WSET Level 2 Practice Questions Flashcards by Micah Boerma

Which of the following conditions allows for the best impression of a wine?

a) A room that has been cleaned with bleach;

b) A room that allows natural light;

c) A palate that has been freshly brushed with toothpaste;

d) A palate after a cup of coffee.

b) A room that allows natural light

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Which of the following is the most common colour for red wines?
a) Purple
b) Ruby
c) Garnet
d) Tawny

b) Ruby

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Which of the following is the most common colour for white wines?
a) Lemon
b) Gold
c) Amber
d) Brown

a) Lemon

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Which of the following colours best describes a red wine with some age?
a) Ruby
b) Garnet
c) Purple
d) Gold

b) Garnet

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If the pigmentation of a wine reaches from the core to the rim, it should be described as:
a) Pale
b) Medium
c) Deep
d) Pronounced

c) Deep

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Oak and malolactic conversion aromas are considered:
a) Primary Aromas
b) Secondary Aromas
c) Tertiary Aromas
d) Faulted Aromas

b) Secondary Aromas

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A fortified wine such as Fino Sherry with 15% alcohol is described as having:
a) Low alcohol
b) Medium alcohol
c) High alcohol

a) Low alcohol

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Which structural component is the main factor that contributes to body in a wine?
a) Sugar
b) Acidity
c) Tannins
d) Alcohol

d) Alcohol

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Which factor is important for balance in wine with sugar?
a) Acidity
b) Alcohol
c) Flavour characteristics
d) Tannins

Which factor is important for balance in wine with sugar?
a) Acidity

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A wine should meet how many positive criteria to qualify as acceptable?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) None – there are problems on all criteria

a) One

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Which of the following is true about Sweetness in food when pairing with wine?

a) It makes a wine seem more acidic
b) It makes a wine seem more bitter
c) It makes seem less fruity
d) All of the above

d) All of the above

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Which of the following is true about Umami in food when pairing with wine?

a) It makes a wine seem more bitter
b) It makes a wine seem less acidic
c) It makes a wine seem sweeter
d) None of the above

a) It makes a wine seem more bitter

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Salt can enhance the flavour in wine.
a) True
b) False

a) True

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Acidity in food can make a wine seem:
a) Drier
b) Less acidic
c) Less fruity
d) More bitter

b) Less acidic

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Which statement is true about flavour intensity in food and wine pairing?

a) The flavour intensity of the food should be higher that the flavour intensity of the wine
b) The flavour intensity of the wine should be higher than the flavour intensity of the food
c) The food and wine should have equal flavour intensities
d) None of the above

c) The food and wine should have equal flavour intensities

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Which of the following pairings is correct?

a) Salt in food decreases Acidity in wine
b) Umami in food decreases Alcohol in wine
c) Chili Heat in food decreases Bitterness in wine
d) Sweetness in food decreases Acidity in wine

a) Salt in food decreases Acidity in wine

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The effect of chili heat is greatest in which wine style?

a) Wines with higher alcohol
b) Wines with lower alcohol
c) Wines with residual sugar
d) Wines with intense fruity characters

a) Wines with higher alcohol

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A person’s sensitivities do not play an important role in matching food and wine.
a) True
b) False

b) False

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Food has a greater impact on wine than wine has on food.
a) True
b) False

a) True

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Acidity in wine makes the palate seem cloying and unrefreshing when paired with fatty/oily foods.
a) True
b) False

b) False

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Which statement is most appropriate for storing wine?

a) Poor storage can create faulted wines
b) Wines mature well in extremes of temperature
c) Wines sealed with a screwcap should be stored on its side
d) Bright light helps a wine retain its freshness

a) Poor storage can create faulted wines

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Which degree is generally accepted as “room temperature?”
a) 6°C / 46°F
b) 12°C / 50°F
c) 18°C / 64°F
d) 24°C / 75°F

c) 18°C / 64°F

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Which type of wine is best served in a flute?
a) Sparkling wine
b) Dry red wine
c) Dry white wine
d) Fortified sweet wine

a) Sparkling wine

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Which style of wine could be served at the warmest temperature range?
a) Still red wine
b) Rosé wine
c) Sparkling wine
d) Sweet wine

a) Still red wine

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Which of the following wines should be served at the coolest temperature range? a) Beaujolais b) Champagne c) Pinot Grigio d) Shiraz

b) Champagne

An ice-bucket will efficiently chill a wine if: a) The bucket is filled with ice only b) The bucket is filled with ice and a little water c) The bucket is filled with both parts ice and cold water d) The bucket is filled of mostly water and a little ice

c) The bucket is filled with both parts ice and cold water

When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, one should always: a) Hold the cork secure while loosening the cage b) Hold the bottle at an angle c) Turn the bottle, not the cork d) All of the above

d) All of the above

When decanting an aged red wine, why should it be held near a light source? a) It helps prevent the sediments from being agitated b) It helps bring the wine up to room temperature c) It helps with seeing when sediments collect in the neck d) None of the above

c) It helps with seeing when sediments collect in the neck

Aromas of damp cardboard and muted fruit flavours is indicative of: a) A wine that has been in contact with a cork contaminated with TCA b) A wine that has been unintentionally exposed to oxygen by a failed closure c) A wine that has been damaged by exposure to heat or sunlight d) A wine that has thrown sediment from prolonged aging in bottle

a) A wine that has been in contact with a cork contaminated with TCA

A blanket system: a) Chills a wine to proper serving temperature b) Adds a layer of gas to protect remaining wine from oxidation c) Is a decanting method that efficiently allows a wine to breathe d) None of the above

b) Adds a layer of gas to protect remaining wine from oxidation

Which of the following pairs are found in the pulp of a grape? a) Carbon dioxide and alcohol b) Colour and tannin c) Seeds and stems d) Sugar and acid

d) Sugar and acid

Most wine grapes belong to which species of vine? a) African b) Asian c) European d) North American

c) European

Which environmental factor generates energy in the vine to produce sugars to grow and ripen grapes? a) Carbon dioxide b) Nutrients c) Sunlight d) Water

c) Sunlight

Which is the correct order for grape formation and ripening? a) Flowering, Fruit Set, Véraison, Ripening b) Ripening, Véraison, Fruit Set, Flowering c) Fruit Set, Flowering, Ripening, Véraison d) Véraison, Ripening, Flowering, Fruit Set

a) Flowering, Fruit Set, Véraison, Ripening

Which of the following occurs during Véraison? a) Flowers are pollinated and turn into newly formed grapes b) Grapes change colour from dark green to golden or reddish-purple c) Grapes swell with water and sugars d) Grapes develop tannins and flavours

b) Grapes change colour from dark green to golden or reddish-purple

An example of a grape that performs better in a warm climate but not in a cool climate is: a) Chardonnay b) Grenache c) Pinot Noir d) Sauvignon Blanc

b) Grenache

Warm ocean currents play a significant climatic role in: a) California b) Chile c) Northern Europe d) South Africa

c) Northern Europe

A wine region with an average growing season temperature of 17°C / 63°F is considered to have a: a) Cold Climate b) Cool Climate c) Moderate Climate d) Warm Climate

c) Moderate Climate

In climates further from the equator, vineyards can maximise sunlight exposure by: a) Planting grapes on flat, easily accessible land b) Planting grapes on slopes that receive ample shade c) Planting grapes on slopes facing rivers d) Planting grapes on cool soils with no stones

c) Planting grapes on slopes facing rivers

Which environmental factor best creates sunny summers and dry autumns that can extend the growing season? a) Bodies of water b) Cloud cover c) Mountains d) Soils

c) Mountains

Most of the world’s vineyards are found between which degrees of latitude? a) 10 to 30 b) 20 to 40 c) 30 to 50 d) 40 to 60

c) 30 to 50

Which weather-related issue can result in wines that are too high in acidity? a) Cooler than usual vintages b) Frost c) Hail d) High levels of rain

a) Cooler than usual vintages

Which of the following is a challenge in the spring that can reduce the crop for the year? a) Drought b) Frost c) Hail d) Hotter than usual temperatures

b) Frost

Which of the following would be used in high levels of moisture? a) Fungicides b) Herbicides c) Pesticides d) All of the above

a) Fungicides

The challenge of lower yields is: a) Commercial viability b) Diluted flavours c) Lower sugar levels d) Shriveled grapes that develop raisin-like flavours

