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Practise Notes Flashcards

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1
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Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found ?

A

30 and 50 degrees

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What factors effect temperatures in a vineyard?

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Climate, weather and soil

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What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking?

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Crush, ferment, press

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4
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What do old oak vats do to wine ?

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Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine.

Allow the tannins in red wine to soften

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What technique is used to give most red wines their color?

A

Fermentation in contact with the skins

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6
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2 techniques commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines

A

Lees stirring and barrel fermentation

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7
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Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of…

A

Gooseberry and passion fruit

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8
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What climate works best for Pinot noir?

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In cool and moderate climates

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9
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Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have..

A

High tannins and high acidity

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10
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Grenache grapes typically have what levels of sugar and acidity?

A

High sugar and low acidity

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11
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From which grape variety is Sancerre made?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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12
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Which grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?

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Pinot Gris and gewurztraminer

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13
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In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from what grapes?

A

Sauvignon Blanc and semillon

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14
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Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?

A

Chardonnay

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15
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Many consider Germany to be the home of which grape variety?

A

Reisling

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16
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What grape variety is widely used for the production of rose wines in Spain?

A

Garnacha

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17
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Which countries specialities are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?

A

Argentina

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18
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Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which region?

A

Casablanca

19
Q

Australia has a reputation for premium quality Reisling produced in??

A

Clare valley

20
Q

What grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?

A

Chenin Blanc

21
Q

Grand Cru Classe is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?

A

Bordeaux

22
Q

What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic center of the district ?

A

Classico

23
Q

Sparkling asti is made from?

A

Muscat

24
Q

In champagne production, to disgorge means to?

A

Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle

25
Q

Sauternes is made from which two grape varieties?

A

Semillion and Sauvignon Blanc

26
Q

The solera system is a method of?

A

Maturation

27
Q

What is the common labeling term for port?

A

LBV

28
Q

Rum is made from?

A

Molasses

29
Q

The dominant flavour in gin comes from?

A

Juniper

30
Q

VSOP is a common labeling term used for?

A

Cognac

31
Q

A single malt whisky must always come from a single?

A

Distillery

32
Q

When opening a bottle of sparkling wine what can be done to make the process easier and safer ?

A

Chill the wine
Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened
Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork

33
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What is the ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?

A

The temperature should be cool and constant

34
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Cork taint is identified by?

A

Musty aromas

35
Q

What colour best describes a youthful pouilly-fume?

A

Pale lemon

36
Q

Aromas of a youthful pouilly-fume?

A

Green fruit and herbaceous

37
Q

The sweetness and acidity of a pouilly-fume is ?

A

Dry and high acidity

38
Q

Appearance of mature Margaux?

A

Medium garnet

39
Q

Aroma characteristics of a mature Margaux?

A

Black fruit, tobacco, cedar

40
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Acidity and tannin levels of a mature Margaux?

A

High acidity and high tannin

41
Q

Which Australian Region is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?

A

Barossa valley

42
Q

Which French Region has a reputation for premium quality Reisling?

A

Alsace

43
Q

The best vineyards in northern Rhône are described as…

A

Steep

44
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Which grape variety is most important in Rioja?

A

Tempranillo

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