TopSomm 2013 Prelim

Question 1

Yountville AVA is in Sonoma County.

True/False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following wines is most likely to exhibit the most residual sugar: 
20 Year Tawny Port
Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Rutherglen Rare Muscat
10 Year Malvasia Madeira
1st Growth Sauternes

Answer 2

Rutherglen Rare Muscat

Question 3

Place the following grapes in order from MOST to LEAST plantings in France: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Grenache Noir, Merlot, Malbec

Answer 3

Merlot
Grenache Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Malbec

Question 4

Which of the following 750ml bottles may be finished with a plastic cap instead of a cork? - Asti, Cava, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Champagne, Sekt

Answer 4

Asti

Question 5

Select the zone that does not belong in the following grouping: Vix, Mareuil, Pissotte, Brem, Chantonnay, Clisson.

Answer 5

Clisson

Question 6

The Wachau region lies on the Rhein River.

True/False

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Pfalz Trocken Riesling is usually a fuller-bodied wine that Mosel Trocken Riesling.
True/False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Gewurztraminer is considered to be a clone of which of the following: Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Gris, Gouais Blanc, Savagnin, Osterreichisch Weiss

Answer 8

Savagnin

Question 9

What is the new legal name for “Sherry” wines in Australia?

Answer 9

Apera

Question 10

Which of the following is not a Premier Grand Cru Classe A property: Angelus, Pavie, Valandraud, Cheval Blanc, Ausone

Answer 10

Valandraud

Question 11

Select the red grape of the following: Debina, Savvatiano, Kosifali, Kidonitsa, Vilana

Answer 11

Kosifali

Question 12

Which of the following regions produces PDO wines from the Nebbiolo grape? - Calabria, Valle d’Aosta, Sicilia, Veneto, Marche

Answer 12

Valle d’Aosta

Question 13

Select the unique grape variety from the following list: Chasselas, Gutedel, Golden Chasselas, Dorin, Fendant

Answer 13

Golden Chasselas

Question 14

Name the base spirit for the following cocktails: Bijou, Planter’s Punch, Porto Flip, Harvey Wallbanger, Blood and Sand

Answer 14

Bijou - Gin
Planter's Punch - Rum
Porto Flip - Brandy
Harvey Wallbanger - Vodka
Blood and Sand - Scotch

Question 15

What Armagnac appellation allows the shortest minimum period of aging prior to bottling?

Answer 15

Blanche Armagnac

Question 16

Order the following appellations NORTH to SOUTH - Carmignano, Montecucco Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino di Scansano

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Müller-Thurgau is a hybrid grape variety.

True/False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Masterson, Gladstone, and Martinborough are within what major New Zealand wine-growing region?

Answer 18

Wairarapa

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Yeast

Question 20

__________ is the principal grape variety in Taurasi wines.

Answer 20

Aglianico

Question 21

Movia and Edi Simcic produce wines in what country?

Answer 21

Slovenia

Question 22

Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir are two clones of the same variety.
True/False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Arnaud de Villeneuve is credited with the development of what winemaking technique?

Answer 23

Mutage

Question 24

Name the country of production for Zalto stemware.

Answer 24

Austria

Question 25

Name the species to St. George rootstock.

Answer 25

V. Rupestria

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Mosel

Question 27

Salta is located to the south of Mendoza. | True/False

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Select the red grape planted on Santorini: Mavrotragano, Aidani, Assyrtiko, Athiri

Answer 28

Mavrotragano

Question 29

What is the most planted grape of the Rhône Valley?

Answer 29

Grenache

Question 30

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

Answer 30

8

Question 31

Select the grape name that is NOT synonymous with Sangiovese: Prugnolo Gentile, Brunello, Morellino, Ciliegiolo

Answer 31

Ciliegiolo

Question 32

The grist for German Weissbier must contain at least 50% malted wheat. True/False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Flor de Pingus is labelled as __________DO(P).

Answer 33

Ribera del Duero

Question 34

What method is usually employed to create fizz in a bottle of white Vinho Verde wine.

Answer 34

Carbonation

Question 35

How many liters of Champagne does one Methuselah hold?

Answer 35

6 Liters

Question 36

What is the minimum residual sugar for Icewine produced in Ontario?

Answer 36

100 g/l RS

Question 37

For a wine to qualify as "Meritage" in the United States, what is the MAXIMUM allowed amount for any single variety that is present in the blend?

Answer 37

90%

Question 38

__________ is the last grape to ripen in Bordeaux.

Answer 38

Petit Verdot

Question 39

Which winery produces "Carmín de Puemo" Carmenere?

Answer 39

Concha y Toro

Question 40

Order the following types of wine production areas in South Africa in DESCENDING order of size. - Geographical Unit, Ward, Region, District

Answer 40

Geographical Unit Region District Ward

Question 41

South Africa's WO appellation system is newer than Australia's GI system. True/False

Answer 41

False

Question 42

Under European Law, hybrid grapevine species may be used in the production of PGI wines. True/False

Answer 42

True