Practice Quiz 1 Flashcards
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- Which of the following is not a wine region of Chile
A. Maule
B. Maipo
C. Itata
D. Salta
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D. Salta
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2. Where are the southernmost vineyards in the world located A. New Zealand B. South Africa C. Australia D. Chile
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A. New Zealand
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3. The offspring of sexual reproduction between two different species (e.g. Vitis vinifera X Vitis labrusca) is called A. Mutation B. Clone C. Hybrid D. Cross
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C. Hybrid
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4. Which viticultural regimen recognizes the entire planet as an ecosystem A. Organic viticulture B. Integrated Pest Management C. Biodynamic Viticulture D. Sustainable Viticulture
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A. Organic viticulture
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5. Which of the following is spread by the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter A. Crown Gall B. Fan Leaf C. Pierce’s Disease D. Powdery Mildew
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C. Pierce’s Disease
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- Which of the following statements is true
A. Vintage and Single Quinta Ports are aged first in the bottle and then cask
B. Ruby, Tawny, LBV and Vintage Character Ports are all aged in the bottle
C. A Colheita is a Single Vintage Tawny Port
D. All of the above
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C. A Colheita is a Single Vintage Tawny Port
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7. Rosso Conero hails from what Italian wine region A. Latium B. Liguria C. Marches D. Molise
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C. Marches
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8. Which of the following is made primarily from Garganega A. Asti B. Gavi C. Orvieto D. Soave
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D. Soave
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9. What chemical compounds are formed by oxidation such as in Sherry A. Esters B. Aldehydes C. Phenols D. Alcohol
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B. Aldehydes
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10. The approximate potential alcohol of a dry wine made from grapes harvested at 22 Brix is A. 11 % B. 22% C. 15% D. None of the above
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A. 11 %
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11. What topographical feature separates Chile from Argentina A. The Amazon River B. The Andes Mountains C. The Bío Bío River D. The Rio Negro
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B. The Andes Mountains
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- Which of the following wine regions are located in the state of South Australia
A. Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and Padthaway
B. Cowra, Hunter Valley, and Mudgee
C. Frankland River, Margaret River, and Swan District
D. Geelong, Goulburn Valley, and Yarra Valley
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A. Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and Padthaway
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13. Which of the following are other names for the Tempranillo grape A. Tinta del País and Cencibel B. Valdepeñas and Garnacha C. Verdejo and Cencibel D. Tinta del País and Airén
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A. Tinta del País and Cencibel
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14. Which of the following counties are located in the Sierra Foothills A. Amador and Placer B. San Benito and Santa Barbara C. San Francisco and Santa Cruz D. Santa Cruz and Amador
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A. Amador and Placer
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15. As ph decreases, flavones change form and cause the wine to appear A. Darker Yellow B. Lighter Yellow C. More Blue D. More Red
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B. Lighter Yellow
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16. Which of the following wines is fortified A. Vermouth B. Vin Santo C. Amarone D. All of the above
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A. Vermouth
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17. What is the allowable alcohol variation from the stated alcohol content on a US label (under 14% ABV) A. 1% B. 1.5% C. .5% D. None of the above
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B. 1.5%
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18. Which of these Austrian varieties is a red grape A. Zierfandler B. Saint Laurent C. Grüner Veltliner D. Morillon
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B. Saint Laurent
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19. Argentina is the location of more \_\_\_\_ vineyards than anywhere else in the world A. Merlot B. Moscatel de Alejandria C. Tempranillo D. Malbec
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D. Malbec
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- Which grapes are used in the wines of Alsace
A. Viognier, Chardonnay, and Riesling
B. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sémillon
C. Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer
D. Muscat, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
