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1
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Where is Yountville AVA?

A

Napa

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2
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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

A

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)

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3
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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

A

Fino Sherry

The rest have some degree of perceptible RS

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4
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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.

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Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Malbec

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5
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Which of the following 750ml bottles may be finished with a plastic cap instead of cork?

Sekt, Champagne, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Cava, Asti

A

Asti

The other bottles have too much bottle pressure.

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6
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Select the zone that does not belong in the group below.

Brem, Pissotte, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Vix, Clisson

A

Clisson

Clisson is a subzone of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine. The others are all subzones of Fiefs Vendéens

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7
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The Wachau wine region lies on the Rhine River. True or False?

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False. It’s on the Danube River

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8
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Pfalz Trocken Riesling is usually more full-bodied than Mosel Trocken Riesling. True or False.

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True.

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9
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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

A 
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
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10
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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

A

Savagnin

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11
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Which of the following producers is located in Virginia?

Rdv, Palmina, Dana Estates, Aubert, HdV

A

RdV

Palmina- Santa Barbara
Dana Estates- Napa
Aubert- Calistoga, Napa
HdV- Napa

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12
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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"
A

Bryant Cab- $534 (ave cost)

Araujo- $182
Phelps-$257
Opus- $359
BV-$108

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13
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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

A 
Munster - Alsace Gewürz
Comté - Vin Jaune
Bra Duro - Barbera d'Alba
Gorgonzola - Moscato di Scanzo
Ossau-Iraty - Jurançon
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14
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Tokay is now Topaque. What is the new legal name for “sherry” wines in Australia?

A

Apera

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15
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Which of the following chateaux is not a Premier Grand Cru Classé A property in Saint-Emilion?

Angelus, Valandraud, Pavie, Ausone, Cheval Blanc

A

Valandraud

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16
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Select the red grape from the following.

Savvatiano
Debina
Kotsifali
Kidonitsa
Vilana
A

Kotsifali

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17
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Which of the following regions produces DOP wines from the Nebbiolo grape?

Calabria
Valle d'Aosta
Sicilia
Veneto
Marche
A

Valle d’Aosta

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18
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Select the unique grape variety from the following list.

Chasselas, Gutadel, Golden Chasselas, Dorin, Fendant

A

Golden Chasselas is really probably Palomino according to many experts.

The others are synonyms for each other.

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19
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Which of these appellations require the longest minimum aging in wood?

Barolo, Barbaresco, Ghemme, Taurasi, Roero

A

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)

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20
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What is the base spirit in each of the following cocktails.

Harvey Wallbanger, Porto Flip, Planter’s Punch, Bijou, Blood and Sand

A 
Harvey Wallbanger - Vodka
Porto Flip - Brandy
Planter's Punch - Rum
Bijou - Gin
Blood and Sand - Scotch
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21
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What Armagnac appellation allows the shortest minimum period of aging prior to bottling?

A

Blanche Armagnac (minimum 3 months in inert containers and the spirit must be colorless following the aging process)

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22
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Order the following appellations from North to South.

Morellino di Scansano
Chianti Classico
Carmignano
Brunello di Montalcino
Montecucco Sangiovese
A

Carmignano, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Montecucco Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano

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23
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Muller Thurgau is a hybrid grape variety. True or False?

A

False. Crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale which are both vitis vinifera grapes.

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24
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Masterton, Gladstone, and Martinborough are within what major New Zealand wine growing region?

A

Wairarapa

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25
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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

A 
Pineau des Charentes - Mistelle
Domfront - Poiré
Pays d'Auge - Cidre
Fine de Bourgogne - Brandy
Martinique - Rhum
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26
Q

What component of sake is referred to as “shuzo-yosui”?

Rice variety, yeast, koji, brewery water

A

Brewery Water

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27
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What is the principal grape variety in Taurasi wines?

A

Aglianico

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28
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Movia and Edi Simčič produce wines in what European country?

A

Slovenia

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29
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Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir are two clones of the same variety. True or False?

A

True

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30
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Arnaud de Villeneuve is credited with which of the following wine techniques?

Remontage, Remuage, Debourbage, Mutage, Enrichissement

A

Mutage

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31
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Name the country of production for Zalto stemware.

A

Austria

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32
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Name the species of St. George Rootstock.

