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1
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How many rated château are located in the commune of Margaux?

A

21 Total

1/1st Growth

5/2nd Growths

10/3rd Growths

3/4th Growths

2/5th Growths

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Define edelkeur

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edelkeur = South African term for “noble rot”

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What are the communes of the Pouilly-Fuissé AOP?

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Fuissé

Soultré-Pouilly

Vergisson

Chaintré

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2
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What is the maximum bottle size allowed for all wines produced in the country of South Africa?

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1.5L Magnum

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3
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Who is the largest producer of wine in the country of Chile?

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Concha y Toro

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3
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What region of New Zealand produces the most ‘bulk’ wine?

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trick question | due to limited resources regarding land for planted vines, NZ truly does not have a region that produces bulk wine

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3
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Who produces the Chardonnay ‘Mer Soleil’?

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Caymus Winery

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Define liquoreaux

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French labeling term indicating a wine that is the product of botrytis grapes

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4
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What three (3) AOP’s can be applied to the village commune of Fixin?

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Fixin AOP

Fixin 1er Cru AOP

Cotes de Nuits Villages

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5
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Name all of the defined DO’s in the Galicia region.

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Monterrei

Rias Baixas

Ribeira Sacra

Ribeiro

Valdeorras

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5
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Which of the following is not a DO in the Tarragona region?

a. Emporada
b. Penedes
c. Monstant
d. Costers del Segre
e. Manchuela DO

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e. Manchuela DO

located in the Castilla-La Mancha region

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5
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Marsala wines are fortified either during or after fermentation.

True or False

A

true

depending on the desired level of sweetness as per the producer

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6
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T or F: Mosel Riesling is defined by low alcohol, moderate acidity, and low minerality.

A

False

Low Alcohol

High Acidity

Defined Minerality

Defined Terpenes

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7
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What is the oldest operating brewery in America?

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Yuengling | est. 1829

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8
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What is Cotnari?

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Wine producig region fo Romania making sweet wines.

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8
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What are the Zones of the Adelaide Superzone?

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Mount Lofty Ranges + Barossa Valley + Fleurieu = Adelaide Superzone

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8
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Which sake designation is drier: +4 or 0 or -2?

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+4

for sake

0 = neutral

  • = sweeter

+ = drier

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8
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What subzones of the Côtes de Bordeaux AOP only produce red wine?

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Castillon

Cadillac

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8
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What is Pinot Beurot?

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synonym for Pinot Gris

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8
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What AOP/AOC’s in the Northern Rhône must be 100% varietal wines?

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Condrieu AOP/AOC

Château Grillet AOP/AOC

Cornas AOP/AOC

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9
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T or F: Brachetto d’Aqui is produced in both a frizzante and spumante style.

A

True

Asti must be fully sparkling

Moscato d’Asti must be frizzante

Brachetto d’Aqui can be both

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9
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What defined DOCG is the most prolific regarding production?

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Asti DOCG

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10
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T or F: Cuisine that is defined by spice/”heat” is best paired with wines of an off-dry style regarding RS content.

A

True

“heat” needs sweet

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10
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What is the style of wine produced in the Touraine Noble-Joué AOP + principal grape(s)?

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AOP for dry rosé; min. 40% Pinot Meunier + min. 20% Pinot Gris + min. 10% Pinot Noir

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11
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Define Junmai as applied to sake

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pure rice sake produced from rice/water/koji mold … no use of brewer’s alcohol

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12
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Name the DOCG from Sicily.

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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12
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What is the IGP designation for the Northern Rhône Valley, Jura, and Savoie?

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Comtés Rhodaniens

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12
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What village commune is north of Fixin?

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village commune Marsannay

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13
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T or F: Aged Fine Tawny Ports are the product of reductive aging.

A

False

oxidative due to extended barrel aging

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14
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What is the largest export market for Champagne?

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U.K.

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15
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What is the warmest and most arid sub-region of the Porto DOP?

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Douro Superior = largest + most arid + sparsely planted to vines

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16
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What is the German term for ‘white’?

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weiss

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16
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What “left bank” AOP/AOC’s produce blanc wines?

A

trick question

‘left bank’ is a haven for rouge wine only

blanc wines are permitted in the regional AOP/AOC’s of Bordeaux

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17
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How many bottles/liters are contained in a Salmanazar?

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12 bottles/ 9L

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18
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Plymouth is a brand of _____________________, Belvedere is a brand of _____________________, Woodford Reserve is a brand

  of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Oban is a brand of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and Don Julio is a brand of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A

London Dry Gin

Polish Vodka

Kentucky Bourbon

Highlands Single Malt Scotch

Tequila

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19
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How many Trappist breweries are operating in Belgium? Name three (3) that are common in the ‘market place’

A

-6-

Achel

Chimay

Orval

Rochefort

Wetsmalle

Westvleteren

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20
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What geographical feature separates Baden and Alsace?

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Rhein River

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21
Q

What is produced by Roumier?

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Burgundy

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22
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T or F: Fine Champagne is a reference for a prestige bottling of Champagne.

A

False

is a Cognac labeling term … blend of eau-de-vie from Grand and Petite Champagne, min. 50% from Grand Champagne

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23
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What are the four (4) départments of the Burgundy region?

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Yonne

Côte d’ Or

Saône-et-Loire

Rhône

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23
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What is the oldest age designation regarding Bowmore?

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50 years

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24
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How many 1855 rated Château are located within the commune of St. Estèphe?

a. 18
b. 11
c. 5
d. 21
e. 33

A

c. 5

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24
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What does VOS and VORS mean as applied to Sherry?

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Very Old Sherry

Very Old Rare Sherry

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24
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In what county is the High Valley AVA located?

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US, state of California, Lake County, overlaps the Clear Lake AVA … Red Hills AVA is located southwest

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25
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What is the principal grape of the Valmur climat?

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Chardonnay; is a Grand Cru climat in Chablis

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26
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Is “Bock” a product of lager fermentation?

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Yes

Bock (lager is not a “style”, but rather a fermentation process | saccharomyces pastorianus)

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28
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Where is Swartland?

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Coastal Region of the Western Cape of South Africa

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28
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Which of the following is not a DO in the Castilla y León region of Spain?

a. Ribera del Duero DO
b. Cigales DO
c. Rueda DO
d. Toro DO
e. Yecla DO

A

e. Yecla DO- is located near the southeast coastline in the Murcia region

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29
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Blaufränkisch X Blauer Portugieser = ______________

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Blauberger

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31
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What are the main grapes of Corbieres and what is the %?

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Grenache (at least 50%), Syrah, Mourvedre, Lladoner Pelut, plus Carignan

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32
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Where is the Fitou AOP located?

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Country of France, Languedoc, Aude département | min. 60% combined Grenache/Carignan + min. 10% combined Syrah/Mourvédre

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32
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Define the label term “Nigori”

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Sake term for cloudy

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32
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Define annata

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Italian labeling term for vintage

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32
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Name four (4) quality blended Scotches to use in the crafting of a Rob Roy cocktail.

A

Johnny Walker Red

Chivas

Dewars White label

The Famous Grouse

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32
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Name the three (3) 5th Growth estates of the Haut-Médoc?

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Château Belgrave

Chateau Camensac

Chateau Cantemerle

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32
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Where is Les Monts Damnés?

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country of France, Loire Valley, Central Vineyards, Sancerre AOP

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33
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What are the three (3) sub-zones of the Rioja DOCa?

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Alavesa

Alta

Baja

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34
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What is the ‘Lincoln County’ process?

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the use of maplewood charcoal to filter whisky | is specific to Tennessee whisky

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35
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What vineyard was defined as the 51st Grand Cru of Alsace?

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Kaefferkopf

est. 2006

blends

principal grape varietal of Gewürztraminer

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36
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Lisson DOCG + from what region?

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principal grape of Friulano @ min. 85% + region of Veneto

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36
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In what region of Bordeaux is the Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux AOP located?

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Entre-Deux-Mers

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37
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What subzones of the Côtes de Bordeaux AOP/AOC only produce rouge wines?

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Castillon

Cadillac

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38
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What was the last vineyard to be elevated to Grand Cru in the Côte de Nuits + in what year?

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Grand Cru of La Grand Rue

est. 1992

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40
Q

Scotch is distilled _________, Armagnac _________, and Irish Whiskey _________.

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Scotch- twice

Armagnac- once

Irish- thrice

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41
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What ingredients are needed to craft a Stinger cocktail?

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Brandy

White creme de menthe

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42
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Which of the following is not climat of the Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

a. Bougros
b. Les Clos
c. Le Clos du Roi
d. Grenouilles
e. Les Preuses

A

c. Le Clos du Roi

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43
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What DOCG wine in Italy is the most prolific regarding production?

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Asti DOCG | must be spumante | min. 7% abv | fermentation must occur in either tank or bottle

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43
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What is a DO Pago + name two (2) such designations?

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15 Total

estate produced wines; 3-Navarro DO + 8-Castilla-La Mancha region + 3-Utiel-Requena DO + 1-Cariñena DO; Otazu and Florentino

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43
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T or F: The Blaye AOP is for the production of both red and white wine.

