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Where does a rosé wine get is color from?

1. Artificial Coloring
2. The addition of red wine
3. The skins of black grapes
4. Stainless steel tanks. - CORRECT ANSWER-Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 3. The skins of black grapes Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert?
5. High acid, low tannin red wine
6. Dry, light bodied white wine
7. High tannin, full bodied red wine
8. Sweet, high acid white wine. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert? 4. Sweet, high acid white wine. In which country is Chianti DOCG Produced? - CORRECT ANSWER-In which country is Chianti DOCG Produced? Italy Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Rôtie?
9. Riesling
10. Pinot Noir
11. Sémillon
12. Syrah - CORRECT ANSWER-Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Rôtie? 2. Pinot Noir Which spirit uses the term London Dry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Which spirit uses the term London Dry? Gin

What style of wine is Rutherglen Muscat?

1. Dry Fortified White
2. Sweet Fortified White
3. Dry Fortified Red
4. Sweet Fortified Red - CORRECT ANSWER-What style of wine is Rutherglen Muscat? 2. Sweet Fortified White In which country is the county of Sonoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-In which country is the county of Sonoma? USA Which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation? Carbon Dioxide Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argentina?
5. Gewurstraminer
6. Nebbiolo
7. Malbec
8. Grenache - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argentina? 3. Malbec Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched?
9. Vouvray and Italy
10. Beaujolais and Bordeaux
11. Meursault and Portugal
12. Tempranillo and Rioja - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched? 4. Tempranillo and Rioja Which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine?
13. Good natural daylight
14. No distracting smells
15. Dark wooden surfaces and walls
16. A clean ISO tasting glass - CORRECT ANSWER-Which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine?

3. Dark wooden surfaces and walls Which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unoaked white wines that are high in acidity?

1. Riesling
2. Chardonnay
3. Merlot
4. Gamay - CORRECT ANSWER-Which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unoaked white wines that are high in acidity? 1. Riesling Which ONE of the following is a varietally labelled wine?
5. Gevery-Chambertin
6. Pouilly-Fuissé
7. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
8. Saint-Emilion - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following is a varietally labelled wine? 3. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc In which country is the region of Maipo?
9. USA
10. Australia
11. Chile
12. Argentina - CORRECT ANSWER-In which country is the region of Maipo? 3. Chile What style of wine is Sekt?
13. Dry, still wine
14. Sweet, still wine
15. Sparkling wine
16. Fortified wine - CORRECT ANSWER-What style of wine is Sekt? 3. Sparkling wine When drinking wine, tannin is detected by______________.
17. a mouth-drying bitter sensation
18. making your mouth water

3. producing sweet ripe flavors
4. producing salty tangy flavors - CORRECT ANSWER-When drinking wine, tannin is detected by______________. 1. a mouth-drying bitter sensation In which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown?
5. Alsace
6. Bordeaux
7. Burgundy
8. Rhône - CORRECT ANSWER-In which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown? 1. Alsace Which ONE of the following wines benefits form being served lightly chilled?
9. Ruby Port
10. Pauillac
11. Beaujolais
12. Australian Shiraz - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following wines benefits form being served lightly chilled? 3. Beaujolais In which country is Auslese produced?
13. Spain
14. Portugal
15. Italy
16. Germany - CORRECT ANSWER-In which country is Auslese produced? 4. Germany Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing long-lived Semillon wines that are dry, light body and alcohol, but high in acidity?
17. Hunter Valley
18. Tasmania
19. Rutherglen
20. Gisborne - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing long-lived Semillon wines that are dry, light body and alcohol, but high in acidity? 1. Hunter Valley

Which country is Vin de Pays produced in?

1. Italy
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. France - CORRECT ANSWER-Which country is Vin de Pays produced in? 4. France Where is Tokaji Produced?
5. Hungary
6. France
7. Germany
8. Australia - CORRECT ANSWER-Where is Tokaji Produced? 1. Hungary Which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates?
9. Grenache
10. Pinot Noir
11. Shiraz
12. Cabernet Sauvignon - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates? 2. Pinot Noir Which of the following do vines need for healthy growth?
13. Sunlight
14. Warmth
15. Water
16. Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following do vines need for healthy growth? 1. Sunlight 2. Warmth 3. Water 4. Nutrients Where are grapes vines fro wine production mainly planted?
17. Near the equator
18. Between 15° - 30° latitude

3. Between 30° - 50° Latitude
4. Between 50° - 70°Latitude - CORRECT ANSWER-Where are grapes vines fro wine production mainly planted? 3. Between 30° - 50° Latitude What would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese?
5. Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin
6. Dry, high tannin red wine
7. Dry, delicately flavored, high acid white wine.
8. Dry Sparkling wine - CORRECT ANSWER-What would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese? 1. Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin Where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from?
9. Leaves and Sticks
10. Pulp and Yeast
11. Seeds and Pulp
12. Skins and Stalks - CORRECT ANSWER-Where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from? 4. Skins and Stalks What style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate?
13. High alcohol, light body, high acid
14. Low alcohol, light body, high acid, low tannin
15. High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin
16. Low alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin - CORRECT ANSWER-What style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate? 3. High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin Which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak aging?
17. Vanilla
18. Red fruits
19. Butter
20. Cassis - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak aging? 1. Vanilla

Which of the following is NOT a classic region fro Chardonnay?

