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Wine Test Flashcards

1
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Define Body

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perception of weight in wine. The way wine feels in your mouth.

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Define Tannins

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compounds that create a dry, puckering sensation. More mouthfeel than flavor.

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Define Acidity

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mouthwatering sensation. Ranges from soft/light to crisp/bright.

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4
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Define Dry

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wines that are not sweet.

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What are some tips for pairing food and wine?

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  • Match the weight of the wine with the weight of the dish
  • Strongest flavour on plate should match strength of the wine
  • Fish clashes with tannic reds (metallic)
  • Acidic or oily dishes pair well with light whites and fruity low tannin reds
  • sweet/spicy foods pair with off-dry, light, fruity whites and ripe, juicy low tannin reds
  • high tannin red with meaty stuff
  • dessert wines sweeter than dessert.
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Define Oaked

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when a wine is aged in oak barrels. Toasty, vanilla, butter, spice.

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Define intensity

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how fast the aromas and flavours hit your sense of smell and taste buds

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8
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Define sweetness

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about how the wine tastes not about the amount of sugar in wine. you want the wine to be as sweet or sweeter than the food.

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9
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List some key descriptors for Chardonnay

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can be oaked or unoaked. 
Body: full
Aroma + flavours: 
- buttery
- vanilla
- creamy
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10
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Chardonnay pairs with…

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butternut squash raviolli (think butter!)

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List some key descriptors for Sauvignon Blanc

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clean + crisp
Body: medium
Aroma + flavours:
- citrus
- green apple
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12
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Sauvignon Blanc pairs with…

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rocket salad (think green!)

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13
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List some key descriptors for Pinot Gris/Grigio

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neutral wine
Body: med-light
Aroma + flavours: 
- pear
- nectarine
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14
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Pinot Gris/Grigio pairs with…

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Tuna Stack (think fresh!)

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15
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List some key descriptors for Riesling

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on the sweeter side.
Body: light
Aroma + flavours:
- fruity 
- floral
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16
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Riesling pairs well with…

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Crispy tofu bowl (think spice!)

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17
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List some key descriptors for Cabernet Sauvignon

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big & bold.
Body: full
Tannins: high 
Aroma + flavours: 
- black cherry 
- black currant
- oak
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18
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Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with…

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steak (think red meat!)

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19
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List some key descriptors for Malbec

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affordable alt to cab sav
Body: full
Tannins: med
Aroma + flavours: 
- Blackberry
- Plum
- Chocolate
20
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Malbec pairs well with…

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Hunter Chicken (think earthy herbs!)

21
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List some key descriptors for Merlot

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balanced and smooth
Body: med
tannins: low-med
Aroma + flavour: 
- black cherry
- raspberry
- oak
22
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Merlot pairs well with…

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bacon burger (think any meat!)

23
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List some key descriptors for Pinot Noir

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any occasion wine
Body: light
Tannins: Low
Aroma + Flavours: 
- Cran
- Cherry 
- Licorice
24
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Pinot Noir pairs well with…

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Grilled Dijon Salmon (think versatile!)

only red wine that could go with seafood.

25
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What small 200ml bottle of prosecco do we offer?

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BOTTEGA IL VINO DEI POETI PROSECCO

Veneto, Italy

Dry, zesty and elegant

Aroma + Flavour: apple, pear, citrus and a refreshing finish

Food Pairing: alone or spicy food.

26
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What other sparkling do we offer by the bottle?

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VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT (Champagne, France)

DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE (Champagne, France)

27
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A guest would like a wine recommendation to pair with The Burger. What wine would you recommend and why? Include the winery, grape varietal and country.

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Anothonij Rupert Protea Merlot.

why: Medium bodied, and the tannins would not overpower the strongest flavour on the burger.

Winery: Darling and Paarl
Grape varietal: Protea Merlot

Country: South Africa

28
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Please recommend a wine to pair with the Millionaire’s Cut. Include the winery, grape varietal and country.