A

False

is an AOP only for red

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43
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T or F: La Fourchaume is a Grand Cru vineyard in the Chablis region.

A

False

is a 1er Cru vineyard located directly north of the Chablis Grand Cru

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44
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What is the largest AVA of the Central Valley?

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Lodi Valley

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45
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Which of the following is not a sweet wine AOP in the Graves region?

a. Sauternes AOP
b. Graves Superieures AOP
c. Barsac AOP
d. Cadillac AOP
e. Ceron AOP

A

d. Cadillac AOP

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45
Q

T or F: Southern Comfort has a spirit base of Kentucky Bourbon.

A

False

base is neutral grain spirit

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46
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What is cryo-extraction used?

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This method is used to produce sweet wine or to salvage botrytized wine in rain-soaked vintages. Grapes are frozen artificially and the richest part of the must is pressed off.

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46
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**Cause: ** Gin + Green Chartreuse + Sweet Vermouth + dash of orange

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**Effect: ** Bijou cocktail

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46
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Define granvas

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granvas = Spanish term for charmant/tank produced sparkling wine

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47
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Name the tangerine based fruit liqueur produced in the country of South Africa.

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Van der Hume

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48
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What is the principal grape varietal of the Macedonia region in Greece?

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Xinomavro

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48
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T or F: Port is produced in white, red, and rosé styles.

A

True

regarding rosé style, must be produced by means of saignée

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49
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What heat source is utilized regarding ‘pot’ distillation?

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Open flame

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51
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Name the communes of Pouilly Fuisse

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-4-

Fuissé

Solutré-Pouilly

Vergisson

Chaintré

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52
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Anne Gros, Jean Grivot, and Meó Camuzet all produce wines in what commune of the Côte de Nuits?

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commune of Vosne Romanee

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53
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What liqueur is used regarding the White Lady Cocktail?

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Cointreau

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53
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Define macro, meso, and micro climates.

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macro = defined climate of the region

meso = defined climate of the vineyard

micro = defined climate contained within the vine canopy

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55
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T or F: The PDO/OPE designation in the country of Greece is for traditional dry wines.

A

False

PDO/OPE is a designation for sweet wines in the country of Greece.

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56
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Name the five (5) regions of Champagne, north to south.

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Montage de Reims

Vallée de la Marne

Côte des Blancs

Côte de Sezanne

Côtes des Bar

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56
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Name all nine (9) Grand Cru vineyards, from north to south, of Gevrey-Chambertin.

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Ruchottes de Bas

Mazis

Clos de Bèze

La Chapelle

Griotte

La Chambertain

Charmes

Latricières

Mazoyères

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57
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Weissburgunder is a synonym for what grape varietal?

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Pinot Blanc

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58
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Regarding viticulture, which happens first, flowering or budbreak?

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budbreak

flowering

fruit set

veraison

harvest

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59
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Ausbruch is a ripeness classification that is used in what country?

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Austria | is a ripeness level between Eiswein and Trockenbeerenauslese

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59
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What is the largest sub-zone of the Niederösterreich region of Austria?

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Weinvertel DAC

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59
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Fruit spirits, other than the grape based Cognac and Armagnac, are called _____________________.

A

Eau de vie

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60
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What white grape varietals are allowed for the production of Chianti Classico DOCG wines?

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white grape varietals are no longer allowed for the production of Chianti Classico

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61
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In what state is the Canberra District GI located?

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New South Wales, Southern New South Wales zone

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61
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Gran Reserva tinto wines produced in the La Mancha DO?

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total of 5 yrs. w/ 18 months in cask

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62
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What is the min. abv for 1er Cru white and red wines in the Côte Chalonnaise?

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white = 11.5% abv

red = 11% abv

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63
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What two (2) AOP/AOC’s for rouge wine are defined by a single commune for production?

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Rasteau unfortified rouge and Gigondas

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64
Q

In which Anbaugebiete are Kaiserstuhl and Stiergerwald lcoated?

A

Baden

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65
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Name seven (7) sub-zone AVA’s of Napa County.

A

16 total

Diamond Mountain

Rutherford

Carneros

Calistoga

Spring Mountain

Oak Knoll

Oakville

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65
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T or F: Clos Vougeot is the largest Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte d’ Or.

A

False

is Corton

Clos Vougeot is the largest Grand Cru of the Côte de Nuits

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66
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Define RM regarding labeling in Champagne,

A

RM = Recoltant Manipulant = grower produced Champagne

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68
Q

Define the labeling term of “Grand Cru” as applied to the wines of Saint-Émilion?

A

Grand Cru indicates a wine produced with lower grape yields, .5% higher abv, and longer aging

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69
Q

Define monopole

A

Monopole- indicates a vineyard that is entirely owned by an estate or family

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69
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Taurasi DOCG?

a. Sangiovese
b. Montepulciano
c. Aglianico
d. Grecanico
e. Nebbiola

A

c. Aglianico

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69
Q

In what country is the DAC classification used + name two (2) such designations + principal grape?

A

Austria, total of seven DAC designations, Weinvertel DAC for Grüner Veltliner and Mittelburgenland DAC for Blaufränkisch

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69
Q

What is the min. RS content, in g/L, required for the Sauternes AOP?

A

min. 221 g/L of RS

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69
Q

Define monopole as applied to the Burgundy region.

A

a vineyard site that is wholly owned by one domaine/individual

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70
Q

List the subregion of La Rioja.

A

-3-

Rioja Alta

Rioja Baja

Rioja Alavesa

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71
Q

How are tea, coffee, and beer similar?

A

all incorporate the use of hot water, otherwise known as brewing

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72
Q

Extra Reserve Madeira is aged for a minimum of how many years:

a. 3
b. 20
c. 10
d. 7
e. 15

A

e. 15

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72
Q

What type of alcoholic beverage is ‘Marc d’Alsace’?

A

Pommace spirit

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73
Q

As defined by the EU on the subject of de-alcoholization, what is the allowable adjustment threshold?As defined by the EU on the subject of de-alcoholization, what is the allowable adjustment threshold?

A

allow for an adjustment of 2%

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74
Q

What is the main grape for Cote Roannaise?

A

Gamay

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75
Q

The Vin de Table or Vin Ordinaires designation in France has been renamed as what in accordance with EU rules?

A

Vin de France | both vintage and grape varietal may now appear on the label

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76
Q

Define pièce

A

piece = traditional aging barrel utilized in the Burgundy region | 228 L | slightly larger than a Bordeaux Barrique

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77
Q

What are the two (2) single vineyard Champagnes produced by Krug?

A

Clos Ambonnay and Clos des Mesnil

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79
Q

Where is Luberon?

A

Southern edge of the Rhone Valley

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79
Q

What is the DOCG wine for the region of Basilicata?

A

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG, only red, must be 100% Aglianico

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79
Q

From what country is the VQA the governing body regarding wine production?

A

Canada

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79
Q

13º Baume = potential abv of approx. ________%.

A

12%

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80
Q

What wine would best pair with a slow smoked, juicy, moderate fat content brisket?

a. unoaked California chardonnay
b. dry rose
c. Amarone
d. Burgundy Grand cru
e. young Crozes-Hermitage

A

e. young Crozes-Hermitage

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80
Q

What are the four (4) lieux-dits of the Bourgogne AOP?

A

Montrecul

La Chapitre

Côtes St. Jacques

La Chapelle Notre Dame

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81
Q

Name the unofficial districts in Tasmania

A

-7-

Eastern

Northwest

Pipers River

Tamar Valley

Coal Rier Valley

Derwent Valley

South

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81
Q

Is Märzen the product of lager or ale fermentation?

A

lager fermentation

by tradition, brewed in March, ‘lagered’ (meaning what?)

is a principal beer in the festival of Octoberfest

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82
Q

What are the regional AOP’s of Burgundy?

A

Bourgogne

Coteaux Bourguignons

Bourgogne Aligoté

Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains

Bourgogne Mousseux

Crémant de Bourgogne

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83
Q

What is the defined soil profile of northern Beaujolais?

A

Granite

Schist

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84
Q

What country is the indigenous ‘home’ to Zinfandel?

A

Croatia

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85
Q

What term is used to indicate a sake that incorporates the use of distilled alcohol?

A

Honjozo

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86
Q

In what years did Prohibition take place in the US?

A

1920-1933

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87
Q

Name the 3rd Growths of the St.-Julien AOP.

A

Ch. Langoa-Barton and Ch. Lagrange

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88
Q

What are the two (2) most planted grape varietals, red and white, of the Bordeaux region?

A

Red- Merlot

White- Semillon

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89
Q

Where is Château Gazin located?

A

Pomerol AOP

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89
Q

What AOP is designated for the most stringent production of Calvados?

A

Calvados Pays d’Auge

from Pays d’Auge geographic area

pot still

double distillation

aged min. 2 yrs. in oak casks

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89
Q

What deep water current has a positive cooling influence regarding viticulture?

A

Humboldt current

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90
Q

The regions of Catamarca/Salta/La Rioja produce quality white wine from what grape varietal?

A

Torrontés

Criolla Chica X Muscat Alexandria = Torrontés

3 subvarieties of Torrontés Riojano/Sanjuanino/Mendocino

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90
Q

What is Gelber Muskateller?

