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Wine/Spirit/Masters Review Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following wines generally does not come in contact with lees?

Chablis
Burgundy
Pinot Grigo
California Chardonnay

A

Pinot Grigo

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Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of Bordeaux?

Merlot
Malbec
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Shiraz

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3
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The most highly regarded vintages of Champagne are:

  • 1996, 2001, 2004
  • 1995, 2002, 2004
  • 1996, 2002, 2004
  • 1996, 2002, 2005
A

1996,2002,2004

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Which are the two main grapes used in Tavel AOC?

Roussane/Syrah
Mourvedre/Carignan
Muscat Blanc a Petiot Grains/Clairette
Grenache/Cinsault

A

Grenache and Cinsault

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5
Q

Which fermentation vessel material works to moderate temperature better than others?

Concrete
Plastic
Stainless Steel
Wood

A

Concrete

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6
Q

Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of bordeaux?

Petit Verdot
Carmenere
Cabernet Franc
Grenache

A

Grenache

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7
Q

In the five criteria of deductive tasting, what is the makeup of the components in the sensory evaluation portion?

Sight 20%, Nose 60%, Palate 20%
Sight 10%, Nose 60%, Palate 30%
Sight 30%, Nose 50%, Palate 20%
Sight 10%, Nose 70%, Palate 20%

A

Sight 10%, Nose 70%, Palate 20%

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8
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Cornas AOC features 100% of which grape variety?

Syrah
Mourvedre
Gamay Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Syrah

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9
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Where is Cornas AOC?

A

Northern Rhone region of France

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10
Q

What is the makeup (in percentage) of Grand Crus in the burgundy AOC?

2%
3%
4%
1%

A

2%

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11
Q

How many properties or Chateaus were ranked in the Bordeaux wine classification of 1855?

63
61
62
60

A

61

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12
Q

What does “Vendage Tardive” Mean?

Early frost
Early harvest
Late harvest
Late frost

A

Late Harvest

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13
Q

What is another name for liqueur d’expedition?

Addition
Tirage
Dosage
Disgorgement

A

Dosage

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14
Q

Which of the following is the correct word for “sparkling” on Italian wine labels?

Secco
Frizzante
Recioto/Passito
Spumante

A

Spumante

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15
Q

How many hectoliters of wine can be produced from one hectare?

100-250
35-175
150-225
66-75

A

35-175

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16
Q

Which of the following are not one of the white grapes of bordeaux?

Chenin Blanc
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle

A

Chenin Blanc

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17
Q

Which of the following are not red grape varieties in Languedoc and Roussillon?

Cinsault
Grenache
Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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18
Q

Montrachet and Chambertin are examples of what category of AOP?

Grand Cru AOP
Premier Cru
Regional/District
Single Vineyard Commune

A

Grand cru AOP

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19
Q

Chianti Classico DOCG contains a minimum of what percentage of sangiovese?

80%
70%
90%
95%

A

80%

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20
Q

Which grape dominates Chile?

Chardonnay
Tempranillo
Carmenere
Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Carmenere

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21
Q

How long must sherry be aged in order to be certified as VOS?

5
15
10
20

A

20

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22
Q

Which of the following is regarded as the most noteworthy of the ten beaujolais crus?

Morgon
Julienas
Fleurie
Moulin-a-Vent

A

Moulin-a-Vent

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23
Q

Which red grape is most commonly grown in Greece?

Xinomavro
Cabernet Franc
Agiorgitiko
Assyrtiko

A

Xinomavro

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24
Q

AVAS in the U.S. are unique from other wine classifications in that they are strictly based on…

Grape
Vintage
Composition
Location

A

Location

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25
Q

Which white grape is used in the Italian region of Marches?

Trebbiano
Verdicchio
Garganega
Fiano

A

Verdicchio

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26
Q

What is the name of South Africa’s labeling system?

Origin and Quality
Land
Land Control
Wine of Origin

A

Wine of Origin

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27
Q

The Margaret River is located in?

South Island of New Zealand
Western Australia
Tasmania
North Island of New Zealand

A

Western Australia

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28
Q

Which of the following regions in Europe host a good example of the rainshadow effect?