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Punch in the Face Shiraz

why: Millionaire cut is the fanciest steak on the menu. Punch in the Face has very strong flavours that would match the weight of the meal.

Winery: McLaren Vale
Grape: Syrah Grape
Country: Australia

29
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What wine would you recommend with the Tuna Poke Bowl?

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Monvin Pinot Grigio

why? easy drinking crisp and refreshing like the tuna poke bowl.

30
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Please describe the Monvin Pinot Grigio, including aroma/palate.

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easy-drinking, crisp and refreshing.

Aroma + flavour: citrus and juicy pear notes with refreshing acidity

31
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Please describe the Monvin Cabernet, including aroma/palate.

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easy, fresh and fruity

Aroma + flavour: soft fruit - light and easy to drink.

Cactus’s only unoaked red wine.

32
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Name 1 Old World red wine we sell by the glass, with its region and grape varietal.

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closest thing is VIÑA ZACO TEMPRANILLO 2016

A new-world expression of an old-world favorite.

Grape: Tempranillo

country: Rioja, Spain

33
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Name 1 California red wine we sell by the glass and its grape varietal.

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WILLIAM HILL CENTRAL COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

34
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What Pinot Noir do we offer?

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ORIGEN RESERVA PINOT NOIR

CRATER RIM PINOT NOIR

35
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Name at least 2 red wines and 2 white wines from the Cellar List. Include the grape varietal and origin.

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RED:
1) CALERA PINOT NOIR
Grape: pinot noir
origin: Central Coast, California

2) LINGUA FRANCA PINOT NOIR
Grape: pinot noir
origin: Williamette Valley, Oregon

WHITE:

1) MAC FORBES CHARDONNAY Grape: chardonnay
origin: Yarra Valley, Australia

2) TALBOTT SLEEPY HOLLOW CHARDONNAY
grape: chardonnay
origin: Monterey, California)

36
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What is a Super Tuscan?

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“Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

37
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“What would you suggest for a fruity glass of white wine?”

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PORTAL DA CALCADA RESERVA VINHO VERDE (Northwest, Portugal)

Fresh and fruity with vibrant acidity and a delicate fizz on the palate

38
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“I’m looking for an easy drinking, light bodied glass of white wine.” Please include the country of origin.

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SPEARHEAD RIESLING (Kelowna, BC) or

SELBACH ‘FISH LABEL’ RIESLING (Mosel, Germany)

39
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“What red wine would you recommend to go with my Hunter Chicken?”

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CIRCUS MALBEC (Mendoza, Argentina)

Dark and full-bodied with rich flavours of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, espresso and baking spice

40
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“Which big, bold red wine do you recommend by the glass?”

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PUNCH IN THE FACE SHIRAZ (McLaren Vale, Australia)

41
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What Dessert Wine do we carry? How many ounces are in a glass?

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WARRE’S OTIMA 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT (Duoro, Portugal)

2 ounces

42
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Monvin Cabernet 2019 (Veneto, Italy)

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DESCRIPTION: Easy, fresh and fruity
AROMA/PALATE Soft fruit -light and easy to drink

FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers

43
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HAYWIRE GAMAY 2018 (Summerland, BC)

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DESCRIPTION: Juicy, light and easy drinking BC red

AROMA/PALATE: Ripe strawberries and raspberries with gentle tannins and a lengthy finish

FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers

44
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ORIGEN RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2018 (Leyda Valley, Chile)

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DESCRIPTION: Sophisticated new world Pinot from one of Chile’s most vibrant winemaking regions

AROMA/PALATE: Strawberry, sour cherry and earthy notes with soft tannings and a smooth finish.

FOOD PAIRING: Prawn Spaghettini

45
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CRATER RIM PINOT NOIR 2020 (bottle only) (Canterbury, New Zealand)

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DESCRIPTION: delicate, soft and fruity

Aroma: raspberry, red cherry, violets and sweet herbs with a long, linger finish

Food pairing: salmon modern bowl

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