My Personal Study Cards. Flashcards
(131 cards)
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Which grape varieties considered to produce outstanding quality red wines in both France and Australia?
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Shiraz
2
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What is the ideal service temperature for sparkling wines?
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Well, chilled 6 - 10 degrees
3
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Describe the profile of Fino Sherry.
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Dry, Pale in color with light oxidative notes
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The style of wine made from raisinated Grapes is?
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Sweet, concentrated in acids and sugars
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What to structural components will make a wine appear fuller in body?
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Higher alcohol, and higher tannin
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Traditional Method sparkling wines that see extended lees aging, are known for their ………. flavors.
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Autolytic
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All of the following are flavors Botrytis lends to a wine, with the exception of:
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Cassis
BOTRYTIS/ Nobel Rot : Botrytis is a Fi gas that can grown on the grape skin causing noble rot. Makes holes in the grape that causes the water in the grape to evaporate. Concentrates the acids, sugars and flavors of the grape.
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Prosecco DOC is normally made with this grape.
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Glera
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Why does Oloroso Sherry develop flora?
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Alcohol levels are too high
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What is the typical profile of Gamay?
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Dry, bright red fruits, no new oak
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What are the main grape varieties in Sauternes?
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Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc
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Which of the following would describe Gewurtztraminer?
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High alcohol, medium acid, intensely floral, tropical fruit
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What is the correct order of quality classification of Chablis?
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Village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru
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What is the classic profile as a Merlot made with just -ripe grapes?
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Medium body, medium, acidity, medium, Tannen, red fruit, green bell pepper
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What flavors would you expect from a Riesling from Mosel?
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Blossom, green, apple, peach
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Which part of France is best known for its Viognier?
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Rhone
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Which two wine regions are known for their high-quality Chenin blanc?
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Stellenbosch, South Africa, and Loire Valley, France
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What is liqueur d’expedition?
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A wine and sugar mixture added to a bottle of traditional method, sparkling wine after discouragement
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California Zinfandel typically shows these flavors
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Blackberry, prune, oat
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All of the following will have light citrus notes, except
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Viognier
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This AOP is known for deep, gravity soils, which provide excellent drainage
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Bordeaux AOP
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Which sparkling wines, which one is not made using traditional method?
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Prosecco
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Which of the following is not a method used for making Sherry?
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Riddling
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Which of the following AOPs is known for its Chardonnay?
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Puligny- Montrachet AOP
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Which style of port is most likely going to be in keep purple in color and height and tannin?
Vintage port
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The following regions are all known for their Sauvignon Blanc, except…
Moscato d’Asti
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Chablis typically has aromas of..
Citrus, fruit, green fruit, and wet stones
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Brunelleschi di Montalcino is
A full bodied red wine with aging potential
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Which country uses the term Methode Cap Classique or it’s traditional method sparkling wines? 
South Africa
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Which of the characteristics are associated with riesling?
 Apple, lime, peach
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Pomerol differs in style from Graves because?
Merlot is the dominant variety
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The sweetness, body and acidity of a Tokaji (Asxu) would typically be?
Sweet with full body and high acidity
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Which of the following great variety needs the most heat to ripen fully?
Grenache
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What style of Sherry is pale in color and dry?
 Fino
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Versaison typically occurs when?
 Summer

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Zinfandel is an important grape variety for premium quality wines where?
 California
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Which of the following sets of aroma characteristics are associated with Sauvignon Blanc?
 Gooseberry and asparagus
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Which of the following is a Pradikatswein category in Germany
Kaninett
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Carmenere is?
Often matured in oak barrels,
Typically deep colored and full bodied
Commonly blended with other grape varieties
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The key aroma characteristic of Gewurztraminer is typically
Lychee
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Dry with full body, high tannin in flavors of blackberry, black pepper, and Oak best describes?
Barista Vally Shiraz
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White wine fermentation typically takes place at?
12-22 degrees Celsius
(54 to 72°F)
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Which of the following grape variety is NOT permitted in the production of champagne?
 Riesling
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Typical aroma characteristics of a red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon are?
Black currant, black, cherry, and smoke
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Vouvray AOC is a?
White wine made from Chenin Blanc
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Gevrey-Chambertin produces?
Premium quality, Pinot Noir
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Spanish reserve the wines are always?
 Matured in wood
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Import production, the Spirit added, will?
 Stop fermentation
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How does bottle age affect red wine?
It softens the tannins and develop flavors of dried fruit
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Which of the following regions is best known for producing wines made from Merlot?
Hawke’s Bay
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Walker bay is known for producing very good quality wines made from?
Chardonnay
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Peel in color with high acidity in town, and, with the rumors of red cherry and dried herbs. Best describes.
Nebbiolo
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In red wine fermentation, what can be used to extract, color, and tannin?
Punching down
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Wine labeled riesling, Beerenauslese is?
Sweet and made from botrytis affected grapes
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Brute on a champagne label indicates that the wine is
Dry
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Ribera del Duero is?
Region which produces premium red wine made from Tempranillo
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Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley typically has aromas of
Citrus and grass
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Syrah is best suited to which of the following climates?
Moderate and warm only
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Which term is not legally defined
Vieilles vignes
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Autolysis in sparkling wine results in?
Bread and biscuit flavors
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Recioto di Soave DOCG is a?
Sweet white wine
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Which pair of regions has established a reputation for premium Cabernet Sauvignon?
