Wine/Spirit/Masters Review Flashcards by Raymond Reyes

Which of the following wines generally does not come in contact with lees?

Chablis
Burgundy
Pinot Grigo
California Chardonnay

Pinot Grigo

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Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of Bordeaux?

Merlot
Malbec
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz

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The most highly regarded vintages of Champagne are:

1996, 2001, 2004
1995, 2002, 2004
1996, 2002, 2004
1996, 2002, 2005

1996,2002,2004

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Which are the two main grapes used in Tavel AOC?

Roussane/Syrah
Mourvedre/Carignan
Muscat Blanc a Petiot Grains/Clairette
Grenache/Cinsault

Grenache and Cinsault

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Which fermentation vessel material works to moderate temperature better than others?

Concrete
Plastic
Stainless Steel
Wood

Concrete

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Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of bordeaux?

Petit Verdot
Carmenere
Cabernet Franc
Grenache

Grenache

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In the five criteria of deductive tasting, what is the makeup of the components in the sensory evaluation portion?

Sight 20%, Nose 60%, Palate 20%
Sight 10%, Nose 60%, Palate 30%
Sight 30%, Nose 50%, Palate 20%
Sight 10%, Nose 70%, Palate 20%

Sight 10%, Nose 70%, Palate 20%

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Cornas AOC features 100% of which grape variety?

Syrah
Mourvedre
Gamay Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah

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Where is Cornas AOC?

Northern Rhone region of France

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What is the makeup (in percentage) of Grand Crus in the burgundy AOC?

2%
3%
4%
1%

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How many properties or Chateaus were ranked in the Bordeaux wine classification of 1855?

63
61
62
60

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What does “Vendage Tardive” Mean?

Early frost
Early harvest
Late harvest
Late frost

Late Harvest

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What is another name for liqueur d’expedition?

Addition
Tirage
Dosage
Disgorgement

Dosage

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Which of the following is the correct word for “sparkling” on Italian wine labels?

Secco
Frizzante
Recioto/Passito
Spumante

Spumante

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How many hectoliters of wine can be produced from one hectare?

100-250
35-175
150-225
66-75

35-175

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Which of the following are not one of the white grapes of bordeaux?

Chenin Blanc
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle

Chenin Blanc

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Which of the following are not red grape varieties in Languedoc and Roussillon?

Cinsault
Grenache
Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Montrachet and Chambertin are examples of what category of AOP?

Grand Cru AOP
Premier Cru
Regional/District
Single Vineyard Commune

Grand cru AOP

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Chianti Classico DOCG contains a minimum of what percentage of sangiovese?

80%
70%
90%
95%

80%

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Which grape dominates Chile?

Chardonnay
Tempranillo
Carmenere
Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmenere

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How long must sherry be aged in order to be certified as VOS?

5
15
10
20

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Which of the following is regarded as the most noteworthy of the ten beaujolais crus?

Morgon
Julienas
Fleurie
Moulin-a-Vent

Moulin-a-Vent

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Which red grape is most commonly grown in Greece?

Xinomavro
Cabernet Franc
Agiorgitiko
Assyrtiko

Xinomavro

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AVAS in the U.S. are unique from other wine classifications in that they are strictly based on…

Grape
Vintage
Composition
Location

Location

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Which white grape is used in the Italian region of Marches? Trebbiano Verdicchio Garganega Fiano

Verdicchio

What is the name of South Africa's labeling system? Origin and Quality Land Land Control Wine of Origin

Wine of Origin

The Margaret River is located in? South Island of New Zealand Western Australia Tasmania North Island of New Zealand

Western Australia

Which of the following regions in Europe host a good example of the rainshadow effect? Tuscany Alsace Moselle Burgundy

Alsace

In Northern Rhone, single variety wines predominate. Which of the following is one of the grape varieties used in red wine? Cab Sauv Syrah Merlot Cinsaut

Syrah

Which of the following are not one of the white grapes of Bordeaux? Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle Chenin Blanc Semillon

Chenin Blanc

Which of the following are NOT red grape varieties in Languedoc and Roussillon? Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Cinsault Carignan

Cabernet Sauvignon

Which grape dominates the greek region of Naoussa? Agiorgitiko Cabernet Franc Assyrtiko Xinomavro

Xinomavro

Which AVA is shared by both Napa and Sonoma? Yountville Carneros Russian River Santa Maria

Carneros

How long must sherry be aged in order to be certified as VROS? 25 20 10 30

What types of soils are prevalent in Saint-Emilion? Wet Sand Clay/Limestone Iron Pan & Clay Red Clay

Iron Pan & Clay

Barolo and Barbaresco are from which province in Italy? Veneto Lombardy Piedmont Alto Adige

Piedmont

Which red grape is used in Piedmont to create a sparkling Frizzante? Nebbiolo Dolcetto Brachetto Barbera

Brachetto

Which grape is used in prosecco DOC? Corvina Glera Friulano Garganega

Glera

Which of the following is the correct word for off-dry on Italian wine labels? Recioto Amabiole Frizzante Passito

Amabile

Which grape is key to producing Soave? Corvina Pinot Grigo Garganega Glera

Garganega

Chianti DOCG contains a minimum of what percentage of Sangiovese? 80 40 70 60

70% (vs chianti classico at 80)

Which of the following are not one of the red grapes of bordeaux? Grenache Carmenere Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc

grenache

What is the minimum aging period for vintage cuvees in champagne? 2 years 4 years 1 year 3 years

3 years

White and red burgundy wines are generally produced from what grape varieties? Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc and Cab Sauv Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon Chablis and Pinot Noir

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

What grape variety is Brouilly?