A

Gelber Muskateller = Muscat Blanc à Petite Grains in the country of Austria

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91
Q

If a red wine is produced in the Entre-Deux-Mers AOP, how is the wine classified regarding the geography of Bordeaux?

A

Bordeaux or Bordeaux Superieur

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93
Q

What five (5) clear liquors are needed to craft a Long Island Ice Tea cocktail + citrus + sweetner?

A

Gin

Vodka

Tequila

Rum

Triple Sec

1 oz. Fresh lemon juice

1 oz Simple Syrup

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94
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Colheita Madeira?

A

Minimum 5 years

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95
Q

T or F: The Ucles DO is located in the Castilla La Mancha region of Spain.

A

True

is located in the northern section of the La Mancha DO

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95
Q

Name three (3) VDN wines + principal grape varietal.

A

Muscat de St. Jean Minervois AOP, Banyuls Grand Cru AOP (min. 75% Grenache), Muscat de Frontignan AOP

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97
Q

What is the northern most wine region of Chile?

A

Atacama

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98
Q

Where is the Seña vineyard located?

A

Aconcagua Valley

Iconic wine between Eduardo Chadwick (Errazuriz) and Robert Mondavi.

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99
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Ramandolo DOCG?

A

100% Verduzzo Friulano

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101
Q

T or F: The color of beer is the direct result of the type of hops used.

A

False

Color is the result of the degree of roasting as applied to malt

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102
Q

T or F: Wines produced in the Luyán de Cuyo DOC allow for blending.

A

False

must be 100% Malbec

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102
Q

What AOC/P is listed on the label of the following wines:

a. Bouchard “La Cabotte”
b. JL Chave “Offerus”
c. François Chidaine “Clos Baudoin”
d. Yves Cuilleron “Les Chaillets”

A

a. Bouchard “La Cabotte” - Burgundy Grand Cru AOP
b. JL Chave “Offerus”- Saint Joseph AOP
c. François Chidaine “Clos Baudoin” - Vouvray AOP
d. Yves Cuilleron “Les Chaillets”- Condrieu AOP

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103
Q

Wiener Gemischter Satz must be a blend of how many varietals?

A

min. of 3 white varietals

no varietal may compose more than 50% of the blend, with each varietal at a min. of 10% of the blend

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105
Q

T or F: Cuisine that is defined by salt is best paired with a wine that is high in acidity.

A

True

high acid wines aide to “taper” the salt profile

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106
Q

T or F: Red wines produced in the Côte Rôtie AOP can be blended with a max. of 20% Marsanne and/or Roussanne.

A

False

can only be blended with a max. 20% of Viognier)

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106
Q

Where are the oldest cultivated vines located in the Bordeaux region?

A

Bourg

Cotes de Bourg

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107
Q

The Margaret River GI is located in what Australian state?

A

Western Australia

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107
Q

What is the minimum permitted alcohol content for Austrian “Reserve” Qualitätswein?

A

13% abv

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108
Q

Where is Knight’s Valley located?

A

US, state of California, northern Sonoma County, east of the Alexander Valley AVA

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108
Q

T or F: The correct spirit in a French 75 cocktail is Cognac.

A

False

Gin

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109
Q

What two (2) spirits are used in the crafting of Vieux Carré cocktail?

A

Rye Whiskey

Cognac

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109
Q

What are the two (2) Grand Crus of Chambolle-Musigny?

A

Les Bonnes Mares

Le Musigny

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110
Q

What is the synonym for the Agiorghitiko red grape varietal?

A

St. George

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110
Q

Name the current head winemaker for the following Spanish estates.

a. Remelluri
b. Bodegas Mauro
c. Castro Ventosa
d. Dominio de Pingus

A

a. Remelluri- Telmo Rodriguez
b. Bodegas Mauro- Mariano Garcia (formerly Vega Sicilia)
c. Castro Ventosa- Raul Perez
d. Dominio de Pingus- Peter Sisseck

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111
Q

Wild Horse Valley AVA is located in what county?

a. El Dorado County
b. San Benito County
c. Napa County
d. Madera County
e. Monterey County

A

c. Napa County

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111
Q

The ‘Dark Ages’ of Prohibition lasted from ______ to ______

A

1920-1933

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112
Q

The Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG is located in what region of Italy + principal grape varietal?

A

country of Italy

region of Toscana

principal grape varietal of Aleatico

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112
Q

What is the capacity of a barrique?

A

225 L/approx. 60 gallons

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113
Q

Define ‘neat’ in terms of ‘industry speak’

A

‘neat’ = the presentation of a single spirit without the addition of any ice, garnish, or other ingredients

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113
Q

Known as ‘Green Grape’ is South Africa, otherwise know as ___________ in Bordeaux, France

A

Semillon

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114
Q

T or F: Château Trotteville is in the Pomerol AOP and Château Le Gay is in the St.-Èmilion AOP.

A

False

Château Trotteville = St.-Èmilion AOP

Château Le Gay = Pomerol AOP

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114
Q

What is the new sub-AVA regarding the Umpqua Valley?

A

Elkton, Oregon

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116
Q

What region is between Abruzzi to the north and Apulia to the south in the country of Italy?

A

Molise

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117
Q

What commune of the Haut-Médoc utilizes a higher percentage of Merlot regarding blending?

A

St-Estephe

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117
Q

What is the min. abv for all Beaujolais Cru AOP wines?

A

10.5% abv

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119
Q

What is a pipe (pronounced “pip”)?

A

Pipe-traditional Port aging and shipping cask

Douro Valley = 550L/143 gallons, Vila Nova de Gaia = 620L/161 gallons, shipping = 534.24L/139 gallons

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119
Q

What is the most planted grape varietal of Spain?

A

Airen

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120
Q

What was the 1st Vintage of Opus?

A

1979

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121
Q

What is the largest DO of Spain?

A

Castilla La Mancha

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122
Q

What is the required minimum abv regarding Canadian whisky?

A

Minimum abv: 40%

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123
Q

Which was not a 1st Growth in the 1855 Classification?

a. Chateau Lafite Rothschild
b. Chateau Mouton Rothschild
c. Chateau Haut Brion
d. Chateau Margaux
e. Chateau Latour

A

b. Chateau Mouton Rothschild was elevated in 1973

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124
Q

What producer is credited with producing the first Brunello di Montalcino?

A

Biondi Santi

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125
Q

The two (2) basic types of Scotch Whisky, from which all blends are made, are ______________________ and _______________________.

A

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Single Grain Scotch Whiskey

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126
Q

What is the max. RS content for wines labeled as ‘Classic’ in the country of Germany?

A

Classic

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128
Q

What is Vin Jaune? List the varietal, place, and style.

A

A wine made in the Jura exclusively from Savagnin that has been deliberatly oxidized for up to decades before its release.

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129
Q

Which of the following is a bittersweet liqueur:

a. St. Germain
b. Averna
c. Vermouth
d. Angostura
e. Combier

A

b. Averna

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130
Q

What is produced by Comte Georges de Vogüé?

A

outstanding blanc and rouge wines from Burgundy

specifically in the commune of Chambolle-Musigny

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131
Q

The _______________________ River flows through the region of Champagne.

A

Marne River

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132
Q

What type of wood is used to age Bourbon?

A

new, charred, American white oak barrels

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133
Q

Where is Noilly Prat produced?

(extra credit: What grape varietals are used to craft the base wines of Noilly Prat?)

A

Marseille, France

Picpoul and Clairette

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135
Q

The vin de cuvée is a reference to what?

A

1st press juice = 2,550 L/4,000 kg of grapes, region of Champagne

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136
Q

What is the defined soil profile of the Tavel AOP/AOC?

A

traditional galets stones + lauses, a white calcareous stone, thus chalk

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137
Q

Name the three (3) seas that border Greece.

A

north = none due to land

east = Aegean Sea

south = Mediterranean Sea

west = Ionian Sea

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137
Q

What IGP/VdP regional zone covers the entire Rhône region?

A

Comtés Rhodaniens

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139
Q

Name the four (4) defined wine regions (weinbaugebiete) of Austria.

A

Niederösterreich

Wien

Burgenland

Styria

with the exception of Wien, others have additional subzones

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140
Q

Define Edelfäule.

A

German term for noble rot or botrytis

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141
Q

What region in Italy is known for the production of Lambrusco?

A

Emilia-Romagna

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142
Q

What are the two (2) AOP’s for the Aligoté grape varietal in the Burgundy region?

A

Bourgogne Aligoté AOP and Bouzeron AOP | both must be 100% Aligoté

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142
Q

Define bâtonnage

A

French term for lees stirring

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143
Q

Name five (5) botanicals that are used to aromatize Gin

A

There are many

juniper berry

coriander

oris root

fennel

orange peel

lemon peel

anise

etc

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144
Q

What is the pot-still Gin produced by Fritz Maytag?

A

Junipero

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144
Q

The District of Elgin experiences 1502 degree days C (2735 days F) annually. According
to Winkler’s Scale, what climate region is Elgin within?

A

Region I

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145
Q

T or F: Nebbiolo is only grown in the region of Piemonte.

