Service Portion

Question 1

Suggest 4 different styles of aperitifs

Answer 1

Dry Sherry
Sparkling Wine
Aromatized Wine
Cocktails

Question 2

Suggest a dry Sherry aperitif and a food pairing

Answer 2

Harvey’s Fino Sherry - dry and buttery

Pairing: Nut and olive tray

Question 3

Suggest 3 different sparkling wines and a food pairing

Answer 3

2009 Franciacorta from Antica Fratta, Lombardy, Italy
2011 Prosecco from Solletico, Veneto Italy
2010 Cava from Codorniu, Penedes, Spain
Pairing: avocado and asparagus salad, bruschetta, ceviche

Question 4

Suggest an aromatized wine aperitif

Answer 4

Lillet blanc: Podensac France, Semillon grape and citrus

Lillet rouge: Podensac France, Merlot grape

Question 5

Main ingredient in a Manhattan

Answer 5

Bourbon or Canadian Whiskey
Bourbon - Jim Beam/Makers/Bookers
Canadian Whiskey - Crown Royal/Seagrams 7

Question 6

Main ingredient in a Sazerac

Answer 6

originally Cognac but since 2000 Rye Whiskey

Rye - Sazerac 14 year

Question 7

Main ingredient in Negroni:

Answer 7

Gin, Campari,

Question 8

Main ingredient in a Dark & Stormy:

Answer 8

Dark Gin & Ginger Beer

Goslings

Question 9

Main ingredient in a Sidecar:

Answer 9

Cognac & triple sec

Question 10

Name 6 types of Digestifs

Answer 10

Cognac
Madeira
Port
Single Malt Scotch
Late Harvest Wines
Liquers

Question 11

Name 2 brands of Cognac and what you would pair with

Answer 11

Hennessey - bread pudding

Remy Martin - chocolate torte

Question 12

Name a brand of Madiera and a pairing suggestion

Answer 12

Blandy’s 5 year Boal - fruit tart

Question 13

Name the 4 types of Madiera and their flavors

Answer 13

Sercial - almond
Verdelho - smoky
Boal - raisin
Malvasia - caramel/toffee

Question 14

What are the 5 best vintages for champagne?

Answer 14

2004
2002
1996
1990
1989

Question 15

What are the 5 best vintages for port?

Answer 15

2007
2003
2000
1997
1994

Question 16

Name 3 brands of port and what you would pair them with?

Answer 16

2007 Fonseca Vintage Port - blackcurrant, chocolate
2003 Dow Vintage Port - black cherry and molasses
2000 Cockburnn Vintage Port - espresso and black fruits

Question 17

Name a single malt Scotch and what does it taste like

Answer 17

Macallen 10 year or 18 year - apple, smoky vanilla and butter

Question 18

Name 3 late harvest wines from 3 different regions

Answer 18

2009 Arrowood Late Harvest Riesling, Sonoma County - honey, dried apricots and pear juice
2005 Bonnezeaux, Anjou, Loire Valley, France from Rene Renou -
2009 Sauternes from Chateau Climens, Bordeaux - honeysuckle, almond, caramel

Question 19

Suggest 3 after dinner liqueurs

Answer 19

Sambuca, Italy
Fernet Branca, Italy
Bailey’s Irish Cream, Ireland

Question 20

2 Pinot Gris/Grigio wines and food pairing

Answer 20

2013 Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Fruili DOCG, Italy
2013 Ponzi Pinot Gris, Wilammette Valley, OR
salads/light seafood

Question 21

2 Chenin Blancs

Answer 21

2012 Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

2011 Domaine des Bernard, Savenniers, Loire Valley, France

Question 22

2 Sauvignon Blancs and food pairing

Answer 22

2013 Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County, CA
2013 Michele Redde, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
oysters/salad/crab cakes

Question 23

2 Viogniers and food pairing

Answer 23

2012 Cambria Winery, Santa Maria Valley, CA
2012 Guigal Condrieu, Rhone, France
foie gras/lobster/rich seafood

Question 24

2 Rieslings and food pairing

Answer 24

2013 Dr Loosen, Mosel Germany
2012 Trimbach, Alsace, France
2012 Peter Lehman Eden Valley, Australia
Spicy Asian food/shellfish

Question 25

2 Chardonnay and food pairing

Answer 25

2012 Albert Trembly Chablis, France 2012 Louis Jadot, Mersault Cote d'Or, France 2011 Feemark Abbey Chardonnay, Napa Valley halibut/creamy white sauce pasta/chicken

Question 26

2 Gamay and food pairing

Answer 26

2012 Moillard-Grivot, Fleurie 2013 Guy Breton, Morgon BBQ turkey/camembert cheese

Question 27

2 Pinot Noirs and food pairing

Answer 27

2010 Louis Latour Aloxe Corton Premier Cru 2012 Hartford Court Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2012 Adelsheim Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR salmon/mushroom/turkey

Question 28

1 Malbec and food pairing

Answer 28

2012 Susana Balbo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina | spicy BBQ/osso bucco

Question 29

1 Zinfandel and food pairing

Answer 29

2012 Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino County

Question 30

2 Syrah/Shiraz and food pairing

Answer 30

2010 Guigal Croze Hermitage, Rhone France 2012 Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia spicy BBQ, filet mignon

Question 31

2 Merlot and food pairing

Answer 31

2009 Chateau Lassegue, St Emillion Grand Cru 2012 Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley herbed chicken/filet mignon/lighter red meats

Question 32

4 Cabernet Sauvignon and food pairing

Answer 32

2009 Chteau Gloria, St Julien Bordeaux 2011 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013 Two Hands Sexy Beat Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Valey, South Australia 2012 La Playa Axel, Chile buffalo/ribeye/peppercorn sauce/ostrich

Question 33

2 Sangiovese and food pairings

Answer 33

Chianti - 2010 Tenuta di Arceno, Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino - 2007 Casanova di Neri, Tuscany osso bucco/lamb chops/madeira sauce

Question 34

1 Nebbiolo and food pairing

Answer 34

2003 Giacomo Conterno Barolo | bolognese; osso bucco