A

Vitis rupestris

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33
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In which German anbaugebiet are the famous wine villages of Erden and Bernkastel?

A

Mosel

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34
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Please order the following events of Champagne production from First to Last.

Tirage, Malolactic Fermentation, Degorgement, Dosage, Remuage, Assemblage, Primary Fermentation

A

Primary Fermentation, Malolactic Fermentation, Assemblage, Tirage, Degorgement, Dosage

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35
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Which of the following DACs may produce red wine?

Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Leithaberg
Wienviertal
A

Leithaberg

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36
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Salta is located to the south of Mendoza. True or False?

A

False. North

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37
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Select the red grape planted on Santorini

Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri, Mavrotragano

A

Mavrotragano

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38
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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

A 
Luke Lambert - Yarra Valley
Vasse Felix - Margaret River
Torbreck - Barossa Valley
Bindi - Macedon Ranges
Clonakilla- Canberra District
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39
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Which is the most planted grape in the Rhône Valley?

Cinsault, Viognier, Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah?

A

Grenache

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40
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How many 3oz glasses of wine can a sommelier pour from one 750ml bottle?

A

8

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41
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Select the grape name that is NOT synonymous with Sangiovese.

Ciliegiolo, Brunello, Prugnolo Gentile, Morellino

A

Ciliegiolo

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42
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The grist for German weissbier must contain at least 50% wheat. True or False?

A

True. The rest is usually made up from barley.

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43
Q

Flor de Pingus is labeled as what DO(P)?

A

Ribera del Duero

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44
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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
A 
Latour ($657)
Mouton-Rothschild ($602)
Palmer ($235)
Montrose ($118)
Les Forts de Latour ($97)
Dufort - Vivens ($27)
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45
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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.

A

Carbonation

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46
Q

How many liters does one methuselah contain?

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6 Liters (8 bottles)

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47
Q

Which of the following varietals is most likely to show pyridine-influenced aromas?

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Riesling, Melon de Bourgogne

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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48
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar for Icewine in Ontario?

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100 g/L

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49
Q

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?

A

90%

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50
Q

What is the last grape to ripen in Bordeaux?

A

Petit Verdot

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51
Q

Which winery produces Carmin de Puemo?

A

Concha y Toro

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52
Q

Match the monopole Champagne to the correct producer.

Clos d’Ambonnay, Terres de Nöel, Terre de Vertus, Clos des Goisses

A

Clos d’Ambonnay - Krug
Terres de Nöel - Jean Milan
Terre de Vertus - Larmandier Bernier
Clos des Goisses - Philipponnat

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53
Q

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

A

1977 Vintage Port

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54
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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

A

Chevillon “Les Roncières” 1er Cru (30%)

Liger Belair (100% or mostly new)
DRC Romanee Conti (100%)
Rouget Prantoux (100%)
Meo-Camuzet Richebourg (100%)

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55
Q

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
A

Vouvray

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56
Q

Which of the following is not a control state?

Utah, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Alabama

A

Colorado

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57
Q

Order the following AVAs according to their total acreage, from Largest to Smallest.

Russian River Valley, Paso Robles, Northern Sonoma, Lodi, Sierra Foothills

A 
Sierra Foothills (2,600,000 acres)
Paso Robles (666,618 acres)
Lodi (551,000 acres)
Northern Sonoma (329,000 acres)
Russian River Valley (10,000 acres)
58
Q

Order the following types of wine production area in Descending order according to size.

Ward, District, Region, Geographical Unit

A

Geographical Unit, Region, District, Ward

59
Q

What is the minimum alcohol required for Kremstal DAC Reserve wines?

60
Q

What is the southernmost Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace?

61
Q

In what country is the coffee growing region of Antigua found?

62
Q

What Beaujolais Cru produces the largest quantity of AOP wine?

63
Q

What is the minimum % of Pinot Gris for varietally labeled wines produced in Oregon?

64
Q

Match the unofficial subregion with the appropriate AVA.

Subregions:
Pope Valley
Ballard Canyon
Santa Margarita
Occidental
AVAs:
Paso Robles
Sonoma Coast
Napa Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
A

Pope Valley- Napa Valley
Ballard Canyon- Santa Ynez
Santa Margarita- Paso Robles
Occidental - Sonoma Coast

65
Q

In 2001 which New Zealand producer became the first to commercially release a wine under screw cap?