A

False

grown in the Lombardy region; used in the production of Valtellina Superiore/Sforzato della Superiore DOCG wines

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147
Q

Define namazake

A

style of sake that is unpasteurized

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148
Q

_____________________ is the only 3rd Growth estate regarding the commune of St. Estèphe.

A

Chateau Calon Segur

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150
Q

What brand label established the country of New Zealand as a producer of quality wine?

A

Cloudy Bay

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151
Q

Which AOP does not produce a rosé style wine:

a. Gigondas
b. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
c. Tavel
d. Bourgueil
e. Crémant d’ Alsace

A

b. Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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152
Q

How many ounces are in a twenty-four (24) pack of ‘long neck’ beers?

A

12 oz. X 24 = 288 ounces

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153
Q

T or F: Alcohol boils at 170° in the process of distillation.

A

False

173º at sea level

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155
Q

What are the two (2) DOCG’s of Soave?

A

Soave Superiore DOCG | Recioto di Soave DOCG)

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157
Q

What is the Berieche of the Ahr?

A

-1-

Walporzheim-Ahrtal

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158
Q

What Rhône producer crafts wine from most, if not all, primary AOP/AOC’s with an emphasis on ‘vieilles vignes’?

A

Tardieu-Laurent

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158
Q

What is the minimum abv for all Chilean wine?

A

11.5%

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159
Q

What two (2) liqueurs are used to craft a Last Word cocktail?

A

Maraschino

Green Chartreuse

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159
Q

What three (3) village communes are located to the west of Volnay?

A

Monthelie

Auxey Duresses

St-Romain

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161
Q

Where is Santa Maddalena and what is made there?

A

Alto Adige

Reds from Schiava

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161
Q

What is the most planted red grape varietal in South Africa?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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162
Q

_______________ Tequilas are aged for a maximum of three (3) years.

A

Anejo

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162
Q

What commune in Bordeaux has the highest number of rated château?

A

Commune of Margaux at 21

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163
Q

What German anbaugebiet border the Alsace region to the northeast and east?

A

northeast = Pfalz

east = Baden

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164
Q

T or F: Stouts are the product of lager fermentation.

A

False

Stouts are the product of ale/top fermentation

166
Q

What is the min. required percentage of Sangiovese regarding Carmignano DOCG wines?

A

50%

167
Q

How many total 5th Growth wines are in the 1855 classification?

A

eighteen (18)

Haut-Médoc AOP = 3

St.-Estèphe AOP = 1

Pauillac AOP = 12

St. Julien AOP = 0

Margaux AOP = 2

168
Q

What Italian regions do not have any defined DOCG wines?

A

Regions of:

Valle d’ Aosta

Liguria

Trentino-Alto Adige

Molise

Calabria

169
Q

Name the largest landowners in the following vineyards:

a. Musigny
b. Grands Echézeaux
c. Clavoillon
d. Richebourg
e. Bougros

A

a. Musigny - Comte Georges de Vogue 7 hectares
b. Grands Echézeaux- Domaine de la Romanee Conti
c. Clavoillon- Domaine Leflaive
d. Richebourg- Domaine de la Romanee Conti
e. Bougros- William Fevre

171
Q

T or F: The base liquor of a Harvey Wall Banger cocktail is Gin.

A

False

Vodka | this cocktail is in the same vain as a Screw Driver, except, add a float of Galliano

172
Q

Define ripeness as applied to viticulture.

A

sunshine derived sugar levels

173
Q

What are the five (5) village AOP’s regarding the Mâconnais region?

A

Pouilly-Fuissé

Pouilly-Loché

Pouilly-Vinzelles

St-Verand

Viré-Clessé

174
Q

What is the DOCG classed wine for the Lazio region + principal grape varietal?

A

Cesanese del Piglio @ min. 90% Cesanese

176
Q

What is the world’s northern most wine region that produces red wine + principal grape varietal?

A

Germany

Ahr anbaugebiet, Pinot Noir, 80%+ production is red wine

177
Q

Define Junmai Daiginjo

A

Rice sake produced from koji/water/rice with a 50% reduction of rice due to polishing.

178
Q

Fine quality Grenadine is produced from what fruit?

A

Pomengranate

179
Q

List the subzones of Valtellina.

A

-5-

Valgella

Inferno

Grumello

Sassella

Maroggia

181
Q

What is the wine produced by Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia that is 100% Merlot?

A

Masetto | 1st vintage = 1986 | fruit is sourced from a 7ha/17 acres vineyard of the same name

181
Q

What is the minimum aging + abv for Tinto Nobre wines produced in the country of Portugal?

A

Tinto Nobre = min. 36 months aging

min. abv = 12%

181
Q

T or F: The Graves de Vayres AOP is located in the Graves region.

A

False

is located in Entre-Deux-Mers

183
Q

What is setubal’s main grape and style of wine?

A

Muscat

Fortified Sweet Wines

183
Q

What is the primary alcohol of beer, wine, and spirits?

A

ethanol

185
Q

Which was the best vintage for the Cote de Nuits?

1988, 1996, 2001, 2005

A

2005

186
Q

What is Poire William?

A

eau-de-vie produced from pear

specifically Bartlett pears

186
Q

What AOP/AOC’s of the Central Vineyards produce blanc, rosé, and rouge wines?

A

AOP/AOC’s :

Orléans

Coteaux du Giennois

Sancerre

Mentou Salon

Reuilly

188
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for VSOP Armagnac?

A

4-9 years

189
Q

Grapes grown in Châteauneuf-du-Pape are harvested in what manner?

A

By hand

190
Q

What grape varietals are allowed for the production of Crémant de Bordeaux?

A

principal white/red varietals of the Médoc

additional white varietals of

Merlot Blanc

Colombard

Ugni Blanc

190
Q

What is the term for aged sake?

A

Koshu

191
Q

The wines of Bourg and Blaye are produced in what style: dry, sweet, or both?

A

Dry white and red wines

193
Q

Name all of the AVA’s located in Santa Barbara County.

A

Santa Maria

Santa Ynez

Sta Rita Hills

Happy Canyon

Ballard Canyon 2013

194
Q

Amer Picon is produced in the country of _______________.

A

France

196
Q

What grape varietal is used to produce fortified “Tokay” in the Rutherglen GI?

A

Muscadelle … labeling term of “tokay” is to be replaced with the term “topaque”)

197
Q

T or F: The region of Graves allows for the production of dry white, dry red, and sweet white.

A

True

Graves AOP = dry white/dry red

Graves Supérieures = sweet white

198
Q

What is the minimum percentage of red Grenache allowed for the rosé wines of the Tavel AOP?

A

min. 30% Grenache

200
Q

Name 4 Grand Cru in Montagne de Reims

A

-9-

Verzy

Verzenay

Bouzy

Beaumont-sur-Vesle

Ambonnay

Mailly

Puisieux

Sillery

Louvois

200
Q

What cold current from Antarctica provides a cooling influence along the western coast of South Africa + what oceans border South Africa to the west and south?

A

Benguela Current, west = Atlantic Ocean, south = Indian Ocean

201
Q

What is the French term for ‘micro-oxygenation’?

A

micro-bullage

203
Q

Name all of the 2nd Growth estates in the commune of Pauillac.

A

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

204
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Calabria region?

A

Gaglioppo

205
Q

What are the two principal grapes of Suvereto Rosso?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

207
Q

What is koji?

A

mold that is used in the production of sake; scientific name of aspergillus oryzae

208
Q

Define soutirage

A

French term; process of “racking” wine off of macro lees sediment

208
Q

What are the DO’s of the Murcia region?

A

country of Spain

N to S

Yecla DO

Jumilla DO

Bullas DO

210
Q

Define tirage?

A

French term for bottling

211
Q

What is Cotnari + location of production + principal grape(s)?

A

dry or sweet white wine

country of Romania

Grasa di Cotnari

212
Q

Define MOG

A

MOG = ‘material other than grapes’

212
Q

What are the defined Zones of the Queensland?

A

trick question

currently, the state of Queensland does not have any defined zones

only two (2) defined GI’s of South Burnett and Granite Belt

213
Q

Who produces “The Oracle”?

A

Miner Family Vineyards

214
Q

Regarding min. abv, Petit Chablis AOP = _____%, Chablis AOP = _____%, 1er Cru AOP = _____%, and Grand Cru AOP = _____%.

A

Petit Chablis= 9.5%

Chablis AOP= 10%

1erCru AOP= 10.5%

Grand Cru AOP= 11%

216
Q

What is the main grape of Bairrada?

A

Baga

217
Q

What is the aging requirement for the following Spanish labeling terms regarding quality wines?

Noble

Anejo

Viejo

A

Noble= 18 months

Anejo= 24 months

Viejo= 36 months

217
Q

The process combining hot water with a cereal grain is referred to as what?

A

Mashing

218
Q

What is/are the defined GI(‘s) of the Far North Zone?

A

Southern Flinders Rangers

220
Q

What is debourbage?

A

Settling of the must

221
Q

Define MCC

A

MCC= Method Cap Classique

223
Q

What Scotch region produces spirits that are suitable as an aperitif?