Gamay

What is the grape used in soave DOC? Corvina Glera Garganerga Friulano

Garganega

Which combination of region and grape variety is not correct? Priorat and Tempranillo Toro and Tempranillo Rioja and Tempranillo Ribera del Duero and Tempranillo

Priorat and Tempranillo

What red grapes are associated with Rioja?

Tempranillo and Garnacha | Bonus: Viura for white

What are the grapes associated with Priorat?

Garnacha and Cariena

What is the best known grape variety produced in the Maipo Valley (northern tip of Chile central valley)? Malbec Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Which of the following brings cool, moist air and fog to the coastal regions of Chile? Zonda Andes Snow Humbdolt Current Mistral

HUMBOLT CURRENT - CHILE Zonda (argentina) Andes Snow (argentina) Mistral - (France)

For a long time, carmenere was mistaken for which grape variety? Malbec Chardonnay Merlot Pinot Noir

Merlot

Most producers in Chile use what percent in order to adhere to European law for export? 85 75 50 100

Where is the Lujan de Cuyo DOC located? Chile Mendoza Patagonia Salta

Mendoza

Steen is a local name for which grape variety in South Africa? Chenin Blanc Pinot Noir Riesling Chardonnay

Chenin Blanc

What is the primary grape associated with coonawarra?

Cabernet Sauvignon

What is the primary grape associated with Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale?

Shiraz

The Clare Valley and the Eden Valley are most noted for which style of wine? Dry Semillon Pinot Noir Dry Riesling Muscat-based sweet wines

Dry Riesling

Prosecco is made by which method of sparkling wine production? Methode Champenoise Tank Method/Charmat Method Transfer Method None of the above

Tank Method/Charmat Method

Champagne vineyards are best known for which soil type? Granite Chalk Clay Sand

Chalk

Which grape variety and soil combination produces the best sherry? Palomin / Albariza Sercial / Volcanic Pedro Ximenez / Barros Touriga National / Schist

Palomina / Albariza

What type of wine is muscat de beaumes-de-venise? Madeira Vin Doux Naturel Sherry Port

Vin Doux Naturel (naturally sweet wines originating in France)

Banyuls is a sweet, fortified wine from: Spain made with pedro ximenez France made with the grenache grape France made with the muscat grape Spain made with the palomino grape

France made with the grenache grape

Which of the following is a main grape of port? Touriga Nacional Muscat Sercial Palomino

Touriga Nacional

Bonnezaux is a famous botrytis-affected sweet wine from which wine region? Alsace, France Bordeaux, France Loire Valley, France Champagne, France

Loire Valley, France

Recioto is an Italian word referring to which type of wine? Late harvest grapes dried grapes frozen grapes botrytis-affected grapes

dried grapes

What type of sake is nigori? Unpasteurized Filtered Unfiltered Oaky

Unfiltered Namazake is unpasteurized

What type of sake is namazake? Unpasteurized Filtered Unfiltered Oaky

unpasteurized

Why is "green harvesting" practiced? Increases the amount of fruit being produced by the vine Reduces the amount of fruit being produced by the vine and concentrates what remains Eliminates the risk of phylloxera Reduces environmental pollution

Reduces the amount of fruit being produced by the vine and concentrates what remains

Salt in food can: Make food taste sweeter decrease the palate's perception of acidity make wine taste more tannic increase the palate's perception of acidity

decrease the palate's perception of acidity

Which area of bordeaux is best knonw for not having a classification of its chateux? Pessac-Leognan Saint-Emilion Pomerol Medoc

Pomerol

Where is Chateau Haut-Brion located? Pessac-Leognan Medoc Saint Emilion Pomerol

Pessac-Leognan (bordeaux)

Tuffeau is an important soil type in which area? Anjou-Saumur Pays Nantais Central Vineyards Touraine

Touraine

Which of the following is a sweet wine appellation of Anjoy-Saumur? Sancerre Muscadet Quarts-de-chaume Chinon

Quarts de chaume

By law, when can brunello di montalcino wines be released for sale? After Jan 1st of the 5th year following the harvest After Jan 1st of the following harvest After Jan 1st of the tenth year following the harvest After Jan 1st of the second year following the harvest

After Jan 1st of the 5th year following the harvest

Which of the following is an important river in one of Germany's wine regions? Loire Danube Rhone Rhine

Rhine (Germany)! Loire - France, Loire Valley Danube - Austria Rhone - France, Rhone Valley

Which of the following is the correct word for "off dry" on Italian wine labels? Amabile Recioto Frizzante Passito

Amabile

Which AOC is the only appellation in the rhone valley to produce nothing but rose wine? Tavel AOC Chateauneuf-du-pape AOC Condrieu AOC Saint-Peray AOC

Tavel AOC

Which of the following grape varieties it not allowed for Grand Cru labeling in Alsace? Chardonnay Gewurztraminer Pinot Gris Riesling

Chardonnay

Where is Chateau Haut-Brion?

Graves Barsac Fronsac Pomerol

Which of the following is not one of the white grapes of Bordeaux? Chenin Blanc Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle

Chenin Blanc

Which fortified wine is made from Muscat Blanc/Rouge in the southern rhone valley Rivesaltes Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Maury Doux Banyuls

Muscat De Beaumes-De-Venise (southern rhone)

What type of soils are prevalent in Saint-Emilion? Wet Sand Iron Pan & Clay Clay and Limestone Red Clay

Iron Pan & Clay

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