a) Commercial viability

An example of a pest or disease that is beneficial to grapes is: a) Birds b) Pierce’s Disease c) Mildew d) Botrytis Cinerea

d) Botrytis Cinerea

Grapes harvested later in the ripening process will have: a) Higher acidity, lower sugars b) Higher sugars, lower acidity c) Higher sugars and acidity d) Lower acidity and sugars

b) Higher sugars, lower acidity

Vendanges tardives indicates a wine made from: a) Grapes that have been picked later in the harvest season b) Grapes that have been affected by botrytis c) Grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine d) Grapes that have been harvested from old vines

a) Grapes that have been picked later in the harvest season

An example of a PDO-level wine in Europe is: a) Indicazione Geografica Tipica b) Qualitätswein c) Vin de Pays d) Vino de la Tierra

b) Qualitätswein

The acronym AOC refers to a PDO-wine from which country? a) France b) Germany c) Italy d) Spain

a) France

Which process maximizes extraction of liquid from grapes? a) Crushing b) Pressing c) Fermentation d) Maceration

b) Pressing

Which combination of factors would most likely increase the cost of a wine? a) Steep vineyard, new French oak barrels, natural cork b) Machine-harvest, used American barrels, screwcap c) Hand-harvest, stainless steel, synthetic cork d) High-yield, oak staves, cardboard box

a) Steep vineyard, new French oak barrels, natural cork

Which is the correct typical order for red winemaking? a) Pressing, Draining, Fermentation, Maturation b) Fermentation, Draining, Pressing, Maturation c) Draining, Maturation, Pressing, Fermentation d) Maturation, Fermentation, Draining, Pressing

b) Fermentation, Draining, Pressing, Maturation

Which process uses a plunger to extract colour and tannin for red winemaking? a) Blending b) Short maceration c) Pumping over d) Punching down

d) Punching down

Which is the correct order for dry white winemaking? a) Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation, Maturation b) Fermentation, Maturation, Crushing, Pressing c) Maturation, Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation d) Pressing, Fermentation, Crushing, Maturation

a) Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation, Maturation

Short maceration followed by fermentation temperatures of 12°C – 22°C (54°F - 72°F) best describes: a) White winemaking b) Rosé winemaking c) Red winemaking d) Sweet winemaking

b) Rosé winemaking

In cool vintages: a) Acid may be added to the grape juice before fermentation b) Acid may be added to the finished wine after fermentation c) Sugar may be added to the grape juice before fermentation d) Sugar may be added to the finished wine after fermentation

c) Sugar may be added to the grape juice before fermentation

Which of the following would result in the least cost when adding oak flavours to a wine? a) Oak staves b) New French oak c) Previously used barrels d) Barrel fermentation

a) Oak staves

Which vessel would lead to maturation with oxygen? a) OId oak vats b) Bottles c) Cement tanks d) Stainless steel tanks

a) OId oak vats

After which step of the winemaking process is the wine unlikely to improve? a) Pressing b) Fermentation c) Maturation d) Packaging

d) Packaging

Which of the following statements about Pinot Noir is true? a) Pinot Noir is widely planted as it adapts easily to a variety of climatic conditions b) Pinot Noir can be enjoyed when it is young c) Pinot Noir produces full-body wines with strong tannins d) Pinot Noir can withstand intense flavours from new oak

b) Pinot Noir can be enjoyed when it is young

If a climate or vintage is too warm, the flavours of Pinot Noir will: a) Be well-suited for several years aging in bottle b) Show unattractive flavours of cooked fruit c) Show subtle flavours of clove and smoke d) Struggle to ripen

b) Show unattractive flavours of cooked fruit

Which labelling term would be the highest-quality from the best vineyards in Burgundy? a) Cru b) Grand Cru c) Premier Cru d) Villages

b) Grand Cru

Which of the following is not a village AOC in Burgundy? a) Beaune b) Gevrey-Chambertin c) Nuits-Saint-Georges d) Pomerol

d) Pomerol

Good examples of Pinot Noir in California are generally not found in: a) Carneros b) Santa Barbara c) Sonoma d) Napa

d) Napa

A cool region of Australia that produces quality Pinot Noir is: a) Barossa Valley b) Hunter Valley c) Clare Valley d) Yarra Valley

d) Yarra Valley

Which Chilean region produces very good Pinot Noir? a) Casablanca Valley b) Central Valley c) Colchagua d) Maipo

a) Casablanca Valley

Which region of New Zealand is not famous for its Pinot Noir? a) Central Otago b) Hawke’s Bay c) Marlborough d) Martinborough

b) Hawke’s Bay

Which region is well known for producing high quality Pinot Noir in South Africa? a) Mornington Peninsula b) Oregon c) Stellenbosch d) Walker Bay

d) Walker Bay

Which statements about White Zinfandel are true? 1) It is a white wine 2) It is medium-sweet 3) It is high alcohol 4) It is typically aged in oak a) 2 only b) 2 & 4 c) 1, 2, & 4 d) All of the above

a) 2 only

Blending Pinot Noir with other grapes is common practice in: a) Burgundy b) Beaujolais c) Champagne d) Hermitage

c) Champagne

Which Italian region is the source of wines made from Primitivo? a) Piemonte b) Puglia c) Tuscany d) Veneto

b) Puglia

What type of climate is best suited for Zinfandel/Primitivo? a) Cool Climate b) Moderate Climate c) Warm Climate d) All of the above

c) Warm Climate

Zinfandel grapes can ofted raisin on the vine. a) True b) False

a) True

Just-ripe Riesling produces flavours of: a) Apple, lime, and lemon b) Apricot, mango, and raisins c) Asparagus, green bell pepper, and gooseberry d) Vanilla, coconut, and hazelnut

a) Apple, lime, and lemon

Naturally high acidity in Riesling means: a) It is suitable for late-harvesting when conditions are right b) It should be consumed young and does not have potential to develop further c) Oak aging is often used to contribute to balance and complexity d) None of the above

a) It is suitable for late-harvesting when conditions are right

Which of the following terms describes a sterile grape juice that can be added to sweeten some Rieslings? a) Prädikatswein b) Qualitätswein c) Süssreserve d) Spätlese

c) Süssreserve

Which Prädikatswein translates to English as “late harvest?” a) Auslese b) Eiswein c) Halbtrocken d) Spätlese

d) Spätlese

What is the determining factor for each of the German Prädikatswein levels? a) Vineyard site b) Vintage c) Sugar levels d) Price

c) Sugar levels

In order of least ripe to most ripe, which of the following is correct? a) Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese b) Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett c) Auslese, Beerenauslese, Spätlese, Kabinett d) Spätlese, Kabinett, Auslese, Beerenauslese

a) Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese

Which region typically has lighter-bodied Rieslings that have medium-sweetness? a) Mosel b) Rheingau c) Pfalz d) Eden Valley

a) Mosel

Which term refers to a Riesling that is made from selected dried berries? a) Halbtrocken b) Kabinett c) Landwein d) Trockenbeerenauslese

d) Trockenbeerenauslese

Which pair of regions produces Australia’s signature Rieslings? a) Clare Valley and Eden Valley b) Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale c) Yarra Valley and Hunter Valley d) Mornington Peninsula and Margaret River

a) Clare Valley and Eden Valley

The Vosges Mountains allow Riesling to ripen slowly and gradually in which French region? a) Alsace b) Burgundy c) Loire Valley d) Rhône Valley

a) Alsace

Chenin Blanc, Sémillon, and Furmint are often used to produce high-quality: a) Sparkling wines made using the traditional method b) Red wines that are often matured in oak c) Sweet wines made from noble rot d) Wines that are fortified after fermentation

c) Sweet wines made from noble rot

The grape variety used to make a Vouvray is: a) Chenin Blanc b) Furmint c) Sémillon d) All of the above

a) Chenin Blanc

The style of wine from Vouvray AOC is: a) Dry to off-dry b) Medium to Sweet c) Sparkling d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Sauvignon Blanc is typically blended with: a) Chenin Blanc b) Sémillon/Semillon c) Furmint d) None of the above

b) Sémillon/Semillon

Which term is an indication of sweetness in a wine from Tokaj? a) Beerenauslese b) Classico c) Puttonyos d) Reserva

c) Puttonyos

South Africa’s most widely planted white grape variety is: a) Chenin Blanc b) Furmint c) Semillon d) None of the above

a) Chenin Blanc

Which region is not known for its botrytis-affected sweet wines? a) Hunter Valley b) Sauternes AOC c) Tokaj d) Vouvray AOC

