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1
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What should you avoid doing before tasting wine?

A

Avoid wearing scented perfumes, eating strongly flavored foods or brushing your teeth

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2
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What color are the majority of red wines?

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Ruby

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3
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What color are red wines with a blue or purple hue?

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Purple

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4
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What color are red wines with an orange or brown hue?

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Garnet

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5
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What color are red wines that are more brown than red?

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Tawny

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What are the primary floral aromas?

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Blossom, rose, violet

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What are the primary citrus fruit aromas?

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Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange

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8
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What are the primary tropical fruit aromas?

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Banana, lychee, mango, pineapple, passion fruit

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9
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What are the primary herbaceous aromas?

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Green bell pepper, grass, tomato leaf, asparagus

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10
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What aromas in wine are created by post-fermentation winemaking?

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Secondary

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11
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What tertiary aromas are associated with white wines?

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Caramel, honey, almond, orange marmalade

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12
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What is the structural compound in red wines that can sometimes have a bitter taste than lingers in the back of your mouth?

A

Tannin

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13
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What are the sweetness descriptors from least sweet to most sweet?

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Dry
Off-Dry
Medium
Sweet

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14
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What are the ABV measures for low alcohol wine?

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Below 11%

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15
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What are the ABV measures for medium alcohol wine?

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Between 11-13.9%

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16
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What are the ABV measures for high alcohol wine?

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Above 14%

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17
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True or False: We can describe a wine that has fruit flavors which last for a long time as having a long finish

A

True

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18
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A wine that is high in acidity but lacking in fruit flavor could be described as ______

A

Unbalanced

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19
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______ flavored food can overwhelm a dry wine.

A

Highly

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20
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True or False: With dishes containing sugar, a general rule is to select a wine that has a LOWER level of sweetness than the dish

A

False - select a wine with a HIGHER level of sweetness than the dish

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21
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What characteristic in wine may complement fatty foods?

A

High acidity

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22
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What effect does acidity in food have on wine?

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Wine seems LESS drying, bitter and acidic, MORE fruity

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23
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What effect does sugar in food have on wine?

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Wine seems MORE drying, bitter and acidic

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24
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What is the recommended service temperature for serving sweet wines?

A

Well Chilled 43-46F

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25
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What is the recommended service temperature for serving sparkling wines?

A

Well Chilled 43-50F

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26
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What is the recommended service temperature for serving full bodied white wines?

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Lightly Chilled 50-55F

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27
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What is the recommended service temperature for serving full bodied red wines?

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Room Temperature 59-64

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28
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To keep a wine fresh when opened you can use a ______ system, that removes air from inside the wine bottle with a pump

A

Vacuum

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29
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To keep a wine fresh when opened you can use a ______ system, that pumps harmless gas into the bottle and pushes air inside out as a result

A

Blanket

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30
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What is cork taint caused by?

A

A chemical called TCA

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31
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Failure of ______ is a wine fault that happens when unwanted oxygen interacts with the wine and oxidizes it

A

Closure

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32
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True or False: a refrigerated wine will keep its freshness/fruitiness for longer than a wine stored at room temperature

A

True

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33
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What does a vine need to produce a healthy crop of grapes?

A 
Sunlight
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Warmth
Nutrients
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34
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What is the correct order for stages of grape formation and ripening?

A

Flowering
Fruit Set
Verasion
Ripening

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35
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Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zones where most vineyards are found?

A

30-50 degrees

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36
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What effects do clouds have on grape ripening?

A

Clouds block sunlight, slowing photosynthesis and ripening

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37
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True or False: Vines are typically pruned in summer when the grapes are ripening

A

False

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38
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If the term “Botrytis” is on a wine label what does that indicate?

A

That the grapes used to make the wine have been affected by noble rot

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39
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If the term “Eiswein” is on a wine label what does that indicate?

A

That the grapes have been frozen on the vine prior to pressing

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40
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What is a GI?

A

A legally defined vineyard area within a country

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41
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What are the two categories of GI’s in the European Union divided into?

A

PGI

PDO

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42
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Is the AOC appellation a PDO or PGI?

A

PDO

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43
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Is the Vin de Pays appellation a PDO or PGI?

A

PGI

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44
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Is the DOCa appellation a PDO or PGI?