A

Lowlands

223
Q

Mezcal is produced in the state of ______________ and is produced from ______________.

A

Oaxaca

maguey

224
Q

T or F: Sparkling wines produced by tank method/Charmat can be labeled as Cava in the country of Spain.

A

False

Cava is the product of secondary fermentation

224
Q

What are the five (5) rated château of the St.-Estèphe AOP?

A

Château Calon-Ségur

Chateau Montrose

Chateau Lafon-Rochet

Chateau Cos Labory

Chateau Cos d’ Estournel

226
Q

Define castas.

A

Portuguese term for grape varietal

227
Q

T or F: Klein Karoo is a district geographic designation in South Africa.

A

False

Klein Karoo is one of six (6) defined regions as per WO regulations

228
Q

In the simplest of terms, what is the definition of wine?

A

The product of fermented grape juice

230
Q

What are the three (3) prestige cuvées produced by the house of Bollinger?

A

R.D.

Grand Année -wine is corked sealed rather than crown capped while aging, is also hand riddled

Vielles Vignes Francaises- ungrafted vines, 100% PN, vines are planted on individual vertical stakes

231
Q

The round “pudding stones” of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are referred to as _____________________.

A

Galets

232
Q

What is Côt?

A

A synonym for the grape varietal Malbec

233
Q

What AOP in Alsace allows for the use of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

A

Crémant d’ Alsace

234
Q

Name the two (2) principal chalk profiles of the Champagne region.

A

Belemnite and Micraster chalk

235
Q

In what year was the Pessac-Léognan AOP ratified?

A

1987

237
Q

Which of the following is not an Anbaugebiet in the country of Germany?

a. Mosel
b. Mittelburgenland
c. Rheingau
d. Pfalz
e. Ahr

A

b. Mittelburgenland - is a region in Austria and a DAC for Blaufrankisch

238
Q

In what county is the Rockpile AVA located?

A

State of California, northern Sonoma County, subzone of the Dry Creek Valley AVA

240
Q

_____________________ and _____________________ are the dominant soil profiles of the Chablis AOP

A

Kimmeridgian and Portlandian

241
Q

Identify the grape varietals for the following synonyms as used on the island of Sicily.

Calabrese

Ansonica

Cometa

Zibbibo

A

Calabrese- Nero d’Avola

Ansonica- Inzolia

Cometa- Fiano

Zibbibo- Muscat d’Alexandria

242
Q

T or F: Roussette is a synonym for the grape varietal Roussanne.

A

False

is a synonym for the grape varietal Altesse, principal grape in the Savoie region

243
Q

By law, what is the minimum abv for all wines produced in Chile?

A

11.5%

243
Q

In the simplest of terms, what is the difference between ‘whole cluster’ and ‘whole berry’ fermentation?

A

‘whole cluster’ = with stems

‘whole berry’ = without stems

244
Q

What country and geographic designation has the eastern most vines in the world?

A

Country of New Zealand, north island, region of Gisborne

245
Q

How are the soil profiles of Alsace and Portugal similar?

A

both have defined soil profiles of both granite and schist

247
Q

What was the first established OPAP wine of Greece?

A

region of Macedonia, Náoussa OPAP, est. in 1971, principal grape of Xinomavro, also home to Boutari

248
Q

Define Erste Lage

A

wine designation used in Germany; est. by VDP; Erste Lage = “first site”; classification for dry (Grosses Gewächs) and sweet wines

248
Q

Between what two (2) cities is the northern Rhône located?

A

north = Vienne

south = Valence

250
Q

In what year was the first official classification regarding the vineyards of Burgundy?

A

1861

250
Q

Name the three (3) sub-regions of Armagnac.

A

west to east

Bas Armagnac

Tenaréze

Haut Armagnac

250
Q

In what commune is the 1er Cru vineyard Les Saint Georges located?

A

commune of Nuits-St-Georges

251
Q

If a 1.5 L of New Amsterdam Gin is priced at $18.00, what would be your baseline cost for a 3 oz. pour for crafting a Gin martini?

A

50.7 fluid ounces in a 1.5 L

18 / 50.7 = .355 X 3 = $1.065 for a 3 oz. pour

253
Q

What are the three (3) principal soil profiles of Sherry?

A

Albariza

Barros

Arenas

254
Q

There are two (2) AOP’s in the Bordeaux region that can use the designation of “Haut-Benauge”, name each.

A

Bordeaux

Entre-Deux-Mers

256
Q

What is/are the allowable grape varietal(s) regarding rouge wine produced in the Madiran AOP?

A

min. 50% Tannat + CAB/CAB FR/Fer

257
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Vallée de la Marne region in Champagne?

A

Pinot Meunier

258
Q

What is the unofficial “8th” Grand Cru of the Chablis region?

A

La Moutonne

monopole of Dom. Long-Depaquit

between the climates of Les Preuses and Vaudésir

260
Q

T or F: Lambic beers are the product of spontaneous fermentation.

A

True

product of wild yeast fermentation; dry, vinous, cidery, with a sour aftertaste

261
Q

What are the most planted grape varietals of Sur region?

A

Pais

Muscat of Alexandria

262
Q

In what country of ‘Ketel One’ vodka produced?

A

Holland

264
Q

Rülander is a synonym for which of the following grape varietals.

a. Pinot Blanc
b. Pinot Noir
c. Pinot Auxerrois
d. Pinot Gris
e. Pinot Meunier

A

d. Pinot Gris

264
Q

Wines crafted for use in multi-vintage Champagne must be aged “on the lees” for ______ months

A

12

266
Q

Who produces the proprietary blend “Papillion”?

A

Orin Swift

267
Q

Who produces “Terre Rouge”?

A

Bill Easton | iconic producer of Zinfandel + “Rhône” style white & red wines

268
Q

What is the base spirit of a Madras cocktail + the two (2) citrus juices?

A

base spirit of Vodka + cranberry and orange juice

270
Q

What are the three (3) principal grape varietals for the production of red wine in the region of Apulia?

A

Uva di Troia

Negroamaro

Primitivo

272
Q

Define élevage

A

French term meaning to “breed” or “rear”, most commonly associated with barrel aging

273
Q

What is the southern most district of South Africa?

A

Cape Agulas

274
Q

Château Dauzac is a _______ Growth in the _______________ AOP, Château Lafon Rochet is a _______ Growth in the _______________ AOP, Château Léoville-Barton is a _______ Growth in the _______________ AOP, Château Duhart-Milon is a _______ Growth in the _______________ AOP, and Château La Lagune is a ______ Growth in the _______________ AOP.

A

Dauzac- 5th Growth in Margaux

Lafon Rochet- 4th Growth in St Estephe

Leoville Barton- 2nd Growth in St Julien

Duhart Milon- 4th Growth in Pauillac

La Lagune- 3rd Growth in Haut Medoc

276
Q

The Swan Hill GI is shared between the states of _____________________ and ____________________, while the Swan District GI is in the state of _____________________.

A

New South Whales and Victoria

Western Australia

277
Q

Define aspersion

A

viticulture practice in Champagne, involves spraying vines with water to enclose in a thin sheet of ice to protect from extreme cold

279
Q

What four (4) sub-regional AOP’s may append their name to the Côtes de Bordeaux AOP?

A

Blaye

Castillon

Franc

Cadillac

279
Q

How do traditional patamares and socalcos differ, and with what winegrowing region are they associated?

A

Socalcos have high stone walls and a flat vineyard surface- very pricy to renovate, best to prevent erosion

Patamares do not have a wall but an earth bank- more economical, terrible for errosion

Duoro region of Portugal

280
Q

What country produces the local specialty beer known as Kölsch?

A

Cologne, Germany

ale fermentation + cold storage

282
Q

Which of the following is not a process regarding the production of Champagne?

a. remuage
b. dosage
c. remontage
d. degorgment
e. tirage

A

c. remontage

French term for “over-pumping” as applied to red wine fermentation

284
Q

T or F: Cencibel is a synonym for the grape varietal Garnacha.

A

False

Cencibel is a synonym for the grape varietal Tempranillo, specifically the La Mancha DO

286
Q

A Reserve Tawny Port is aged a minimum of how many years?

a. 10
b. 6
c. 4
d. 7
e. 2

A

d. 7

288
Q

How do the Médoc/Haut-Médoc AOP and Graves AOP differ?

A

Médoc = dry red wine only

Graves = dry white/dry red/sweet white wines

289
Q

What are the three (3) different classifications for sparkling wines produced in France regarding geographic designation?

A

Vins Mousseux = entire country of France

Crémant = regional

Champagne = singular, defined AOP/AOC

291
Q

Define pigeage

A

French term for “cap plunging” as applied to red wine fermentation

292
Q

What are the two (2) VDN AOP’s for the Southern Rhône?

A

Rasteau AOP

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

293
Q

Name the three (3) ‘by products’ of fermentation.

A

Heat

Ethanol

CO2

295
Q

What is the only PDO/OPAP in Greece for the production of rosé + principal grape varietal?

A

country of Greece, Macedonia region, Amyntio PDO/OPAP, grape varietal of Xinomavro

296
Q

T or F: Spirits are the product of a distilled fermented liquid.

