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Mock 1 Flashcards

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1
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Which white grape is sometimes blended with Shiraz/Syrah?

A

Viognier

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Sauvignon Blanc from the South of France typically makes wines that are?

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Dry & High acidity

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3
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Which region does not have a reputation for producing premium Merlot-based wines?

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Oregon

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4
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Which climates does Cabernet Sauvignon prefer?

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Moderate & Warm

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5
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Which region in the USA has a reputation for Sauvignon Blanc with a smoke oak aroma?

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Napa Valley

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Which kind of climate does Gewurztraminer grow well in?

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Cool to Moderate

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7
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A Pale Cream Sherry is often fortified to what % abv?

A

15%

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8
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Which grape is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc in Margaret River?

A

Semillon

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9
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Which grapes can’t be labelled as Vendanges Tardives wines?

A

Viognier

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10
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Which region has a reputation for high quality Chardonnay?

A

Meursault

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11
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Hunter Valley produces a distinctive white wine made from which grape variety?

A

Semillon

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12
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For some red grapes, the correct order of flavour development is?

A

Herbaceous -> Fresh fruit -> Cooked fruit

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13
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A wine has high alcohol, full bodied with low acidity and aromas of rose, peach, apricot and lychee. Which region is it most likely to come from?

A

Alsace

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14
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What is the climate(s) in Nothern Rhône?

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Moderate

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15
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Which region is not affected by cooling sea/ocean breezes?

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Central Otago

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16
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Semillon gives what to a blend with Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Body

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17
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What does Cabernet Sauvignon do to a blend with Merlot?

A

Increases tannins & Increases acidity

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18
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Which wine making treatment is likely to be used on a Rias Baixas DO Albariño, to add body and complexity.

A

Lees Contact

19
Q

Unami foods effect on wine?

A

More drying and bitter, More acidic, Less sweet and fruity

20
Q

Both Sonoma and Santa Barbara County are suitable for Pinot Noir because of which climate effect?

A

Cooling sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean

21
Q

A Spanish rosé wine should be served at what temperature?

A

Chilled 7-10°C (45-50°F)

22
Q

What is the correct hierachy for Beaujolais appellations?

A

Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais Villages AOC, Beaujolais Cru

23
Q

Which region does not have a reputation of using Garnacha?

A

Rias Baixas DO

24
Q

Semillon adds what to a blend with Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Potential to age

25
Q

What kind of climate(s) does Merlot prefer?

A

Moderate & Warm

26
Q

Which is not a method of producing a softer tannins in wine?

A

Appassimento & Gentler winemaking practices, extracting less tannins

27
Q

Which kind of climates does Semillon grow well in?

A

Cool, moderate & warm

28
Q

Which is maturated in the least oxidative method?

A

Vintage Port

29
Q

In which sub-region is the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé?

A

Mâconnais

30
Q

Full-bodied white wines should be served at what temperature?

A

Lightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F)

31
Q

Which 2 Australian regions produce Vielles Vignes Garnacha?

A

Barossa Valley

Mclaren Vale

32
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Which wine has a deep purple colour, medium body and high tannins, with flavours of black pepper & blackberry?

A

Hermitage AOC

33
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Which white wine is dry with medium body, high acidity, medium alcohol and flavours of asparagus, lemon & passion fruit?

A

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

34
Q

Which Australian wine region produces Cabernet Sauvignon wines with pronounced minty & blackcurrant flavours?

A

Coonawarra

35
Q

What is the correct order when making a traditional method sparkling wine?

A

Alcoholic fermentation, bottling, second fermentation, ageing, disgorgement, dosage

36
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A wine is dry, high in acidity with pronounced lime and petrol aromas. What is it and where does it come from?

A

Riesling from Australia

37
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A wine has deep colour with high tannins and acidity with strong flavours of blackcurrant. The grape variety is?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

38
Q

Which grape is most likely a blending partner for Chardonnay in Australia?

A

Semillon

39
Q

Which wine does this description best fit: full-bodied with flavours of citrus, peach, melon, oak and spice?

A

Meursault AOC

40
Q

What is the correct order of German Prädikatswein from lowest to highest sugar levels of the grapes?

A

Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese

41
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What is the correct order for typical red wine production?

A

Crush, ferment, press, maturation, bottling

42
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What are the most typical flavours of Beaujolais AOC?

A

Raspberry, Red cherry, Red plum & Banana

43
Q

Fresher styles of Merlot from Chile’s warm Central Valley can be achieved by?

A

Growing at altitude

44
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Acidity in Food?

A
  • Increases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine 👍
  • Increases the perception of acidity in wine
  • Decreases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine
  • None of the above

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