A

Kim Crawford

66
Q

What style of dessert wine is aged for a number of years in caramel prior to release?

67
Q

Match the producer to the correct anbaugebiet.

Clemens-Bush
Schafer-Frohlich
Wagner-Stempel
Koehler-Ruprecht
Josef Leitz
A 
Clemens-Bush - Mosel
Schafer-Frohlich - Nahe
Wagner-Stempel - Rheinhessen
Koehler-Ruprecht - Pfalz
Josef Leitz - Rheingau
68
Q

Which of the following regions is located on the shoreline of Lake Geneva?

Bonvillars AOC
Cotes de l’Orbe AOC
Lavaux AOC
Vully AOC

69
Q

Which of the following pH levels would be appropriate for a crisp, lively white wine?

2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.5, 3.9

70
Q

Which of the following compounds contributes heavily to the flavor and aroma of Sherry?

Acetaldehyde
Rotundone
Laccase
1,16-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene
Mercaptans
A

Acetaldehyde

71
Q

In the USA, a wine bottled as “table wine” with no ABV% listed must fall within what range of alcohol?

72
Q

Select the easternmost wine region.

Murfatlar
Goriska Brda
Tokaj
Sopron
Tarnave
A

Murfatlar (Eastern Romania)

Goriska Brda (Western Slovenia)
Tokaj (Eastern Hungary)
Soprano (Western Hungary)
Tarnave (Central Romania)

73
Q

Match the grape with its synonym.

Greco (di Tufo)
Favorita
Nero di Troia
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano di Soave
Vermentino
Verdicchio
Sumarello
Ugni Blanc
Aspirinio
A 
Greco (di Tufo) - Aspirinio
Favorita - Vermentino
Nero di Troia - Favorita
Trebbiano Toscano - Ugni Blanc
Trebbiano di Soave - Verdicchio
74
Q

What is the principle white grape used in PDO wine production in Longoroño in Spain?

A

Macabeo (white Rioja)

75
Q

Select the region with the coolest climate.

Yarra Valley, Hunter Valley, Swan Valley, Rutherglen, Macedon Ranges

A

Yarra Valley

76
Q

Which is older, South Africa’s WO system or Australia’s GI system?

A

South Africa (1973)

Australia (1990’s)

77
Q

Select the country in which chaptalization can legally occur.

Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand

A

New Zealand

78
Q

Hybrid varieties are allowed in AOP wines?

79
Q

Select the wine that undergoes the longest elevage in cask prior to bottling.

Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella
Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino
Mastroberardino “Radici” Taurasi

A

Quintarelli (7 years in Slavonian oak)

Emidio Pepe (no oak, glass-lined tanks)
Uccelliera (24 months)
Mastroberardino Radici (24 months)
80
Q

Select the producer who currently makes La Grande Rue AOP

Domaine Leroy
Domaine Baumard
Meo-Camuzet
DRC
Francoise Lamarche
A

Francoise Lamarche

81
Q

Channel irrigation is a common vineyard technique in which of the following winemaking countries?

Argentina
United States
South Africa
Australia
Spain
82
Q

Which of the following dessert wines is least likely to show botrytis character?

Jurancon
Roster Ausbruch
Tokaji 4 puttonyos
Quarts du Chaume
Barsac
83
Q

What is the most heavily planted white grape in the Gironde?

84
Q

Powdery Mildew arrived on European shores after phylloxera. True or False?

85
Q

Select the unique variety from the list below.

Nebbiolo Lampia
Nebbiolo Michet
Chiavennasca
Picoutener
Nebbiolo Rosé
A

Nebbiolo Rosé

The rest are synonyms for Nebbiolo

86
Q

Which of the following wines has the least rs?

Tavel
Bonnezeaux
Haut-Montravel
Muscat de Lunel

87
Q

Match the lieu dit to the correct vineyard.

Butteaux
Secher
Chapelot
Cote de Fontenay

Vaillons
Fourchaume
Montee de Tonnerre
Montmains

A

Secher- Vaillons
Cote de Fontenay - Fourchaume
Chapelot- Montee de Tonerre
Butteaux - Montmains

88
Q

In which modern day country did Sylvaner originate?

89
Q

Which of the following vineyards has never been produced by Heitz Cellars?

