Sarah's Mock Exam

Question 1

What’s in a Martinez?

Answer 1

Old Tom Gin
Sweet Vermouth
Maraschino
Angostura Bitters

Question 2

If an Armagnac carries a vintage date, what does that date indicate?

Answer 2

The year of distillation

Question 3

Where is Fernet-Branca made?

Answer 3

Lombardia, Italy

Question 4

Where is Reisetbauer Eau de Vie from?

Answer 4

Axberg, Austria

Question 5

What’s in a Champagne Cocktail?

Answer 5

Ango-soaked sugar cube, champagne, lemon twist (discarded)

Question 6

What makes a drink a fizz?

Answer 6

It’s a sour variation, citrus & carbonated water.

Question 7

In Grappa production, what does stravecchia mean?

Answer 7

Aged in Oak

Question 8

Which came first, Genever or London Dry?

Answer 8

Genever

Question 9

What are the aging requirements of Anejo Tequila?

Answer 9

1-3 years in barrel

Question 10

Difference between daq and Hemingway?

Answer 10

Maraschino, 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 lime

Question 11

What are the 3 distilleries operating in Campbeltown today?

Answer 11

Glengyle, Glen Scotia and Springbank

Question 12

What VDL is fortified with Armagnac?

Answer 12

Floc de Gascogne

Question 13

According to the Lincoln County Process, Tennessee Whiskey must be filtered through ________

Answer 13

Charcoal

Question 14

Where is Dolin Blanc from?

Answer 14

Chambery, Savoie, France

Question 15

What’s the base spirit of a Kamakaze?

Answer 15

Vodka

Question 16

What are the 4 DOs for distilled spirits in Mexico?

Answer 16

Mezcal, Tequila, Bacanora, Sotol

Question 17

If you see the term “Mixto” on a tequila bottle, what does it indicate?

Answer 17

NOT 100% Blue Agave

Question 18

What is Drambuie?

Answer 18

Scotch-based liqueur flavored with Heather Honey

Question 19

As of 2018 “XO” will indicate __ of aging, as opposed to the previous _____ minimum requirement

Answer 19

10 years; 6 years

Question 20

What’s in a Pisco Sour?

Answer 20

2oz Pisco, 1oz lime/lemon, 3/4oz simple, 1 egg white, 1 dash ango

Question 21

Which Mezcal variety is used for 90% of production?

Answer 21

Espadin

Question 22

What’s the main difference between Cognac and Armagnac?

Answer 22

Cognac uses pot still, Armagnac Continuous

Question 23

What’s Romania’s coolest region? What style is made here?

Answer 23

Tarnave DOC in Transylvania; High-acid whites from Feteasca grapes and Traminer rose.

Question 24

Which variety was most widely planted in Ontario in the 1970s?

Answer 24

De Chaunac

Question 25

Max. allowed Pinot Bianco in Franciacorta DOC?

Answer 25

50%

Question 26

What zone surrounds Melbourne and what varietal is most popular?

Answer 26

Port Philip, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Question 27

What are the 3 sub-regions of Aconcagua?

Answer 27

Casablanca, San Antonio, Aconcagua Valley

Question 28

Gevrey-Chambertin Grands Crus:

Answer 28

``` Chapelles-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Le Chambertin Chambertin Clos de Beze Griottes-Chambertin Latricieres-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Mazoyeres-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin ```

Question 29

What is the name of the barrel used in Chablis? Capacity?

Answer 29

Feuillette, 132L

Question 30

What is the German term for Noble Rot?

Answer 30

Edelfaule

Question 31

What is the largest bereiche of the Mosel?

Answer 31

Bernkastel

Question 32

What is Schillerwein?

Answer 32

Rose made from fermenting red and white grapes together, done in Wurttemburg

Question 33

What % of Cabernet Sauvignon may be added to Borgueil?

Answer 33

10%

Question 34

What is the only Spanish DO that covers a style rather than a region?

Answer 34

Cava

Question 35

Who owns the Clos des Epeneaux in Pommard?

Answer 35

Comte Armand

Question 36

What are the aging designations for Brandy de Jerez?

Answer 36

Solera - avg. 1 year Solera Reserva - avg. 3 years Solera Gran Reserva - avg. 10 years

Question 37

What type of disease is Crown Gall?

Answer 37

Bacterial

Question 38

The term "Almacenistas" is trademarked by which sherry house?

Answer 38

Lustau

Question 39

What is Terra Rossa and where is it found?

Answer 39

Weathered limestone found in Coonawarra

Question 40

When did Phylloxera hit Greece?

Answer 40

the 1960s and 1970s

Question 41

What is Spain's largest Autonomia?

Answer 41

Castilla y Leon

Question 42

Which is NOT one of the original Clos of Priorat? a) Clos Mogador b) Clos Dofi c) Clos Erasmus d) Clos Mantar e) Clos de l'Obac f) Clos Martinet

Answer 42

d) Clos Mantar

Question 43

Where is Rapsani and what style is made there?

Answer 43

Rapsani is in Thessalia, Greece, red wines from Xinomavro, Krasato and Stavroto

Question 44

What is Chenin Blanc called in the Loire? Cab Franc? Malbec?

Answer 44

Pineau de la Loire, Breton, Cot

Question 45

What river is Quarts de Chaume located along?

Answer 45

Layon

Question 46

What is Furrow Irrigation?

Answer 46

Traditional style of irrigation in Argentina, developed by the Incas. The rivers water, swelled by the Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in a system of channels.

Question 47

Name 2 sparkling wine AOCs of Languedoc-Roussillon

Answer 47

Cremant de Limoux and Blanquette de Limoux

Question 48

Which DAC of Austria is home to Nigl?

Answer 48

Kremstal

Question 49

Which subregion of Friuli borders Slovenia?

Answer 49

Collio

Question 50

In which GI will you find d'Arenberg's "Dead Arm?" What is the varietal?

Answer 50

McLaren Vale GI in South Australia, Shiraz