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D. Muscat, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
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- What is the difference between QbA and QmP
A. QbA represents regional wines and QmP more distinctive, higher level wines
B. QbA represents the highest level and QmP are regional wines
C. QbA are the first tier of German wines and QmP are the second
D. None of the above
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A. QbA represents regional wines and QmP more distinctive, higher level wines
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22. German sparkling wine is known as A. Scheurebe B. Weissherbst C. Sekt D. Schillerwein
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C. Sekt
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Pinot Noir could be used to make any of the following types of Champagne except A. Blanc de Blancs B. Blanc de Noirs C. Nonvintage D. Rosé
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A. Blanc de Blancs
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24. What is an Einzellage A. A collective vineyard site B. A large district or commune C. A single vineyard site D. A declassified Kabinett
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C. A single vineyard site
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25. Which of the following is not fortified
A. Malaga
B. Malmsey
C. Rueda
D. Manzanilla
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C. Rueda
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26. Which of the following AVA's is located in Napa County
A. Knights Valley
B. Mount Veeder
C. Green Valley
D. Potter Valley
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B. Mount Veeder
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27. A major inland wine region of South Africa is
A. Paarl
B. Olifantsrivier
C. Swartland
D. Klein Karoo
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D. Klein Karoo
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28. Which statement is most accurate about Los Carneros AVA
A. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
B. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
C. It contains some of the warmest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
D. It contains some of the warmest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
A. It contains some of the coolest parts of Napa County and is well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
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29. A Washington State AVA that is not shared with Oregon is
A. Columbia Gorge
B. Yakima Valley
C. Columbia Valley
D. Walla Walla
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B. Yakima Valley
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30. Which is the correct order from sweetest to driest
A. Doux, Sec, Demi-Sec, Extra Dry
B. Extra Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Doux
C. Doux, Demi-Sec, Sec, Brut
D. Doux, Sec, Demi-Sec, brut
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C. Doux, Demi-Sec, Sec, Brut
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31. A grape that is said to be all about refreshment with subtle aromas is
A. Gewürztraminer
B. Pinot Blanc
C. Viognier
D. Pinot Grigio
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D. Pinot Grigio
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32. A red grape made in a broad range of styles, from light and fruit driven to bold, dark, and spicy
A. Sangiovese
B. Merlot
C. Gamay
D. Grenache
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B. Merlot
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33. Which of the following is a fortified wine
A. Sauternes
B. Trockenbeerenauslese
C. Vin Doux Naturel
D. Vin Santo
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C. Vin Doux Naturel
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34. Which of the following is not from Nebbiolo
A. Arneis
B. Barbaresco
C. Barolo
D. Gattinara
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A. Arneis
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35. Grape vines need these
A. Calcium, Manganese, Copper
B. Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium
C. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D. Boron, Zinc, Calcium
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C. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
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36. Which of the following lists of regions is in order from north to south
A. Chablis, Côte d'Or, Beaujolais, Côte Chalonnaise
B. Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Beaujolais
C. Côte Chalonnaise, Chablis, Côte d'Or, Beaujolais
D. Côte d'Or, Chablis, Beaujolais, Côte Chalonnaise
B. Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Beaujolais
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37. Süssreserve is
A. Sweetened grape juice added to unfermented grape must for the purpose of increasing the alcohol level in the finished wine
B. Sucrose added to a finished wine for sweetening
C. Sucrose added to unfermented grape must for the purpose of increasing the alcohol level in the finished wine
D. Unfermented grape juice added to a finished wine for sweetening
D. Unfermented grape juice added to a finished wine for sweetening
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38. Which of the following methods of sparkling wine production does not carry out the second fermentation in a bottle
A. Méthode Champenoise
B. Cuve Close Method
C. Méthode Traditionelle