To-Kalon
Bella Oaks
Trailside
Martha's Vineyard
Fay Vineyard
90
Q

True or False. Erste Gewachs is a legally defined category of dry wines from top sites in the Rheingau.

91
Q

Select the RM producer from the following list.

Jaquesson
Agrapart
Veuve Fourny
Jean Milan
Salon
92
Q

Select the wine that may be produced in a passito style.

Gavi di Gavi
Colli Asolani
Soave Superiore
Morellino di Scansano 
Sagrantino di Montefalco
A

Sagrantino di Montefalco

93
Q

True or False. European wines with out geographic indication can use wood chips in wine production?

94
Q

Which of the following is a red grape?

Greco
Falanghina
AspirinioG
Guarnaccia
Greco
A

Guarnaccia

95
Q

Which of the following vineyards is nearest to the ocean?

Hirsch Vineyard
Rochioli Vineyard
Griffin’s Lair Vineyard
Hudson Vineyard

96
Q

Select the grape variety that would most likely produce the base for brandy in South Africa.

Baco Blanc
Cape Riesling
Chenin Blanc
Ugni Blanc
Hanepoot
A

Chenin Blanc

97
Q

Which of the following currently produces the smallest amount of wine annually?

Argentina
United States
Italy
Spain
Germany
98
Q

A standard US longneck beer bottle contains how many ounces?

99
Q

Name the places where each of the following producers are located.

Spiropoulus, Achaia Clauss, Hatzidakis, Kir-Yianni, Domaine Porto Carras

A 
Spiropoulus- Mantinia
 Achaia Clauss- Patras
 Hatzidakis- Santorini
 Kir-Yianni-Naoussa
Domaine Porto Carras- Slopes of Meliton
100
Q

What chemical compound was blamed for absinthe’s allegedly harmful effects as a psychoactive drug?

101
Q

Where is Columella from?

102
Q

What grand cru vineyard is Clos Ste. Huge from?

103
Q

Granato is made by what producer and from what grape?

A

Foradori and from Teroldego

104
Q

Select the most local pairing for Reblochon cheese.

Chignin-Bergeron
Vacqueyras
Saint-Emilion
Chapagne
Morgon
A

Chignin-Bergeron

105
Q

Where did cidre de glace originate?

106
Q

Select the warmest vintage in Burgundy fro the list below.

1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
107
Q

Which of the following will likely show the highest degree of tannin.

Conero Riserva
Cannonau di Sardegna
Barbera d'Asti
Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
Verduno Pelaverga
A

Conero Riserva

108
Q

Which of the following wines would likely make the best pairing for a dark chocolate-based dessert.

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Banyuls Grand Cru
Coteaux du Layon
Brut Champagne
Sercial Madeira
A

Banyuls Grand Cru

109
Q

Assuming 4x markup and 6 oz pours, select the most cost-effective fit for a $20 glass.

Romano dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore
Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc
Domaine d'Auvenay Bourgogne Blanc
Lucien Crochet Sancerre
Montevertine Le Pergole Torte
Francois Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes
110
Q

Francois Freres and Taransaud are examples of what?

111
Q

What are the dominant soils of Wachau?

A

Loess and Gneiss

112
Q

Match the wine to the correct grapes.

Occhipinti SP68, Quintarelli Alzero, Felsina Fontalloro, Tommaso Bussola “TB”, Mastroberardino “Radici”

A 
Occhipinti - Nero d'Avola/Frappato
Quintarelli - Cab, Cab Franc, Merlot
Felsina - Sangiovese
Tommaso - Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Mastroberardino - Aglianico
113
Q

Which of the following spirits must undergo the longest minimum period of wood aging prior to release?

XO Calvados Pays d'Auge
Vieux Martinique Rhum Agricole
VSOP Cognac
Blanche Armagnac
XO Armagnac
A

XO Armagnac

114
Q

What grape variety is authorized by Quincy for AOC wines?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

115
Q

Chianti Classico Riserva must be aged for a minimum of how many months prior to release?

116
Q

Match the brewery to the state of production.

Hill Farmstead Brewery
Jack's Abby
Boulevard Brewing Company
Dogfish Head
Stone Brewing Company
A 
Hill Farmstead - Vermont
Jack's Abby - Massachusetts 
Boulevard Brewing Company - Missouri 
Stone - California
Dogfish - Deleware
117
Q

Which wine procedure is typically omitted when producers make Sherry “en rama”?

