Practice Quiz 4 Flashcards

1
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1.	What marks the transition from flower to berry
A.	Budbreak
B.	Flowering
C.	Berry Set
D.	Veraison
A

C. Berry Set

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2.	Which of the following is not located in the Duero River Valley
A.	Rueda
B.	Toro
C.	Rioja
D.	Ribera del Duero
A

C. Rioja

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  1. Wineglasses should be
    A. Positioned to the left side of the place setting
    B. Chilled with ice before the wine is poured
    C. Should be washed in hot soapy water
    D. Positioned to the right side of the place setting
A

D. Positioned to the right side of the place setting

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  1. What are the highest level of wines in the European Union system categorized as
    A. Vin de Pays (VdP)
    B. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
    C. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
    D. Topikos Oinos (TO)
A

B. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

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5.	All of the following AVA’s are in the Wllamette Valley of Oregon AVA except
A.	Rogue Valley
B.	Chehalem Mountains
C.	McMinnville
D.	Dundee Hills
A

A. Rogue Valley

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6.	Where is the San Juan growing zone located
A.	Andes Frontier, Argentina
B.	Mendoza, Argentina
C.	Rapel Valley, Chile
D.	Maipo Valley, Chile
A

A. Andes Frontier, Argentina

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7.	SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) is added to grape must to
A.	Inhibit wild yeast fermentation
B.	Slow growth of spoilage bacteria
C.	Prevent juice from browning
D.	All of the above
A

D. All of the above

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8.	Which of the following is a red grape variety
A.	Sémillon
B.	Grenache
C.	Viognier
D.	Steen
A

B. Grenache

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9.	Which of the following German label terms does not indicate a wine that is perceptually dry on the palate
A.	Classic
B.	Trocken
C.	Selection
D.	Feinherb
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D. Feinherb

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10.	All of the following represent the same level of quality with regard to their respective country except
A.	DO in Spain
B.	DOC in Italy
C.	QbA in Germany
D.	Vin de Pays in France
A

D. Vin de Pays in France

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11.	Which of the following wine types contains the highest concentration of polyphenol antioxidants
A.	Reds
B.	Whites
C.	Roses
D.	Sparkling
A

A. Reds

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  1. Spanish Sherry is
    A. Fortified as a dry wine and bottled dry
    B. Fortified as a dry wine but bottled dry or sweet
    C. Fortified as a sweet wine and bottled sweet
    D. Fortified as a sweet wine and bottled dry or sweet
A

B. Fortified as a dry wine but bottled dry or sweet

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13.	Which is not a sub-region of Chile’s Central Valley
A.	Rapel
B.	Maipu
C.	Casablanca
D.	Maule
A

C. Casablanca

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14.	All of these are located within the state of South Australia except for
A.	Coonawarra
B.	Eden Valley
C.	Margaret River
D.	McLaren Vale
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C. Margaret River

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15.	What is the name of the mountain range that bisects Washington State
A.	Sierra Nevadas
B.	Pyrenees
C.	Cascades
D.	Rocky Mountains
A

C. Cascades

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16.	Which of these is located in the Southern Rhone Valley region
A.	Condrieu
B.	Gigondas
C.	St. Joseph
D.	Hermitage
A

B. Gigondas

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17.	Wine labeled feinherb in Germany is
A.	A Rose
B.	Sparkling
C.	Very Dry
D.	Off-dry
A

D. Off-dry

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18.	Which of the following appellations produces red wine
A.	Crozes-Hermitage
B.	Montagny
C.	Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine
D.	St-Vèran
A

A. Crozes-Hermitage

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19.	Which of the following is not a commune appellation in the Médoc
A.	Fleurie
B.	Listrac
C.	Margaux
D.	Moulis
A

A. Fleurie

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20.	Which of the following is correct
A.	Light is the enemy of wine
B.	Young, robust reds should be decanted
C.	Both of the above
D.	None of the above
A

C. Both of the above

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21.	The strength of acidity in wine usually measures between \_\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\_ on the pH scale
A.	1.9 and 2.8
B.	2.9 and 3.8
C.	3.9 and 4.7
D.	None of the above
A

B. 2.9 and 3.8

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22.	Which would be an incorrect order of tasting
A.	White before red
B.	Fine before modest
C.	Dry before sweet
D.	Light red before sweet white
A

B. Fine before modest

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23.	2, 4, 6 Tricloroanisole is otherwise known as
A.	Succinic Acid
B.	Glycerol
C.	Cork Taint
D.	Brettanomyces
A

C. Cork Taint

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24.	Which of the following is not one of the primary red grapes of Port
A.	Garnacha
B.	Tinta Barroca
C.	Touriga Franca
D.	Touriga Nacional
A

A. Garnacha

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25.	These are traditional Vins Doux Naturels except
A.	St-Jean de Minervois
B.	Maury
C.	Rasteau
D.	Brouilly
A

D. Brouilly

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  1. Which of the following statements is true
    A. Vinho Verde literally translates as “young wine”
    B. Vinho Verde comes from the southernmost wine region in Portugal
    C. Vinho Verde comes in red and white versions
    D. Vinho Verde is made in Rias Baixas
A

C. Vinho Verde comes in red and white versions

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27.	The Australian “Terra Rossa” soil is found in
A.	Queensland
B.	Coonawarra
C.	Riverina
D.	Sunraysia
A

B. Coonawarra

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28.	The area responsible for 85% of New York’s wine production is
A.	Long Island
B.	Hudson River Valley
C.	Finger Lakes
D.	Great Lakes
A

C. Finger Lakes

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29.	Which of the following soil fractions has the least ability to retain water
A.	Clay
B.	Organic matter
C.	Sand
D.	Silt
A

C. Sand

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30.	Which of these terms is not an official appellation for Greek wines
A.	Topikos Oînos 
B.	Oînos Epitrapézios 
C.	Retsina
D.	Xinomavro
A

D. Xinomavro

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  1. The term Crémant is now used to describe a French wine that is
    A. Creamy White
    B. That has half the atmospheres of a fully sparkling wine
    C. Sparkling and produced outside the Champagne region
    D. Always semi-dry
A

C. Sparkling and produced outside the Champagne region

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  1. Which is the correct order in the production of white wine
    A. Crushing, Fermentation, Pressing, Racking
    B. Pressing, Fermentation, Crushing, Racking
    C. Pressing, Fermentation, Racking, Clarification
    D. Crushing, Pressing, Racking, Fermentation
A

C. Pressing, Fermentation, Racking, Clarification

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Which of the following Loire appellations is known for its red wine
A.	Chinon
B.	Vouvray
C.	Sancerre
D.	Saumur
A

A. Chinon

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34.	Which of these oak barrels is likely to impart the more aggressive flavor 
A.	2nd use American
B.	1st use French
C.	1st use American
D.	None of the above
A

C. 1st use American

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  1. Which of the following is correct
    A. US is #5 in worldwide wine consumption
    B. California produces 90% of the total US production of wines
    C. California was the first place in the US to produce wine
    D. All of the above
A

B. California produces 90% of the total US production of wines

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36.	Which of the following wines undergoes tank or cask estufagem
A.	Marsala
B.	Madeira
C.	Port
D.	Vin Doux Naturel
A

B. Madeira

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37.	Zinfandel shares essentially the same identity as which European grape
A.	Crejenak Kastelanski
B.	Tempranillo
C.	Aglianico
D.	Primitivo
A

D. Primitivo

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38.	In the Australia system of Geographical Indications, which is the smallest
A.	State Territory
B.	Multistate
C.	Region
D.	Sub-region
A

D. Sub-region

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  1. With regard to Madeira, the term estufa refers to
    A. A method of aging the wine
    B. The island’s volcanic soil
    C. The steep terraces along the coast where the grapes are grown
    D. The sweetening agent in the sweeter styles of Madeira
A

A. A method of aging the wine

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40.	The largest growing region of New Zealand’s North Island is
A.	Auckland
B.	Hawke’s Bay
C.	Martinborough
D.	Gisbourne
A

B. Hawke’s Bay

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41.	Where is Klein Karoo located
A.	South Australia
B.	South Africa
C.	New Zealand
D.	Queensland
A

B. South Africa

42
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42.	Which AVA produces the largest amount of grapes in Washington
A.	Yakima Valley
B.	Walla Walla Valley
C.	Columbia Valley
D.	Puget Sound
A

