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Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard?

1. Climate
2. Weather
3. Gape Variety
4. Soil - Correct answer which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 3. Gape Variety Which one of the following statements is true?
5. Top quality wine can only be made from hand harvested grapes.
6. Top quality wines can only be made from machine harvested grapes.
7. Top quality wine can be made from hand and machine harvested grapes.
8. Top quality wine cannot be made from machine harvested grapes. - Correct answer 3. Top quality wine can be made from hand and machine harvested grapes. The Body, Acid and Tannin of a youthful red Hermitage would be __________, __________ and __________. - Correct answer The Body, Acid and Tannin of a youthful red Hermitage would be Medium, Low and High. In the wine Sauternes, the Sweetness and Alcohol would typically be __________ and __________. - Correct answer in the wine Sauternes, the Sweetness and Alcohol would typically be Sweet and High. In general, how does the climate of a region near the coast differ from one in the center of a land mass? - Correct answer winter: Warmer Summer: Cooler Douro DOC is known for dry red wines which are typically?
9. Deep in color and high tannin.
10. Pale in color and light in flavor.
11. Light bodied and high in acid.

4. Medium bodied and low in alcohol. - Correct answer Douro DOC is known for dry red wines which are typically? 1. Deep in color and high in tannin. Where is Valdepenas?
5. Chile
6. Spain
7. Argentina
8. California - Correct answer where is Valdepenas? 2. Spain Taraji Azul is made from grapes affected by ________.
9. Blue Mildew
10. Noble Rot
11. Mildew
12. Frost - Correct answer Taraji Azul is made from grapes affected by ________. 2. Noble Rot Which Sherry is Pale, dry and served cold as an aperitif?
13. Fine
14. Dolorosa
15. Cream
16. Amontillado - Correct answer Which Sherry is pale, dry and served cold as an aperitif? 1. Fine Which one of the following can ONLY be distilled from fruit?
17. Rum
18. Tequila
19. Cognac
20. Vodka - Correct answer which one of the following can ONLY be distilled from fruit?

3. Cognac Muscat is often used in sweet wine in_______ and _______.

1. Beams de Venice
2. Mosel
3. Sauternes
4. Ruther glen - Correct answer Muscat is often used in sweet wine in_______ and _______. 1. Beams de Venice 4. Ruther glen Ybarra Valley and Morning ton Peninsula are important regions for_______.
5. Pinot Noir
6. Shiraz
7. Carmen ere
8. Zinfandel - Correct answer Ybarra Valley and Morning ton Peninsula are important regions for_______. 1. Pinot Noir What is the correct sequence of events for most red wine making? - Correct answer Red Wine Making
9. Crush
10. Ferment
11. Press Old Oak Vats
12. Add the flavor of oak to a wine.
13. Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine.
14. Allow the tannin's in red wine to soften. - Correct answer Old Oak Vats 2. Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine. 3. Allow the tannin's in red wine to soften.

What wine making technique is most often used to give red wine its color? - Correct answer what wine making technique is most often used to give red wine its color? Fermentation in contact with the skins. Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines?

1. for Yeast
2. Botrytis
3. Less Stirring
4. Barrel Fermentation - Correct answer which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines? 3. Less Stirring 4. Barrel Fermentation Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates?
5. Chardonnay
6. Pinot Noir
7. Sauvignon Blanc
8. Riesling - Correct answer which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? 1. Chardonnay Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of ___________.
9. Pineapple and Oak
10. Gooseberry and Passion Fruit
11. Pear and Honey
12. Citrus and Butter - Correct answer Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of ___________. 2. Gooseberry and Passion Fruit Which of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling?

