GS/Workbook Review Flashcards
Where does the Château de Beaucastel estate primarily produce wine?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Blanc de Noirs Champagnes are produced from the Chardonnay grape.
False.
Bâtonnage is the French term for _____ stirring.
lees.
When was the Judgment of Paris tasting held?
1976
Australia’s two largest rivers, the Murray and Murrumbidgee, both flow through Western Australia.
False.
Select the most aromatic grape variety:
A. Riesling
B. Pinot Gris
C. Pinot Blanc
D. Gewurztraminer
D. Gewurztraminer
The Bolgheri DOC is most famous for which of the following styles of wine?
Bordeaux blends
What is the most planted red grape in Australia?
Shiraz
Champagne AOP is the only French appellation NOT required to place Appellation Contrôlée (or Protégée) on the label.
True.
What process does sur lie refer to?
Aging.
What is the capital of Alsace?
Strasbourg
Where is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG located?
Tuscany
What is the German term for a single vineyard site?
Einzellage
Which appellation produces wine from 100% Viognier?
Condrieu
In which region is the Muscadet AOP located?
Pay Nantais
Which style of wine was the major focus of the Australian wine industry in the 1950s?
Fortified
In which modern state were Australia’s first grapevines planted?
New South Wales
Riesling from Alsace is generally vinified with noticeable sweetness left in the final wine.
False
The Franciacorta DOCG exclusively produces traditional method sparkling wines.
True
Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire are separated by the _____ river.
Loire
Mataro is a synonym for which grape?
Mourvèdre
Select the varietal wine that typically has the most acidity:
A. Pinot Gris
B. Gewurztraminer
C. Muscat
D. Riesling
D. Riesling
The Roter Hang refers to a classic growing region along the Rhine River in which Anbaugebiet?
Rheinhessen
Inland Australia relies heavily on irrigation due to its arid climate.
True.
Chambord liqueur is flavored with what?
Raspberry
What soil is most present in Mosel vineyard soils?
Slate
What is the difference between junmai and honjozo?
Honjozo has added distilled alcohol while junmai does not.
Grapes destined for high-volume brands like Yellow Tail and Jacob’s Creek are most likely to originate in which GI?
Riverland
What is the proper serving temperature range for a lager?
48-52 °F
Wines produced in Alsace are typically aged in a high percentage of new French oak barrels.
False
What is the principal red grape of the Taurasi DOCG?
Aglianico
Which grape is most likely to be used to make a dessert style wine in the Loire?
Chenin Blanc
Which Portuguese region produces the highest quality wines from the Baga grape?
Bairrada
Alsatian wines are required to be bottled in a ______ .
Flûte
Portugal produces more wine from French grapes than indigenous ones.
False.
Most of Washington’s wine regions lie east of the Cascades.
True
n which region is Viognier typically grown?
Northern Rhone
In the first half of the 20th century, wine production in Australia and South Africa was centered on fortified wines.
True
Which of the following appellations produces vin doux naturel?
A. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
B. Hermitage
C. Montravel
D. Saint-Joseph
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Südtirol is the German name for which of the following regions?
Alto Adige
What German Anbaugebiet most associated with Pinot Noir?
Ahr
Which grape would be most likely to be included in a Meritage blend?
Merlot
Who produces “Clos Ste-Hune” Riesling?
Trimbach.
Which line of latitude runs right through the Rheingau?
50° N
Malvasia, Viosinho, Rabigato, Encruzado, and Fernão Pires are all ________ grapes?
White
Côte Brune and Côte Blonde are major areas in which appellation?
Côte-Rôtie
The red Schiava grape can be found in which region?
Alto Adige
What was the first AVA designated in the United States?
August, Missouri (1980)
What is the sole permitted style of Muscadet AOP?
Dry whites.
In what appellation are you most likely to find Aligoté?
Bouzeron
Alsace borders which of the following countries?
Germany
Which of the following regions has a climate most comparable to Tuscany?
A. Jerez B. Napa Valley C. Burgundy D. Rheingau E. Willamette Valley
B. Napa Valley
In which region is Mount Vesuvius located?
Campania
Which grape is called Spätburgunder in Germany?
Pinot Noir
Sake can be made anywhere in the world.
True
Alsace was the last major French winemaking region to attain AOC status.
True
Fortification of Port happens ________ in the winemaking process than in the fortification of Oloroso Sherry.
Earlier
Fortified wines retain natural grape sugar through _____, wherein pure grape spirit is added to arrest fermentation in a proportion of 5 to 10%.
mutage
What is the primary grape of Chinon?
Cabernet Franc
The Amalfi Coast is on the Adriatic sea.
False
Chaptalization is illegal in Australia.
True.
Philip the Bold was famous for ousting the _____ grape from Burgundy in the late 14th century.
Gamay
Where is Jerez DO located?
Andalucía, Spain
La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba, and Monforte d’Alba are communes included in which of the following DOCGs?
