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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
9. 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?
10. Deep in color and high tannin.
11. Pale in color and light in flavor.
12. Light bodied and high in acid.
13. 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?

1. Chile
2. Spain
3. Argentina
4. California - Correct answer Where is Valdepenas? 2. Spain Tokaji Aszu is made from grapes affected by ________.
5. Blue Mildew
6. Noble Rot
7. Mildew
8. Frost - Correct answer Tokaji Aszu is made from grapes affected by ________. 2. Noble Rot Which Sherry is Pale, dry and served cold as an aperitif?
9. Fino
10. Oloroso
11. Cream
12. Amontillado - Correct answer Which Sherry is Pale, dry and served cold as an aperitif? 1. Fino Which one of the following can ONLY be distilled from fruit?
13. Rum
14. Tequila
15. Cognac
16. 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 _______.
17. Beaumes de Venise
18. Mosel
19. Sauternes
20. Rutherglen - Correct answer Muscat is often used in sweet wine in_______ and _______. 1. Beaumes de Venise 4. Rutherglen

Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are important regions for_______.

1. Pinot Noir
2. Shiraz
3. Carmenére
4. Zinfandel - Correct answer Yarra Valley and Mornington 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
5. Crush
6. Ferment
7. Press Old Oak Vats
8. Add the flavor of oak to a wine.
9. allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine.
10. 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?
11. For Yeast
12. Botryis
13. Less Stirring
14. Barrel Fermentaion - 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?

1. Chardonnay
2. Pinot Noir
3. Sauvignon Blanc
4. 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 ___________.
5. Pineapple and Oak
6. Gooseberry and Passion Fruit
7. Pear and Honey
8. 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?
9. Burgundy
10. Alsace
11. Rioja
12. Vouvray - 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?
13. It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines.
14. It typically has a lot of color and lots of tannin.
15. Typical flavor include tropical fruit and citrus
16. 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____________.
17. High tannins and low acidity
18. Low tannins and high acidity
19. Low tannins and low acidity

4. 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?
5. Barossa Valley
6. Bordeaux
7. Rioja
8. 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?
9. Pinot Gris
10. Chardonnay
11. Gewurztraminer
12. Sémillon - Correct answer Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace? 1. Pinot Gris 3. Gewurztraminer The vineyards of Northern Rhône are...
13. Coastal
14. Steep
15. Poorly drained
16. Flat - Correct answer The vineyards of Northern Rhône are... 2. Steep In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from ________.
17. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
18. Chardonnay and Sémillon
19. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
20. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon - Correct answer In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from _____________.

4. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?

1. Chardonnay
2. Cabernet Sauvignon
3. Sauvignon Blanc
4. 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?
5. Sémillon
6. Torrontés
7. Chardonnay
8. Riesling - Correct answer Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties? 4. Riesling Which on of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
9. Verdicchio
10. Trebbiano
11. Aglianico
12. Chardonnay - Correct answer Which on 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?
13. Gavi
14. Barbera
15. Barolo d. Rías Baixas - 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?
16. Pedro Ximénez
17. Cabernet Sauvignon

3. Trebbiano
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. Pinotage
6. Garnacha
7. Malbec
8. Carmenére - Correct answer Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of Rosé wines in Spain? 2. Garnacha Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontés?
9. Australia
10. Argentina
11. Chile
12. South Africa - Correct answer Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontés? 2. Argentina Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following wine regions?
13. Casablanca
14. Catalunya
15. Carneros
16. Central Otago - 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
19. Hunter Valley
20. 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?

1. Gewurztraminer
2. Pinot Blanc
3. Semillon
4. Chenin Blanc - Correct answer Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa? 4. Chenin Blanc Grand Cru Classé is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?
5. Alsace
6. Bordeaux
7. Burgundy
8. Loire - Correct answer Grand Cru Classé 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?
9. Classico
10. Crianza
11. Riserva
12. Cortese - 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. Classico Sparkling Asti is made from _________.
13. Glera
14. Muscat
15. Chardonnay
16. Pinot Noir - Correct answer Sparkling Asti is made from _________. 2. Muscat In Champagne production, to disgorge means to ...
17. blend still wines.