A

PDO

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45
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Is the DOC and DOCG appellations a PDO or PGI?

A

PDO

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46
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What is the typical order of events in white winemaking?

A 
Crush
Press
Ferment
Storing/Maturation
Bottling/Packaging
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47
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What is the typical order of events in red winemaking?

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Crush
Ferment
Drain
Press
Storing/Maturation
Bottling/Packaging
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48
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Compared with red wine, what temperature are white wines generally fermented at?

A

Lower temperatures

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49
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If grapes are fermented in a concrete vessel will it add any flavors to red wine?

A

No

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50
Q

If a winemaker wants to allow small amounts of oxygen to dissolve in wine during maturation which vessel would they use?

A

Oak Barrel

51
Q

What are 4 ways to produce sweet wine?

A
  1. Kill the yeast by adding alcohol before all the sugar has been converted into alcohol
  2. Remove the yeast using filtration before all the sugar has been converted into alcohol
  3. Use grapes with concentrated sugar causing yeast to stop fermenting before all the sugar has been converted into alcohol
  4. Adding sweetness to a dry wine
52
Q

The process for producing dry rose wines by fermenting black grapes with their skins for a shorter period of time is call short _____

A

Maceration

53
Q

True or False: Rose wines can be made by blending red and white wine?

A

True

54
Q

What is the correct term for extracting color and tannins by using a plunger to push the grape skins down into fermenting grape juice

A

Punching down

55
Q

What flavors does lees contact impart to wine?

A

Biscuit and bread

56
Q

What does the labeling term Auslese indicate?
Dr Schmitt
Riesling Auslese
Mosel

A

A dry or sweet wine made from carefully selected extra-ripe bunches

57
Q

What flavors are associated with Riesling made from just-ripe grapes?

A 
Green Fruit (apple, pear)
Citrus (Lemon/Lime)
58
Q

What flavors are associated with Riesling made from extra-ripe grapes?

A 
Stone fruit (Peach, Apricot)
Tropical fruit (mango, pineapple)
dried fruit (dried apricot, raisins)
59
Q 
Which of these GI's produce Chardonnay?
Marlborough, New Zealand
Alsace, France
Walker Bay, South Africa
Burgundy, France
A

Marlborough, New Zealand
Walker Bay, South Africa
Burgundy, France

60
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What are the characteristics of a typical cool-climate Chardonnay?

A

High acidity and flavors of green fruits (apple, pears), citrus fruits (lemon, lime) and wet stones

61
Q

What are the characteristics of a typical Sauvignon Blanc?

A

High acidity and flavors of green bell pepper/capsicum, asparagus, apple and gooseberry.

62
Q 
Which PDO's are known for producing Sauvignon Blanc?
Pouilly-Fume AOC
Sancerre AOC
Graves AOC
Mersault AOC
A

Pouilly-Fume AOC
Sancerre AOC
Graves AOC

63
Q

Match the correct characteristics to Italian-style Pinot Grigio or French-style Pinot Gris - Simple, unoaked, light in body

A

Italian Pinot Grigio

64
Q

Match the correct characteristics to Italian-style Pinot Grigio or French-style Pinot Gris - typically short finish

A

Italian Pinot Girgio

65
Q

Match the correct characteristics to Italian-style Pinot Grigio or French-style Pinot Gris - can develop notes of honey in the bottle

A

French Pinot Gris

66
Q

Match the correct characteristics to Italian-style Pinot Grigio or French-style Pinot Gris - medium to full in body

A

French Pinot Gris

67
Q

What appellation is permitted to use the labelling term Vendanges Tardives?

A

Alsace AOC

68
Q

Which white variety is the only white variety permitted in Sancerre AOC and Pouilly-Fumé AOC?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

69
Q

What characteristics do Viognier wines typically have?

A

Pronounced floral aromas (blossom) and stone-fruit flavors (peach, apricot)

70
Q

What characteristics do typical Semillon wines from the Hunter Valley, Australia, have?

A

Dry, light bodied, low alcohol

71
Q

Which grape variety is grown in Veneto, Italy, and is the most important grape variety in the wines of Soave DOC and Soave Classico DOC?