Stellenbosch and Margret River
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Machine harvesting can be used for?
Wines of any quality level
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As Clare Valley riesling age, they develop aromas of?
Honey and petrol
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is typically a?
High volume in expensive fruity red wine
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Cru Bourgeois is labeling term associated with?
 Bordeaux
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Sweet white wine is typically served at what temperature?
Well, chilled 6 - 8 degrees Celsius
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Which of the following sets of characteristics is usually associated with Pinot noir?
Strawberry, mushroom and forest floor
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Carneros has established a reputation for premium quality wine made from which grape?
Chardonnay
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What does a pulpof a grape mainly contain?
Water and sugar
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What does the vine need for photosynthesis?
? Sunlight and carbon dioxide 
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In which season do flower clusters form?
Spring
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What happens when the black grapes ripen
The sugars increase, and the flavors become more herbaceous
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What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble right to grow?
 Damp, Misty, mornings and warm dry afternoons
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The vineyards of the northern Europe for warmed by?
Ocean currents from the Caribbean
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Can outstanding and good wines be made from both handed machine harvested grapes?
Yes
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What is the French labeling term used to indicate of wine with a protected designation of origin PDO?
Appellation d’origine controlee
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Could a late harvest wine be dry or off dry, medium or sweet?
Yes
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What are the alcohol levels in most dry wines between?
 11.5% and 16% ABV.
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What is the correct sequence of events for most red wine making?
Crushing, alcohol, fermentation, pressing
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Which part of wine making gives red wine their color?
Fermentation in contact with the great skins.
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What techniques are used to produce sweet wines
Juices extracted from grapes, with high levels of concentrated sugar
A dry wine is blended with a sweet wine
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What do old oak vessels do?
Work allow oxygen to interact with the wine
Allow tenants in red wine to soften
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What four things can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
Blending
Meloactic conversion
Lees-stirring
Barrel fermentation
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What best describes a white wine that has matured in the bottle?
Medium gold with aromas of honey and dried apricot
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Why you can outstanding quality red wines age for several years?
Hi tannins, common concentrated fruit and a high acidity
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Which of the following a OCs are full-bodied wine with high tenants, highest city in blocks fruit, Cedar and tobacco characteristics?
Margaux
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What flavors do you spell Sauvignon Blanc have?
Grass, blossoms, and passion, fruit
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What region has a reputation for outstanding quality Chardonnay?
Burgundy
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How is Pinot noir? Best grown in what climate?
It is best when growing in cool, or moderate climate
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What is renowned for Syrah based wines?
Hermitage
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Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre?
Sauvignon Blanc
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Which two grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
Pinot Gris and riesling
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In Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from which two grapes?
Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
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What best describes a Pouilly Fuisse wine?
Dry light, bodied and simple
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A wine labeled as a Pinot Grigio delle Venezuelan DOC is typically described as?
Dry light, bodied and simple
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What is the appearance of a young Pouilly-Fume (colour)
Pale lemon
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What is the nose of a Pouilly-Fume (smell)?
Pronounce intensity of grass, asparagus, apple and wet stones
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What is the pallet (taste) if a Piuilly-fume?
Dry with high acidity
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Grand cru classe is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?
Bordeaux
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Which wine regions are both well known for outstanding quality wines from the Cabernet seven young grapes?
Stellenbosch and Margret River
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Describe the characteristics of a Barossa Valley Shiraz wine.
Full-bodied with black cherry, vanilla and coffee characteristics
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What grape varieties Merlot often blended with?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Which grape varieties are growing successfully and cool and moderate climate three examples
Pinot noir
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
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Where are the best vineyards planted in northern Rhône?
On steep slopes
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What is a sub-region of Napa Valley?
Calistoga
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What is an Italian black grape variety?
Corvina
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What is a full bodied red wine with high tenant in high acidity?
Batbaresco
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What grape variety is most important in Rioja?
Tempranillo
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Which great variety is widely used in the production of rosé wines in Spain?
Garnacha
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Where is Mel back the most important grape? What country?
Argentina
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Which grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
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What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate the grapes are grown in the historic center of the region?
Classico
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Which grape is used to make Beaujolais?
Gamay
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How do you describe a Fiano di Avellino DOCG?
Medium body with medium acidity and peach in melon characteristics
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What is Pinotage often blended with for a cape blend?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
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What flavor does a Crianza wine from Rioja have?
Some oak flavors
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Which region is known for its powerful full bodied wines made from Garnacha?
Priorat
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is made from what grape variety?
Corvina
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What 2 blends of grapes are Minervois AOC made from?
Grenache and Syrah
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What would you recommend for a customer who wishes to purchase a simple, fruity red wine for drinking immediately.
 Côtes du Rhône
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What is sparkling Asti made from?
Moscato (Muscat)
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In Champaign production, what is disgorgement?
Removing the lees from the bottle
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What are the flavors of autolysis?
Biscuit and bread
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Describe the characteristics of Prosecco
Light bodied with melon and Apple characteristics
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The SOLERA system is a method of white?
Blending and aging Sherry
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What is a common labeling term for Port?
LBV
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What flavors best describe a pale cream sherry?
Sweet with flavors of almond an apple best describes it
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Which two wines both come from Spain?
Cava and Sherry
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When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, which three things can be done to make the process easier and safer?
Chill the wine
Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is
Turn the bottle gently while holding the cork
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Name two Winesett should be well chilled before serving
Sauternes and Tokaji Aszu
