Mock Examination Flashcards
What does the word ‘Trocken’ on a bottle of German Riesling indicate?
Dry
Which one of the following wines would carry the letters DOCG?
Italian PDO Wines
DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is a traditional term used to indicate a PDO in Italy.
Which region in California is NOT considered a premium region for Pinot Noir?
Central Valley This region is known for it large volume, inexpensive Pinot Noir.
What is the preferred soil type for vines?
Vines have no preference
Garnet, with pronounced aromas of red fruit, vanilla oak with hints of animal and vegetal notes; dry, medium tannins, full bodied with a long finish. Which of the following wines does this tasting note most typically describe?
Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
This description describes a Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa
Which one of the following grape varieties would NOT ripen fully if grown in a cool-climate wine region?
Grenache. Grenache struggles to ripen fully in cool climates. It’s preferred climate is hot.
What style of wine is AC Muscat de Beaumes de Venise?
Sweet fortified white.
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise sweet wine from southern France. It is a type of Vins Doux Naturels which are made by fortifying the wine part way through fermentation.
Which climate is preferred by Sauvignon Blanc to produce intense, pungent, aromatic wines?
Cool climate
Which one of the following glasses would be best for serving a fortified wine?
A small glass
A small glass would be best suited to serving fortified wine as this will emphasise the fruit characteristics and minimize the affects of the high alcohol.
What wine would you expect to have deliberate oxidation during production?
Oloroso Sherry
Which of the following best describes a typical Gewurztraminer from Alsace?
a. Dry, off dry or medium; low acidity, high alcohol and full bodied with intensely perfumed aromas of rose, orange blossom and lychee.
b. Pale lemon; green fruit and herbaceous aromas of gooseberry, green bell pepper and asparagus; dry and high in acidity
c. Pale lemon, off dry, high acidity, low alcohol with aromas of lemon, lime, green apple and grape.
d. Pale gold, dry, full bodied with tropical fruit and oak aromas.
Dry, off dry or medium; low acidity, high alcohol and full bodied with intensely perfumed aromas of rose, orange blossom and lychee
Which one of the following labelling terms indicate that the wine may have been made by the Transfer method?
a. Traditional Method
b. Méthode Cap Classique
c. Méthode Traditionelle
d. Bottle-fermented
Bottle-fermented Common in New Zealand and Australia and has the major advantage of being less labour intensive than the traditional method, with little impact on quality.
Which of the following best describes a typical young Riesling from Alsace?
Select one:
a. Unoaked, dry, with fruity and mineral flavours
b. Oaked, medium sweet, and full-bodied
c. Unoaked, sweet, and low in acidity
d. Oaked, dry, with vanilla and toast flavours
Unoaked, dry, with fruity and mineral flavours
Which of the following pairs of grape varieties are used for the majority of premium-quality Spanish red wines?
Select one:
a. Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio
b. Tempranillo and Pinot Noir
c. Grenache and Pinot Noir
d. Tempranillo and Grenache
Tempranillo and Grenache are both used to produce premium-quality Spanish red wines.
Which of the following best describes a youthful Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon?
Select one:
a. Garnet colour, red fruit aromas; light body and light tannins
b. Intense ruby colour; black fruit and eucalyptus aromas; full body and high tannin
c. Pale lemon, tropical fruit and oak aromas, dry and full-bodied
d. Pale lemon, green fruit and honey aromas; medium sweetness and light body
b. Intense ruby colour; black fruit and eucalyptus aromas; full body and high tannin
A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon has the full body, high tannin and black fruit flavours of typical Cabernet Sauvignon with added nuances of eucalyptus.
Which of the following best describes a youthful Barossa Valley Shiraz?
Select one:
a. Garnet colour, red fruit aromas; light body and light tannins
b. Pale lemon, green fruit and honey aromas; medium sweetness and light body
c. Pale lemon, tropical fruit and oak aromas, dry and full-bodied
d. Intense ruby colour; spice and oak aromas; full body and high alcohol
Intense ruby colour; spice and oak aromas; full body and high alcohol
What grape variety is sometimes blended with Pinot Noir in Burgundy?
Gamay
Which ONE of the following is the main grape variety used to make Margaux?
Select one:
a. Tempranillo
b. Cabernet Sauvignon
c. Grenache
d. Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon is used to produce Margaux, an AC wine from Bordeaux (France).
Tank method sparkling wine can differ from traditional method sparkling wines in flavour, this is mainly due to what reason?
Tank method sparkling wines tend to have less lees contact, giving them little or no autolytic character.
Sangiovese is the principle black grape variety in which Italian red wine?
Chianti
With regards to the consumption of alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Select one:
a. It can lead to emotional problems.
b. It can enhance co-ordination.
c. It can damage internal organs.
d. It can impair the ability to operate machinery.
Consumption of alcohol does not enhance co-ordination. The opposite is in fact true.
Which one of the following pairs are best known for premium quality Sauvignon Blanc wines?
Select one:
a. Côte-Rôtie and Hawkes Bay
b. Sancerre and Marlborough
c. Médoc and Barossa Valley
d. Mâcon and Eden Valley
Sancerre in the Loire Valley (France) and Marlborough in New Zealand are best known for producing premium quality Sauvignon Blanc wines.
What is a benefit of ageing some wine in oak vessels?
To soften tannins in red wines.
Piemonte is well known for its DOCG red wines but it does produce a DOCG white, which one is it?
Gavi - light, high acid with notes of green apple and citrus
How is Amarone della Valpolicella made?
From grapes that have been partially dried to concentrate their flavour
In Germany, which is a recognised traditional term for a Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO)?
Qualitätswein or Prädikatswein
In Germany, which is a recognised traditional term for a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)?
Landwein
Which of the following gases is produced during fermentation?
Select one:
a. Sulphur Dioxide.
b. Carbon Dioxide.
c. Nitrogen Dioxide.
d. Hydrogen Dioxide.
Carbon Dioxide is produced during the fermentation process. Yeasts feed on sugars in the grape juice to produce alcohol, carbon dioxide and heat.
Which of the following tasting notes most accurately describes a young wine from Pauillac AC from Bordeaux?
Select one:
a. Intense purple; black fruit and oak aromas; high tannins.
b. Pale lemon; green fruit aromas; dry.
c. Pale gold; exotic fruit aromas; sweet.
d. Pale garnet; with red fruit and pepper aromas; low tannins.
a. This most accurately describes a young Pauillac AC. The wines can be very tough when young with lots of dark fruit and high tannins.
Petrol like aromas are generally associated with which grape variety?
Riesling
Rieslings that have some age will develop smoky petrol like aromas.
What style of wine is Asti DOCG?
Sparkling sweet white.
Asti DOCG is a sweet, fruity, light-bodied sparkling wine from Piemonte in northwest Italy.
Which one of the following grape varieties is often blended with Chardonnay to produce large-volume, inexpensive Australian wines?
Select one:
a. Riesling
b. Semillon
c. Shiraz
d. Torrontes
Semillion