Influence of site, grape varieties, and winemaking

Question 1

Wines from Cool Climates are typically ____ in color, with _____ acidity, _____ body, and _____ alcohol levels.

Answer 1

white, higher, lighter, lower

Question 2

Wines from Warm Climates are typically _____ in color, with _____ acidity, ____ body, and _____ alcohol levels.

Answer 2

Typically red in color, lower acidity, fuller body, higher alcohol levels.

Question 3

The ideal climate for growing wine grapes is between ___ and ___ degrees latitude, North and South of the equator.

Answer 3

30, 50

Question 4

Grape varieties have the biggest influence on the style of the wine produced.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Chardonnay in warm climates:
Warm Climate Body
Warm Climate Style

Answer 5

Full-bodied

Tropical

Question 6

Chardonnay in cool climates:
Cool Climate Body
Cool Climate Style

Answer 6

Light-bodied

Crisp & Citrusy

Question 7

All of the following are white grape varieties except?
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Sangiovese
Riesling

Answer 7

Sangiovese

Question 8

Sauvignon Blanc

Style

Answer 8

Dry White Wine

Question 9

Sauvignon Blanc

Flavor/Aroma

Answer 9

Med to Strong

Question 10

Sauvignon Blanc

Acidity

Answer 10

High

Question 11

Sauvignon Blanc

Body/Texture

Answer 11

Crisp

Question 12

Sauvignon Blanc

Tannin

Answer 12

None

Question 13

Which one of the following flavor characteristics is usually associated with the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety?
Earth
Cherry
Honey
Cut grass

Answer 13

Cut grass

Question 14

Cabernet Sauvignon

Style

Answer 14

Dry Red Wine

Question 15

Cabernet Sauvignon

Flavor/Aroma

Answer 15

Med to Strong

Question 16

Cabernet Sauvignon

Acidity

Answer 16

Med to High

Question 17

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body/Texture

Answer 17

Full, Grippy

Question 18

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tannin

Answer 18

High

Question 19

Which of the following fruit flavors is usually associated with Merlot?
Pineapple
Plum
Melon
Apple

Answer 19

Plum

Question 20

Pinot Noir

Style

Answer 20

Dry Red Wine

Question 21

Pinot Noir

Flavor/Aroma

Answer 21

Light to Med

Question 22

Pinot Noir

Acidity

Answer 22

High

Question 23

Pinot Noir

Body/Texture

Answer 23

Light to Med, Silky

Question 24

Pinot Noir

Tannin

Answer 24

Low to Med

Question 25

Chardonnays that have spent time in oak barrels typically develop flavors of:

Answer 25

Spice and vanilla

Question 26

A wine made from the Merlot grape variety will have:

Answer 26

Full body, low to medium acidity, and medium to strong aromas

Question 27

Pinot Grigio

Style

Answer 27

Dry White Wine

Question 28

Pinot Grigio

Flavor/Aroma

Answer 28

Light to Strong

Question 29

Pinot Grigio

Acidity

Answer 29

Med to High

Question 30

Pinot Grigio

Body/Texture

Answer 30

Soft, crisp

Question 31

Pinot Grigio

Tannin

Answer 31

None

Question 32

Chardonnay is a dry white wine with medium to strong acidity and a body and texture that is light and crisp.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Riesling is known for which of the following aromas and flavors?

Answer 34

Citrus, Peach and apricot, green apple

Question 35

Compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at:

Answer 35

Lower temperature

Question 36

For fermentation to begin, which of the following must be present?

Answer 36

Yeast and Sugar

Question 37

Most sparkling wines become ‘sparkling’ during a second fermentation.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

The sequence of events for making most red wines

Answer 38

Harvest grapes
Crush
Ferment
Press
Bottle

Question 39

Rose wines get their light pink color from:

Answer 39

A short contact time of the juice and skins