D. Transfer Method
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B. Cuve Close Method
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39. What is the traditional method of wine service
A. Pour from the left
B. Fill the host’s glass first
C. Pour from the right
D. None of the above
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C. Pour from the right
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40. Where is acid most likely detected
A. Nose
B. Color
C. Appearance
D. Taste
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D. Taste
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41. Cork Taint is caused by
A. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
B. Trichloroanisole (TCA)
C. Acetic Acid
D. Moldy Corks
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B. Trichloroanisole (TCA)
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42. The fortified wine Marsala is produced in
A. Sardinia
B. La Mancha
C. Corsica
D. Sicily
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D. Sicily
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43. Sercial is
A. A red grape from Madeira
B. A red grape from Dão
C. A white grape from Douro
D. A white grape from Madeira
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D. A white grape from Madeira
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44. Other names for the Nebbiolo grape include
A. Spanna
B. Barolo
C. Barbaresco
D. None of the above
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A. Spanna
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45. Which of the following is not a South African wine region
A. Robertson
B. Klein Karoo
C. Paarl
D. Wachau
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D. Wachau
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46. Which of the following AVA’s is not known for sparkling wine production
A. Anderson Valley
B. Los Carneros
C. Russian River Valley
D. Walla Walla Valley
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D. Walla Walla Valley
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47. Which Ports are produced from a single year’s harvest
A. Colheita, Vintage Character Port, LBV
B. LBV, Vintage Character Port, Single Quinta
C. LBV, Vintage, Colheita
D. Vintage Character Port, Vintage, LBV
C. LBV, Vintage, Colheita
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48. Which of the following is not an AVA located in New York State
A. Cayuga Lake
B. Clear Lake
C. Finger Lakes
D. North Fork of Long Island
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B. Clear Lake
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49. Which of the following has the highest alcohol content
A. Amontillado
B. Fino
C. Manzanilla
D. Oloroso
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D. Oloroso
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50. The Greek Islands produce what percentage of all Greek wines
A. 26%
B. 66%
C. 50%
D. 10%
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A. 26%
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51. The largest red wine region in Germany is
A. Ahr
B. Franken
C. Baden
D. Württemberg
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D. Württemberg
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52. Which of the following types of Port is aged primarily in bottle rather than wood
A. Late-bottled vintage
B. Ruby
C. Tawny
D. Vintage
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D. Vintage
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53. _____ is not an AOC of the Northern Rhône
A. St-Peray
B. Cornas
C. Clairette de Die
D. Rasteau
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D. Rasteau
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54. On the island of Sardinia, Grenache is called
A. Monica
B. Nuragus
C. Cannonau
D. Vermentino
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C. Cannonau
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55. Which of the following statements is true
A. A Colheita Port, a Single Vintage Tawny, is the rarest of all Ports
B. White Port is made in the best vintages only
C. Late-bottled Vintage Port is not vintage dated
D. Vintage Port is made every year
A. A Colheita Port, a Single Vintage Tawny, is the rarest of all Ports
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56. The term solera refers to
A. An arrangement of wine casks
B. A blending and aging system for Sherry
C. The bottom row of casks in a cellar
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
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57. In Chile, the rule of 75% includes everything except
A. Vintage
B. Producer
C. Varietal
D. Place of Origin
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B. Producer
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58. Rosado Secco is
A. A dry rosé
B. A wine produced with the Verdejo grape
C. A wine produced with Xarel-lo
D. All of the above
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A. A dry rosé
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59. Humans are least and most sensitive to
A. Salt—Bitter
B. Bitter—Sweet
C. Sweet—Bitter
D. Bitter—Salt
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C. Sweet—Bitter
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60. ____ is a six-carbon sugar
A. Glucose
B. Xylose
C. Aribinose
D. Rhamnose
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A. Glucose
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61. Which are three districts within the Champagne Appellation
A. Nantais, Montagne de Reims, Côte de Sézanne
B. Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne
C. Touraine, Montagne de Reims, Valle de la Marne
D. Nantais, Valle de la Marne, Montagne de Reims
B. Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne
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62. Transpiration is a process by which
A. Water evaporates, which cools the vines
B. Chlorophyll use sunlight to convert CO2
C. Sugars and Malic acid are broken down
D. Materials are moved from one area of the pant to another
A. Water evaporates, which cools the vines
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63. Syrah originated in
A. Persia
B. Iraq
C. Australia
D. France
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D. France
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64. What are the four levels of quality in Germany, in order from highest to lowest
A. QbA, QmP, Grosslage, Tafelwein
B. QbA, QmP, Landwein, Tafelwein
C. QmP, QbA, Grosslage, Tafelwein
D. QmP, QbA, Landwein, Tafelwein
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D. QmP, QbA, Landwein, Tafelwein
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65. _____ is a recognized classification of Bordeaux
A. Cru Artisans
B. Graves
C. St-Julien
D. Cru Bourgeois
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C. St-Julien
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66. Which of the following is a German wine region or sub-region
A. Nahe
B. Burgenland
C. Sudsteiermark
D. Wein
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A. Nahe
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67. What does the term Supérieure usually indicate on a French wine label
A. Higher altitude vineyards
B. Longer aging
C. Longer aging and higher alcohol
D. Higher alcohol
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D. Higher alcohol
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68. Portugal’s largest production zone is
A. Oporto
B. Estremadura
C. Dão
D. Vinho Verde
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D. Vinho Verde
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69. The Central Otago Region of the South Island focuses on
A. Pinot Noir
B. Riesling
C. Sauvignon Blanc
D. Chardonnay
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A. Pinot Noir
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70. Which of the following restrictions are imposed on grape growing and/or winemaking in order to qualify for an AVA
A. Only approved grape varieties may be used
B. Yields per acre are limited
C. Certain winemaking practices must be followed
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
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71. What is Edelfäule
A. Sparking Wine
B. Eiswein
C. Noble Rot
D. Chaptalization
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C. Noble Rot
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72. The white wine equivalent of Anthocyanins is
A. Pigments
B. Aldehydes
C. Esters
D. Flavones
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D. Flavones
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73. Which category is a declassified QmP in Germany
A. Baden
B. Saale-Unstrut
C. Weissherbst
D. Hochgewächs
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D. Hochgewächs
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74. The generally accepted number of different grape varieties used for making wine in Greece is
A. 6
B. 90
C. 350
D. 1000
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C. 350
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75. Which of the following is not a type of wine made in Alsace
A. Edelzwicker
B. Sélection de Grains Nobles
C. Vendange Tardive
D. Vin Doux Naturel
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D. Vin Doux Naturel
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76. Which of the following statements is true
A. German Eiswein is made from frozen grape cluster at Auslese levels of ripeness
B. German Beerenauslese may or may not be affected by botrytis
C. German Trockenbeerenauslese is not affected by botrytis
D. German Kabinetts may be chaptalized
B. German Beerenauslese may or may not be affected by botrytis
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77. Photosynthesis is a process by which
A. Chlorophyll uses sunlight to convert CO2 and water into sugar and oxygen
B. Chlorophyll uses sunlight to convert sugar and oxygen into CO2
C. Sugars are moved from leaf to tips and grapes
D. Sugars and Malic acid are broken down by the vine and used as energy
A. Chlorophyll uses sunlight to convert CO2 and water into sugar and oxygen
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78. Which is not a noble grape of Madeira
A. Tinta Negro Mole
B. Bual
C. Verdelho
D. Malvasia
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A. Tinta Negro Mole
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79. Which grape variety is naturally high in extract, can obtain high alcohol and runs the risk of being low in acid
A. Cabernet Sauvignon
B. Chardonnay
C. Riesling
D. Syrah
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B. Chardonnay
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80. Where is Vermentino di Gallura made
A. Tuscany
B. Sardinia
C. Liguria
D. Piedmont
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B. Sardinia
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81. Most Chilean vineyards are
A. Located along the coast
B. Within the Valleys and between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains
C. Located at about 45° S Latitude
D. All of the above
