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Deck 01 - Random Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the ocean current that warms certain parts of Bordeaux?

A

The Gulfstream

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2
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Name the climatic hazards of Burgundy.

A

Spring frost

Summer hail

Raining

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3
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What is the only permitted grape in Chablis?

A

Chardonnay

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4
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What is the predominate grape in Sauternes?

A

Semillon

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5
Q

Which succesful South African golfer also owns a winery?

A

Ernie Els

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6
Q

Which sparkling wine was served at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration?

A

Graham Beck Brut nv

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7
Q

Who planted the first grape vines in South Africa?

A

Jan Van Riebeeck

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8
Q

What is the most planted red grape in South Africa?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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9
Q

Describe the methode Cap Classique.

A

Sparkling wine made in the traditional method.

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10
Q

Which grape must a Cape Blend contain?

A

Pinotage

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11
Q

Pinotage is a crossing between which two parent grapes?

A

Pinot Noir and Cinsault

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12
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Who created Pinotage and when?

A

Professor Abraham Perold in 1925

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13
Q

What is the name of the most famous African sweet wine?

A

Vin de Constance

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14
Q

Under which name is Chenin Blanc known in South Africa?

A

Steen

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15
Q

White Rioja wines are principally made from which grape variety?

A

Viura

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16
Q

Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawara can have which aroma characteristics?

A

Casis and eucalyptus or menthol aromas

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17
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In which region do you find Bergerac, Beran and Buzet?

A

South West France

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18
Q

What is the name of the ocean current that cools certain parts of Chile?

A

The Humboldt current

19
Q

What is “diurnal range”?

A

The difference between the daytime and nighttime temperatures

20
Q

What is Colheita port?

A

Tawny port from a single year, usually released after 10 years.

21
Q

Emilia Romagna is famous for?

A

The production of red sparkling wines.

22
Q

Where does cava come from?

A

Catalunya

23
Q

Name the three dominant grape varieties of Champagne.

A

Pinot Noir

Pinot Meunier

Chardonnay

24
Q

Which grape is typically used for rosés from the Loire Valley?

A

Cabernet Franc

25
Q

What are the typical flavor characteristics of Burgundian Pinot Noir?

A

Cherry, red fruits, plum and mushrooms

26
Q

What is the German name for Pinot Noir?

A

Spätburgunder

27
Q

From which grape variety is Mercurey made?

A

Pinot Noir

28
Q

What is the minimal residual sugar for Tokaji Aszú?

A

120 grams / liter

29
Q

A wine labeled “premier cru” in Burgundy means?

A

Can only be made from specific vineyards.

30
Q

What is the wine making process of producing a red wine?

A

Crushing

Fermentation

Pressing

Maturation

31
Q

When a wine is affected with cork taint, which one of the following aromas is found at the nose?

A

Damp cardboard

32
Q

What is the estimated alcohol level of fortified wine?

A

15-22%

33
Q

How to give extra body and flavors of biscuit to Chardonnay?

A

Lees stirring

34
Q

What is the wine making process of a white wine?

A

Crushing, pressing, fermentation, maturation

35
Q

How to open a bottle of Champagne?

A

Hold the bottle at a 45 degrees angle

Turn the bottle while holding the cork

36
Q

What are the by-products of alcoholic fermentation of grape juice?

A

Alcohol

CO2

Heat

37
Q

Tannins can be found in:

A

Skin and stem

38
Q

Where does the color of red wine come from?

A

Skin

39
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in the world?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

700.000 acres worldwide

40
Q

Which subregion of Champagne contains the commune of Riceys?

A

Côte des Bar

41
Q

What is the commune of Riceys famous for?

A

Rosé de Riceys

42
Q

What is the label term used for the still wines of the Champagne region?

A

Coteaux Champenois

43
Q

Agiorgitiko is also known as?

A

St. George’s grape

44
Q

Is Naoussa a PDO for red or white wines? Which grape varieties?

A

A red wine made exclusively from Xinomavro

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