a) Hunter Valley

A Tokaji wine made from Furmint can be dry. a) True b) False

a) True

Sauternes wines are based on which variety? a) Chenin Blanc b) Furmint c) Riesling d) Sémillon

d) Sémillon

Which of the following statements about Chardonnay is false? a) Chardonnay is always oaked b) Chardonnay is the grape of Chablis c) Chardonnay is grown in a range of climates d) Chardonnay can show a range of primary fruit characters

a) Chardonnay is always oaked

Which winemaking practice contributes flavours of butter and cream to a Chardonnay? a) Malolactic conversion b) Lees stirring c) Oak barrel maturation d) Bottle aging

a) Malolactic conversion

Which of the following is not an AOC for Chardonnay? a) Bordeaux AOC b) Bourgogne AOC c) Mâcon AOC d) Meursault AOC

a) Bordeaux AOC

Winemakers can use oak chips to give Chardonnay oak flavours. a) True b) False

a) True

Which of the following regions would Chardonnay most likely be unoaked? a) Chablis AOC b) Puligny-Montrachet AOC c) Meursault AOC d) Pouilly-Fuissé AOC

a) Chablis AOC

Which region is considered the heart of Burgundian Chardonnay? a) Côte de Nuits b) Côte de Beaune c) Côte-Rôtie d) Côtes du Rhône

b) Côte de Beaune

Which Californian region would have a warmer climate for Chardonnay? a) Carneros b) Napa Valley c) Santa Barbara d) Sonoma

b) Napa Valley

Which region on a label would unlikely be a source of high-volume Chardonnay? a) Central Valley b) Hawke’s Bay c) Southeastern Australia d) Western Cape

b) Hawke’s Bay

Which of the following is not an Australian region known for its Chardonnay? a) Adelaide Hills b) Margaret River c) Walker Bay d) Yarra Valley

c) Walker Bay

Which of the following statements about Sauvignon Blanc is false? a) It is an aromatic varietal b) It is usually high in acidity and light to medium bodied c) It needs a warm climate to show its herbaceous character d) It does not typically benefit from bottle aging

c) It needs a warm climate to show its herbaceous character

Which of the following is not an AOC for Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley? a) Sancerre AOC b) Pouilly-Fuissé AOC c) Touraine AOC d) Pouilly-Fumé AOC

b) Pouilly-Fuissé AOC

Which Bordeaux AOC is home to top quality Sauvignon Blanc? a) Haut-Médoc AOC b) Margaux AOC c) Pessac-Léognan AOC d) St.-Émilion AOC

c) Pessac-Léognan AOC

Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc are blended in Bordeaux because: a) Sauvignon Blanc lacks acidity, adding Semillon increases aging potential b) Sémillon is an aromatic grape that can help bring flavour to Sauvignon Blanc c) Sauvignon Blanc benefits from additional body brought to the blend by Sémillon d) All of the above

c) Sauvignon Blanc benefits from additional body brought to the blend by Sémillon

The classic home for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand is found in: a) Hawke’s Bay b) Marlborough c) Central Otago d) Walker Bay

b) Marlborough

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc can best be described as: a) Dry, high acidity, neutral aromas b) Off-dry, high acidity, pungent aromas c) Dry, high acidity, pungent aromas d) Off-dry, low acidity, neutral aromas

c) Dry, high acidity, pungent aromas

Which pair of regions are known for Sauvignon Blanc in Australia? a) Adelaide Hills and Margaret River b) Hunter Valley and Barossa Valley c) Eden Valley and Clare Valley d) Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula

a) Adelaide Hills and Margaret River

Most of California is not suited to growing fresh, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc because: a) Fogs keep temperatures cool b) Soils are too fertile c) The climate is too warm d) The weather is too dry

c) The climate is too warm

What pair of regions in South Africa are famous for Sauvignon Blanc? a) Casablanca Valley and Central Valley b) Constantia and Elgin c) Napa Valley and Sonoma d) Walker Bay and Western Cape

b) Constantia and Elgin

Argentina is emerging as a significant producer of high-quality Sauvignon Blanc. a) True b) False

b) False

Pinot Gris is the same grape variety as Pinot Noir. a) True b) False

b) False

Which most contributes to the stylistic differences between a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Gris? a) Grape-growing choices b) Fermentation choices c) Maturation choices d) Packaging choices

a) Grape-growing choices

Pinot Gris is known as Pinot Grigio in: a) Germany b) Italy c) Portugal d) Spain

b) Italy

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris is often fermented and matured in a portion of new oak. a) True b) False

b) False

Which pair of regions are known for producing Pinot Grigio in Italy? a) Campania and Venezie b) Friuli and Veneto c) Piemonte and Puglia d) Tuscany and Marche

b) Friuli and Veneto

Typical aromas and flavours for Pinot Gris in Alsace are: a) Lemon, apple, and honey b) Peach, mango, and honey c) Rose, clove and banana d) Strawberry, clove and mushroom

b) Peach, mango, and honey

Pinot Gris can come from a Premier Cru vineyard in Alsace. c) True d) False

d) False

Which AOC is home to the finest examples of Viognier? a) Condrieu AOC b) Côte-Rôtie AOC c) Graves AOC d) Touraine AOC

a) Condrieu AOC

Identify the grape varieties that can be classified as vendanges tardives in Alsace: 1) Gewurztraminer 2) Pinot Gris 3) Riesling 4) Sémillon a) 2 only b) 2 & 4 c) 1, 2, & 3 d) All of the above

c) 1, 2, & 3

Gewurztraminer and Viognier are often blended together. a) True b) False

b) False

Gewurztraminer is best described as: a) Medium-bodied with medium alcohol b) Full-bodied with high alcohol c) Light-bodied with light alcohol d) Any of the above; it depends on the sweetness

b) Full-bodied with high alcohol

Dry, full-body, pronounced aromas of peach, apricot, and blossom best describe: a) Albariño b) Gewurztraminer c) Pinot Gris d) Viognier

d) Viognier

Albariño is the white grape of which region? a) Priorat DOCa b) Rías Baixas DO c) Ribera del Duero DO d) Rioja DOCa

b) Rías Baixas DO

The Albariño grape is known for producing which of the following: a) Sweet, high-acid, oaked white wines with tropical fruit character b) Light to medium bodied red wines with red fruit character c) Unoaked dry white wines with citrus and stone fruit character d) Simple, medium-sweet unoaked rosé wines with red fruit character

c) Unoaked dry white wines with citrus and stone fruit character

Merlot is originally from: a) Bordeaux b) Burgundy c) Loire Valley d) Rhône Valley

a) Bordeaux

Riper Merlot from a warmer climate will show primary flavours of: a) Blackcurrant and green bell pepper b) Blackberry and black plum c) Green apple and lemon d) Strawberry and black pepper

b) Blackberry and black plum

When blended together, Merlot brings to Cabernet Sauvignon: a) Lower tannin and red-fruit flavours b) Higher tannin and red-fruit flavours c) Lower tannin and dark-fruit flavours d) Higher tannin and dark-fruit flavours

a) Lower tannin and red-fruit flavours

Merlot typically needs more time to mature in oak and age in bottle than Cabernet Sauvignon. a) True b) False

b) False

Which river divides Bordeaux into a Left and Right Bank? a) Gironde b) Loire c) Rhine d) Rhône

a) Gironde

Which of the following communes is not on the Left Bank? a) Margaux b) Pomerol c) Pessac-Léognan d) Pauillac

b) Pomerol

Premium California Merlot typically shows light, subtle flavours of vanilla and coconut. a) True b) False

b) False

Which of the following AOCs would be mostly Merlot? a) Haut-Médoc AOC b) Graves AOC c) St.-Émilion Grand Cru AOC d) Pessac-Léognan AOC

c) St.-Émilion Grand Cru AOC

Which Chilean region typically produces medium-bodied Merlots from high yields? a) Casablanca Valley b) Central Valley c) Colchagua d) Maipo

b) Central Valley

The climate of Bordeaux is best described as: a) Cool continental b) Moderate maritime c) Warm Mediterranean d) Hot tropical

b) Moderate maritime

In which Australian region does Merlot play an important role in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon? a) Barossa Valley b) Coonawarra c) Margaret River d) Mornington Peninsula

