Service Portion Flashcards

1
Q

Suggest 4 different styles of aperitifs

A

Dry Sherry
Sparkling Wine
Aromatized Wine
Cocktails

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2
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Suggest a dry Sherry aperitif and a food pairing

A

Harvey’s Fino Sherry - dry and buttery

Pairing: Nut and olive tray

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3
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Suggest 3 different sparkling wines and a food pairing

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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

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4
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Suggest an aromatized wine aperitif

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Lillet blanc: Podensac France, Semillon grape and citrus

Lillet rouge: Podensac France, Merlot grape

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5
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Main ingredient in a Manhattan

A

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

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6
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Main ingredient in a Sazerac

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originally Cognac but since 2000 Rye Whiskey

Rye - Sazerac 14 year

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7
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Main ingredient in Negroni:

A

Gin, Campari,

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8
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Main ingredient in a Dark & Stormy:

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Dark Gin & Ginger Beer

Goslings

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9
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Main ingredient in a Sidecar:

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Cognac & triple sec

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10
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Name 6 types of Digestifs

A
Cognac
Madeira
Port
Single Malt Scotch
Late Harvest Wines
Liquers
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11
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Name 2 brands of Cognac and what you would pair with

A

Hennessey - bread pudding

Remy Martin - chocolate torte

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12
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Name a brand of Madiera and a pairing suggestion

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Blandy’s 5 year Boal - fruit tart

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13
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Name the 4 types of Madiera and their flavors

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

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14
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What are the 5 best vintages for champagne?

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2004
2002
1996
1990
1989
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15
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What are the 5 best vintages for port?

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2007
2003
2000
1997
1994
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16
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Name 3 brands of port and what you would pair them with?

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

17
Q

Name a single malt Scotch and what does it taste like

A

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

18
Q

Name 3 late harvest wines from 3 different regions

A

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

19
Q

Suggest 3 after dinner liqueurs

A

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

20
Q

2 Pinot Gris/Grigio wines and food pairing

A

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

21
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2 Chenin Blancs

A

2012 Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

2011 Domaine des Bernard, Savenniers, Loire Valley, France

22
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2 Sauvignon Blancs and food pairing

A

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

23
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2 Viogniers and food pairing

A

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

24
Q

2 Rieslings and food pairing

A

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

25
Q

2 Chardonnay and food pairing

A

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

26
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2 Gamay and food pairing

A

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

27
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2 Pinot Noirs and food pairing

A

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

28
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1 Malbec and food pairing

A

2012 Susana Balbo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

spicy BBQ/osso bucco

29
Q

1 Zinfandel and food pairing

A

2012 Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino County

30
Q

2 Syrah/Shiraz and food pairing

A

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

31
Q

2 Merlot and food pairing

A

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

32
Q

4 Cabernet Sauvignon and food pairing

A

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

33
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2 Sangiovese and food pairings

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

34
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1 Nebbiolo and food pairing

A

2003 Giacomo Conterno Barolo

bolognese; osso bucco