2. move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle.
3. remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle.
4. 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...
5. Port
6. Sherry
7. Champagne
8. Bordeaux - Correct answer Non-Vintage is a common labeling term for wines from... 3. Champagne Sauternes is made from Sémillon and _________.
9. Chardonnay
10. Riesling
11. Sauvignon Blanc
12. Viogier - Correct answer Sauternes is made from Sémillon and _________. 3. Sauvignon Blanc The Solera System is a method of ...
13. Fermentation
14. Maturation
15. Pruning
16. Trellising - Correct answer The Solera System is a method of ... 2. Maturation Which of the following is a common labeling term for Port?
17. NV
18. VS
19. LBV
20. PX - Correct answer Which of the following is a common labeling term for Port? 3. LBV Rum is made from...
21. Potatoes

2. Grain
3. Molasses
4. Malted Barley - Correct answer Rum is made from... 3. Molasses The dominant flavor in Gin come from...
5. Juniper
6. Citrus Peel
7. Anise
8. Agave - Correct answer The dominant flavor in Gin come from... 1. Juniper VSOP is common labeling term used for...
9. Whisky
10. Bourbon
11. Cognac
12. Vodka - Correct answer VSOP is common labeling term used for... 3. Cognac A single malt whisky must always come form a single...
13. Cask
14. Distillery
15. Malting
16. Pot Still - Correct answer A single malt whisky must always come form a single... 2. Distillery When serving a bottle of sparkling wine, what can one do to make the process easier and safer?
17. Chill the wine
18. hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened.
19. 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?

1. The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
2. The temperature should be cool and constant
3. The bottle should be stored vertically
4. 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...
5. the bits of cork in the bottle
6. brown coloring
7. musty aromas
8. 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.
9. It can impair our ability to operate machinery
10. It can lead to problems with personal relationships
11. it can enhance co-ordination
12. 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.
13. Deep Gold
14. Pale Pink
15. Pale Lemon
16. 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?
17. Red fruit and floral
18. Green fruit and herbaceous
19. Black fruit and spice

4. 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
5. Sweet Medium
6. Medium High
7. Off-dry Low
8. 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 Margaux?
9. Deep Gold
10. Deep Purple
11. Medium Garnet
12. Pale Pink - Correct answer Which one of the following would best describe the appearance a mature Margaux? 3. Medium Garnet The aroma characteristics of a mature Margaux would typically be?
13. Deep black fruit, tobacco and cedar
14. Tropical fruit, floral and spice
15. Green fruit, vegetal and oak
16. Cirtus fruit, nuts and oak - Correct answer The aroma characteristics of a mature Margaux would typically be? 1. Deep black fruit, tobacco, cedar Which of the following pairs of regions are famous for premium wines from Syrah/Shiraz?
17. Burgundy/Sancerre
18. Orvieto/Marlborough
19. Hermitage/Barossa Valley
20. Pomeral/St Emilion - 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. Secco
7. Süss
8. Trocken - Correct answer The German term for "Dry" 4. Trocken In Italy another name for Presecco is...
9. Trebbiano
10. Glera
11. Cortese
12. Vernaccia - Correct answer In Italy another name for Presecco is... 2. Glera The term Süssreserve refers to...
13. unfermented grape juice
14. a German wine with additional aging
15. the German term for chaptalization - Correct answer The term Süssreserve refers to... 1. unfermented grape juice Sherry is fortified...
16. before fermentation
17. during fermentation
18. after fermentation
19. none of the above - Correct answer Sherry is fortified...

3. after fermentation Dry sherry can be sweetened by...

1. Chaptilization
2. Sússreserve
3. Dosage
4. Pedro Ximénez - Correct answer Dry sherry can be sweetened by... 4. Pedro Ximénez Which of these liqueurs are herb based?
5. Benedictine
6. Chartreuse
7. Galliano
8. 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.
9. More dry/bitter
10. Less dry/bitter
11. More sweet/fruity
12. 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.
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 Chili heat 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 Sweet 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 Sweet wines should be served at... 4. Well-Chilled 6° - 8°C (43° - 45°F) Sparkling 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) Light-bodied red 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 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...
17. Room temperature 15° - 18°C (59° - 64°F)
18. Lightly chilled 10° - 13°C (50° - 55°F)
19. 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 red 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 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.
9. 3
10. 4
11. 5
12. 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.
13. Women should not consume more than 2 drink/day
14. Men should not consume more than 3 drink/day
15. Do not exceed more than 4 drinks on any one occasion
16. 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?
17. Syrah/Côte-Rôtie
18. Chardonnay/Pouilly-Fumé
19. Sangiovese
20. Orvieto/Toscana - Correct answer Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Syrah/Côte-Rôtie Which of the following varieties is used for making full-bodied wines in Puglia, Italy?

1. Nebbioo
2. Sangiovese
3. Aglianico
4. Primitivo - Correct answer Which of the following varieties is used for making full- bodied wines in Puglia, Italy? 4. Primitivo The Italian term for a medium-sweet wine, equivalent to the French Moelleux, is?
5. Amabile
6. Dolce
7. Abboccato
8. Semidulce - Correct answer The Italian term for a medium-sweet wine, equivalent to the French Moelleux, is? 1. Amabile