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MS Questions 21.05.2024 Flashcards

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What are the subregions of Nelson?

A

Motueka
Takaka (Golden Bay)
Upper Moutere (Moutere Hills)
Waimea Plains

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In which region would you find the following producers - Leveret Estate, Ohinemuri Estate, Vilagrad winery, Volcanic Hills winery?

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Waikato/Bay of Plenty

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3
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Who makes the following wines?
a) Matés vineyard Chardonnay
b) Angel Flower Pinot Noir
c) Coleraine Bordeaux blend
d) Dreadnought Syrah

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a) Matés vineyard Chardonnay – Kumeu River
b) Angel Flower Pinot Noir – Pyramid Valley
c) Coleraine Bordeaux blend – Te Mata
d) Dreadnought Syrah – Man O’War

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Which mountain range is a major natural feature influencing the climate of the Auckland region?

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Waitakere Ranges

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What are the 2 estuaries of Peninsula de Setubal?

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Tagus and Sado

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What does “reserva” indicate on a traditional method sparkling wine in Portugal?

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Minimium 12 months on lees prior to disgorgement.

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7
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Which region in Portugal was the first one demarcated for sparkling wines?

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Távora-Varosa DOP.

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What does the term Ädega” means in Portugal?

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Winery, cellar.

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What are the sub-regions of Tras-os-Montes?

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Chaves
Valpaços
Planalto Mirandés

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What is Roter Veltliner?

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A pink skinned grape produced as a white wine, specialty of Wagram.

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Which DACs in Austria allow both white and red wines?

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Leithaberg DAC in Burgenland.
Whites: Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Weissburgunder
Reds: min 85% Blaufrankisch

Carnuntum DAC in Niederosterreich
Whites: Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay
Reds: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch

Wagram in Niederosterreich

Traisenthal in Neiderosterreich

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What is the grape used in Neusiedlersee DAC?

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Zweigelt.

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13
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What is the synonym for Chasselas in Valais?

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Fendant.

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Give 2 synonyms for Savagnin Blanc in Valais, Switzerland.

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Paien or Heida.

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What is Oeil-de-Perdrix?

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A refined and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir in Neuchatel.

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What are the DOC quality wines of Ticino?

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Bianco del Ticino
Rosato del Ticino (Saignee method)
Rosso del Ticino

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What are the three distinct levels for DAC wines?

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A system to promote the wines of the region as well as setting quality standards.

Gebietswein (regional wine)
Orstwein (village wines)
Riedenwein or Lagenwein (single vineyards wines)

18
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Who is producing Riesling Vom Stein Federspiel and Riesling Vom Stein Smaragd?

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Nikolaihof

19
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Which producer’s label is depicting St. Urban, patron saint of vineyards and winemakers?

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Emmerich Knoll

20
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What does the term Hochkultur mean? Who introduced it?

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High-stake training at 1,25m introduced by Lenz Moser.

21
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Is the blending method allowed for the production of Reserve and Grosse Reserve Sekt Rose?

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No, bleeding only.

22
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Which grape was introduced in the late 19th century to Austria, then known as Muscat-Sylvaner?

A

Sauvignon Blanc.

23
Q

What is the Japanese term for microbreweries?

A

Jizake

24
Q

What is the Japanese term for table rice?

A

Kakomai

25
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What are the 5 grades classifying rice?

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Santoh (Grade 3)

Nittoh (Grade 2)

Ittoh (Grade 1)

Tokuto (Special Grade)

Tokujo (Higher Special Grade)

26
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What are the Japanese terms for brown rice (pre milling) and white rice (post milling)?

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Genmai = brown rice

Hakumai = white rice

27
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What does Futsushu mean?

A

Ordinary sake. It comprises roughly 75% of all Sake produced in Japan.

28
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What is Sakabukuro?

A

A bag comprised of special meterials and mesh used for Shizuku (tear drop or gravity press) method.

29
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Which enzyme is responsible for converting the starchy carbohydrates of the grain into fermentable sugars maltose and dextrin?

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Amylase

30
Q

What kind of yeast would be used to make an Ale beer?

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Top fermenting Saccharomyces cerevisiae which prefers warmer temperatures resulting in fruity and rich flavored beers.

31
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What kind of yeast would be used to make a lager beer?

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Bottom fermenting Saccharomyces pastorianus, formerly called Saccharomyces carlsbergensis. The fermentation process is slower and at a lower temperature making a more delicate, cleaner beer.

32
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In which wine region is the Trappist beer Cardeña produced?

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Castilla y Leon, from the monastery San Pedro de Cardeña

33
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What is Awamori?

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An Okinawan style of shochu, always distilled from long grain indica rice.

34
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What is the climatic particularity of McMinnville AVA affecting vineyards and wine style?

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The Van Duzer Corridor - a gap in the coastal ranges which allows cool Pacific winds to blow constantly. The size of the berries is reduced with thicker skins, crop load is reduced as well. The Pinot Noir here is more tannic with darker fruit flavors and more pigmented color.

35
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What is the southernmost AVA in Willamette Valley AVA?

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Lower Long Tom AVA

36
Q

Who planted the first Pinot Noir in Oregon?

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Richard Sommer in Umpqua Valley in 1961 right next to a plot of Cabernet Sauvignon.

37
Q

Gabriola and Saturna Island are both what?

A

Unofficial subzones of Gulf Islands GI.

38
Q

Where would you find the winegrowing regions of Bear River Valley and Marble Mountain?

A

Nova Scotia, Canada.

39
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What are the sub-appellations of Niagara Peninsula not included in a regional appellation?

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Vinemount Ridge
Creek Shores
Lincoln Lakeshore

40
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What are the PGI appellations of Quebec?

A

Vin du Québec IGP (for white, rosé, red, sparkling, late harvest, and dried grape wines)
Vin de glace du Québec IGP (for icewine only)

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