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The Pays Nantais, Touraine, and Anjou-Saumur regions are all located in _____

A

The Loire Valley

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______ is a grape species.

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Vitis vinifera

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The ______ Mountains create a rain shadow effect for the vineyards of the Mendoza IG.

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Andes

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The _____ label term indicates a traditional, theoretically superior vineyard area within a DOC or DOCG.

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classico

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5
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Cooler climates generally produce wine with _____

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elevated acidity

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Winemakers wanting increased butter flavor and creamier texture in white wines promote:

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malolactic fermentation

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The primary grape variety of the Rheingau is ______.

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Riesling

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Which of the following grape varieties produces wine with intense aromas of bell pepper and blackcurrant

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cabernet sauvignon

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Amongst the following California AVAs, __________ is most renowned for producing sparkling wine.

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Anderson Valley

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A wine labeled SNG (or Selection de Grains Nobles) is a ________ wine.

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sweet

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Carmenere is most commonly associated with wine produced in _______.

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Chile

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A ___________-style beer is produced via top-fermenting yeasts in warmer temperatures.

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Pale Ale

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Which of the following regions has the coolest climate?

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Mosel

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Bottles, decanters, and corks should always be placed ___________.

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On an underliner on the guests’ table

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The aromas of TCA (or “corked wine”) are generally described as smelling like ________.

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Moldy cardboard and/or must

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16
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The ________ DOP in Portugal is most associated with the _______ grape variety.

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Vinho Verde / Alvarinho

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17
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Chateau Cheval Blanc is classified as a ________ per the Saint-Emilion Classification of 2012.

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Premier Grand Cru Classe ‘A’

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18
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In which century did Australia establish itself as a major wine exporter?

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20th

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19
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Alcoholic fermentation require the interaction of ________ and _______.

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Sugar / Yeast

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20
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Which of the following spirits can be distilled from corn, potatoes, wheat and/or rice?

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Vodka

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21
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Which of the following countries feature the Southern Alps mountain range?

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New Zealand

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_______ refers to a white Champagne made from Pinot Noir and/or Meunier.

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Blanc de Noirs

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Which of the following aspects of wine will make meats and cheeses feel less rich and fatty?

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moderately high tannin

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The primary color (or colors) of Wachau DAC wine is/are _____.

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white

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________ on a bottle of Rioja DOCa indicates the longest amount of aging prior to release.
Vino
26
Schist, marl, and silt are types of:
soil
27
Relative to the general harvest timing in Bordeaux, grapes used in the production of Sauternes AOP are picked:
late
28
_____ is located in South Africa.
Stellenbosch
29
Which of the following descriptions most indicates the extended barrel and bottle aging of a white wine?
golden color
30
The Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Brouilly AOPs are all located in _______.
Beaujolais
31
The climate of the Columbia Valley AVA can best be categorized as ____________.
continental
32
Which of the following is NEVER a consideration in defining AOP?
price per bottle
33
The label term ________ indicated that a sake is unpasteurized.
namazake
34
Alto Adige is most known for producing __________ wines.
dry, still white
35
Which of the following AOPs features the greatest percentage of steep hillside vineyards?
cote-rotie
36
Which of the following wines is a classic pairing with fresh goat cheese?
sancerre
37
_______ is most commonly associated with white wine production in Argentina.
torrontes
38
________is the removing of unwanted items and damaged fruit from desired grape brunches arriving at the winery after picking.
sorting
39
What are the primary grape varieties grown in the Priorat DOCa?
Garnacha / Carinena
40
What is the minimum amount of months of lees aging required in the production of Champagne AOP?
12
41
Tokaji Aszu is a sweet, white wine from which country?
Hungary
42
The base material in the production of rum is _____.
sugarcane
43
Riesling generally produces wines with elevated ____.
acidity
44
_____ is the local name for the most renowned soil of the Coonawarra GI of Australia.
Terra Rossa
45
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of Chinon AOP?
cabernet franc
46
Quinta is best defined as _____.
vineyard
47
At 10 years of age, which of the following red wines would most likely require decanting due to sediment?
Hermitage (based on Syrah)
48
What color is vintage port when bottled?
purple
49
The Maipo Valley DO is located in _____.
Chile
50
The climate of the Champagne AOP can be best categorized as _________.
continental
51
Which of the following physical feature most affects the vineyards of Paullac AOP in Bordeaux?
Gironde Esuary
52
Which of the following Italian terms refers to the fog which rolls of the Alps into Piedmont vineyards?
Nebbia
53
The Kamptal and Kremstal regions are located in _____.
Austria
54
Alcohol in wine is perceived as __________ in the mouth, throat and chest.
Heat
55
Which of the following spirits is most likely to age in oak barrels?
Cognac
56
_________ is a prominent sub-region of the Hawke's Bay GI in New Zealand.
Gimblett Gravels
57
The predominant soil type found in the Mosel is _____.
Slate
58
Le Musigny is classified as a ________
Grand Cru
59
__________ generally produces wine with aromas of ripe yellow apple and pineapple, butter, and baking spice.
Sonoma Valley Chardonnay
60
The majority of Alsace Grand Cru AOP wines are made from __________.
A single white grape variety
61
The Rias Baixas DO produces mostly _________ wines,
dry, still white
62
Sugar in food will make wine taste more ______.
tart and/or bitter
63
Which of the following people is largely considered the "father of modern Napa Valley"?
Robert Mondavi
64
Which of the following grape varieties produces wine in both Stellenbosch WO and Vouvray AOP?
Chenin Blanc

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