1. Chablis
2. Mâcon
3. Bordeaux
4. Côte d'Or - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a classic region fro Chardonnay? 3. Bordeaux Which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir?
5. Strawberries
6. Mushrooms
7. Cherries
8. Blackcurrant - CORRECT ANSWER-Which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir? 1. Strawberries 2. Mushrooms 3. Cherries Where are the AC regions of Pomeral and Saint-Emilion.
9. Rioja
10. Mosel
11. Chianti
12. Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER-Where are the AC regions of Pomeral and Saint- Emilion. 4. Bordeaux Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot?
13. Cabernet Sauvignon
14. Riesling
15. Pinot Noir
16. Grenache - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot? 1. Cabernet Sauvignon Which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine.
17. Cabernet Sauvignon
18. Grenache

3. Pinot Gris
4. Syrah - CORRECT ANSWER-Which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine. 3. Pinot Gris Which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Eiswein?
5. Germany
6. Spain
7. Portugal
8. France - CORRECT ANSWER-Which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Eiswein? 1. Germany Which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti?
9. Pinot Noir
10. Syrah
11. Tempranillo
12. Sangiovese - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti? 4. Sangiovese What does Joven indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine?
13. The wine is sweet.
14. The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing
15. The wine has been aged at least a year in oak
16. The wine is white. - CORRECT ANSWER-What does Joven indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine? 2. The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing "Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a ...
17. Champagne NV
18. South African Chenin Blanc
19. New Zealand Pint Noir
20. Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon - CORRECT ANSWER-"Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a ...

2. South African Chenin Blanc What is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines?

1. They are the cheapest to make
2. You can bottle them sooner than tank fermented wines
3. The second fermentation gives the wine sweetness
4. The wine gains complex aromas and flavors - CORRECT ANSWER-What is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines? 4. The wine gains complex aromas and flavors What methods are used to make a sweet wine?
5. Interrupting the fermentation
6. Adding sweet component.
7. Concentration of grape juices
8. Boiling the wine. - CORRECT ANSWER-What methods are used to make a sweet wine? 1. Interrupting the fermentation 2. Adding sweet component 3. Concentration of grape juices A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be?
9. Ruby
10. LBV
11. Tawny
12. Vintage - CORRECT ANSWER-A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be? 3. Tawny Which spirit is made from distilled beer?
13. Tequila
14. Rum
15. Whisky
16. Brandy - CORRECT ANSWER-Which spirit is made from distilled beer? 3. Whisky Tequila must be ...

1. aged
2. made in the tequila region in Mexico
3. made from Blue Agave. - CORRECT ANSWER-Tequila must be ... 2. made in the tequila region in Mexico 3. made from Blue Agave. Which ONE of the following statements is true?
4. Liqueurs must be sweetened
5. Liqueurs always have higher alcohol than spirits
6. Liqueurs may only use rum as a base
7. Liqueurs may only use natural flavors and sweeteners. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which ONE of the following statements is true? 1. Liqueurs must be sweetened Frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of...
8. alcohol dependence
9. cirrhosis of the liver
10. cardiac arrest and stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-Frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of... 1. alcohol dependence 2. cirrhosis of the liver 3. cardiac arrest and stroke Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in...
11. northern Italy
12. central Spain
13. the Loire Valley
14. southern Germany - CORRECT ANSWER-Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in... 1. northern Italy "Ruby red, with aromas of blackberry, plum and toasty oak, medium body and high tannins" best describes which wine?
15. Beaujolais Villages
16. Hunter Valley Semillon
17. Ribera de Duero Crianza
18. Argentinian Torrontés - CORRECT ANSWER-"Ruby red, with aromas of blackberry, plum and toasty oak, medium body and high tannins" best describes which wine?

3. Ribera de Duero Crianza Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is...

1. pale lemon
2. deep ruby
3. deep gold
4. medium garnet - CORRECT ANSWER-Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is... 2. deep ruby Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is...
5. Light in intensity with aromas of citrus, green apple and green pepper.
6. medium in intensity with aromas of strawberries, wet leaves and cabbage.
7. pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke.
8. pronounced in intensity with aromas of peach, tropical fruit, butterscotch and vanilla. - CORRECT ANSWER-Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is... 3. pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke. Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is...
9. sweet, high in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of apricots, marmalade and lime.
10. off-dry, medium in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of red apple, peach and lychee
11. dry, low in acidity, light in body, with low tannins and flavors of cherries, raspberries and wet leaves.
12. dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar. - CORRECT ANSWER-Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is... 4. dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar.