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What is wine? - Correct Answer-A drink made from the fermented juice or freshly-picked grapes. One of the most natural of all alcoholic drinks. What is fermentation? - Correct Answer-A natural process caused by yeast. What is yeast? - Correct Answer-Are microscopic organisms that live naturally alongside grapes int he vineyard and winery. How does yeast live? - Correct Answer-They feed on sugar, as found in grape juice, converting it to alcohol and carbon dioxide gas. What are the three types of wine? - Correct Answer-Light wine Sparking wine Fortified wine Light wines - Correct Answer-Majority of wines fall into this category. Between 8-15% alcohol, but a majority containing 11.5-14% alcohol. Light wines are named from.. - Correct Answer-The region they are produced in. Bordeaux and Burgundy from France. Rioja from Spain. Chianti from Italy. Light wines from the New World countries get their name from.. - Correct Answer- Labeled with the name of the grape used. Chardonnay or Shiraz from Australia. Sparking wines - Correct Answer-Bubbles of CO2 gas have been trapped in the wine. Made all over the world. What are examples of sparking wines? - Correct Answer-Champagne from France. Cava from Spain. Fortified wines - Correct Answer-Extra alcohol is added. Alcohol levels of 15-22%. Examples of fortified wines.. - Correct Answer-Sherry from Spain. Port from Portugal. Colour: Red - Correct Answer-Using black grapes to make the wine.

Color comes from the grape skins. Juice is fermented in contact with the grape skin, coloring the juice. Colour: White - Correct Answer-Usually made with white grapes, but can also use black grapes. Often seen lighter, refreshing, alternative to red wines. Colour: Rosé - Correct Answer-Made from black grapes; less contact with the skins. Not as full as reds but offer more body than whites. Tends to be a seasonal drink, mostly summer time. Sweetness.. - Correct Answer-Dry Medium Sweet Explain the steps on how sweetness is "produced" - Correct Answer-1.) Grape juice is naturally sweet but yeast feeds not he grape sugars during fermentation, then the juice becomes less sweet. 2.) The yeast will die once the alcohol reaches 15% or when all the sugars have been used. 3.) Once the yeast is dead, any sugar remaining in the wine will determine how sweet the wine is. Sweetness: Dry - Correct Answer-Process: The yeast will have turned all the sugar into alcohol and CO2. Most red wines and a majority of whites, some more than others. Examples of dry white wines.. - Correct Answer-Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Fino Sherry from Spain. Brut from Champagne. Examples of dry red wines.. - Correct Answer-Châteauneuf-du-Pape from France. Chianti from Italy. Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Sweetness: Medium - Correct Answer-Process: The winemaker either removed the yeast from the juice before all the sugar has been consumed or adds unfermented, sweet grape juice to dry wine. Usually white and rosé. Taste: Should have sweetness but not by cloying or sickly. Examples of medium wines.. - Correct Answer-Many popular wines from Germany. Rosé wines such as White Zinfandel from California.

Sweetness: Sweet - Correct Answer-Process: Can be made from grapes so rich in sugar that the yeast dies before all the sugar is consumed. Alternatively the yeast can die through the addition of extra alcohol. Taste: Should be balanced with a refreshing acidity to prevent these wines from being cloying. Amount of sugar can make them feel thicker and richer. Examples of sweet wines.. - Correct Answer-Sauternes from France. Port from Portugal. Body - Correct Answer-The general feel of the wine in the mouth when you taste. Light Bodied - Correct Answer-Usually refreshing and easy to drink. Example of a light-bodied white wine.. - Correct Answer-Pinot Grigio from Italy Example of a light-bodied red wine.. - Correct Answer-Beaujolais from France. Medium Bodied - Correct Answer-Will feel richer and more substantial Because of the grapes used or due to aging in oak barrels, thereby giving it extra texture to the wine. Examples of medium-bodied wines.. - Correct Answer-White Burgundy from France. Merlot from Chile. Full Bodied - Correct Answer-Will be powerful and will seem more concentrated and heavy. Usually due to the ripeness of the grape and from some wines the use of oak. Examples of full-bodied wines.. - Correct Answer-Oaked Chardonnay from California. Shiraz from Australia. Other factors to take into account when describing wine are? - Correct Answer-Oak Tannin Acidity Oak - Correct Answer-Has been fermented to matured in this. Gains flavours, tannins and texture from contact. What does oak do for white wines? - Correct Answer-Become buttery and gain vanilla flavours. What does oak do for red wines? - Correct Answer-Can become smoother, with added spicy character. What is tannin? - Correct Answer-A substance found in black grape skins.

