Preliminary Questions Flashcards
Where is Yountville AVA?
Napa
Which of the following wines is likely to exhibit the most RS?
10 Year Old Malvasia Madeira, Rutherglen Rare Muscat, First Growth Sauterne, Tokaji 6 Puttonyos, 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Rutherglen Rare Muscat (270-400g/L)
Tokaji 6 Putts (150g/L), Sauterne (80-120g/L), Malvasia 10 Year (96-135g/L), 20 Year Old Tawny Port (90-120g/L)
Which of the following wines will likely have the most pronounced acidity?
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Fino Sherry, Banyuls, Sercial Frasqueira Madeira, Moscatel de Setubal
Fino Sherry
The rest have some degree of perceptible RS
The following grapes are all planted in France. Place them in order from most acreage under vine in the country to least. Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache Noir, Malbec.
Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Malbec
Which of the following 750ml bottles may be finished with a plastic cap instead of cork?
Sekt, Champagne, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Cava, Asti
Asti
The other bottles have too much bottle pressure.
Select the zone that does not belong in the group below.
Brem, Pissotte, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Vix, Clisson
Clisson
Clisson is a subzone of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine. The others are all subzones of Fiefs Vendéens
The Wachau wine region lies on the Rhine River. True or False?
False. It’s on the Danube River
Pfalz Trocken Riesling is usually more full-bodied than Mosel Trocken Riesling. True or False.
True.
Match the following producers to the correct vineyards.
Producers: Louis Jadot, Pousse d’Or, Bouchard, René Muré, Veuve Fourny
Vineyards: Clos de l’Audignac, Clos Saint Landelin, Clos Faubourg Notre Dame, Clos de la Commaraine, Clos Saint-Landry
Louis Jadot- Clos de la Commaraine Pousse d'Or - Clos de l'Audignac Bouchard - Clos Saint-Landry René Muré - Clos Saint Landelin Veuve Fourny - Clos Faubourg Notre Dame
Gewürztraminer is considered to be the same grape variety (i.e. clone) of which of the following?
Österreichisch Weiss, Savagnin, Pinot Gris, Gouais Blanc, Ribolla Gialla
Savagnin
Which of the following producers is located in Virginia?
Rdv, Palmina, Dana Estates, Aubert, HdV
RdV
Palmina- Santa Barbara
Dana Estates- Napa
Aubert- Calistoga, Napa
HdV- Napa
Which of the following is likely to carry the highest price tag on your list?
2009 Araujo "Eisele Vineyard" Syrah 2007 Bryant Family Cabernet 2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007 Opus One 2007 Beaulieu Vineyards "Georges de Latour Private Reserve"
Bryant Cab- $534 (ave cost)
Araujo- $182
Phelps-$257
Opus- $359
BV-$108
What is the most appropriate LOCAL wine pairing for the following PDO cheeses?
Munster Comté Bra Duro Gorgonzola Ossau-Iraty
Wines: Alsace Gewurztraminer, Vin Jaune, Jurançon, Moscato di Scanzo, Barbera d’Alba
Munster - Alsace Gewürz Comté - Vin Jaune Bra Duro - Barbera d'Alba Gorgonzola - Moscato di Scanzo Ossau-Iraty - Jurançon
Tokay is now Topaque. What is the new legal name for “sherry” wines in Australia?
Apera
Which of the following chateaux is not a Premier Grand Cru Classé A property in Saint-Emilion?
Angelus, Valandraud, Pavie, Ausone, Cheval Blanc
Valandraud
Select the red grape from the following.
Savvatiano Debina Kotsifali Kidonitsa Vilana
Kotsifali
Which of the following regions produces DOP wines from the Nebbiolo grape?
Calabria Valle d'Aosta Sicilia Veneto Marche
Valle d’Aosta
Select the unique grape variety from the following list.
Chasselas, Gutadel, Golden Chasselas, Dorin, Fendant
Golden Chasselas is really probably Palomino according to many experts.
The others are synonyms for each other.
Which of these appellations require the longest minimum aging in wood?
Barolo, Barbaresco, Ghemme, Taurasi, Roero
Barolo (18 months) and Ghemme (18 months) Though Ghemme Riserva is the longest in wood as it requires 24 months in barrel.
Barbaresco (9 months)
Taurasi (12 months, 18 months for Riserva)
Roero (6 months)
What is the base spirit in each of the following cocktails.
Harvey Wallbanger, Porto Flip, Planter’s Punch, Bijou, Blood and Sand
Harvey Wallbanger - Vodka Porto Flip - Brandy Planter's Punch - Rum Bijou - Gin Blood and Sand - Scotch
What Armagnac appellation allows the shortest minimum period of aging prior to bottling?
Blanche Armagnac (minimum 3 months in inert containers and the spirit must be colorless following the aging process)
Order the following appellations from North to South.
Morellino di Scansano Chianti Classico Carmignano Brunello di Montalcino Montecucco Sangiovese
Carmignano, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Montecucco Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano
Muller Thurgau is a hybrid grape variety. True or False?
False. Crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale which are both vitis vinifera grapes.
Masterton, Gladstone, and Martinborough are within what major New Zealand wine growing region?
Wairarapa
Match the appellation to the correct type of product.
Pineau des Charentes, Domfront, Pays d’Auge, Fine de Bourgogne, Martinique
Mistelle, Poiré, Brandy, Rhum, Cidre
Pineau des Charentes - Mistelle Domfront - Poiré Pays d'Auge - Cidre Fine de Bourgogne - Brandy Martinique - Rhum
What component of sake is referred to as “shuzo-yosui”?
Rice variety, yeast, koji, brewery water
Brewery Water
What is the principal grape variety in Taurasi wines?
Aglianico
Movia and Edi Simčič produce wines in what European country?
Slovenia
Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir are two clones of the same variety. True or False?
True
Arnaud de Villeneuve is credited with which of the following wine techniques?
Remontage, Remuage, Debourbage, Mutage, Enrichissement
Mutage
Name the country of production for Zalto stemware.
Austria
Name the species of St. George Rootstock.
Vitis rupestris
In which German anbaugebiet are the famous wine villages of Erden and Bernkastel?
Mosel
Please order the following events of Champagne production from First to Last.
Tirage, Malolactic Fermentation, Degorgement, Dosage, Remuage, Assemblage, Primary Fermentation
Primary Fermentation, Malolactic Fermentation, Assemblage, Tirage, Degorgement, Dosage
Which of the following DACs may produce red wine?
Kamptal Kremstal Traisental Leithaberg Wienviertal
Leithaberg
Salta is located to the south of Mendoza. True or False?
False. North
Select the red grape planted on Santorini
Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri, Mavrotragano
Mavrotragano
Match each winery to the GI it is located within.
Luke Lambert, Vasse Felix, Torbreck, Bindi, Clonakilla
Canberra District, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Barossa Valley, Macedon Ranges
Luke Lambert - Yarra Valley Vasse Felix - Margaret River Torbreck - Barossa Valley Bindi - Macedon Ranges Clonakilla- Canberra District
Which is the most planted grape in the Rhône Valley?
Cinsault, Viognier, Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah?
Grenache
How many 3oz glasses of wine can a sommelier pour from one 750ml bottle?
8
Select the grape name that is NOT synonymous with Sangiovese.
Ciliegiolo, Brunello, Prugnolo Gentile, Morellino
Ciliegiolo
The grist for German weissbier must contain at least 50% wheat. True or False?
True. The rest is usually made up from barley.
Flor de Pingus is labeled as what DO(P)?
Ribera del Duero
Place the following wines in order of release prices from Most expensive to least expensive
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 2009 Chateau Latour 2009 Chateau Montrose 2009 Les Forts de Latour 2009 Chateau Duforts-Vivens 2009 Chateau Palmer 2009
Latour ($657) Mouton-Rothschild ($602) Palmer ($235) Montrose ($118) Les Forts de Latour ($97) Dufort - Vivens ($27)
Select the method that is usually employed to create fizz in the bottle of white Vinho Verde.
Traditional Method, Charmat Method, Russian Continuous method, Methode Ancestrale, Carbonation.
Carbonation
How many liters does one methuselah contain?
6 Liters (8 bottles)
Which of the following varietals is most likely to show pyridine-influenced aromas?
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Riesling, Melon de Bourgogne
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the minimum residual sugar for Icewine in Ontario?
100 g/L
For a single wine to qualify as “Meritage” in the United States what is the maximum allowed percentage for any one grape in the blend?
90%
What is the last grape to ripen in Bordeaux?
Petit Verdot
Which winery produces Carmin de Puemo?
Concha y Toro
Match the monopole Champagne to the correct producer.
Clos d’Ambonnay, Terres de Nöel, Terre de Vertus, Clos des Goisses
Clos d’Ambonnay - Krug
Terres de Nöel - Jean Milan
Terre de Vertus - Larmandier Bernier
Clos des Goisses - Philipponnat
Which of the following wines will likely have the most sediment?
1977 Vintage Port, 1977 Frasqueira Madeira, VORS Oloroso Sherry, 40 Year Old Tawny Port
1977 Vintage Port
Select the only wine from the following list that typically matures in LESS than 50% new oak.
Liger Belair La Romanée Grand Cru
Robert Chevillon “Les Roncières” NSG 1er Cru
DRC Romanée Conti Grand Cru
Emmanuel Rouget “Cros Parantoux” VR 1er Cru
Méo-Camuzet Richebourg Grand Cru
Chevillon “Les Roncières” 1er Cru (30%)
Liger Belair (100% or mostly new)
DRC Romanee Conti (100%)
Rouget Prantoux (100%)
Meo-Camuzet Richebourg (100%)
When blind tasting an off-dry wine with 13% alcohol, which of the following conclusions is most logical?
Clare Valley Riesling Vouvray Rheingau Spatlese Riesling Sauternes Savennières
Vouvray
Which of the following is not a control state?
Utah, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Alabama
Colorado