c) Margaret River

Which of the following statements best describes a Cabernet Sauvignon? a) High tannin, pronounced aromatics, high acidity b) Medium tannin, medium aromatics, full body c) Soft tannin, medium aromatics, light body d) High tannins, high aromatics, medium acidity

a) High tannin, pronounced aromatics, high acidity

Which flavour profile best describes a Cabernet Sauvignon? a) Strawberry, mushroom, and barnyard b) Black currants, bell pepper, and mint c) Plum, dark cherry, and coffee d) Blackberry, black pepper, and liquorice

b) Black currants, bell pepper, and mint

Which of the following statements about Cabernet Sauvignon is true? a) It ripens easily so can be grown in either a cool or warm climate b) It has its classic home on the Right Bank of Bordeaux c) Its high acidity and high tannins enable it to age for a long time d) All of the above

c) Its high acidity and high tannins enable it to age for a long time

Which region has established itself as a source of distinctively minty Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia? a) Coonawarra b) Barossa Valley c) Hawke’s Bay d) Oakville

a) Coonawarra

Which AOC includes the sub region of Pessac-Léognan? a) Médoc AOC b) Haut-Médoc AOC c) Graves AOC d) St. Émilion AOC

c) Graves AOC

Which of the following statements about Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is false: a) It is a powerful wine with high, ripe tannins b) It has pronounced flavours of black fruits and oak c) It is sometimes blended with small amounts of other grape varieties d) It is difficult to ripen in the California climate

d) It is difficult to ripen in the California climate

Which Chilean region is not a major source of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot? a) Casablanca b) Central Valley c) Colchagua d) Maipo

a) Casablanca

In which region would Carmenère be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon? a) Calistoga b) Colchagua c) Margaret River d) Stellenbosch

b) Colchagua

Which term in Bordeaux indicates a high ranking for the best wines of the region? a) Château b) Cru Bourgeois c) Cru Classé d) Supérieur

c) Cru Classé

Which flavour profile best describes a Syrah? a) Strawberry, mushroom, and barnyard b) Black currants, green bell pepper, and cedar c) Red Plum, dark cherry, and coffee d) Blackberry, black pepper, and herbal

d) Blackberry, black pepper, and herbal

Which of the following would be a good description of a Syrah grape? a) Large berries, thin skins, and low acidity b) Small berries, thin skins, and medium acidity c) Small berries, thick skins, and medium acidity d) Large berries, thick skins, and high acidity

c) Small berries, thick skins, and medium acidity

Syrah is used to blend with Grenache to bring: a) More colour and softer tannins b) Lighter colour and higher tannins c) More colour and higher tannins d) Light colour and lower tannins

c) More colour and higher tannins

The classic region for Syrah is: a) The Northern Rhône b) The Southern Rhône c) The Left Bank d) The Right Bank

a) The Northern Rhône

Why are Syrah grapes hand-harvested in the Rhône Valley? a) Grapes are harvested from old vines b) Noble rot only affects some of the grapes c) Vines are planted in gravel soils d) Vineyards are planted on steep slopes

d) Vineyards are planted on steep slopes

Among the best appellations for Syrah are: a) Chambertin and Montrachet b) Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage c) Margaux and Pauillac d) St.-Émilion and Pomerol

b) Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage

Which Australian region has a cloudy climate that results in medium-bodied Shiraz? a) Barossa Valley b) Clare Valley c) Hunter Valley d) Yarra Valley

c) Hunter Valley

Shiraz is used to produce sparkling wines in Australia. a) True b) False

a) True

Which of these is a cru that produces wines made from Gamay? a) Beaune b) Fleurie c) Hermitage d) Minervois

b) Fleurie

Which region is famous for producing wines made from Gamay? a) Beaujolais b) Burgundy c) Rhône Valley d) Rioja

a) Beaujolais

Which of the following would be a good description of a Grenache grape? a) High sugars, thin skins, and low acidity b) Low sugars, thin skins, and medium acidity c) Low sugars, thick skins, and medium acidity d) High sugars, thick skins, and high acidity

a) High sugars, thin skins, and low acidity

Which flavour profile best describes a Grenache? a) Strawberry, raspberry, and white pepper b) Black currants, bell pepper, and cedar c) Plum, dark cherry, and coffee d) Blackberry, black pepper, and liquorice

a) Strawberry, raspberry, and white pepper

Which pair of grape varieties are commonly blended with Grenache? a) Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot b) Gamay and Pinot Noir c) Sangiovese and Primitivo d) Syrah and Tempranillo

d) Syrah and Tempranillo

Grenache is often used to produce rosé wines. a) True b) False

a) True

Which of the below is a Grenache-based cru in the Southern Rhône? a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC b) Condrieu AOC c) Hermitage AOC d) Minervois AOC

a) Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Which region would see red wines made mostly from Grenache? a) Côtes du Rhône b) Côte de Beaune c) Côte-Rôtie d) Côte de Nuits

a) Côtes du Rhône

The most powerful expression of Garnacha in Spain is from: a) Catalunya DO b) Navarra DO c) Priorat DOCa d) Rioja DOCa

c) Priorat DOCa

Which of the following pairs of regions is home to many old vine Grenache? a) Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale b) Casablanca Valley and Colchagua c) Central Otago and Hawke’s Bay d) Stellenbosch and Walker Bay

a) Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale

Which term does not appear on a Spanish label? a) Classico b) Gran Reserva c) Reserva d) None of the above

a) Classico

Which region is the most famous for Tempranillo-based wines in Spain? a) Catalunya DO b) Priorat DOCa c) Rías Baixas DO d) Rioja DOCa

d) Rioja DOCa

In Spain, the term Crianza indicates a wine that will show the most prounced tertiary aromas. a) True b) False

b) False

In which region is Tempranillo very full-bodied and have dark fruit character? a) Rías Baixas DO b) Ribera del Duero DO c) Rioja DOCa d) All of the above

b) Ribera del Duero DO

Which is the correct order for aging minimums in Spain from shortest to longest? a) Crianza, Joven, Gran Reserva, Reserva b) Gran Reserva, Reserva, Crianza, Joven c) Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva d) Reserva, Gran Reserva, Joven, Crianza

c) Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

A black grape unique in South Africa is: a) Barbera b) Carmenère c) Malbec d) Pinotage

d) Pinotage

Which variety native to southwest France is the most important black grape variety in Argentina? a) Carmenère b) Grenache c) Malbec d) Pinotage

c) Malbec

Which variety native to Bordeaux is widely grown in Chile? a) Carmenère b) Malbec c) Pinotage d) Sémillon

a) Carmenère

Deeply coloured, high tannins, full body, and flavours of blackberry and eucalyptus best describes a: a) Carmenère b) Malbec c) Nebbiolo d) Pinotage

a) Carmenère

Pinotage is sometimes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create: a) Amarone della Valpolicella b) Cape Blends c) Côtes du Rhône-Villages d) Méthode Cap Classique

b) Cape Blends

Malbec is commonly blended with Garnacha in Mendoza. a) True b) False

b) False

The grape of Soave is: a) Cortese b) Fiano c) Garganega d) Verdicchio

c) Garganega

Gavi DOCG is located in which part of Italy? a) Campania b) Marche c) Piemonte d) Veneto

c) Piemonte

The main grape of Gavi DOCG is: a) Cortese b) Fiano c) Garganega d) Verdicchio

a) Cortese

Typical aromas and flavours of Fiano include: a) Blossom, pear, and vanilla b) Lemon, fennel, and apple c) Peach, melon, and mango d) Strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry

c) Peach, melon, and mango

An important DOC in the Marche region is ___________ dei Castello di Jesi. a) Cortese b) Garganega c) Fiano d) Verdicchio

d) Verdicchio

Soave wines are always white and can be either dry or sweet. a) True b) False

a) True

Which Italian white variety typically has the fuller body and lower acidity? a) Cortese b) Garganega c) Fiano d) Verdicchio

c) Fiano

Which grape is used to make Barolo DOCG? a) Barbera b) Corvina c) Nebbiolo d) Sangiovese

c) Nebbiolo

Which of the below is not a red wine from Piemonte? a) Brunello di Montalcino DOCG b) Barolo DOCG c) Barbera d’Asti DOCG d) Barbaresco DOCG

a) Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

High acidity, high tannins, with red-fruit, dried herbs, and floral aromas best describes a: a) Barbera b) Corvina c) Nebbiolo d) Montepulciano

c) Nebbiolo

A wine from Barbera d’Asti DOCG makes similarly powerful wines as a Barolo DOCG. a) True b) False

