BTG test

Question 1

Describe the difference between Bollinger and Drappier as you would to a guest.

Question 2

Which Sparkling wine is made by the Charmat Method (tank method)? Describe the wine as you would to a guest.

Answer 2

Ceretto muscato , it is a sweet and delicate dessert wine with flavors of honey, jasmine, and peach.

Question 3

True or False: Both the Taittinger and the Canard Duchene are Rose Champagnes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name our Still Rose’s and where they are from.

Answer 4

1. Antinori Tormaresca Califuria - Italy
2. Chateau D’estoublon Roseblood - France

Question 5

Which of our white BTG’s is located on the slopes of an extinct volcano?

Answer 5

Winkler-Hermaden Pinot blanc

Question 6

Describe the difference between the Winkler-Hermaden and the Fritz Haag as you would to a guest. Focus on the structure.

Answer 6

The Fritz Haag is the lighter of the two, the Winkler is a more full bodied with a subtle nuttiness.

Question 7

7 Which wine name translates to “House of Witches”. Why is it called that?

Answer 7

Torres Pazo das Bruxas, it is a reference to local folklore referencing witches performing spells to imbue the grapes with magic.

Question 8

8 How would you descibe the structure of the Hubert Brochard to a guest?

(Sancerre, Loire, France)

Answer 8

Crisp minerality, with a medium body, zesty acidity and notes of green fruit and citrus.

Question 9

Which wineries are our 2 domestic Chardonnays from?

Answer 9

Aviary, Flowers

Question 10

Which of our 2 White burgundy’s comes from Chablis? What is the fun fact about it?

Answer 10

Domaine Vocoret “ Montee de Tonnerre”

The vineyard sits on Kimmeridgian lime stone soil, the same as the grand cru vineyards.

Question 11

11 Describe the difference between the Illahe and the Merry Edwards as you would to a guest.

Question 12

12 Where in Burgundy are our 2 Red Burgundy’s from? Name the winery and the location.

Answer 12

Armand Heitz- Côte de Beaune

Domaine Tollot-Beaut- Côte de Beaune

Question 13

13 True or false: the Domaine de Beaurenard is a Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

14 Name our 3 Italian Red BTG’s. Winery name and Varietal/Style

Answer 14

1. Volpaia: Chianti Classico
2. Paulo Scavino: Nebbiolo
3. Buglioni, Amarone Della Valpolicella: Corvina +++ (recioto)

Question 15

15 Which Italian wines origin story includes having “slipped thru the cracks”? Describe this wine as you would to a guest.

Answer 15

Buglioni, Amarone Della Valpolicella - a wine with depth, aromas of dark plums and blackberries, combined with floral notes.

Question 16

16 Describe the difference between the Jax Y3 and the Iconoclast by Chimney Rock as you would to a guest.

Question 17

17 Describe the structure of the Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon as you would to a guest.

Question 18

18 True or False: The fruit from Iconoclast comes exclusively from the Stags Leap District.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

19 What is a key selling point of the Madame de Beaucaillou in regards to it’s origin?

(Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France, red)

Answer 19

It is a tribute to the woman who chaired the supervisory board of Ducru-Beaucaillou. Showcasing the importance of women in the history of the estate.

Question 20

20 Describe the structure of the Pauillac de Chateau Latour as you would to a guest.

Question 21

21 What are the structural differences between the Marques de Murrieta and the Bodegas Renancer?

Question 22

22 Who is responsible for marking the tables with the appropriate glassware after a guest has ordered a bottle?

Answer 22

The Captain

Question 23

23 Where does the wine coaster go on the table?

Answer 23

To the right of the person that ordered the bottle. Aka the host

Question 24

24 True or False: If it’s busy, you are allowed to open the wine at the table.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

25 When do we decant a wine?

Answer 25

When it is aged, has sediment, or needs to be “opened up”.

Question 26

26 Who is responsible for selling and opening wine?

Answer 26

Captains, sommeliers, and bartenders.

Question 27

27 Name the primary grape variety in the following wines: Barbaresco, Côte-Rôtie, Vosne-Romanée.

Answer 27

Barbaresco: Nebbiolo Côte-Rôtie: Syrah Vosne-Romanée: Pinot Nior

Question 28

28 What are the primary grape varieties in red and white Burgundy? Which glass would you serve wines made from these grapes in?

Answer 28

There are two main types of grapes grown in Burgundy: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Burgundy Wine Glasses

Question 29

Name a situation in which you would use our baller glassware to set a table.

Answer 29

For wine 500$ and above

Question 30

Who is allowed to saber Champagne in the dining room? Give an example of a time when sabering would NOT be a good idea.

Answer 30

Only sommeliers, an example would be in a full dining room, without giving the sommelier a proper notice in advance.

Question 31

What is a "Super Tuscan"? What glassware would you serve one in?

Answer 31

Super Tuscans are red wines made in Tuscany with international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, often blended with Sangiovese. They are not bound by the DOCG rules and have a rich and intense style, influenced by Bordeaux and American critics. ?

Question 32

What structural element in wine do we usually try to avoid when pairing with seafood?

Answer 32

Tannins

Question 33

How many ounces are in a standard 750ml bottle of wine? Why is this important to know for wine service?

Answer 33

25.4 fluid ounces, know how many glasses you can pour.

Question 34

You see a wine bottle on the wine station, and on the top is a small sticker that says 207 / 4. What does this mean?

Answer 34

That it has not been presented, and that the wine bottle has been ordered by table 207, seat 4

Question 35

Right-Bank Bordeaux wines are mostly based on what grape variety? What about Left-Bank wines?

Answer 35

Left Bank : Cabernet Sauvignon Right Bank: Merlot