A

True

Sprits are the product of grapes, other fruits, or cereal grains

297
Q

How many Grand Cru vineyards are located in the village commune of Beaune?

A

zero

299
Q

What is the only Spanish DO that defines a style of wine rather than a geographic place?

A

Cava DO

300
Q

The principal grape varietals for red wine production in the Priorato DOCa are what?

a. Garnacha and Syrah
b. Garnacha and Tempranillo
c. Garnacha and Monastrell
d. Garnacha and Samso
e. Garnacha and Malbec

A

d. Garnacha and Samso (samso= synonym for Carignan)

301
Q

Les Vergers is a 1er Cru in what village commune?

A

Chassagne-Montrachet

303
Q

Define Garrafeira as applied to still red/white/rosé wines of Portugal.

A

labeling term that can be used with both IGP and DOP wines

indicates a minimum period of aging

tinto (red) = 30 months (12 in bottle)

branco (white) = 12 months (6 in bottle)

rosado (rosé) = 12 months (6 in bottle)

305
Q

What are the three (3) district’s of the Olifants River region?

A

Lutzville Valley

Citrusdal Mountain

Citrusdal Valley

306
Q

What AOP in France has the highest required minimum abv?

A

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP @ 12.5% min. abv

307
Q

What is the smallest Grand Cru vineyard for whites in the Côte de Beaune?

A

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet at 1.57 ha/3.9 acres

308
Q

Cause: Tequila + Pineapple juice + lime juice

A

**Effect: **Matador cocktail

309
Q

What bodies of water surround the country of New Zealand?

A

Tasman Sea and the South Pacific Ocean

311
Q

List the 2 sub-regions of Rapel Valley

A

Valle del Cachapoal DO

Valle del Colchagua

313
Q

What is the minimum abv for French VDN?

A

15% abv

314
Q

What is the base liquor of a Blood and Sand cocktail?

A

Blended Scotch

315
Q

What is Cachaca?

A

spirit produced from sugar cane juice … product of Brazil

316
Q

Regarding eau-du-vie, _____________________ is produced from apples, ____________________ from plums, and ____________________ from raspberries.

A

Calvados

Mirabelle/Slivovitz/Quetsch/Prunelle

Framboise

318
Q

Awatere Valley is a subzone of what region in New Zealand?

A

south island, region of Marlborough | SAUV BL most planted varietal | important sub-zones of Awatere/Wairau/Waihopai

319
Q

Swartland is classified at what geographic designation in the country of South Africa?

a. Ward
b. Region
c. District
d. Geographic Unit
e. Single Vineyard

A

c. District (Inside of the coastal region)

320
Q

What is the gale force wind that has a damaging effect regarding the vines of Argentina?

A

Cape Zonda

321
Q

Arrange the following, in order, from the largest to smallest regarding geographic designation:

Cederberg

Western Cape

Paarl

Klein Karoo

A

Western Cape

Klein Karoo

Paarl

Cederberg

323
Q

Where is Coteaux de Pierrevert?

A

Southern Rhone

323
Q

What is the base spirit of a Japanese Cocktail?

A

French Cognac

324
Q

T or F: The Canon-Fronsac AOP is located on the “left” bank of Bordeaux.

A

False

located on the “right” bank in the Bordeaux region

326
Q

T or F: Cachaca is produced from molasses.

A

False

is produced from a base of sugarcane … rum = molasses

327
Q

Which region does not have a defined DOCG wine:

a. Sicily
b. Marches
c. Latium
d. Calabria
e. Campania

A

d. Calabria

328
Q

Which is smaller in terms of ‘land under vine’, Cornas or Hermitage?

A

Cornas AOP/AOC @ 128 ha

330
Q

What is Cynar and who is the producer?

A

bittersweet liqueur

principal flavoring artichoke

produced by Campari

331
Q

What two (2) village communes in the Côte de Beaune do not have any 1er Cru vineyards?

A

Chorey les Beaunes

St-Romain

332
Q

What is the ‘prestige’ red blend produced by Craggy Range?

A

Sophia

334
Q

T or F: The Côtes de Blaye AOP is for the production of red, dry whites, and semi-sweet whites.

A

False

Cotes de Blaye is dry white only, principal grapes of 60 – 90% combined Colombard/Ugni Blanc + Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Gris/Sémillon/Muscadelle

335
Q

Name three (3) sub-zones of the Lodi AVA

A

7 Total

Sloughhouse

Cosumnes River

Alta Mesa

Borden Ranch

Jahant

Mokelumne River

Clements Hills

336
Q

What “other” grapes are allowed for blending regarding all Beaujolais Cru AOP wines?

A

Aligoté

Melon de Bourgogne

Chardonnay

337
Q

Who is the sole owner of ‘Clos St Hune’?

A

Trimbach

338
Q

Define spirit

A

spirit = the product of the distillation of a fermented beverage

340
Q

What is the best wine pairing regarding olive tapenade?

A

Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, South African SAUV BL, Spanish Cava | of course are others

342
Q

How many Grand Cru vineyards are in the Côte de Nuits?

A

24

343
Q

T or F: The use of hybrid grapes is allowed in the country of Chile regarding the production of wine.

A

False

only allow for the use vitis vinifera

344
Q

When does the process of fortification take place regarding the production of Sherry?

A

After fermentation … to allow flor or not? … Fino or Oloroso? … 15 - 15.5% max. abv regarding FLOR

345
Q

What is the allowable margin (+ or -) regarding the stated abv on a US wine label?

A

+/- 1.5%

346
Q

What is the base spirit of Angostura Bitters?

A

rum

347
Q

What is the principal grape regarding the production of vin jaune?

A

Savagnin

348
Q

Name the four (4) traditional grape varietals used for the production of red Rioja DOCa wines.

A

Tempranillo

Garnacha

Mazuelo

Graciano

349
Q

What and where is Auchentoshan produced?

A

country of Scotland

region of Lowlands

are tripled distilled

no use of peat

light/delicate Single Malts

349
Q

In what commune is the Clos de Ormes Ier Cru vineyard located?

A

commune of Morey St. Denis

350
Q

T or F: The island of Tasmania has the warmest climate regarding the country of Australia.

A

False

( is surrounded on all sides by water | has a defined cool climate)

351
Q

What is the 4th Growth of the Haut-Médoc?

A

Chatea La Tour Carnet

352
Q

In what region of Italy is the Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG wine produced?

A

Piemonte; produced in still/spumante/passito styles; 100% Erbaluce

354
Q

The 1er Cru vineyard of les Grand Epenots is found in what village commune?

A

commune of Pommard

356
Q

What DO is directly east of the Rioja DOCa?

A

Navarra DO

358
Q

What two (2) rivers border Entre-Deux-Mers to the east and west?

A

Dordogne River to the east and Garonne River to the west

359
Q

What is the most planted grape varietal in the Nelson region?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

360
Q

What are the principal grape varietals of the Colares DOP regarding red and white wine production?

A

Red= Ramisco

White= Malvasia

361
Q

Define rancio:

A

rancio = wine that is subjected to ‘madeirazation’ by means of oxygen and/or heat | extreme flavors of nutty, fruit, and ‘cooked’

362
Q

Ales are _______________ fermenting and are the product of a warm/cool and slow/fast (circle one for each) fermentation process.

A

Top Fermenting

warm

fast

363
Q

If a grape varietal is stated on a label in South Africa, what is the required minimum percentage?

A

85% of the stated cultivar

364
Q

Name the six (6) EU defined designations, from driest to sweetest, regarding sparkling wine/Champagne.

A

Extra Brut

Brut

Extra Dry

Sec

Demi-Sec

Doux

366
Q

What is the synonym for the grape varietal Muscat Blanc à Petit Grain in South Africa?

A

Muscat de Frontignan

368
Q

Gran Reserva Cava is aged for how many months?

a. 9 months
b. 30 months
c. 15 months
d. 62 months
e. 36 months

A

b. 30 months

369
Q

What German anbaugebiete has the most acres planted to Riesling?

a. Pfalz
b. Mosel
c. Rheinhessen
d. Nahe
e. Rheingau

A

e. Rheingau

371
Q

Name two (2) DAC designations in the country of Austria, plus the allowed principal grape varietals?

A

Currently, are a total of eight (9)

Weinvertel DAC = Grüner Veltliner

Eisenberg DAC = Blaufränkisch

372
Q

What is kalkstein?

A

German term for limestone

373
Q

Cause: Rye whiskey + Campari + Dry Vermouth

A

Effect: Old Pal

374
Q

Who produces Monfortino?

A

Giacomo Conterno

only produced in exceptional vintages

extended aging

‘classic’ Barolo!

1st vintage = 1920

375
Q

T or F: The Haut-Médoc allows for the production of white wine.

A

False

is an AOP for the production of red wine

377
Q

The PDO/OPAP’s of Nemea, Patra, and Mantinia are located in the region of:

a. Aegean Islands
b. Ionian Islands
c. Peloponnese
d. Macedonia
e. Crete

A

c. Peloponnese

379
Q

What village commune in the Côte d’ Or has the most 1er Cru vineyards + total number?

A

Chassagne-Montrachet

1er Cru vineyards = 52

380
Q

Why has sake historically been sold in bottles that are evenly divisible by 180 ml?