b) False

Which is the main grape of a Valpolicella blend? a) Barbera b) Corvina c) Garganega d) Nebbiolo

b) Corvina

Which pair of wines are made using the appassimento method? a) Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG & Valpolicella Classico DOC b) Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG & Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG c) Valpolicella DOC & Valpolicella Classico DOC d) Valpolicella Classico DOC & Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

b) Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG & Amarone della

In which region is Corvina most important? a) Abruzzo b) Piemonte c) Tuscany d) Veneto

d) Veneto

The appassimento method creates sweet wines by: a) Botrytis fungus developing on the skins b) Harvesting grapes later in the season c) Freezing the grapes on the vines d) Drying the grapes after the harvest

d) Drying the grapes after the harvest

The term Classico on an Italian label indicates: a) The wine is made from Sangiovese b) The wine comes from a historic centre of a wine region c) The wine has been aged for a minimum set number of months d) Both the grape variety and the wine region

b) The wine comes from a historic centre of a wine region

Wines made from Barbera are typically more enjoyable at a younger stage than Nebbiolo. a) True b) False

a) True

The term riserva on an Italian wine label indicates: a) The wine has been aged for a set number of months b) The wine is of a lower minimum alcohol c) The wine is from the best vineyards d) None of the above; it has no legal implications

a) The wine has been aged for a set number of months

Chianti is dominated by which grape variety? a) Corvina b) Montepulciano c) Nebbiolo d) Sangiovese

d) Sangiovese

Which of these wines is not made with Sangiovese? a) Chianti Classico b) Brunello di Montalcino c) Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d) None of the above

c) Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Which of the following is not a wine made from Sangiovese? a) Chianti DOCG b) Chianti Classico DOCG c) Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG d) Recioto di Chianti DOCG

d) Recioto di Chianti DOCG

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a simple, fruity white wine from Abruzzo. a) True b) False

b) False

Broadly speaking, two categories of sparkling wine are: a) Barrel-fermented and Tank-fermented b) Barrel-fermented and Bottle-fermented c) Bottle-fermented and Tank-fermented d) Bottle-fermented and Malolactic-fermented

c) Bottle-fermented and Tank-fermented

Generally speaking, how much will the alcohol of a base wine increase during second fermentation? a) 1 – 2% b) 4 - 6% c) 10 - 12% d) 15 – 20%

a) 1 – 2%

Stopping fermentation by filtering out the yeast results in a sparkling wine that is: a) Sweet with low alcohol b) Sweet with high alcohol c) Dry with low alcohol d) Dry with high alcohol

a) Sweet with low alcohol

Glera forms the base to which sparkling wine? a) Asti b) Cava c) Méthode Cap Classique d) Prosecco

d) Prosecco

Which factor adds bready complexity to a bottle-fermented sparkling wine? a) Aging wines in oak barrels b) Extended contact with dead yeast cells c) Adding a mixture of sugar and yeasts d) Adding a mixture of sugar and wine

b) Extended contact with dead yeast cells

Which style of sparkling wine is not a tank-method sparkling wine? a) Asti b) Cava c) Prosecco d) None of the above

b) Cava

What is the correct order for the production of a bottle-fermented sparkling wine? a) Second-fermentation, yeast autolysis, disgorgement, dosage b) Dosage, second-fermentation, yeast autolysis, disgorgement c) Second-fermentation, disgorgement, dosage, yeast autolysis d) Yeast autolysis, disgorgement, second-fermentation, dosage

a) Second-fermentation, yeast autolysis, disgorgement, dosage

Sweet, fruity, and light-bodied best describes which sparkling wine? a) Asti b) Brut Champagne c) Cava d) All of the above

a) Asti

What is added to a base wine to inaugurate a second-fermentation in a bottle-fermented sparkling wine? 1) Alcohol 2) Sugar 3) Wine 4) Yeast a) 3 only b) 2 & 4 c) 1, 2, & 4 d) All of the above

b) 2 & 4

Biscuity, bready flavours in a bottle-fermented sparkling wine are described as: a) Frizzante b) Autolytic c) Dosage d) Remuage

b) Autolytic

“Riddling” refers to which part of the traditional method of making sparkling wine? a) Adding sugar and yeast to start a second-fermentation b) Aging sparkling wines on their lees c) Turning the bottles to collect yeast cells at the neck d) Removing dead yeast cells and topping up with a sugar and wine mixture

c) Turning the bottles to collect yeast cells at the neck

The purpose for disgorging a bottle-fermented wine is to: a) Add carbon-dioxide to the wine b) Add extra levels of alcohol to the wine c) Remove dead yeast cells d) Remove surplus wine

c) Remove dead yeast cells

Which term refers to an automated system for riddling? a) Dosage b) Gyropalette c) Liqueuer d’expédition d) Méthode traditionelle

b) Gyropalette

Base wines for sparkling wine are usually a blend from different: a) Grape varieties b) Villages c) Vineyards d) All of the above

d) All of the above

The term ‘brut’ refers to a sparkling wine that is: a) A blend of different vintages b) Lightly-sparkling c) Dry d) Medium-sweet

c) Dry

Which of the following is not a traditional method sparkling wine? a) Cava b) Champagne c) Méthode Cap Classique d) Prosecco

d) Prosecco

Due to the very cool climate, most base wines in Champagne are: a) Low alcohol and high acidity b) Low acidity and high alcohol c) Low alcohol and low acidity d) High alcohol and high acidity

a) Low alcohol and high acidity

Which of the following is not a grape of Champagne? a) Chardonnay b) Pinot Gris c) Pinot Meunier d) Pinot Noir

b) Pinot Gris

What is the minimum legal period for aging Champagne on its lees? a) 6 months b) 12 months c) 24 months d) 36 months

b) 12 months

A Vintage Champagne is a blend of grapes harvested in different years. a) True b) False

b) False

A sparkling wine labelled as Demi-sec is dryer than one labelled as Brut. a) True b) False

b) False

Which pair of French grapes are occasionally used in the production of Cava? a) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir b) Chenin Blanc and Sémillon c) Gewurztraminer and Viognier d) Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

a) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Cava refers to: a) A tank-fermented sparkling wine from Italy b) A tank-fermented sparkling wine from Spain c) A bottle-fermented sparkling wine from Italy d) A bottle-fermented sparkling wine from Spain

d) A bottle-fermented sparkling wine from Spain

Which grape variety is often used with Champagne varieties in South Africa? a) Chenin Blanc b) Pinot Gris c) Sauvignon Blanc d) Semillon

a) Chenin Blanc

Which grape variety is popular in tank-fermented sparkling wines in such regions as California and Australia? a) Chardonnay b) Chenin Blanc c) Muscat d) Pinot Noir

c) Muscat

Identify the factors that Sherry and Port share in common. 1) They are both fortified 2) They are both from Spain 3) They are both always sweet 4) They are both always red a) 1 only b) 1 & 3 c) 1, 2, & 4 d) All of the above

a) 1 only

What is the name of the Spanish region that produces Sherry? a) Catalunya b) Douro Valley c) Jerez de la Frontera d) Rioja

c) Jerez de la Frontera

Which style of sherry is does not show oxidative characters of walnuts and caramel? a) Amontillado b) Cream c) Fino d) Oloroso

c) Fino

Which of the following best describes the sweetness level of Sherry? a) Dry b) Medium c) Sweet d) All of the above

d) All of the above

The local white grape responsible for Sherry production is: a) Albariño b) Flor c) Palomino d) Tempranillo

c) Palomino

What is the name of the aging technique responsible for producing Sherry? a) Gran Reserva b) Malolactic Conversion c) Solera System d) Traditional Method

c) Solera System

What role does flor play in Sherry? a) It is a type of white, chalky soil unique to the region b) It is a type of grape that is neutral in flavour c) It is an aging process that allows for blending from many different vintages d) It is a type of yeast that forms a protective layer on the wine

d) It is a type of yeast that forms a protective layer on the wine

Which of the following styles of Sherry is dry? a) Pale Cream b) Medium c) PX d) None of the above

d) None of the above

Which style of Sherry is refortified to 17% partway through the aging process? a) Amontillado b) Fino c) Pale Cream d) Pedro Ximénez

a) Amontillado

Which style of Sherry is both the name of a grape and a sweet, sun-dried wine? a) Amontillado b) Oloroso c) Palomino d) Pedro Ximénez

