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Kj. WSET Self Check Multiple Choice / United States and Canada Flashcards

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1
Q

Which of the following regions are found in California?

  1. Napa Valley
  2. Santa Barbara
  3. Finger Lakes
  4. Maipo
  5. Maule
  6. Central Valley
A

b) 1, 2, 6

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In which one of the following areas is the Salinas Valley?

a) Monterey
b) Santa Barbara
c) San Luis Obispo
d) Sierra Foothills

A

a) Monterey

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to the Zinfandel grape variety?

a) it is used to produce red wines only
b) it is the same variety as Sangiovese from Italy
c) it is used to make rose wine
d) it is widely planted in New York state

A

c) it is used to make rose wine

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4
Q

Which ONE of the following is a wine style associated with Canada?

a) Icewine
b) Claret
c) White Zinfandel
d) Fume Blanc

A

a) Icewine

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5
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Which grape variety is associated with Fume Blanc

a) Zinfandel
b) Chenin Blanc
c) Sauvignon Blanc
d) Chardonnay

A

c) Sauvignon Blanc

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Q

The Cascade Mountains have an important impact on viticulture in?

a) New York
b) San Luis Obispo
c) Washington
d) Niagara

A

c) Washington

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Which one of the following is TRUE of the Central Valley in California?

a) it is cooled throughout its length by sea breezes
b) it is hot and arid
c) it is the foremost source of premium wines in California
d) it accounts for only a small percentage of the wine produced in California

A

b) it is hot and arid

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8
Q

Which of the following areas is cooled by sea breezes?

a) Columbia Valley
b) Carneros
c) Finger Lakes
d) Central Valley

A

b) Carneros

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Which of the following grape varieties are typically used in the production of Icewine?

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Vidal
  3. Riesling
  4. Chardonnay
A

b) 2,3

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Viticulture is possible in Ontario due to

a) fog
b) the Great Lakes
c) Mild Winters
d) the Cascade Mountains

A

b) the Great Lakes

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The main viticulture areas of Oregon

a) are in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains
b) have a continental climate
c) are regularly at risk from winter freeze
d) benefit from a cooling effect from the Pacific

A

d) benefit from a cooling effect from the Pacific

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Which of the following plays an important part in viticulture in the Napa Vallley?

a) Fog
b) Winter Freeze
c) Extreme summer temperatures
d) Noble Rot

A

a) Fog

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