Tuscany
Alsace
Moselle
Burgundy

A

Alsace

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29
Q

In Northern Rhone, single variety wines predominate. Which of the following is one of the grape varieties used in red wine?

Cab Sauv
Syrah
Merlot
Cinsaut

A

Syrah

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30
Q

Which of the following are not one of the white grapes of Bordeaux?

Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
Chenin Blanc
Semillon

A

Chenin Blanc

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31
Q

Which of the following are NOT red grape varieties in Languedoc and Roussillon?

Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Cinsault
Carignan

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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32
Q

Which grape dominates the greek region of Naoussa?

Agiorgitiko
Cabernet Franc
Assyrtiko
Xinomavro

A

Xinomavro

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33
Q

Which AVA is shared by both Napa and Sonoma?

Yountville
Carneros
Russian River
Santa Maria

A

Carneros

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34
Q

How long must sherry be aged in order to be certified as VROS?

25
20
10
30

35
Q

What types of soils are prevalent in Saint-Emilion?

Wet Sand
Clay/Limestone
Iron Pan & Clay
Red Clay

A

Iron Pan & Clay

36
Q

Barolo and Barbaresco are from which province in Italy?

Veneto
Lombardy
Piedmont
Alto Adige

37
Q

Which red grape is used in Piedmont to create a sparkling Frizzante?

Nebbiolo
Dolcetto
Brachetto
Barbera

38
Q

Which grape is used in prosecco DOC?

Corvina
Glera
Friulano
Garganega

39
Q

Which of the following is the correct word for off-dry on Italian wine labels?

Recioto
Amabiole
Frizzante
Passito

40
Q

Which grape is key to producing Soave?

Corvina
Pinot Grigo
Garganega
Glera

41
Q

Chianti DOCG contains a minimum of what percentage of Sangiovese?

80
40
70
60

A

70% (vs chianti classico at 80)

42
Q

Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of bordeaux?

Grenache
Carmenere
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc

43
Q

What is the minimum aging period for vintage cuvees in champagne?

2 years
4 years
1 year
3 years

44
Q

White and red burgundy wines are generally produced from what grape varieties?

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc and Cab Sauv
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Chablis and Pinot Noir

A

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

45
Q

What grape variety is Brouilly?

46
Q

What is the grape used in soave DOC?

Corvina
Glera
Garganerga
Friulano

47
Q

Which combination of region and grape variety is not correct?

Priorat and Tempranillo
Toro and Tempranillo
Rioja and Tempranillo
Ribera del Duero and Tempranillo

A

Priorat and Tempranillo

48
Q

What red grapes are associated with Rioja?

A

Tempranillo and Garnacha

Bonus: Viura for white

49
Q

What are the grapes associated with Priorat?

A

Garnacha and Cariena

50
Q

What is the best known grape variety produced in the Maipo Valley (northern tip of Chile central valley)?

Malbec
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

51
Q

Which of the following brings cool, moist air and fog to the coastal regions of Chile?

Zonda
Andes Snow
Humbdolt Current
Mistral

A

HUMBOLT CURRENT - CHILE

Zonda (argentina)
Andes Snow (argentina)
Mistral - (France)

52
Q

For a long time, carmenere was mistaken for which grape variety?

Malbec
Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Noir

53
Q

Most producers in Chile use what percent in order to adhere to European law for export?

85
75
50
100

54
Q

Where is the Lujan de Cuyo DOC located?

Chile
Mendoza
Patagonia
Salta

55
Q

Steen is a local name for which grape variety in South Africa?

Chenin Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Chardonnay

A

Chenin Blanc

56
Q

What is the primary grape associated with coonawarra?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

57
Q

What is the primary grape associated with Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale?

58
Q

The Clare Valley and the Eden Valley are most noted for which style of wine?

Dry Semillon
Pinot Noir
Dry Riesling
Muscat-based sweet wines

A

Dry Riesling

59
Q

Prosecco is made by which method of sparkling wine production?

Methode Champenoise
Tank Method/Charmat Method
Transfer Method
None of the above

A

Tank Method/Charmat Method

60
Q

Champagne vineyards are best known for which soil type?

Granite
Chalk
Clay
Sand

61
Q

Which grape variety and soil combination produces the best sherry?