C. Columbia Valley

43
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43.	The Loureiro grape is important in this Portugese region
A.	Bairrada
B.	Algarve
C.	Alentejo
D.	Vinho Verde
A

D. Vinho Verde

44
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44.	Cold stabilization causes
A.	Suspension of proteins
B.	Elimination of microscopic bacteria
C.	Precipitation of tartaric acid
D.	All of the above
A

C. Precipitation of tartaric acid

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45.	Which of the following acids is not found in grapes
A.	Tartaric
B.	Malic
C.	Lactic
D.	Acetic
A

C. Lactic

46
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  1. Which grape varieties are most likely to produce Port
    A. Sercial, Bual, Malmsey, and Verdelho
    B. Bual, Malvasia, Baga, and Tinta Nacional
    C. Tinta Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
    D. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
A

D. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca

47
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47.	What is the most widely planted white grape variety in Australia
A.	Sauvignon Blanc
B.	Chardonnay
C.	Semillon
D.	Riesling
A

B. Chardonnay

48
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48.	What is the single most widely planted grape in Austria
A.	Chardonnay
B.	Grauer Burgunder
C.	Grüner Veltliner
D.	Welschriesling
A

C. Grüner Veltliner

49
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49.	Which white grape variety is a natural mutation of a red grape
A.	Chardonnay
B.	Chenin Blanc
C.	Gewürztraminer
D.	Pinot Grigio
A

D. Pinot Grigio

50
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50.	The odor of rotten eggs is associated with which compound
A.	Sulfur Dioxide
B.	Hydrogen Sulfide
C.	Mercaptan
D.	Ethyl Acetate
A

B. Hydrogen Sulfide

51
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51.	 Argentina is best known for what two grape varieties
A.	Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
B.	Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc
C.	Malbec and Torrontés
D.	Syrah and Chenin Blanc
A

C. Malbec and Torrontés

52
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52.	Appellations (place of origin) in Australia are called
A.	Australia Viticultural Areas
B.	Certified Origin Regions
C.	Geographical Indications
D.	Wine of Origin Zones
A

C. Geographical Indications

53
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53.	In the US, what concentration of sulfites requires a sulfite statement on the label
A.	2 ppm
B.	5 ppm 
C.	15 ppm
D.	9 ppm
A

C. 15 ppm

54
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54.	Which German wine region lies just north of Alsace
A.	Pfalz
B.	Franken
C.	Ahr
D.	Nahe
A

A. Pfalz

55
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55.	Which of the following areas in California produces the most wine
A.	Central Coast AVA
B.	Central Valley
C.	North Coast AVA
D.	South Coast AVA
A

B. Central Valley

56
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56.	A group of vines that are genetically similar, have broad characteristics in common and can produce viable offspring through sexual reproduction are
A.	Hybrids
B.	Cross
C.	Variety
D.	Species
A

D. Species

57
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57.	Which grape variety produces the sweet Quarts de Chaume and in which area
A.	Sauvignon Blanc in Graves, Bordeaux
B.	Riesling in Vosges, Alsace  
C.	Vouvray in Tours, Loire 
D.	Chenin Blanc in Anjou, Loire
A

D. Chenin Blanc in Anjou, Loire

58
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58.	Which of the following is not produced in Southern Italy
A.	Ciró
B.	Salice Salentino
C.	Vernaccia di Serrapetrona
D.	Aglianico del Vulture
A

C. Vernaccia di Serrapetrona

59
Q
Which of these is not a synonym for Pinot Gris
A.	Pinot Grigio
B.	Ruländer
C.	Blauburgunder
D.	Grauburgunder
A

C. Blauburgunder

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60.	Oidium, a fungal disease attacking the vine, is also known as
A.	Powdery Mildew
B.	Pernospera
C.	Black Rot
D.	Black Measles
A

A. Powdery Mildew

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61.	Which of the following AVA’s has the hottest climate
A.	Paso Robles
B.	Puget Sound
C.	Rogue Valley
D.	Russian River Valley
A

A. Paso Robles

62
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62.	What is the primary grape variety used in the production of the “black” Cahors
A.	Malbec
B.	Merlot
C.	Cabernet Sauvignon
D.	Cabernet Franc
A