A

Sake is sold in volume units divisible by 180 mL (a gō), the traditional Japanese unit for cup size:

381
Q

What is the principal grape varietal regarding the AOP’s of St. Nicholas-Bourgueil, Bourgueil, and Chinon in the Touraine region?

A

Cabernet Franc + max. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

382
Q

Who produces ‘Viñedo Chadwick’?

A

Vina Errazuriz

384
Q

What village commune has the most Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuit?

A

Gevery-Chambertain with a total of nine (9) Grand Cru vineyards; Mazoyères and Charmes are often combined

385
Q

What color of Chartreuse has the higher proof, yellow or green?

A

green @ 110 proof @ 55% abv

yellow @ 80 proof @ 40% abv

386
Q

Define Branco.

A

Portuguese term for white wine

387
Q

What is the first vintage of Penfold’s Grange?

A

1951

Experiment by Max Schubert

389
Q

Weisser and Johannisberg are synonyms for the grape varietal _____________________.

A

Riesling

390
Q

What is the only region in France that allows for the grape varietal of Riesling regarding wine production?

A

Alsace

391
Q

What is the minimum acquired abv for VDN produced in the Southern Rhône?

A

Minimum 15%

392
Q

Which of the following is not a Vin Doux Natural?

a. Muscat de Saint Jean Minervois
b. Ratafia
c. Banyuls
d. Maury
e. Muscat de Frontignan

A

b. Ratafia is a Vin doux Liquer produced in either Champagne or Burgundy

393
Q

Name all of the “classic” vintages for the Bordeaux region for 1980 to the present.

A

1982

1985

1986

1988

1989

1990

1995

1996

1998- right bank only

2000

2001

2003

2005

2007

2009

395
Q

Italy is divided into _______________ wine regions, with _____________________ being the smallest.

A

Twenty

Valle d’Aosta

397
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Côtes du Forez AOP?

A

Rosé/Red from 100% Gamay … no whites are produced

399
Q

What country produces Poitín?

A

Ireland

a spirit produced from grain, sugar beets, potatoes, or whey

400
Q

T or F: Old Overholt is a Tennessee Whiskey

A

False

is a Rye whiskey | are only three (3) Tennessee Whiskey producers of Jack Daniels, George Dickel, and Pritchard’s

401
Q

What country exports the most beer?

A

Mexico

403
Q

T or F: The Côtes de Blaye AOP is for the production of only white wine.

A

True

min. 60 – 90% Colombard + Ugni Blanc regarding blending

404
Q

Cause: Vodka + Cranberry juice + Grapefruit juice

A

Effect: Sea Breeze

406
Q

Define Bucelas

A

Bucelas = defined DOP in the Lisboa IGP, country of Portugal

styles = branco and branco espumante

principal castas = Arinto

407
Q

Name three (3) wine producers in Sonoma County

A

Siduri

Copain

Seghesio

408
Q

What four (4) styles of Port will have a harvest date stated on the label?

A

Vintage

Single Quinta

LBV

Colheita

409
Q

**Cause: ** Champagne + Guiness Stout

A

Effect: Black Velvet

410
Q

How do “brown” spirits, such as Scotch, Bourbon, or Cognac, attain color?

A

aging in wood barrel

when permitted by law, the addition of caramel coloring

411
Q

What is the principal soil profile of the Priorat DOCa?

A

Licorella

mixture of black slate, mica, quartzite

412
Q

T or F: Scotch produced in the region of Islay has a mild aroma of peat, iodine, and smoke.

A

False

has a defined aroma

flavor of peat

toasted sea weed

”campfire”

smoke

band aid”

413
Q

What is Quercus Alba?

A

Common North American species of white oak

415
Q

Which of the following is not a synonym for the grape varietal Cabernet Franc?

a. Breton
b. Bouchet
c. Bouchy
d. Carmenet
e. Pressac

A

e. Pressac

This is a synonym for Malbec on the right bank of Bordeaux

417
Q

T or F: Tennessee Whiskey can be produced anywhere in the US.

A

False

By law, it must be produced in the state of Tennessee; use of Maplewood charcoal for filtering

418
Q

In what country is Advocaat produced?

A

Denmark

mixture of brandy

sugar

eggs

similar texture to eggnog

419
Q

T or F: The Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux AOP is for the production of white and red wine.

A

True

420
Q

Define tirage

A

French term for bottling

421
Q

In what county is the Paso Robles AVA?

a. Lake County
b. Amador County
c. San Luis Obispo County
d. Napa County
e. San Benito County

A

c. San Luis Obispo County

422
Q

T or F: Cognac and Armagnac continue to refine with age once bottled.

A

False

Once bottled, neither will continue to refine

422
Q

What are the five (5) communes of the Sauternes AOP?

A

Barsac

Preignac

Bomme

Fargues

Sauternes

424
Q

Name the DOCG wine for the region of Abruzzo, plus the principal grape varietal.

A

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane

min. 90% Montepulciano max: 10% Sangiovese

425
Q

What wine producing country is the farthest east and south in the world?

A

New Zealand

427
Q

What is the geographic designation for Franschhoek Valley?

A

District

former ward of the Paarl district

428
Q

Name five (5) producers of quality Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, NZ

A

Nautilus

Dog Point

Greywacke

Love Block

Cloudy Bay

428
Q

What is the only officially recognized GI regarding the island of Tasmania?

A

Tasmania GI

429
Q

What is the lowest temperature that will allow for growth of the vine?

A

50oF

430
Q

How many total defined AOP/AOC’s for wine production are within the Alsace region?

A

55

Alsace/ Vin d’Alsace

Cotes de Toul

Crémant d’Alsace

Moselle

51 Grand Cru

431
Q

What is the primary source of starch for the production of beer?

A

cereal grains | barley – wheat – oats – rice – corn – rye

432
Q

Define alte reben.

A

Austrian labeling term, used to indicate “old vines

433
Q

Which two Left Bank Bordeaux vintages from the ‘80s fetch the highest auction prices?

A

1982

1985

434
Q

Where are the DOC’s of Copertino/Leverano/Salice Salentino/Squinzano located?

A

Apuglia, Italy

435
Q

Which of the following is not a GI in the country of Australia?

a. Waipara
b. Yarra Valley
c. Hunter Valley
d. Coonawarra
e. Manjimup

A

a. Waipara- New Zealand south Island, subzone of Canterbury region

436
Q

Beer is the product of a sugar rich liquid, derived from grain, called _______________.

A

wort

437
Q

The French synonym for the grape varietal Trebbiano is _____________________.

A

Ugni Blanc

438
Q

What do the following have in common:

Roaix

Plan de Dieu

Chusclan?

A

each is a village that is allowed to append to the Côtes-du-Rhône AOP/AOC

439
Q

Define boulbenes.

A

defined soil profile of the Graves region

combination of

clay + sand + gravel

440
Q

Who produces ‘La Chapelle’?

A

Paul Jaboulet | truly an ‘iconic’ Hermitage AOP/AOC wine

441
Q

What county in California has the longest growing season?

A

Santa Barbara County

442
Q

What AVA in Napa is defined by it’s elevation?

A

Howell Mountain

1600-2300ft above sea level

444
Q

What quality einzellage is associated with the village of Kiedrich + recognized producer?

A

Grafenberg

Robert Weil

445
Q

Where is King Valley located?

A

country of Australia

state of Victoria

North East Victoria zone

447
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement regarding Calvados?

A

2 years

448
Q

Where is Yorkville Highlands AVA?

A

Mendocino County

450
Q

What is the most prolific wine region of Italy?

A

Veneto

451
Q

T or F: The Beaune AOP, Côte de Beaune AOP, and Côte de Beaune-Village AOP each produce red and white wines.

A

False

Côte de Beaune-Village AOP only produces red

453
Q

What does “Meio Seco” indicate and in what country would a wine be so labeled?

A

Medium dry or halbtrocken

Madeira-Portugal

454
Q

Who produces Louis XIII Cognac?

A

Remy Martin

455
Q

The Torrontes grape varietal is a “cross” of _______________ X _______________.

A

Criolla Chica x Muscat d’Alexandria

456
Q

The grape varietal Chenin Blanc is known by the synonym of _____________________ in South Africa.

A

Steen

457
Q

What are the northern most anbaugebite of Germany?

A

Saale Unstrut and Sachsen

458
Q

What is Gonc?

A

Gonc- is a basket used for collecting Aszu berries for Tokaji. It holds roughly 25kg of grapes

459
Q

Foods/cuisine that have a defined bitter flavor (grilled/blackened/charred) are best paired with what styles of wine?

A

Wines with defined tannin.

460
Q

What are the “other” white grapes of the Bordeaux region?

A

Merlot Blanc

Mauzac

Ondenc

Colombard

Ugni Blanc

461
Q

What is the best description regarding the climate of South Africa?

A

combination of Maritime and Mediterranean climates

462
Q

T or F: The white wines of the Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire AOP are produced in dry/semi-sweet/sweet styles + dry red.

A

False

allows for

dry

semi-sweet

sweet wines,

however, no red

463
Q

What geographic unit only has one (1) defined ward?

