine making process of producing a red wine?
Crushing
Fermentation
Pressing
Maturation
When a wine is affected with cork taint, which one of the following aromas is found at the nose?
Damp cardboard
What is the estimated alcohol level of fortified wine?
15-22%
How to give extra body and flavors of biscuit to Chardonnay?
Lees stirring
What is the wine making process of a white wine?
Crushing, pressing, fermentation, maturation
How to open a bottle of Champagne?
Hold the bottle at a 45 degrees angle
Turn the bottle while holding the cork
What are the by-products of alcoholic fermentation of grape juice?
Alcohol
CO2
Heat
Tannins can be found in:
Skin and stem
Where does the color of red wine come from?
Skin
What is the most widely planted grape in the world?
Cabernet Sauvignon
700.000 acres worldwide
Which subregion of Champagne contains the commune of Riceys?
Côte des Bar
What is the commune of Riceys famous for?
Rosé de Riceys
What is the label term used for the still wines of the Champagne region?
Coteaux Champenois
Agiorgitiko is also known as?
St. George’s grape
Is Naoussa a PDO for red or white wines? Which grape varieties?
A red wine made exclusively from Xinomavro