Barolo
Which of the following regions produces the most wine by volume?
A. Chianti DOCG
B. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
C. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
D. Chianti Classico DOCG
A. Chianti DOCG
Where is the historic Kloster Eberbach monastery located?
Rheingau
All 50 states produce wine.
True
What is the expected range of alcohol for a traditional, off-dry style of Mosel Kabinett?
7-9%
The _____ and Saar Rivers are important tributaries of the Mosel, with vineyards of their own.
Ruwer
How many times per decade does a Port house usually produce a vintage wine?
3-4
The Dogliani DOCG produces varietal wines from which of the following grapes?
Dolcetto
The first vintage of Penfolds Grange was released in which decade?
1950’s
Most commercial beer achieves its carbonation through which process?
Force/direct carbonation.
In what year was the current German wine law published?
1971
What term denotes a blended wine that includes a minimum 50% of noble Alsatian grapes?
Gentil.
The __________ Current provides a cooling effect for many of Chile’s wine regions.
Humboldt
What is the most iconic wine produced by Penfolds?
Grange
_____ is the only red grape permitted in Alsace AOP.
Pinot Noir
What is the French term for a vineyard with only one owner?
Monopole.
For a barrel-aged beer, what is an example of a style that would most commonly be used?
Imperial Stout
What is the best description of the climate in Pays Nantais?
Cool, wet, maritime.
California produces about 90% of US wine.
True
Alsace was last returned to France at the conclusion of which major conflict?
World War I
Which of the following regions is most associated with the Montepulciano grape?
Abruzzo
Which of the following is used to produce the base spirit for both Pisco and Armagnac?
A. Apples B. Corn C. Grapes D. Cherries E. Wheat
C. Grapes
What is the most common soil in Vouvray AOP?
Tuffeaux
What does “RM” indicate on a bottle of Champagne?
The wine was produced by a grower-producer.
What is the best description of the climate of eastern Washington?
Semi-arid continental
What mountain range extends across the length of the Italian peninsula?
Apennine
What is the most widely planted red grape variety in Portugal?
Castelão
Rodney Strong, Kosta Browne, and Kistler are all producers based in which California county?
Sonoma
Southern Australia is generally cooler than northern Australia.
True.
What is the most planted wine grape in Germany?
Riesling
What is junmai daiginjo?
Rice polished to at least 50%, with no added alcohol
Which style of Port shows more oxidative notes, Tawny or Ruby?
Tawny.
Verdicchio is a signature grape in which of the following regions?
Marches
What is the primary grape in Côte-Rôtie AOP?
Syrah
What style of whiskey is Seagram’s VO?
Canadian
What is the most planted grape variety in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which Alsatian producers focuses on blends rather than varietal wines?
Marcel Deiss
In what country is Rutherglen Muscat produced?
Australia
For vintage-labeled Champagne, what is the minimum percentage of grapes that must be from the indicated vintage?
100%
What is the most planted grape in Burgundy?
Chardonnay,
Orange wine was revived in the late 1990s by producers in which region of Italy?
Friuli
Which ingredient would you expect to find in all dark stouts?
Roasted malt/barley
Which of the following is a major component in the soil structure of the Douro?
Schist
Extended lees contact is most commonly used in the Loire with which grape variety?
Melon de Bourgogne
The India Pale Ale originated in which Country?
England
What type of oak barrel was most commonly used in Australia until recent times?
300-liter American hogshead
What is the grape produced in Romanee-Conti?
Pinot Noir.
Which of the following designations was created as a commercial outlet for Super Tuscan styles?
A. Vino di Tavola
B. Chianti Superiore
C. Chianti Gran Selezione
D. Toscana IGT
D. Toscana IGT
Manzanilla Sherry can only be produced and matured in Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
True
Most table wines in Portugal are made from single varieties.
False.
Which mountain range extends north to south across the entire length of Chile’s eastern border?
Andes Mountains
What is the Portuguese equivalent of a French AOP?
DOP
Alsace is separated from Germany by the _____ River.
Rhine
Which of the following categories of spirits does Fernet fall within?
A. Anisette
B. Amaro
C. Liqueur
D. Eau de Vie
B. Amaro
Modern Barolo and Barbaresco producers commonly use new oak barriques and shortened macerations.
True
Mitad y mitad is a wine and spirit mixture used to fortify which of the following wines?
Sherry
Los Carneros AVA is split between which two counties?
Sonoma and Napa
In Montalcino, the Sangiovese Grosso clone is alternatively known as what?
Brunello
Beer predates wine as one of the oldest alcoholic beverages.
True
The Loire Valley produces the most AOP white wine in France.
True
Which of the following appellations may ONLY produce red wine?
A. Cornas
B. Saint-Joseph
C. Vacqueyras
D. Gigondas
Cornas.
White wine grapes were commonly included in traditional Chianti blends in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
True
Rosé in Alsace is produced with 100% Pinot Noir.