How to taste tannin.. - Correct Answer-Felt on the teeth, gums, and tongue and makes the mouth feel dry. The same substance that makes cold black tea feel dry. What does tannin give the wine? - Correct Answer-Can make a red wine seem harsh. Give structure and complexity to a wine, as well as helping it to mature. Acidity - Correct Answer-Comes from grape juice. Gives wine its refreshing qualities. How to taste acidity.. - Correct Answer-A mouth watering sensation. Too much can make a wine seem tart. Too little will make the wine be flabby and seem flat. What does acidity give the wine? - Correct Answer-Help a wine mature; such as wines made from Riesling in Germany. Can stop sweet wines from becoming cloying and sickly by cleansing the palate and giving balance. Climate - Correct Answer-The amount of sunlight and heat that a region normally gets. Wha happens if there is enough sunlight and heat? - Correct Answer-The grape will ripen properly, the level of acid drops, and the level of sugar increases. Example with black grapes: Green to red and then deep purple. What happens if there is not enough sunlight and heat? - Correct Answer-The grapes remain too acidic and do not become sweet enough. Makes a wine taste thin and sour. What happens if there is too much sunlight and heat? - Correct Answer-The grapes do not keep enough acid and become too sweet. Makes a wine taste overly alcoholic, flabby and lacks balance. Cool climate regions will gives wines that are.. - Correct Answer-Mainly white High in acidity Lower in alcohol Refreshing Hot climate regions will give wines that are.. - Correct Answer-Mainly red because black grapes need more heat to ripen High in alcohol Rich in flavour What are some regions with cool climates? - Correct Answer-Northern France Germany

What are some regions with hot climates? - Correct Answer-Southern France Central Spain Australia What are the "noble" varieties? - Correct Answer-Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Syrah or Shiraz Chardonnay in cool regions.. - Correct Answer-Develop flavours of green fruits (apple), citrus notes and high acidity. Characteristic of classic wines such as Chablis and Champagne from France. Chardonnay in warmer regions.. - Correct Answer-Develop flavours of stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruits (Pineapple, banana). Wines from the New World. Chardonnay tend to be.. - Correct Answer-Full-bodied with a rich creamy texture. Some of the best spend time in oak barrels, developing flavours of spice and vanilla. Sauvignon Blanc - Correct Answer-Intense fruity and light to medium-bodied with a refreshingly high acidity. Almost always dry. Strong aromas of green fruit, citrus (grapefruit, lime) and herbaceous notes (cut grass, green bell pepper, asparagus). Riesling.. - Correct Answer-Intensely fruity with high levels of acidity. Can range in flavours from stone fruits (peach, apricot), to citrus (lime) and floral notes. Aging helps develop aromas of petrol and dried apricots. What region produces a range of dry to sweet Riesling? - Correct Answer-Germany What regions produce dry Riesling? - Correct Answer-Alsace in France Australia Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines that are.. - Correct Answer-Deeply coloured wines with lots of tannins and acidity, with intense aromas. Can range between medium and full-bodied. Typical flavours: Black fruits (Blackcurrant, black cherry) and herbaceous notes (Bell pepper, mint). What does oak aging do for Cabernet Sauvignon? - Correct Answer-Soften tannins and add flavours of spice and vanilla.