A. Malbec

63
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63.	In addition to the recognized quality of Ribera del Duero vineyards, they are distinguished by their
A.	Very cool summers
B.	Higher elevation
C.	Mild winters
D.	Clay soils
A

B. Higher elevation

64
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64.	In size, which is South Africa's smallest district
A.	Overberg
B.	Robertson
C.	Worcester
D.	Constantia
A

D. Constantia

65
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65.	Which of the following is a DOCG sparkling wine
E.	Dolcetto di Dogliani of Piedmont
F.	Labrusca di Sorbara of Emilia
G.	Franciacorta of Lombardy
H.	Sagrantino of Umbria
A

G. Franciacorta of Lombardy

66
Q
Alcohol content of a wine will be detected by all except the sense of 
A.	Smell
B.	Taste
C.	Touch
D.	Sight
A

D. Sight

67
Q
67.	Which of the following Australian GI's (Geographical Indications) is not a single state GI
A.	South Australia
B.	Southeastern Australia
C.	Western Australia
D.	New South Wales
A

B. Southeastern Australia

68
Q
68.	What is Ausbruch
A.	A sweet, botrytized wine from Austria
B.	A wine region in Austria
C.	A wine region in Germany
D.	An Austrian grape variety
A

A. A sweet, botrytized wine from Austria

69
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69.	Which German wine region produces the most wine
A.	Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
B.	Franken
C.	Rheinhessen
D.	Pfalz
A

C. Rheinhessen

70
Q
70.	The most widely planted red grape variety in Bordeaux is
A.	Cabernet Franc
B.	Cabernet Sauvignon
C.	Merlot
D.	Petit Verdot
A

C. Merlot

71
Q
  1. New Zealand’s South Island has growing conditions that are
    A. Warmer and conducive to higher alcohol
    B. Warmer and conducive to higher acidity
    C. Cooler and conducive to higher alcohols
    D. Cooler and conducive to higher acidity
A

D. Cooler and conducive to higher acidity

72
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72.	Which of the following is correct in ascending order of sweetness
A.	Dolce, Abboccato, Secco
B.	Secco, Amabile, Dolce
C.	Amabile, Secco, Dolce
D.	Dolce, Abboccato, Secco
A

B. Secco, Amabile, Dolce

73
Q
  1. If vinified dry, which of the following would have the highest alcohol content
    A. Auslese
    B. Kabinett
    C. Spätlese
    D. All would have the same alcohol content
A

A. Auslese

74
Q
  1. Which is the correct order of sparkling wine bottles from smallest to largest
    A. Demi, Split, Standard (750 mL), Jeroboam, Magnum
    B. Demi, Split, Standard (750 mL), Magnum, Jeroboam
    C. Split, Demi, Standard (750 mL), Jeroboam, Magnum
    D. Split, Demi, Standard (750 mL), Magnum, Jeroboam
A

D. Split, Demi, Standard (750 mL), Magnum, Jeroboam

75
Q
  1. Remuage is the French term for
    A. Gently shaking sparkling wine bottles to collect the spent yeast into the neck of the bottle
    B. Removal of dead yeast cells by freezing them in a plug of frozen wine in the neck of the bottle and opening the temporary closure
    C. Removing the finished sparkling wine from 750 ml bottles into larger/smaller format bottles
    D. Selecting the blend of base wines that will be used to make a sparkling wine
A

A. Gently shaking sparkling wine bottles to collect the spent yeast into the neck of the bottle

76
Q
76.	What grape variety, known in Germany as Rulander or Grauburgunder is otherwise known as
A.	Pinot Blanc 
B.	Pinot Gris
C.	Sylvaner
D.	Riesling
A

B. Pinot Gris

77
Q
77.	Which of the following is not a sub-region of the Chianti DOCG
A.	Colli Fiorentini
B.	Colli Senesi
C.	Collio Goriziano
D.	Montalbano
A

C. Collio Goriziano

78
Q
78.	Which Southern Hemisphere country produces Torrontés
A.	Chile
B.	Australia
C.	Argentina
D.	South Africa
A

C. Argentina

79
Q
79.	Which of the following are not phenolic compounds
A.	Anthocyanins
B.	Flavones
C.	Esters
D.	Tannins
A

C. Esters

80
Q
80.	All of the following AVA’s are in the North Coast AVA except
A.	Carmel Valley
B.	Anderson Valley
C.	Sonoma Valley
D.	Yountville
A