True
In Australia, zones and superzones must be contained within a single state or territory.
False.
Match the GI to the correct designation (region, sub-region, zone):
Hunter
Hunter Valley
Upper Hunter Valley
Hunter = Region
Hunter Valley = Zone
Upper Hunter Valley = Sub-region
Premier wines in Alsace usually originate in which département?
Haut-Rhin
What grape variety is Maipo Valley known for?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the most widely planted white grape of Portugal?
Fernão Pires
Name the village in which Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese was harvested.
Erden
Vouvray may produce sparkling wine.
True
Which region of Italy is home to Marsala?
Sicily
The Douro Superior has a climate that is cooler and wetter than the rest of the Douro.
False.
What is the principal grain used to brew a Hefeweizen?
Wheat
Vouvray AOP is located in which region?
Touraine
What is dégorgement?
Expelling the sediment from the bottle after remuage
Pinhão is a major hub of wine production located on which river?
Douro
The Dubbel, Tripel, and Quadrupel are examples of what?
Trappist Beer styles
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are often blended together throughout Australia.
True
Which Chilean wine region surrounds the capital of Santiago?
Maipo Valley
Which is the largest appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley?
A. Côtes du Rhône
B. Châteauneuf-du-Pape
C. Côtes du Rhône-Villages
D. Saint-Joseph
Côtes du Rhône
Which of the following is a soil type found throughout Burgundy?
A. Granite
B. Schist
C. Limestone
D. Alluvial
C. Limestone
What type of organism is koji?
Fungus
Which direction do top vineyards in Alsace typically face?
East
Hops serve as what function(s) in beer making?
Adding bitterness
Preservation/stability
Supplementing aromas
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Sanlúcar de Barrameda are the only two DOs for the production of Sherry.
True
Generally speaking, red wines from Douro are going to be ________ in alcohol than those of Burgundy.
Higher
The Rhône Valley is south of Beaujolais in France.
True
Which appellation is Didier Dageaneau located in?
Pouilly-Fumé
Which grape is used to produce Savennières AOP?
Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon can be included in the blends of Chianti and Chianti Classico DOCG wines.
True.
Which of the following appellations is considered a monopole?
A. Condrieu
B. Cornas
C. Hermitage
D. Château Grillet
D. Château Grillet
Where did Cachaça originate?
Brazil
Central Otago is located further south than Tasmania.
True.
Port wines can be made anywhere in Portugal.
False.
Which river is associated with Port production?
Douro
What geographic feature forms the border between Vinho Verde and Galicia, Spain?
Minho River
The establishment of Portugal as an international powerhouse for wine export in the 17th and 18th centuries was partly due to its trade relations with what nation?
England
If it’s bottled in a Bocksbeutel, from which of the following regions did your wine come?
Franken, Germany
What is the most southerly region of Champagne?
The Aube
Which of these grapes would you most likely find planted in the Eden Valley?
Riesling.
Rosé Champagne must be 100% Pinot Noir.
False.
What is the minimum alcohol content of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP?
12.5%
What is the major grape found in Pouilly-Fuissé AOP?
Chardonnay
The pudding stones of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are called _____.
galets
Where is Weingut Dönnhoff located
Nahe, Germany
In which region does the E. Guigal estate primarily produce wine?
Northern Rhone
Where is Mount Vulture?
Basilicata
Syrah wines produced in the Côte-Rôtie appellation may be co-fermented with what grape?
Viognier
Heitz Cellars, Chateau Montelena, and Beaulieu Vineyards are based in which county?
Napa
What term refers to the climate of a single vineyard site?
Mesoclimate.
Name some positive effects of wind in a vineyard.
It can warm/cool an area.
Winds can reduce frost.
It can disturb flowering which can sometimes lead to lower yields, higher quality wines.
Can prevent mold/fungal diseases as well as pests.
What is a rain shadow?
A dry area on one side of a mountain opposite of wind, rain, and poor weather.
(Ex. Vosges in Alsace)
How is vinification defined?
Activities and decisions occurring in the winery.
The art and science of wine making.
Why is sorting grapes an important step of the vinification process?
You can remove excessive leaves, stems, damaged fruits, and other unwanted items from the vineyard.
Animal fat in food can do what to the wine?
Decrease the palate’s perception of tannin.
Spicy heat in foot can do what to the wine?
It can be elevated by high alcohol wines, but can be mitigated when paired with wines that are off-dry, sweet, or low in alcohol.
Salt in food can do what to the wine?
It will reduce the perception of acidity in the wine and make tannins feel more astringent.
When pairing a sweet wine with a sweet food, the wine should always be what?
Sweeter than the food.
What is a classic pairing with Stilton cheese and why?
Port.
salty vs. sweet
Tannin in wine does what to your palate?
Dries it out.
Acidity in wine does what to your palate?
Creates a mouth watering sensation.
How are the best vineyards in Côte d’Or designated?
Grand Cru