Palomin / Albariza
Sercial / Volcanic
Pedro Ximenez / Barros
Touriga National / Schist

A

Palomina / Albariza

62
Q

What type of wine is muscat de beaumes-de-venise?

Madeira
Vin Doux Naturel
Sherry
Port

A

Vin Doux Naturel (naturally sweet wines originating in France)

63
Q

Banyuls is a sweet, fortified wine from:

Spain made with pedro ximenez
France made with the grenache grape
France made with the muscat grape
Spain made with the palomino grape

A

France made with the grenache grape

64
Q

Which of the following is a main grape of port?

Touriga Nacional
Muscat
Sercial
Palomino

A

Touriga Nacional

65
Q

Bonnezaux is a famous botrytis-affected sweet wine from which wine region?

Alsace, France
Bordeaux, France
Loire Valley, France
Champagne, France

A

Loire Valley, France

66
Q

Recioto is an Italian word referring to which type of wine?

Late harvest grapes
dried grapes
frozen grapes
botrytis-affected grapes

A

dried grapes

67
Q

What type of sake is nigori?

Unpasteurized
Filtered
Unfiltered
Oaky

A

Unfiltered

Namazake is unpasteurized

68
Q

What type of sake is namazake?

Unpasteurized
Filtered
Unfiltered
Oaky

A

unpasteurized

69
Q

Why is “green harvesting” practiced?

Increases the amount of fruit being produced by the vine
Reduces the amount of fruit being produced by the vine and concentrates what remains
Eliminates the risk of phylloxera
Reduces environmental pollution

A

Reduces the amount of fruit being produced by the vine and concentrates what remains

70
Q

Salt in food can:

Make food taste sweeter
decrease the palate’s perception of acidity
make wine taste more tannic
increase the palate’s perception of acidity

A

decrease the palate’s perception of acidity

71
Q

Which area of bordeaux is best knonw for not having a classification of its chateux?

Pessac-Leognan
Saint-Emilion
Pomerol
Medoc

72
Q

Where is Chateau Haut-Brion located?

Pessac-Leognan
Medoc
Saint Emilion
Pomerol

A

Pessac-Leognan (bordeaux)

73
Q

Tuffeau is an important soil type in which area?

Anjou-Saumur
Pays Nantais
Central Vineyards
Touraine

74
Q

Which of the following is a sweet wine appellation of Anjoy-Saumur?

Sancerre
Muscadet
Quarts-de-chaume
Chinon

A

Quarts de chaume

75
Q

By law, when can brunello di montalcino wines be released for sale?

After Jan 1st of the 5th year following the harvest
After Jan 1st of the following harvest
After Jan 1st of the tenth year following the harvest
After Jan 1st of the second year following the harvest

A

After Jan 1st of the 5th year following the harvest

76
Q

Which of the following is an important river in one of Germany’s wine regions?

Loire
Danube
Rhone
Rhine

A

Rhine (Germany)!

Loire - France, Loire Valley
Danube - Austria
Rhone - France, Rhone Valley

77
Q

Which of the following is the correct word for “off dry” on Italian wine labels?

Amabile
Recioto
Frizzante
Passito

78
Q

Which AOC is the only appellation in the rhone valley to produce nothing but rose wine?

Tavel AOC
Chateauneuf-du-pape AOC
Condrieu AOC
Saint-Peray AOC

79
Q

Which of the following grape varieties it not allowed for Grand Cru labeling in Alsace?

Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Riesling

A

Chardonnay

80
Q

Where is Chateau Haut-Brion?

A

Graves
Barsac
Fronsac
Pomerol

81
Q

Which of the following is not one of the white grapes of Bordeaux?

Chenin Blanc
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle

A

Chenin Blanc

82
Q

Which fortified wine is made from Muscat Blanc/Rouge in the southern rhone valley

Rivesaltes
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Maury Doux
Banyuls

A

Muscat De Beaumes-De-Venise (southern rhone)

83
Q

What type of soils are prevalent in Saint-Emilion?

Wet Sand
Iron Pan & Clay
Clay and Limestone
Red Clay

A

Iron Pan & Clay

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