1. Burgundy
2. Alsace
3. Rioja
4. Ouray - Correct answer which of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling? 2. Alsace Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir?
5. It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines.
6. It typically has a lot of color and lots of tannin.
7. Typical flavor include tropical fruit and citrus
8. It is at its best in cool to moderate climates. - Correct answer which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? 4. It is at its best in cool to moderate climates. Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have____________.
9. High tannins and low acidity
10. Low tannins and high acidity
11. Low tannins and low acidity
12. High tannins and high acidity - Correct answer Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have____________. 4. High tannins and high acidity Grenache grapes typically have _______ sugar and ______ acidity. - Correct answer Grenache grapes typically have High sugar and Low acidity. Which of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz based wines?
13. Barossa Valley
14. Bordeaux
15. Rioja
16. Chianti - Correct answer which of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz based wines?

1. Barossa Valley Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?

1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Gewurztraminer
4. Semillon - Correct answer which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace? 1. Pinot Gris 3. Gewurztraminer The vineyards of Northern Rhône are...
5. Coastal
6. Steep
7. Poorly drained
8. Flat - Correct answer the vineyards of Northern Rhône are... 2. Steep In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from ________.
9. Sauvignon Blanc and Chain Blanc
10. Chardonnay and Semillon
11. Chain Blanc and Chardonnay
12. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon - Correct answer In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from _____________. 4. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
13. Chardonnay
14. Cabernet Sauvignon
15. Sauvignon Blanc
16. Syrah - Correct answer which grape variety is used to make Meursault?

1. Chardonnay Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties?

1. Semillon
2. Torrents
3. Chardonnay
4. Riesling - Correct answer Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties? 4. Riesling Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
5. Verdicchio
6. Trebbia no
7. Aglianico
8. Chardonnay - Correct answer which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety? 3. Aglianico Which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity and alcohol?
9. Gave
10. Barbara
11. Barolo D. Riis Baima’s - Correct answer which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity and alcohol? 3. Barolo Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja?
12. Pedro Jiménez
13. Cabernet Sauvignon
14. Trebbia no

4. Tempranillo - Correct answer which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja? 4. Tempranillo Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of Rosé wines in Spain?
5. Pilotage
6. Grenache
7. Mable
8. Carmen ere - Correct answer which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of Rosé wines in Spain? 2. Grenache Which country's specialties are wines made from Mable and Torrents?
9. Australia
10. Argentina
11. Chile
12. South Africa - Correct answer which country's specialties are wines made from Mable and Torrents? 2. Argentina Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following wine regions?
13. Casablanca
14. Catalonia
15. Corners
16. Central Otego - Correct answer Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following wine regions? 1. Casablanca Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in ______________.
17. Margaret River
18. Clare Valley

3. Hunter Valley
4. McLaren Vale - Correct answer Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in ______________. 2. Clare Valley Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa?
5. Gewurztraminer
6. Pinot Blanc
7. Semillon
8. Chain Blanc - Correct answer which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa? 4. Chain Blanc Grand Cru Class is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?
9. Alsace
10. Bordeaux
11. Burgundy
12. Loire - Correct answer Grand Cru Class is a labeling term most associated with which wine region? 2. Bordeaux What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic center of the district?
13. Classic
14. Carranza
15. Reserve
16. Cortes - Correct answer what term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic center of the district? 1. Classic Sparkling Asti is made from _________.

1. Gera
2. Muscat
3. Chardonnay
4. Pinot Noir - Correct answer Sparkling Asti is made from _________. 2. Muscat In Champagne production, to disgorge means to...
5. Blend still wines.
6. Move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle.
7. Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle.
8. Add sugar and yeast to still wine. - Correct answer In Champagne production, to disgorge means to... 3. Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle. Non-Vintage is a common labeling term for wines from...
9. Port
10. Sherry
11. Champagne
12. Bordeaux - Correct answer Non-Vintage is a common labeling term for wines from... 3. Champagne Sauternes is made from Semillon and _________.
13. Chardonnay
14. Riesling
15. Sauvignon Blanc
16. Virgie - Correct answer Sauternes is made from Semillon and _________. 3. Sauvignon Blanc The Solara System is a method of...
17. Fermentation