A

Eastern Cape

St Francis ward

464
Q

What is the capacity of a pièce?

A

is the traditional aging barrel of Burgundy … 228 L

465
Q

What six (6) village communes are south of Volnay?

A

Meursault

Blagny

Puligny-Montrachet

St. Aubin

Chassagne-Montrachet

Santenay

467
Q

What is the southern most wine region of Chile + principal grape varietal(s)?

A

Malleco, grape varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

468
Q

How many Grand Cru vineyards are in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin?

A

9

469
Q

What are the four (4) noble grapes used regarding the production of Madeira?

A

Driest to sweetest style = Sercial – Verdelho – Bual – Malmsey

470
Q

What is the smallest defined wine region on the south island of New Zealand?

A

Nelson

471
Q

What Anbaugebiet has the warmest climate in Germany?

A

Pfalz

472
Q

What positive effects does the ‘Mitsral’ have on the vines of northern Rhône?

A

provides a drying effect preventing mold and mildew

473
Q

What is the largest bottle size of Champagne?

A

Nebuchadnezzar

15L

474
Q

What is the proper method to store spirits?

A

‘up right’ in an area of reasonable moderate temperature

‘laying down’ will eventually cause any bottle that has a corked ‘stopper’ to degrade

475
Q

What is the volume of a ‘5th’?

A

In general terms, 750 mls

Precisely, however, is 757 mls

476
Q

What three (3) grapes are allowed for the white wine of the Lyonnais AOP?

A

Aligoté

Pinot Blanc

Chardonnay

477
Q

How many liters/bottles are in a Jeroboam?

A

Jerobaum

3 Liters = 4 bottles

478
Q

List the varietal and style of wine in the Jurancon.

A

Petit Manseng is best used for sweet (passerillage) wines.

Gros Manseng is Best for Jurancon Sec dry wines.

Courbu, Camaralet and Lauzet are secondary varietals that are blended.

479
Q

What two (2) liqueurs are used in the crafting of an Aviation cocktail?

A

Maraschino and Crème de Violette

480
Q

T or F: Vodka must be produced from cereal grains.

A

False

vodka can be the product of any base that has fermentable sugar

481
Q

What subzone of the Côtes de Bordeaux AOP produces dry white, liquoreaux, and dry red wines?

A

Francs

482
Q

Where is the Ajaccio AOP located + principal grape(s)?

A

country of France

island of Corsica

red = Sciaccarello

white = Vermentino

483
Q

What is the term for aged Sake?

A

Koshu

484
Q

What and where is Montmains?

A

country of France, region of Burgundy, Chablis, 1er AOP

485
Q

What is the base spirit of the following cocktails:

a. Sidecar
b. Mojito
c. Gibson
d. Moscow Mule
e. Rob Roy

A

a. Sidecar- Brandy/Cognac
b. Mojito- Rum
c. Gibson- Gin
d. Moscow Mule- Vodka
e. Rob Roy- Blended Scotch

486
Q

What einzellagen are associated with Maximin Grünhaus?

A

einzellagen of

Bruderberg | Abtsberg | Herrenberg

located within the Ruwer Bereiche

487
Q

What is the 2nd largest weinbaugebiete in the country of Austria?

A

Burgenland

488
Q

**Cause: ** Vodka + Cranberry juice + Orange juice

A

**Effect: ** Madras

489
Q

The northern most wine region of France is the _____________________ AOP.

A

Alsace

note: can also make an argument for the Champagne AOP

490
Q

What three (3) villages can append their name to the Maranges AOP?

A

Dezize

Cheilly

Sampigny

491
Q

Which is the larger body of land, the South Island or the North Island of New Zealand?

A

South Island

492
Q

Name the 3 primary soils of Sherry

A

Albariza- white soils

Barro- clay soils

Arenas- sandy soils

493
Q

T or F: The Central Valley is a sub-zone of the Central Coast AVA.

A

False

It is neither an AVA or subzone

494
Q

What is the term for “fully sparkling” in French?

A

Mousseux

495
Q

What is the principal grape varietal of the Wairarapa region in New Zealand?

a. Chardonnay
b. Pinot Gris
c. Pinot Noir
d. Pinot Blanc
e. Sauvignon Blanc

A

c. Pinot Noir

496
Q

What are anthocyanins?

A

are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that may appear red, purple, or blue depending on the pH.

497
Q

What location in the Rheingau is responsible for the “discovery” of Spätlese harvesting + in what year?

A

Schloss Johannisberg

1775

498
Q

Define schloss

A

German term for castle

499
Q

What quality einzellage(n) is associated with Mertesdorf in the Ruwer?

A

Bruderberg

Abtsberg

Herrenberg

500
Q

What is/are the defined bereich(e) of the Nahe?

A

Nahetal

it is the only Bereich

501
Q

What anbaugebiet is planted to most of the Schwarzriesling and Lemberger in the country of Germany?

A

Württemberg

502
Q

What ‘classic’ Italian varietal is grown in the Pfalz?

A

Sangiovese

503
Q

What is the capacity of a gönc + location where commonly used?

A

136 L

traditional aging barrel used with Tokaj

504
Q

Who produces “Maestro Raro” + style + utilized varietals?

A

Felsina

secco rosso

100% CAB

505
Q

What two (2) grape varietals must be utilized in the wines of Goumenissa?

A

Xinomavro + min. 20% Negoska

506
Q

In what département is the Chablis AOP/AOC located?

A

Yonne département

507
Q

Define flasche

A

German term for bottle

508
Q

What type of barrel toast allows for the higher tannin extraction?

A

light toast

509
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement regarding Blanche Armagnac?

A

minimum of 3 months

must be aged in some type of inert vessel

may not have any indication of color tone

510
Q

What two (2) counties contain the Chalone AVA? In what mountain range is this AVA situated?

A

Monterey County and San Benito County

Gabilan Mountains

511
Q

What is the term for pomace spirit in the country of Spain?

A

Orujo

512
Q

What 1er Cru vineyard of Vougeot is a monopole and who is the owner?

A

Clos de la Perriére

Domiane Bertagna

513
Q

What is the minimum abv for Prädikatswein?

A

min. abv for Prädikatswein at ripeness levels of Kabinett – Spätlese – Auslese = 7%

514
Q

What is schillerwein?

A

style of rosé in Germany

co-fermentation of both weiss and rot varietals

common in Württemberg

515
Q

What anbaugebiet borders the region of Alsace to the east?

A

Pfalz and Baden

516
Q

What is the minimum abv for wines labeled as ‘Classic’ that are produced in the Mosel?

A

11.5%

517
Q

What ortsteil in the Rheingau was successful at harvesting botrytis grapes and the development of Spätlese | Auslese style wines?

A

Schloss Johannisberg

518
Q

The Ahr and Nahe are tributaries off of what larger river?

A

Rhine

519
Q

What anbaugebiet lacks any defined VDP sites?

A

Hessiche-Bergstrasse

520
Q

Define schwarzriesling

A

German synonym for Pinot Meunier

521
Q

What anbaugebiet is directly east of Baden?

A

Württemberg

522
Q

Gentile Aromatique is a synonym for what grape?

A

Riesling

523
Q

Pinot Noir X Cinsault =

A

Pinotage

524
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for vintage Champagne?

A

36 months

525
Q

What is the only 4th Growth Château of the Haut-Médoc?

A

Chateau Latour-Carnet

526
Q

Name the three (3) geographic labeling designations for French sparkling wine?

A

Vins Mousseux = covers country of France

Crémant = regional, such as Alsace – Loire – Die – Limoux

Champagne = AOP

527
Q

How many defined Grand Crus are in the Burgundy region?

A

39

24 Cote de Nuits

8 Cote de Beaune

7 Chablis

528
Q

In theory, how many serviettes are needed to properly execute the steps of service for Champagne/Sparkling wine?

A

2

529
Q

Regarding service, what should never be “in the face” of the individual being served?

A

the “armpit” of the server/sommelier pouring wine and, as much as is practical, one’s back and/or ‘deriair’

530
Q

Village and 1er Cru wines of Flagey-Echézeaux are sold under what village commune?

A

Vosne-Romanee

531
Q

What zones are apart of the Adelaide Superzone?

A

Mount Loft Ranges

Barossa

Fleurie

532
Q

Where is the Patrimonio located?

A

country of France

island of Corsica

is an AOP

white = Vermentino

rosé/red = Nielluccio are principal grapes

533
Q

In what region would you find Numanthia?

A

country of Spain

Castilla y León region

Toro DO

is a ‘classic’ producer of the modern style of Toro tinto wines

534
Q

Lambic style beer is a specialty of what country?

A

country of Belgium

product of wild yeast fermentation

535
Q

What is the principal grape varietal regarding the Marcillac AOP?

A

Fer @ min. 80% of the blend

Marcillac only produce rosé/red

536
Q

What is the principal grape varietal regarding the Jasnières AOP?

A

Chenin Blanc

537
Q

T or F: Wachau is designated as a DAC

A

false

is not one of the nine (9) established DAC’s in the country of Austria

538
Q

In what country is Cape Riesling grown?

A

South Africa

539
Q
A

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