TopSomm 2014 Prelim

Question 1

Which of the following varieties is most likely to derive aromatic character from the norisoprenoid TDN? - Muscat, Riesling, Torrontes, Gewurztraminer

Answer 1

Riesling

Question 2

What type of closure is DIAM?

Answer 2

Synthetic cork

Question 3

From 2000-2010, name 3 widely declared vintages for Vintage Port.

Answer 3

2000, 2003, 2007

Question 4

Name the sole producer of La Grande Rue AOP wine.

Answer 4

Domaine Francois Lamarche

Question 5

Soria and Valladolid are provinces located within what major appellation?

Answer 5

Ribera del Duero

Question 6

Channel irrigation is a common vineyard irrigation technique in what major New World country?

Answer 6

Argentina

Question 7

What is the proper base spirit for an Alexander cocktail?

Answer 7

Gin

Question 8

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

Answer 8

United States

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Sémillon

Question 10

True/False: Powdery Mildew arrived on European shores after phylloxera.

Answer 10

False

PM - 1847; Phylloxera - 1863

Question 11

Above which minimum level of alcohol do biological aging processes cease in sherry production?

Answer 11

17%

Question 12

In which modern-day country did the Sylvaner grape originate?

Answer 12

Austria

Question 13

Which of the following vineyards has never been produced by Heitz Cellars: Trailside, Martha’s, Fay, To-Kalon, Bella Oaks

Answer 13

To-Kalon

Question 14

True/False: Erstes Gewächs is a legally defined category of dry wines from top sites in the Rheingau.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True/False: European wines without Geographic Indication may incorporate oak chips in the production process.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which of the following is a red grape? Falanghia, Greco, Coda di Volpe, Guarnaccia, Aspirinio

Answer 16

Greco

Question 17

Select the RM producer from the following: Agrapart, Jacquesson, Salon, Jean Milan

Answer 17

Agrapart

Question 18

What grape variety is most often used to produce the base wine for South Africa brandy?

Answer 18

Chenin Blanc

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Chardonnay

Question 20

Vodka, Cranberry juice, Lime juice. What’s the cocktail?

Answer 20

Cape Codder

Question 21

As standard US longneck berr bottle contains __________ fluid ounces.

Answer 21

12

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Thujone

Question 23

Ethyl acetate is commonly utilized in what coffee production process?

Answer 23

Decaffeination

Question 24

True/False: Cachapoal and Colchagua are both located within Maule Valley.

Answer 24

False

Both are within Valle del Rapel DO

Question 25

Chianti Classico Riserva must be aged for a minimum of __________ months prior to release.

Answer 25

24

Question 26

What grape variety is authorized for Quincy AOP wines?

Answer 26

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 27

Cidre de Glace originated in what region?

Answer 27

Quebec

Question 28

What is the most planted red variety in Paso Robles?

Answer 28

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 29

What is the most LOCAL wine pairing for Reblochon AOP cheese.

Answer 29

Chignin-Bergeron