d) Pedro Ximénez

How does Port become a sweet wine? a) Fermentation is halted with the addition of alcohol b) Noble rot affects ripe grapes on the vines c) Red grapes are dried on straw mats to concentrate sugars d) Unfermented grape juice is added to the final wine

a) Fermentation is halted with the addition of alcohol

Which style of Port is the most basic red? a) LBV b) Tawny c) Ruby d) Vintage

c) Ruby

Which style of Port will have oxidative characters of walnut and caramel? a) Reserve Ruby b) Vintage c) LBV d) Tawny

d) Tawny

Which style of Port is from a single year? a) 20-Year Tawny b) LBV c) Ruby d) Reserve Ruby

b) LBV

Vintage Port is only produced in exceptional years. a) True b) False

a) True

A 20-Year Tawny indicates a wine that: a) Has matured in a Solera for an average of 20 years b) Has matured in barrels for an average of 20 years c) Is made from grapes harvested at least 20 years ago d) Has the potential to age for 20 years

b) Has matured in barrels for an average of 20 years

Port is a sweet fortified wine from: a) Jerez de la Frontera in Spain b) Northeastern Italy c) The Southern Rhône in France d) The Upper Douro in Portugal

d) The Upper Douro in Portugal

Which style of Port must be decanted? a) Reserve Ruby b) Vintage c) LBV d) 40-year Tawny

b) Vintage

Which of the following is not typical of Tawny Ports? a) The wine is aged in small barrels b) The wine has oxidative characters c) The wine comes from a single declared vintage d) The wine is tawny in colour

c) The wine comes from a single declared vintage

Port is sweetend with the addition of sweet wines made by sun-drying. a) True b) False

b) False

For long-term storage of wine, the temperature for all wines should be cool and constant, preferably between ___ - ____ degrees Celsius

10 - 15

Why do wines need to be kept away from strong light?

Because the light can heat up the wine and lead it to be stale.

An ice bucket should be filled three-quarters full with equal quantities of ___ and _____ so that the bottle is fully surrounded by ice water.

ice; water

What temperature should a light/medium bodied white be served?

Chilled 7-10 degrees

What temperature should a medium-full bodied, oaked white be served

Lightly chilled, 10-13 degrees

What temperature should sweet wines be served?

Well chilled 6-8 degrees

What temperatures should sparking wine be served?

Well chilled 6-8 degrees

What temperatures should a light bodied red be served?

Lightly chilled, 13 degrees

What is room temperature?

15-18 degrees

Discuss some of the notes that may come from a Chardonnay grown in a cool, moderate, and warm climate:

1. Cool: green fruit (apple, pear), citrus (lemon, lime) and wet stones 2. Moderate: lemon, stone fruits (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit (melon) 3. Warm: stone fruit (peach), tropical fruit (pineapple, banana)

_________ is the classic wine region for chardonnay.

Burgundy

Wines made from the Burgundy area are simply labelled as ___________

Bourgogne (baw - gaag - nee)Ch

Chablis is a cool/moderate/warm climate?

Cool climate

Cote d'Or (Beaune) is the heart of Burgundy and has a cool/moderate/warm climate

Moderate

What is different about the climate of Chablis and Cote d'Or? (Beaune)

Chablis is cool climate, Cote d'Or is a moderate climate, leading to differences in the notes of Chardonnay

Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet are the most famous villages of Chablis or Cote d'Or? (Beaune)

Cote d'Or

What white wine is sold under the name Macon form the Maconnais region in France?

Chardonnay

For Chardonnay in Australia, the cooler climate areas of _________, _________, & ________ are where they are commonly grown

Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills, and Margaret River

What area in New Zealand hosts nice Chardonnays?

Malborough

Pouilly-Fuisse is a village in the Chablis/Cote d'Or region?)

Cote d'Or

What two areas in USA are known for Chardonnay?

Oregon and California

In Australia, Chardonnay is sometimes mixed with which grape? a) Sauvignon Blanc b) Riesling c) Pinot Grigio d) Semillon Blanc

Semillon Blanc

Which appellation has the warmest climate? a) Chablis b) Meursault c) Macon d) Pays d'Oc

Pays d'Oc

Central Valley is from Chile/Australia/California

Chile

Sancerre typically has aromas of: a) Stone fruit, vanilla, and toast b) Tropical fruit, honey, and ginger c) Grass, asparagus, and citrus fruits d) Rose, fig, and stewed fruits

c) Grass, asparagus, and citrus fruits

Recioto di Soave is typically a: a) high volume, inexpensive, fruity white wine b) high-quality, expensive, sweet white wine c) high volume, inexpensive rose wine d) high volume, inexpensive, fruity red wine

b) high-quality, expensive, sweet white wine

Spring frosts can: 1 damage vine shoots 2 decrease yield 3 increase ripeness a) 1 only b) 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Cava sparkling wines are produced: a) using forced carbonation b) using the Asti method c) using the tank method d) using the traditional method

d) using the traditional method

Which one of the following sets of flavour characteristics is associated with Merlot? a) Plum, vanilla, toast b) Strawberry, mushroom, meat c) Mango, butter, vanilla d) Apple, lime, peach

a) Plum, vanilla, toast

Walker bay is an important region a) in California b) for fortified wines c) for pinot noir and chardonnay d) in Australia

c) for pinot noir and chardonnay

A wine labelled as Tokaji Aszu is: a) Sparkling b) Fortified c) Sweet d) Rose

c) Sweet

What impact does lees contact have on a wine? a) It lowers the sugar level b) It increases the body c) It raises the acidity d) It raises the alcohol

b) It increases the body

Old vine Zinfandel has flavours of: a) Blackberry, prune, and coffee b) Stone fruit, white blossom, and butter c) Pineapple, melon, and oak d) Raspberry, cherry, and bitter almond

a) Blackberry, prune, and coffee

Flor is needed to make: a) Amontillado Sherry b) Moscato d'Astri c) Tawny Port d) Tokaji Aszu

a) Amontillado Sherry

Dormancy typically happens: a) Autumn b) Summer c) Spring d) winter

d) winter

Which one of the following best describes Barolo? a) Crisp fruity white b) Semi-sweet sparkling rose c) Light-bodied fruity red d) Full-bodied, high tannin red

d) Full-bodied, high tannin red

Which one of the following wines has the highest sugar level: a) Auslese b) Kabinett c) Trockenbeerenauslese d) Spatlese

c) Trockenbeerenauslese

Pinotage is: 1 often matured in oak barrels 2 typically red fruited with high acidity 3 commonly blended with other grape varietals a) 1 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, and 3

Pinot Noir is best suited to which of the following climates? a) Cool only b) Cool and moderate c) cool, moderate, and warm d) moderate and warm only

b) Cool and moderate

The most age-worthy and full-bodied styles of New Zealand Pinot Noir are found in: a) Hawkes Bay b) Martinborough c) Marlborough d) Central Otago

d) Central Otago

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot is the dominant grape grown on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot is the dominant grape grown on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux region

Merlot

Which wine is of highest quality? a) Bordeaux b) Bordeaux Superieur c) Medoc d) Saint Emilion Grand Cru

d) Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Which is an appellation not located on the left bank? a) Margaux b) Pomerol c) Pauillac d) Graves

b) Pomerol

Which region in New Zealand is known for Merlot? a) Marlborough b) Central Otago c) Hawk's Bay d) Martinborough

c) Hawk's Bay

Vineyards in the Northern Hemisphere get more sun when facing south: True or False

True

Which wine region is NOT in New Zealand: 1. Central Otago 2. Martinborough 3. Malborough 4. Walker Bay

4. Walker Bay

Blending can achieve: 1. Style 2. Consistency 3. Complexity 4. All of the above

All of the above

What is TRUE about Zinfandel: 1. It is different from Primivito 2. It always makes sweet rose 3. It tends to ripen unevenly 4. It is showing its best result in a cool climate

3. It tends to ripen unevenly

Medium orange/pink, medium sweet with aromas of strawberries best describes: 1. White Zinfandel 2. Nuits Saint George 3. Gewurztraminer 4. Central Otago

1. White Zinfandel

Pumping over is only used in red or white wine making?

Red wine making only

What factors help a wine to age? 1. High acid 2.High tannins 3.High alcohol 4.Good quality aromas 1. 1,2,3 2. 2,4,3 3. 1,2,3,4 4. 1 only

3. 1,2,3,4

Pommard is located in: 1. California 2. Cotes de Beaune 3. New Zealand 4. Walker Bay

Cotes de Beaune

Veraision occurs in which season?

