Preliminary Questions Flashcards
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Where is Yountville AVA?
Napa
Which of the following wines is likely to exhibit the most RS?
10 Year Old Malvasia Madeira, Rutherglen Rare Muscat, First Growth Sauterne, Tokaji 6 Puttonyos, 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Rutherglen Rare Muscat (270-400g/L)
Tokaji 6 Putts (150g/L), Sauterne (80-120g/L), Malvasia 10 Year (96-135g/L), 20 Year Old Tawny Port (90-120g/L)
Which of the following wines will likely have the most pronounced acidity?
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Fino Sherry, Banyuls, Sercial Frasqueira Madeira, Moscatel de Setubal
Fino Sherry
The rest have some degree of perceptible RS
The following grapes are all planted in France. Place them in order from most acreage under vine in the country to least. Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache Noir, Malbec.
Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Malbec
Which of the following 750ml bottles may be finished with a plastic cap instead of cork?
Sekt, Champagne, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Cava, Asti
Asti
The other bottles have too much bottle pressure.
Select the zone that does not belong in the group below.
Brem, Pissotte, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Vix, Clisson
Clisson
Clisson is a subzone of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine. The others are all subzones of Fiefs Vendéens
The Wachau wine region lies on the Rhine River. True or False?
False. It’s on the Danube River
Pfalz Trocken Riesling is usually more full-bodied than Mosel Trocken Riesling. True or False.
True.
Match the following producers to the correct vineyards.
Producers: Louis Jadot, Pousse d’Or, Bouchard, René Muré, Veuve Fourny
Vineyards: Clos de l’Audignac, Clos Saint Landelin, Clos Faubourg Notre Dame, Clos de la Commaraine, Clos Saint-Landry
Louis Jadot- Clos de la Commaraine Pousse d'Or - Clos de l'Audignac Bouchard - Clos Saint-Landry René Muré - Clos Saint Landelin Veuve Fourny - Clos Faubourg Notre Dame
Gewürztraminer is considered to be the same grape variety (i.e. clone) of which of the following?
Österreichisch Weiss, Savagnin, Pinot Gris, Gouais Blanc, Ribolla Gialla
Savagnin
Which of the following producers is located in Virginia?
Rdv, Palmina, Dana Estates, Aubert, HdV
RdV
Palmina- Santa Barbara
Dana Estates- Napa
Aubert- Calistoga, Napa
HdV- Napa
Which of the following is likely to carry the highest price tag on your list?
2009 Araujo "Eisele Vineyard" Syrah 2007 Bryant Family Cabernet 2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007 Opus One 2007 Beaulieu Vineyards "Georges de Latour Private Reserve"
Bryant Cab- $534 (ave cost)
Araujo- $182
Phelps-$257
Opus- $359
BV-$108
What is the most appropriate LOCAL wine pairing for the following PDO cheeses?
Munster Comté Bra Duro Gorgonzola Ossau-Iraty
Wines: Alsace Gewurztraminer, Vin Jaune, Jurançon, Moscato di Scanzo, Barbera d’Alba
Munster - Alsace Gewürz Comté - Vin Jaune Bra Duro - Barbera d'Alba Gorgonzola - Moscato di Scanzo Ossau-Iraty - Jurançon
Tokay is now Topaque. What is the new legal name for “sherry” wines in Australia?
Apera
Which of the following chateaux is not a Premier Grand Cru Classé A property in Saint-Emilion?
Angelus, Valandraud, Pavie, Ausone, Cheval Blanc
Valandraud
Select the red grape from the following.
Savvatiano Debina Kotsifali Kidonitsa Vilana
Kotsifali
Which of the following regions produces DOP wines from the Nebbiolo grape?
Calabria Valle d'Aosta Sicilia Veneto Marche
Valle d’Aosta
Select the unique grape variety from the following list.
Chasselas, Gutadel, Golden Chasselas, Dorin, Fendant
Golden Chasselas is really probably Palomino according to many experts.
The others are synonyms for each other.
Which of these appellations require the longest minimum aging in wood?
Barolo, Barbaresco, Ghemme, Taurasi, Roero
Barolo (18 months) and Ghemme (18 months) Though Ghemme Riserva is the longest in wood as it requires 24 months in barrel.
Barbaresco (9 months)
Taurasi (12 months, 18 months for Riserva)
Roero (6 months)
What is the base spirit in each of the following cocktails.
Harvey Wallbanger, Porto Flip, Planter’s Punch, Bijou, Blood and Sand
Harvey Wallbanger - Vodka Porto Flip - Brandy Planter's Punch - Rum Bijou - Gin Blood and Sand - Scotch
What Armagnac appellation allows the shortest minimum period of aging prior to bottling?
Blanche Armagnac (minimum 3 months in inert containers and the spirit must be colorless following the aging process)
Order the following appellations from North to South.
Morellino di Scansano Chianti Classico Carmignano Brunello di Montalcino Montecucco Sangiovese
Carmignano, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Montecucco Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano
Muller Thurgau is a hybrid grape variety. True or False?
False. Crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale which are both vitis vinifera grapes.
Masterton, Gladstone, and Martinborough are within what major New Zealand wine growing region?
Wairarapa