A

Garganega

72
Q

T or F: Tokaji Aszú wines are produced in a wide range of styles: dry, off-dry, medium, and sweet.

A

False

73
Q

What grape variety is used to make Sauternes?

A

Semillon

74
Q

Vouvray AOC, located in the ____ Valley in France is a PDO for the grape variety _______

A

Vouvray AOC, located in the LOIRE Valley in France is a PDO for the grape variety CHENIN BLANC

75
Q

What vessels are typically used for the maturation of wines made with Viognier?

A

inert vessels

76
Q

Which PDO is associated with Albariño?

A

Rías Baixas DO

77
Q

T or F: The most famous region for Gewurztraminer is Bourgogne AOC in France.

A

False - its Alsace

78
Q

What does the labelling term Puttonyos indicate?

A

The level of sweetness in Tokaji Aszú wines

79
Q

What type of vessels are typically used for the maturation of Pinot Noir?

A

older oak and/or large barrels

80
Q

What are the characteristics of a typical Bourgogne Pinot Noir?

A

A light- to medium-bodied wine with low tannins, high acidity and fresh red-fruit flavors

81
Q 
What regions are famous for producing Cabernet Sauvignon?
  Stellenbosch, South Africa 
  Margaret River, Australia 
  Bordeaux, France 
  Walker Bay, South Africa 
 Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 
 Oregon, USA 
  Napa Valley, USA 
  Yarra Valley, Australia
A 
Stellenbosch, South Africa 
  Margaret River, Australia 
  Bordeaux, France
 Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 
  Napa Valley, USA
82
Q

Which variety is Merlot often blended with?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

83
Q 
Which black grape varietal (syrah, Cab/Merlot, Pinot Noir is each AOC appellation associated with?
Cote Rotie
Croze-Hermitage
Medoc
Pommard
Bourgogne
A 
Cote Rotie - Syrah
Croze-Hermitage - Syrah
Medoc - Cab/Merlot
Pommard - Pinot Noir
Bourgogne - Pinot Noir
84
Q

T or F - Cabernet Sauvignon grows well in cool climates.

A

False

85
Q 
What appellations are on the Left Bank and which are on the Right Bank of Bordeaux?
Médoc AOC
Pauillac AOC
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Pomerol AOC
Saint-Émillion AOC
Saint-Émillion Grand Cru AOC
A 
Médoc AOC - Left
Pauillac AOC - Left 
Pessac-Léognan AOC - Left
Pomerol AOC - Right
Saint-Émillion AOC - Right 
Saint-Émillion Grand Cru AOC - Right
86
Q

The Northern Rhône in France and Barossa Valley in Australia are two important regions for which black grape variety?

A

Syrah/Shiraz

87
Q

In which climate will Syrah/Shiraz not ripen fully?

A

Cool climate

88
Q 
What aromas and flavors would you expect in a typical Cabernet Sauvignon?
  Strawberry 
  Red cherry 
  Mint 
  Blackcurrant 
  Green bell pepper/capsicum 
  Black cherry
A

Mint
Blackcurrant
Green bell pepper/capsicum
Black cherry

89
Q

Which region is the most important region for the production of Gamay?

A

Beaujolais

90
Q

What climate does Grenache/Garnacha need to ripen successfully?

A

Warm

91
Q

Tempranillo is an important blending component in wines from which PDOs?

A

Ribera del Duero
Rioja
Catalunya

92
Q

What grape variety is the most important black grape variety in Argentina?

A

Malbec

93
Q

What is the only grape variety permitted in the wines of Barolo DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo

94
Q

Which PDOs are associated with which styles of wine?
Valpolicella DOC
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Recioto della Valpolicella

A

Valpolicella DOC - Typically a light-bodied and fruity wine
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG - A dry to off-dry red wine made from partially dried grapes
Recioto della Valpolicella - A sweet red wine made from partially dried grapes

95
Q

What grape varietal is associated with Barbaresco DOCG?

A

Nebbiolo

96
Q

What grape varietal is associated with Gavi DOCG?

A

Cortese

97
Q

What grape varietal is associated with Chianti DOCG?

A

Sangiovese

98
Q

What grape varietal is associated with Priorat DOCa

A

Garnacha

99
Q

The labelling terms used in Spain to reflect the style and quality of wine are:

A

Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva

100
Q

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is in which region of Italy?