Summer

What happens to a wine sealed with a cork if it is not stored on its side?

The cork dries out letting oxygen into the bottle, causing the wine to oxidise and lose its fruit character.

Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?

Well chilled 6-8°C (43-46°F)

Sparkling wines should be served at what temperature?

Well chilled 6-10°C (43-50°F)

Light to medium-bodied white and rosé wines should be served at what temperature?

Chilled 7-10°C (45-50°F)

A red wine glass should be ________ than a white wine glass?

Bigger

Name three ways to help keep a wine fresh after opening?

Keep a wine in a fridge Use a vacuum system Use an inert gas system

The chemical TCA causes what?

Cork taint

How does a wine with cork taint taste?

Cork taint mutes the flavour and gives a damp cardboard aroma

A closure that fails and lets air in will change a wine in what way?

Appear browner Have aromas of honey, caramel or coffee Lack freshness and fruitiness

As the year progresses, flowers are transformed into?

Grapes

What time of year do the vines drop their leaves?

Autumn

During winter, vines are?

Dormant

Which five things does a vine need to grow?

1 Warmth 2 Sunlight 3 Carbon dioxide 4 Water 5 Nutrients

What does the vine need to photosynthesize and produce sugars?

Sunlight Carbon dioxide Water

Which part of the vine is used to access to nutrients?

Roots

What is the correct order of grape formation and ripening?

Flowering Fruit set Véraison Ripening

What time of year does flowering occur?

Early spring

Fruit set is the process of?

Pollination

Véraison is when the grapes change _________

Colour

During ripening what happens to the grape's acidity?

It decreases

During the ripening of some white grape varieties, the flavours change from what to what? (4 flavours)

Herbaceous Green fruit Stone fruit Tropical fruit

During the ripening of black grape varieties, the flavours change from? (3 flavours)

Herbaceous Fresh fruit Cooked fruit

Botrytis is a type of________

Fungus

Botrytis does what to the grape's skin?

Makes tiny holes, that allow water to evaporate from

How does Noble Rot affect grapes?

Concentrates the sugar, acidity and flavour

What is meant by 'climate' in relation to a wine region?

It is the average temperature, sunlight and rainfall that a region can expect.

A cool climate has an average growing season temperature at or below?

16.5°C 62°F

A moderate climate's temperature range in an average growing season is?

16.5 - 18.5°C 62 - 65°F

A warm climate's temperature range in an average growing season is?

18.5 - 21°C 65 - 70°F

____________ is important because it determines which grape varieties can grow successfully in a wine region

Temperature

What is the most important climatic factor that influences a wine region?

Latitudes

Most vineyards are located between which latitudes?

30-50 degrees

What happens to a vineyard's temperature as the altitude increases?

The temperature drops

What influence does the sea have on the climate of a vineyard?

The sea moderates the temperature

What two effects do rivers have on a vineyard?

They provide warmth, extending the growing season. They reflect sunlight

Cool air moderating the temperature can come from which two geographical sources?

Mountains Seas

What effect do clouds have on photosynthesis?

Clouds block light, slowing down photosynthesis

What effect does fog have on a vineyard?

It cools the vineyard down

Where do mists form?

Near to rivers

Mist is considered essential for the development of?

Botrytis / Noble Rot

Mountains can provide a barrier to which weather conditions?

Rain, clouds and cold winds

To get maximum ripeness, vineyards planted in the southern hemisphere should face?

North

To get maximum ripeness, vineyards planted in the northern hemisphere should face?

South

What is the difference between climate and weather?

Climate is the average levels of sunlight temperature and rain in a typical year Weather is what happens on a day to day basis

Soils provide what to vines?

Water and nutrients

Stones on the surface of a vineyard can make the temperature in the vineyard?

Warmer

What effect do stones in the vineyard have on the ripeness of grapes?

The grapes will be more ripe

If a vintage is too cool, the grapes will be affected in what way?

They will be more acidic with lower sugar

If the season is unusually hot and sunny, the grapes may?

Develop dried fruit aromas Get sunburn spots

When the weather is hot, vines need more?

Water

In hot drought conditions, the vine will be unable to?

Ripen grapes

Heavy rain, close to harvest could mean the resulting wine is?

Dilute

Grapes are trained on what?

Tresllises

Winter pruning occurs when the vine is?

Dormant

Where rain is insufficient, what could growers potentially install?

Irrigation

The number of grapes per unit of area is known as?

Yield

Too high a yield may result in?

Dilute flavours and lower sugar levels

If the yield is too low the crop will not be?

Commercially Viable

Whereabouts can machine harvesters not be used?

On steep sloping vineyards

A legally defined vineyard area in a country is known as?

A Geographical Indication (GI)

What is the difference between a European GI and GIs from the rest of the world?

European GIs have additional restrictions on grape varieties and methods of production

What are the two types of European GIs?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

A European GI with a small area which has tightly defined regulations is a?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

A European GI with a large area and with less strict regulations is a?

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) France

Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) France

Indication Géographical Protégée (IGP) is a _____ from _________?

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) France

Denominazione di Origine Controllata DOC is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Italy

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita DOCG is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Italy

Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is a _____ from _________?

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Italy

Denominación de Origen DO is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Spain

Denominación de Origen Calificada DOCa is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Spain

Vino de la Tierra is a _____ from _________?

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Spain

Qualitätswein is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Germany

Prädikatswein is a _____ from _________?

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Germany

Landwein is a _____ from _________?

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Germany

Vielles Vignes means?

Old Vine

Which wine is the oldest, an Australian 2019 or a French 2019?

Australian (the harvest is 6 months earlier)

What month does Véraison occurs in:

Summer

POMMARD is located in: 1. California 2. Chile 3. Cotes de Beaune 4. Central Otago

Cotes de Beaune

What factors help a wine to age? 1. High acid 2.High tannins 3.High alcohol 4.Good quality aromas

1,2,3,4

What is true about white zinfandel It is different than Primitivo It always makes sweet roses It tends to ripen unevenly It is showing its best result in cool climates

It tends to ripen unevenly

Blending can achieve: Style Consistency Complexity All of the above

All of the above

Vineyards facing south always get more sun True False

False

Splitting the grape skins to release some of the grape juice is called?

Crushing

Which three things does yeast create when it feeds on sugar?

Carbon dioxide, heat, alcohol

During fermentation the skins can rise to the top, this is called the?

Cap

Put these in the correct order for red wine production: Draining Storage or maturation Crushing Pressing Packaging Alcoholic fermentation

1. Crushing 2. Alcoholic fermentation 3. Draining 4. Pressing 5. Storage or maturation 6. Packaging

What are the two methods of making a rosé wine?

Blending Short maceration

Put these in the correct order for white wine production. Storage or maturation Crushing Pressing Packaging Alcoholic fermentation

1 Crushing 2 Pressing 3 Alcoholic fermentation 4 Storage or maturation 5 Packaging

Only white and rosé can be made sweet. True or False?

False, port is a red wine that is sweet

Which three methods can be used to concentrate the sugars to make a sweet wine?

Late harvest, botrytis, ice wine

To make a sweet fortified wine, when is alcohol added?

During fermentation

What is the minimum level of alcohol used during fortification to kill yeast?

15% abv

What are the three things that can be added to a dry wine to make it sweet?

Unfermented grape juice Concentrated grape juice A sweet wine

What adjustments can be made in cool climates or cool regions to add body to the wine?

Sugar added before fermentation

What adjustments can be made in warm climates to aid the balance of the wine?

Acidification

What temperature range are red wines typically fermented at?

20-32 degrees

What temperature range are white wines typically fermented at?

12-22

The cooler a white wine is fermented the more __________ the wine?

Fruity

The warmer a red wine is fermented the more _______ and _______ are extracted?

Colour and tannins

A rosé made with a short maceration is often fermented at the same temperature as red or white wine?

white wine.

Oak barrels can impart flavours in two ways, what are they?

Flavours from the wood Oxidative flavours during maturation

When making a barrel, wooden staves are heated and bent, the heating process is known as?

Toasting

What two effects does malolactic conversion have on the wine?

It lowers the acidity Can sometimes impart a buttery flavour

Do all wines undergo malolactic conversion?

What affect does lees contact have on the body of a wine?

It can increase the body

What flavours can lees ageing create in a wine?