Why and what is Cabernet Sauvignon usually blended with? - Correct Answer-Merlot in Bordeaux which adds softness and body. Shiraz in Australia which adds richness and spice. What is the softer alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon? - Correct Answer-Merlot Merlot is generally.. - Correct Answer-Full-bodied with low to medium tannins. Intense fruit flavour, ranging between aromas of ref fruits (strawberry and plum) to black fruits (blackberry, black cherry). What is a Merlot based wine from Bordeaux? - Correct Answer-St. Emilion What does oak aging do for Merlot? - Correct Answer-Adds richness, giving extra aromas of spice and vanilla. Why and what is Merlot usually blended with? - Correct Answer-Cabernet Sauvignon helps add tannin, acidity and aromatic fruit. Pinot Noir is generally.. - Correct Answer-Lighter in colour and body with medium tannins and high acidity. Flavours of red fruit (strawberry, red cherry). What grape is used for red Burgundy? - Correct Answer-Pinot Noir What country in the New World uses Pinot Noir and how is it different? - Correct Answer-New Zealand produces fuller-bodied wines. What is Chablis? - Correct Answer-A light-bodied French dry wine. Unbaked with high acidity, green fruit (apple) and citrus aromas that is made from Chardonnay. What is Champagne? - Correct Answer-A French sparking wine that can be made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It has high acidity. What is Sancerre? - Correct Answer-A medium-bodied French wine with high acidity, medium to pronounced flavours of green fruit and herbaceous notes. Is made from Sauvignon Blanc. What is a Red Bordeaux? - Correct Answer-A medium-bodied and high tannin French wine that is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Often has oak aromas and flavours. What is Pinot Grigio? - Correct Answer-A grape variety that is grown in Italy and used for dry white wines that are light in body and flavour with a high acidity.

What is Sauternes? - Correct Answer-A sweet white wine made in Bordeaux. Full-bodied with stone fruit (apricot) and honey flavours nut balanced with acidity. What is Soave? - Correct Answer-A light-bodied, Italian wine with citrus and apple flavours and high acidity. What is Cava? - Correct Answer-A popular light-bodied sparking wine from Spain which is less expensive than Champagne. What is Châteauneuf-du-Pape? - Correct Answer-From France is a full-bodied red wine with red fruits and spicy flavours. What is Rioja? - Correct Answer-From Spain is a medium-bodied red wine that often has red fruit and spicy oak flavours. What is Chianti? - Correct Answer-From Italy is a medium-bodied red wine, with high tannin and acidity. What is Beaujolais? - Correct Answer-A red wine from France that is unloaded, light- bodied with fresh and fruit flavours of red fruit and low tannins. What are some flavour characteristics? - Correct Answer-Fruits Flowers Spices Vegetables Oak Other Other characteristics in tasting can include.. - Correct Answer-Tannin and acidity What would be the service temperature for a medium/full-bodied oaked white? - Correct Answer-Lightly chilled at 10-13 degrees Celsius (50-55 degrees F) What would be the service temperature for a light/medium-bodied white and rose? - Correct Answer-Chilled at 7-10 degrees Celsius (45-50 degrees F) What would be the service temperature for sweet wines? - Correct Answer-Well chilled at 6-8 degrees Celsius (43-45 degrees F) What would be the service temperature for sparkling wines? - Correct Answer-Well chilled at 6-10 degrees Celsius (43-50 degrees F) What would be the service temperature for a light-bodied red? - Correct Answer-Lightly chilled at 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees F)

What would be the service temperature for a medium/full-bodied red? - Correct Answer- Room temperature at 15-18 degrees Celsius (59-64 degrees F) Why are larger sized glasses used to serve reds? - Correct Answer-Allow air to come into contact with an enlarged wine surface and develop aromas and flavours. Why are medium sized glasses used to serve white and rose? - Correct Answer-So the fresh, fruit characteristics are gathers and directed towards the top of the glass. Why are sparkling wines served in flute glasses? - Correct Answer-Enhances the effect of the bubbles, thus allowing them to travel though larger areas of the wine before bursting at the top of the glass. Why are fortified wines served in a small glass? - Correct Answer-To emphasize the fruit characteristics rather than the alcohol. What do you look for when serving wine by the glass? - Correct Answer-- The wine should be bright

• No debris
• Should smell fresh
• Check the nose of the wine, it shouldn't smell unpleasant Social responsibility falls into 4 areas.. - Correct Answer-- Minimum legal age to purchase or consume alcohol (LDA)
• Maximum BAC for drivers and operators of other dangerous machinery
• Guidelines for sensible drinking
• Restriction's covering the marketing, packaging and sale of alcohol Legal drinking age - Correct Answer-The minimum drinking age may be different from the minimum legal age at which a person may purchase alcohol. How much do official "drinks" or "units" generally contain? - Correct Answer-12mL of alcohol