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B. Within the Valleys and between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains
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82. Where is the Clare Valley located
A. South Australia
B. Marlborough, Australia
C. Marlborough, New Zealand
D. South Africa
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A. South Australia
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83. The wind on the plains that influences Argentine viticulture is known as the
A. Mistral
B. Mariah
C. Zonda
D. Zorra
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C. Zonda
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84. Phylloxera in Australia is
A. Unknown
B. Limited to western Australia
C. A major problem nationwide
D. Limited to Victoria and New South Wales
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D. Limited to Victoria and New South Wales
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85. Alcohol does the following
A. Increases the production of HDL and decreases the production of LDL
B. Decreases the production of HDL and increases the production of LDL
C. Increases the production of phenols
D. Decreases the production of phenols
A. Increases the production of HDL and decreases the production of LDL
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86. Which wine region is located in Victoria, Australia
A. Clare Valley
B. Yarra Valley
C. Orange
D. Eden Valley
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B. Yarra Valley
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87. What do the tears or legs in a wine indicate
A. Alcohol and Acid
B. Alcohol and/or Viscosity
C. Tannins and Alcohol
D. Acid and Tannins
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B. Alcohol and/or Viscosity
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88. What is the correct order for wines produced by the transfer method
A. Liqueur de Tirage, Remuage, Dégorgement, Dosage
B. Assemblage, Transvarsage, Remuage, Dégorgement
C. Liqueur de Tirage, Dosage, Remuage, Dégorgement
D. Assemblage, Liqueur de Tirage, Blending, Dosage
D. Assemblage, Liqueur de Tirage, Blending, Dosage
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89. In which Australian state was the first vineyard planted
A. Victoria
B. Western Australia
C. New South Wales
D. South Australia
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C. New South Wales
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90. Which of the following statements is true
A. Andes snowmelt provides water for irrigation in Chile
B. Most of the vines in Chile are grafted due to the presence of phylloxera
C. The fine wine region of Chile is located in the southernmost reaches of the country
D. In Chile, summer humidity is high and temperatures often exceed 90° F
A. Andes snowmelt provides water for irrigation in Chile
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91. Humans are most sensitive to which of the following tastes
A. Sweet
B. Sour
C. Salt
D. Bitter
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D. Bitter
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92. The two general categories to which Sherries are classified after fermentation are
A. Fino and Solera
B. Fino and Oloroso
C. Fino and Manzanilla
D. Fino and Amontillado
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B. Fino and Oloroso
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Which of the following counties is located in the Sierra Foothills AVA
A. Alameda
B. Calaveras
C. Santa Ana
D. Solano
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B. Calaveras
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94. The olfactory epithelium is located
A. At the top and rear of the nasal cavity
B. In the brain
C. In the nose and on the tongue
D. None of the above
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A. At the top and rear of the nasal cavity
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95. The Chilean wine region that is better know for brandy is
A. Aconcagua
B. Southern
C. Central Valley
D. Coquimbo
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B. Southern
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96. What is the French Paradox
A. Low incidence of cancer with high fat foods
B. High incidence of cancer with low fat foods
C. Reduced risk of mortality when drinking wine while eating high fat foods
D. None of the above
C. Reduced risk of mortality when drinking wine while eating high fat foods
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97. Anthocyanins are
A. Tannins
B. Bacteria
C. Free Radicals
D. Pigments
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D. Pigments
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98. Which wine region is not located in Southern Australia
A. Padthaway
B. Coonawarra
C. Rutherglen
D. Barossa Valley
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C. Rutherglen
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99. Which of the following statements does not reflect an accurate color assessment
A. Inky purples denote young reds
B. Brick red tones denote older, mature reds
C. Blue highlights denote low acid reds
D. Ruby-orange highlights denote low acid reds
D. Ruby-orange highlights denote low acid reds
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100. A wine exhibiting maderized odors will
A. Smell like vinegar
B. Smell like sauerkraut
C. Smell like spoiled butter
D. Smell of cooked or baked odor
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D. Smell of cooked or baked odor