A. Carmel Valley

81
Q
81.	A wine with the aromas of green apple, butter, melon, and pear is likely to be
A.	Chardonnay
B.	Pinot Grigio
C.	Chenin Blanc
D.	Muscat
A

A. Chardonnay

82
Q
82.	Which of the following would benefit the least from decanting
A.	A complex, moderately aged red wine
B.	A high tannin, young red wine
C.	A low tannin, young red wine
D.	Vintage Port
A

C. A low tannin, young red wine

83
Q
83.	The primary products of fermentation are
A.	Acid and CO2
B.	Ethanol and CO2
C.	Yeast and Sugar
D.	Yeast and CO2
A

B. Ethanol and CO2

84
Q
84.	Which of these grape varieties is not considered to have high acidity
A.	Pinot Gris
B.	Sauvignon Blanc
C.	Riesling
D.	Chenin Blanc
A

A. Pinot Gris

85
Q
85.	Which of the following is an appellation of Bordeaux
A.	Côteaux de Nîmes
B.	Côte Chalonnaise
C.	Côte Rôtie
D.	Côtes de Bourg
A

D. Côtes de Bourg

86
Q
86.	Which of our five senses gives us the least accurate information about a wine
A.	Smell
B.	Sight
C.	Touch
D.	Taste
A

B. Sight

87
Q
87.	Transpiration is highest under which conditions
A.	Sunny, Hot Windy, Dry
B.	Sunny, Cool, Still, Humid
C.	Cloudy, Hot, Still, Dry
D.	Cloudy, Cool, Still, Humid
A

A. Sunny, Hot Windy, Dry

88
Q
88.	Which of the following is one of the Crus of Beaujolais
A.	Bougros
B.	Chiroubles
C.	Les Clos
D.	Valmur
A

B. Chiroubles

89
Q
89.	The white wine equivalent of Anthocyanins is
A.	Pigments
B.	Aldehydes
C.	Esters
D.	Flavones
A

D. Flavones

90
Q
90.	Which is not one of the seven DOCG’s of Chianti
A.	Volterra
B.	Montalbano
C.	Rufina
D.	Pisano
A

A. Volterra

91
Q
91.	Where is acid most likely detected
A.	Nose
B.	Color
C.	Appearance
D.	Taste
A

D. Taste

92
Q
92.	The process of moving biological materials in a plant from one location to another is called
A.	Transpiration
B.	Photosynthesis
C.	Respiration
D.	Translocation
A

D. Translocation

93
Q
93.	The best known indigenous grape from Chile is
A.	País
B.	Sauvignon Vert
C.	None
D.	Aconcagua
A

C. None

94
Q
94.	What chemical compounds are formed by oxidation such as in Sherry
A.	Esters
B.	Aldehydes
C.	Phenols
D.	Alcohol
A

B. Aldehydes

95
Q
95.	Which is the most widely planted grape in the world
A.	Chardonnay
B.	Airén
C.	Sauvignon Blanc
D.	Pinot Gris (Grigio)
A

B. Airén

96
Q
96.	Port is a sweet fortified wine produced in
A.	The Dão Valley in Portugal
B.	The Douro Valley in Madeira
C.	The Portuguese Island of Málaga
D.	None of the above
A

D. None of the above

97
Q
97.	Which grape variety yields high acid, high sugar, can be long lived and is naturally low in alcohol
A.	Nebbiolo
B.	Barbera
C.	Riesling
D.	Chardonnay
A

C. Riesling

98
Q
98.	A solvent odor reminiscent of fingernail polish remover is usually attributed to
A.	Acetic Acid
B.	Maderization
C.	Ethyl Acetate
D.	TCA (Trichloroanisole)
A

C. Ethyl Acetate

99
Q
99.	Sauerkraut is an odor that comes from
A.	Bacteria
B.	Excessive Lactic Acid
C.	Grape Stems
D.	Sulfur Dioxide
A

B. Excessive Lactic Acid

100
Q
100.	Which is the Italian Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
A.	Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco
B.	Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc
C.	Pinot Grigio and Pinot Meunier
D.	None of the above
A

D. None of the above