2. Maturation
3. Pruning
4. Trellising - Correct answer The Solara System is a method of... 2. Maturation Which of the following is a common labeling term for Port?
5. NV
6. VS
7. LBV
8. PX - Correct answer which of the following is a common labeling term for Port? 3. LBV Rum is made from...
9. Potatoes
10. Grain
11. Molasses
12. Malted Barley - Correct answer Rum is made from... 3. Molasses The dominant flavor in Gin come from...
13. Juniper
14. Citrus Peel
15. Anise
16. Agave - Correct answer the dominant flavor in Gin come from... 1. Juniper VSOP is common labeling term used for...
17. Whisky
18. Bourbon
19. Cognac

4. Vodka - Correct answer VSOP is common labeling term used for... 3. Cognac A single malt whisky must always come from a single...
5. Cask
6. Distillery
7. Malting
8. Pot Still - Correct answer a single malt whisky must always come from a single... 2. Distillery When serving a bottle of sparkling wine, what can one do to make the process easier and safer?
9. Chill the wine
10. Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened.
11. Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork. - Correct answer when serving a bottle of sparkling wine, what can one do to make the process easier and safer? 1. Chill the wine 2. Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened. 3. Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork. Which of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
12. The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
13. The temperature should be cool and constant
14. The bottle should be stored vertically
15. The storage area should be in strong bright light. - Correct answer which of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork? 2. The temperature should be cool and constant. Cork Taint is identified by...
16. The bits of cork in the bottle

2. Brown coloring
3. Musty aromas
4. Toffee and caramel aromas - Correct answer Cork Taint is identified by... 3. Musty aromas With regards to excessive alcohol consumption, which one of the following statements is false?
5. It can impair our ability to operate machinery
6. It can lead to problems with personal relationships
7. It can enhance co-ordination
8. It can damage internal organs - Correct answer With regards to excessive alcohol consumption, which one of the following statements is false. 3. It can enhance co-ordination Which one of the following would best describe the appearance of Pouilly-Fumé?
9. Deep Gold
10. Pale Pink
11. Pale Lemon
12. Medium Garnet - Correct answer which one of the following would best describe the appearance of Pouilly-Fumé. 3. Pale Lemon On the nose, the aroma characteristics of Pouilly-Fumé would typically be?
13. Red fruit and floral
14. Green fruit and herbaceous
15. Black fruit and spice
16. Tropical fruit and oak. - Correct answer on the nose, the aroma characteristics of Pouilly- Fumé would typically be? 2. Green fruit and herbaceous The sweetness and acidity of Pouilly-Fumé would typically be?

Sweetness Acidity

1. Sweet Medium
2. Medium High
3. Off-dry Low
4. Dry High - Correct answer the sweetness and acidity of Pouilly-Fumé would typically be? Sweetness Acidity 4. Dry High Which one of the following would best describe the appearance a mature Meraux?
5. Deep Gold
6. Deep Purple
7. Medium Garnet
8. Pale Pink - Correct answer which one of the following would best describe the appearance a mature Meraux? 3. Medium Garnet The aroma characteristics of a mature Meraux would typically be?
9. Deep black fruit, tobacco and cedar
10. Tropical fruit, floral and spice
11. Green fruit, vegetal and oak
12. Citrus fruit, nuts and oak - Correct answer the aroma characteristics of a mature Meraux would typically be? 1. Deep black fruit, tobacco, cedar Which of the following pairs of regions are famous for premium wines from Syrah/Shiraz?
13. Burgundy/Sancerre
14. Oriento/Marlborough
15. Hermitage/Barossa Valley
16. Portal/St Emilio - Correct answer which of the following pairs of regions are famous for premium wines from Syrah/Shiraz? 3. Hermitage/Barossa Valley

Which of the following varieties would struggle to ripen properly if grown in a cool-climate region?

1. Grenache
2. Sauvignon Blanc
3. Pinot Noir
4. Chardonnay - Correct answer which of the following varieties would struggle to ripen properly if grown in a cool-climate region? 1. Grenache The German term for "Dry"
5. Sec
6. Sacco
7. Sass
8. Brocken - Correct answer The German term for "Dry" 4. Brocken In Italy another name for Prosecco is...
9. Trebbia no
10. Gera
11. Cortes
12. Bernicia - Correct answer In Italy another name for Prosecco is... 2. Gera The term Süssreserve refers to...
13. Unfermented grape juice
14. A German wine with additional aging
15. The German term for capitalization - Correct answer the term Süssreserve refers to... 1. Unfermented grape juice Sherry is fortified...