A

Abruzzo

101
Q

T or F: The first step to producing nearly all sparkling wines is to make a base wine, which typically has medium sweetness and low acidity?

A

False - base wine is dry with high acid

102
Q

Which sparkling wines use the traditional method in their production?

  • Prosecco
  • Cava
  • Asti DOCG
  • Champagne
A

Cava

Champagne

103
Q

During tank method production, yeast and _____
are added to the dry base wine. The yeast convert the sugar into alcohol and ____ ____ , and to stop this gas from escaping, the second fermentation must take place in a _____ vessel.

A

During tank method production, yeast and _SUGAR____
are added to the dry base wine. The yeast convert the sugar into alcohol and __CARBON _DIOXIDE___ , and to stop this gas from escaping, the second fermentation must take place in a __SEALED___ vessel.

104
Q

The _____ is a sediment that forms in the bottle during second fermentation, and can impart flavours of biscuit and bread to the wine.

A

Lees

105
Q

What is the correct order for producing traditional method champagne?

A
  1. Second fermentation and yeast autolysis
  2. Riddling
  3. Disgorgement
  4. Dosage
  5. Resealing
106
Q

In the traditional method, what is the aim of riddling?
Impart flavors (biscuit, bread) to the wine
Trap the lees in a plug of ice
Form a sediment of lees in the bottle
Move the deposit of lees into the neck of the bottle

A

Move the deposit of lees into the neck of the bottle

107
Q

Which grape varieties typically form the base wine for Champagne?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Meunier

108
Q

T or F: The tank method can be used if the winemaker does not want to add flavors associated with autolysis to their wine.

A

True

109
Q 
Which sparkling wines are examples of tank fermented sparkling wines?
  Champagne 
  Méthode Cap Classique 
  Asti DOCG 
  Prosecco DOC
A

Asti DOCG

Prosecco DOC

110
Q

T or F: In the Asti method, the fermentation is stopped by filtering out the yeast before all the sugar has been converted to alcohol, resulting in a wine that is low in alcohol, dry and sparkling.

A

False - the resulting wine is sweet not dry

111
Q

What is fortification?
The addition of sugar to a wine.
The addition of alcohol to a wine.
The addition of sugar and alcohol to a wine.
The addition of cultured yeast to a wine.

A

The addition of alcohol to a wine

112
Q

Which grape varieties are used for the production of Sherry?

A

Palomino & Pedro Ximenez

113
Q

Which characteristic is NOT associated with Fino Sherry?
Flavors from oxidative ageing (walnuts and caramel)
Pronounced flavors of biscuit, bread and dough
Aromas of apple and almonds
Lemon in color

A

Flavors from oxidative ageing (walnuts and caramel)

114
Q

Does fortification in Sherry take place after fermentation or when fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape spirits to the wine?

A

Fortification in sherry takes place AFTER fermentation

115
Q

Does fortification in Port take place after fermentation or when fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape spirits to the wine?

A

Fortification in Port takes place when fermentation is interrupted by the addition of grape spirits to the wine

116
Q

What are the dry sherry styles?

A

Fino
Oloroso
Amontillado

117
Q

T or F: Port is a fortified wine that is produced in Jerez de la Frontera?

A

False - it is produced in Duoro, Portugal

118
Q 
Which are examples of Ruby-style ports?
 Reserve Ruby Port 
 Late Bottled Vintage Ports 
 Vintage Port 
 Tawny-style Port
A

Reserve Ruby Port

Late Bottled Vintage Ports

119
Q

What is the main characteristic of Ruby-style port?

A

deeply colored and fruity

120
Q

What is the main characteristic of Vintage Port?

A

high in tannins and very concentrated flavors

121
Q

What is the main characteristic of Tawny-style port?

A

complex notes of dried fruit and deliberate oxidation

122
Q 
Which Sherry can be dry, have flavors of deliberate oxidation and none from flor, and can develop flavors of raisins and prunes?
  Pedro Ximénez 
  Amontillado Sherry 
  Fino Sherry 
  Oloroso Sherry
A

Oloroso Sherry

123
Q

T or F: Vintage Ports are declared every year.

A

False - they are only declared in the best vintage years

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