A

filtration

118
Q

Cachapoal and Colchagua are subregions of what wine region in Chile?

A

Rapel Valley

119
Q

Which of the following varieties is most likely to derive aromatic character from the norisoprenoid TDN?

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Torrontes Riojano
Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Albarino
A

Riesling

Norisoprenoid TDN is responsible for the kerosene or Petrol aromas commonly found in Riesling

120
Q

What type of closure is DIAM?

121
Q

Name all the vintages that were widely declared for vintage Port between 2000-2011.

A

2000, 2003, 2007, 2011

122
Q

Which of the following AVAs is excluded from the Central Coast AVA?

Santa Cruz Mountains
Chalone
Santa Rita Hills
Monterey
San Francisco Bay
A

Monterey

The rest are subregions of Central Coast. Monterey County is part of the geographical boundary but not a subregion.

123
Q

Soria and Valladolid are provinces located within what major appellation?

A

Ribera del Duero

124
Q

If a red French wine is characterized by moderate or less acidity, which of the following is the most likely grape in the wine?

Syrah
Cabernet Franc
Trousseau
Nielluccio 
Negrette
A

Negrette

Grown in the Fronton AOC

125
Q

What is the proper base spirit for an Alexander cocktail?

126
Q

What country is second to Italy in plantings of the Nebbiolo grape?

A

Argentina with Mexico just behind

127
Q

Above which minimal aging level do biological aging processes for Sherry cease?

128
Q

Which of the following Madeira producers still exists as an independent shipper?

Leacock's
Kohn Brothers
Henriques & Henriques
Henriques & Camara
Cossart Gordon
A

Henriques & Henriques

129
Q

Order the following still wines in order from Driest to Sweetest.

Szaras
Amabile
Demi-Sec
Dolce

A

Szaraz (dry)
Demi-Sec (medium dry)
Amabilie (medium sweet)
Dolce (sweet)

130
Q

What varietal commands the largest US market share in both sales and volume?

A

Chardonnay

131
Q

Which of the following wine regions is nearest to Mittelburgenland DAC?

Sopron
Wachau
Kamptal
Tokaj
Westeiermark
A

Sopron, Hungary

Borders the Neusiedlersee near Mittelburgenland

132
Q

Select all of the regions that remain completely phylloxera free.

Hunter Valley
Napa Valley
Santorini
Tenerife
Madeira
Walla Walla Valley
Sicily
Stellenbosch
Marlborough
A

Santorini
Tenerife
Walla Walla Valley

133
Q

Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Lime wedge. What’s the cocktail?

A

Cape Codder

134
Q

Assuming all of the wines are from the same vintage, select the most expensive.

Mas Julien AOP Languedoc Rouge
Leon Barral AOP Faugeres Jadis
Mas de Daumas Gassac l’Herault Rouge
Grange des Peres IGP l’Herault Rouge

A

Grange des Peres

135
Q

Select the forest region that provides the base material for Lopez de Heredia coopers.

Baden
Vosgues
Limousin
Transylvania
Kentucky
136
Q

List the following Champagnes in order from sweetest to driest.

Pierre Gimmonet “Oenophile”
Tattinger “Nocturne”
Roederer “Cristal”
Lanson “Ivory Label”

A

Pierre Gimmonet Oenophile (Extra Brut)
Roederer Cristal (Brut)
Tattinger “Nocturne” (Sec)
Lanson “Ivory Label” (Demi-Sec)

137
Q

Place the following wineries in order from oldest to youngest.

Robert Mondavi
Beaulieu Vineyards
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Beringer
Dunn Vineyards
Corison
A 
Beringer (1875)
Beaulieu (1900)
Mondavi (1966)
Stag's Leap (1970)
Dunn (1979)
Corison (1987)
138
Q

Ethyl Acetate is commonly used in what process of coffee production?

A

Decaffeination

139
Q

Which of the following grapes is not a sibling?

Chardonnay
Gamay Noir
Aligoté
Melon de Bourgogne
Trousseau
A

Trousseau

The rest are descendants of Gouais Blanc

140
Q

What is the most planted variety in Paso Robles?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

141
Q

Which of the following grapes appears on varietal labels in Alto Adige?

Fiano
Falanghina
Grillo
Greco
Muller-Thurgau
A

Muller-Thurgau

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