1. before fermentation
2. during fermentation
3. after fermentation
4. None of the above - Correct answer Sherry is fortified... 3. After fermentation Dry sherry can be sweetened by...
5. Capitalization
6. Sússreserve
7. Dosage
8. Pedro Jiménez - Correct answer Dry sherry can be sweetened by... 4. Pedro Jiménez Which of these liqueurs are herb based?
9. Benedictine
10. Chartreuse
11. Galliano
12. Drambuie - Correct answer which of these liqueurs are herb based? 1. Benedictine 2. Chartreuse 4. Drambuie Foods that are high in sugar will have this effect on wine.
13. More dry/bitter
14. Less dry/bitter
15. More sweet/fruity
16. Less sweet/fruity - Correct answer Foods that are high in sugar will have this effect on wine. 1. More dry/bitter 4. Less sweet/fruity

Foods that are high in Umami will have this effect on wine.

1. More dry/bitter
2. Less dry/bitter
3. More sweet/fruity
4. Less sweet/fruity - Correct answer Foods that are high in sugar will have this effect on wine. 1. More dry/bitter 4. Less sweet/fruity Foods that are high in Chili heat will have this effect on wine.
5. More dry/bitter
6. Less dry/bitter
7. More sweet/fruity
8. Less sweet/fruity - Correct answer Foods that are high in sugar will have this effect on wine. 1. More dry/bitter 4. Less sweet/fruity Sweet wines should be served at...
9. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
10. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
11. Chilled 7° - 10°C (45° - 50°F)
12. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) - Correct answer Sweet wines should be served at... 4. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) Sparkling wines should be served at...
13. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
14. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
15. Chilled 7° - 10°C (45° - 50°F)
16. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) - Correct answer Sweet wines should be served at...

4. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) Light-bodied red wines should be served at...

1. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
2. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
3. Chilled 7° - 10°C (45° - 50°F)
4. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) - Correct answer Light-bodied red wines should be served at... 2. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F) Medium/Full bodied, oak aged white wines should be served at...
5. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
6. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
7. Chilled 7° - 10°C (45° - 50°F)
8. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) - Correct answer Light-bodied red wines should be served at... 2. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F) Medium/Full bodied red wines should be served at...
9. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
10. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
11. Chilled 7° - 10°C (45° - 50°F)
12. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) - Correct answer Medium/Full bodied red wines should be served at... 1. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F) The number of 175ml pours in a 750ml bottle.
13. 3
14. 4
15. 5
16. 6 - Correct answer the number of 175ml pours in a 750ml bottle.

2. 4

According to the World health Organization, the following statement is/are true.

1. Women should not consume more than 2 drink/day
2. Men should not consume more than 3 drink/day
3. Do not exceed more than 4 drinks on any one occasion
4. All of the above - Correct answer According to the World health Organization, the following statement is/are true. 1. Women should not consume more than 2 drink/day 2. Men should not consume more than 3 drink/day 3. Do not exceed more than 4 drinks on any one occasion Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
5. Syrah/Côte-Retie
6. Chardonnay/Pouilly-Fumé
7. Sangiovese
8. Oriento/Toscana - Correct answer which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Syrah/Côte-Retie Which of the following varieties is used for making full-bodied wines in Puglia, Italy?
9. Rebio
10. Sangiovese
11. Aglianico
12. Primitive - Correct answer which of the following varieties is used for making full-bodied wines in Puglia, Italy? 4. Primitive The Italian term for a medium-sweet wine, equivalent to the French Molex, is?
13. Amiable
14. Dolce
15. Abboccato

4. Semi Dulce - Correct answer The Italian term for a medium-sweet wine, equivalent to the French Molex, is? 1. Amiable