Practise Notes

Question 1

Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found ?

Answer 1

30 and 50 degrees

Question 2

What factors effect temperatures in a vineyard?

Answer 2

Climate, weather and soil

Question 3

What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking?

Answer 3

Crush, ferment, press

Question 4

What do old oak vats do to wine ?

Answer 4

Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine.

Allow the tannins in red wine to soften

Question 5

What technique is used to give most red wines their color?

Answer 5

Fermentation in contact with the skins

Question 6

2 techniques commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines

Answer 6

Lees stirring and barrel fermentation

Question 7

Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of…

Answer 7

Gooseberry and passion fruit

Question 8

What climate works best for Pinot noir?

Answer 8

In cool and moderate climates

Question 9

Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have..

Answer 9

High tannins and high acidity

Question 10

Grenache grapes typically have what levels of sugar and acidity?

Answer 10

High sugar and low acidity

Question 11

From which grape variety is Sancerre made?

Answer 11

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 12

Which grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?

Answer 12

Pinot Gris and gewurztraminer

Question 13

In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from what grapes?

Answer 13

Sauvignon Blanc and semillon

Question 14

Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?

Answer 14

Chardonnay

Question 15

Many consider Germany to be the home of which grape variety?

Answer 15

Reisling

Question 16

What grape variety is widely used for the production of rose wines in Spain?

Answer 16

Garnacha

Question 17

Which countries specialities are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?

Answer 17

Argentina

Question 18

Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which region?

Answer 18

Casablanca

Question 19

Australia has a reputation for premium quality Reisling produced in??

Answer 19

Clare valley

Question 20

What grape variety is widely grown in South Africa?

Answer 20

Chenin Blanc

Question 21

Grand Cru Classe is a labeling term most associated with which wine region?

Answer 21

Bordeaux

Question 22

What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic center of the district ?

Answer 22

Classico

Question 23

Sparkling asti is made from?

Answer 23

Muscat

Question 24

In champagne production, to disgorge means to?

Answer 24

Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle

Question 25

Sauternes is made from which two grape varieties?

Answer 25

Semillion and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 26

The solera system is a method of?

Answer 26

Maturation

Question 27

What is the common labeling term for port?

Answer 27

LBV

Question 28

Rum is made from?

Answer 28

Molasses

Question 29

The dominant flavour in gin comes from?

Answer 29

Juniper

Question 30

VSOP is a common labeling term used for?

Answer 30

Cognac

Question 31

A single malt whisky must always come from a single?

Answer 31

Distillery

Question 32

When opening a bottle of sparkling wine what can be done to make the process easier and safer ?

Answer 32

Chill the wine Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork

Question 33

What is the ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?

Answer 33

The temperature should be cool and constant

Question 34

Cork taint is identified by?

Answer 34

Musty aromas

Question 35

What colour best describes a youthful pouilly-fume?

Answer 35

Pale lemon

Question 36

Aromas of a youthful pouilly-fume?

Answer 36

Green fruit and herbaceous

Question 37

The sweetness and acidity of a pouilly-fume is ?

Answer 37

Dry and high acidity

Question 38

Appearance of mature Margaux?

Answer 38

Medium garnet

Question 39

Aroma characteristics of a mature Margaux?

Answer 39

Black fruit, tobacco, cedar

Question 40

Acidity and tannin levels of a mature Margaux?

Answer 40

High acidity and high tannin

Question 41

Which Australian Region is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?

Answer 41

Barossa valley

Question 42

Which French Region has a reputation for premium quality Reisling?

Answer 42

Alsace

Question 43

The best vineyards in northern Rhône are described as...

Answer 43

Steep

Question 44

Which grape variety is most important in Rioja?

Answer 44

Tempranillo