General Questions Flashcards
Chablis is an example of which style of Wine?
Still White
What type of Wine is Port?
Fortified
Sauternes is an example of which style of wine?
Sweet
What flavor would you associate with a wine described as oaked?
Vanilla
Which part of the grape gives red wine its color?
Skin
During fermentation yeast converts sugar into?
Alcohol
When a grape ripens what sugar _____ and acidity ____.
Sugar increases and acidity decreases
Is a wine high in acidity considered oaky, sweet, tart or smooth?
Tart
Chateauneuf-du-Pape is ___ bodied ______ wine.
Full-bodied still red wine
Which of the following best describes the character of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?
Dry and high Acidity
Australian Shiraz is usually a ____ bodied _____ Wine.
Full-bodied red wine
Which fruit flavor(s) is usually associated with merlot?
Plum
Chardonnay from a warm climate is often described as having which fruit character?
Stone & Tropical Fruits
Which of the following grape varieties doesn’t belong in the group? Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine you should always___?
Keep the cork covered with your hand until it safely out of the bottle.
Also Turn the bottle not the cork.
At what temperature should a full-bodied red wine be served?
Room Temperature
What is used to keep wine fresh for an extended period by keeping it away from the air inside the bottle?
Vacuum System
Beaujolais is a ____ and _____ wine.
light-bodied fresh and fruity red wine
Cava should be served well-chilled, true or false?
True
Sweet food and Umami food makes a dry wine taste?
More acidic, less fruity and more dry
Salt in food can make a wine taste ____ bitter and ___ acidic?
less bitter and less acidic
Cooler climates make grapes with ____ levels of sugar and ____ levels of acidity
lower sugar and higher acidity
Which of the following styles of wine is a rose?
Chablis, Port, White Zinfandel or Chianti
White Zinfandel
Does climate affect the color of the wine?
No
The majority of still wine is between ____ and ___ abv %.
11.5% to 14%
Which grape variety can produce high acidity wines that can range from dry through sweet?
Riesling
What country produces Cava?
Spain
What type of wine is Cava?
A dry sparkling white wine
What country produces Rioja?
Spain
Rioja is a ____ bodied _____ wine.
Medium to Full bodied red wine
What is the most planted grape variety in the world?
Cabarnet Sauvignon
What are the 9 styles of wine?
1. Sparkling Wine 2 Light-Bodied White Wine 3. Full-Bodied White Wine 4. Aromatic (sweet) White Wine 5. Rose Wine 6. Light-Bodied Red Wine 7. Medium-Bodied Red Wine 8. Full-Bodied Red wine 9. Dessert Wine