Sometimes a biscuit or bread flavour may develop

What climate does Zinfandel prefer?

Warm

What colour wine is White Zinfandel?

Rose

White Zinfandel's Sweetness and Alcohol are typically?

Low Alcohol (8-10% abv) Medium sweet

The flavours of a White Zinfandel are typically? Red, black, stone

red fruits (strawberries)

Which Italian region is known for producing Zinfandel?

Puglia

Which Italian region is known for producing Primitivo?

Puglia

What is FALSE about Chardonnay grape It is an aromatic grape variety It can benefit from malolactic conversion It can benefit from lees stirring It can grow in cool, moderate and warm climates

It is an aromatic grape variety

High acid, light body and aromas of green apple and citrus would correctly describe: Gewurztraminer Fume Blanc Pomerol Chablis

Chablis

What region can produce high volume, inexpensive wines made with chardonnay Puligny Montrachet Central Valley Alsace Mosel

Central Valley

What propositions are TRUE regarding Cote d'Or? 1. It is in Burgundy 2. It is a warm climate 3. It contains Meursault 4. It produces the best Rieslings in France 1, 2 and 4 1, 3 and 4 1,2,3,4 1 and 3

1 and 3

Lemon colour, high acidity, aromas of white nectarine, subtle oak with a long finish best describes? Puligny Montrachet Pommard Pouilly Fumé Gewurztraminer

Puligny Montrachet

What is TRUE about Sauvignon blanc grape? It produces wines with low acidity It is an aromatic grape variety It is the main grape variety planted in Barossa Valley It grows in warm climates only

It is an aromatic grape variety

Which following regions use Sauvignon blanc? 1. Touraine 2. Pouilly Fumé 3. Sancerre 4. Pouilly Fuisse 1,2,4 1,3,4 1,2,3 1 and 4

1,2,3

Fumé Blanc is best described as... An American style of Sauvignon blanc matured in oak barrels A light sauvignon blanc made in the Loire valley A method to smoke the barrels A method of pressing white grapes

An American style of Sauvignon blanc matured in oak barrels

What region does NOT produce any Sauvignon blanc? Casablanca Valley Los Carneros Sancerre Alsace

Alsace

Which region is famous for its Chardonnay Margaret River Barossa Valley Central Otago Rheinhessen

Margaret River

Which wine region is in Victoria? Yarra Valley Hunter Valley Margaret River Hawke's Bay

Yarra Valley

Compared to a Pinot Gris, a Pinot Grigio would be: Lighter in body Riper More aromatic Less acidic

Lighter in body

"Vendanges tardives" means.... Wine made with botrytis affected grapes Late harvest A wine made with Riesling The wine will be sweet

Late harvest

Wines made with Viognier grapes typically are.... Low acid, low alcohol, with aromas of cherries High acid, low alcohol, aromas of leather Sweet Low/medium acidity, high alcohol aromatic with aromas of peach and apricot

Low/medium acidity, high alcohol aromatic with aromas of peach and apricot

Albarino is made mostly in: Priorat Rias Baixas Rioja Marlborough

Rias Baixas

The flavours of a cool climate Chardonnay are typically?

Green fruits (Apple, Pear) Citrus fruits (Lemon, Lime) Wet stones

The flavours of a moderate climate Chardonnay are typically?

Lemon Stone fruits (Peach) Tropical fruits (Melon)

Which four wine making treatments are common with Chardonnay?

Malolactic conversion Lees contact Oak fermentation Oak maturation

Put the following French regions in the correct order of coolest to warmest? 1 Côte d'Or (Meursault AOC, Puligny-Montrachet AOC) 2 South of France 3 Chablis AOC 4 Mâconnais (Mâcon AOC, Pouilly-Fuissé AOC)

Chablis AOC Côte d'Or (Meursault AOC, Puligny-Montrachet AOC) Mâconnais (Mâcon AOC, Pouilly-Fuissé AOC) South of France

The climate for Chablis AOC is best described as?

Cool

What type of appellation is Bourgogne AOC?

A regional appelation

What type of appellation is Chablis AOC?

A village appelation

In which sub-region are the villages of Meursault AOC and Puligny-Montrachet AOC?

Côte d'Or

In which sub-region are the appellations of Mâcon AOC and Pouilly-Fuissé AOC?

Maconnais

Are Pouilly-Fuissé AOC wines typically oaked?

Yes

Are Chablis AOC wines typically oaked?

What is a key climatic risk in Chablis AOC?

Frost

What aspect do Chablis Premier Cru and Grand Cru AOC vineyards typically have?

South and South West facing slopes

Chablis AOC is typically fermented in what type of vessel?

inert

The flavours of Chablis AOC are typically?

The typical flavours of an aged Chardonnay from Côte d'Or are?

Fruits (peach, melon) Oak (vanilla, smoke, coconut) Lees (bread, biscuit) Tertiary (hazelnut, mushroom)

Chardonnay from Languedoc-Roussillon in the South of France typically has flavours of?

Peach Pineapple Banana

What is TRUE about Napa Valley? 1. The southern part of it is cooled by cold oceanic air 2.It produces red wines only 3.It is famous for its Semillon 4. Oakville is part of it 1,3,4 2,4 1,4 1 only

1,4

When added to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon adds.. Tannins and colour Body and softness Red fruit aromas Citrus aromas

Tannins and colour

Typical aromas of just-ripe cabernet sauvignon is Black cherries Oak Blackberry Green capsicum

Green capsicum

Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape used in: Pauillac Pommard Pomerol Mendoza

Pauillac

A premium region for Cabernet Sauvignon in North America would be Los Carneros Rutherford Walker Bay Coonawarra

Rutherford

New Zealand's premium region for cabernet Sauvignon is Margaret River Central Otago Marlborough Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay

What is TRUE about Syrah/Shiraz grape? 1. It expresses black pepper notes in moderate climate 2. It expresses liquorice notes in warm climate 3. It is used in Hermitage region 4. It is used in Condrieu region 2,3,4 1,2,4 1,2,3 2,3

1,2,3

A premium region for Shiraz wines in Australia is Barossa Valley Yarra Valley Hermitage Crozes Hermitage

Barossa Valley

Tasting note of a Pomerol would be Pale gold, high acid, pineapple aromas Pale lemon, medium acid, apple/pear and stone fruit aromas Pale garnet, aromas of blueberries and passion fruit Deep ruby, medium acid and red plums/cherries aromas

Deep ruby, medium acid and red plums/cherries aromas

What South African region is known for its quality Cabernet/Merlot wines? Stellenbosch Constantia Margaret River Sonoma

Stellenbosch

What is FALSE about Gamay grape It grows in Moderate climate It produces red fruit flavours It is typically making early drinking wines It is widely planted in Burgundy

It is widely planted in Burgundy

Which appellation is NOT producing wines made with Gamay Beaujolais Beaujolais Villages Fleurie Pouilly Fumé

Pouilly Fumé

What is TRUE about Grenache grape? 1. It expresses red fruit aromas 2. It expresses black fruit aromas 3. It is called Garnacha in Spain 4. It is used in Chateauneuf du Pape 1,3,4 2,3,4 1,3 2,3

1,3,4

Medium garnet, aromas of oak , leather, mushroom and earth would best describe Rioja Joven Trockenbeerenauslese Rioja Gran reserva Aged semillon

Rioja Gran reserva

Cape blend refers to The cold air current cooling down South African coast A South African wine made with a majority of Pinotage A South African oaked semillon A method of blending red and white wines

A South African wine made with a majority of Pinotage

What is true about Grenache grape It likes moderate climate It produces grapes with lots of tannins and colour It is called Garnacha in Italy I has a thin skin

I has a thin skin

Ribera Del Duero is made with a majority of Tempranillo Albarino Gamay Cabernet Sauvignon

Tempranillo

What is the style of a wine from Priorat? Low colour, low tannins with peach aromas High acid, high tannins with low alcohol and aromas of plums Deep colour, concentrated with high alcohol and aromas of plums A rose with medium alcohol and plum aromas

Deep colour, concentrated with high alcohol and aromas of plums

What appellation is classified as a Spanish PGI? Vino de la Tierra Denominacion de Origen (DO) Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa) Landwein

Vino de la Tierra

What is TRUE about a wine labelled Reserva? It is not aged in barrels It is not aged in bottles It is of a high quality It has some oak flavours

It has some oak flavours

In which country is Carmenère widely grown?

Chile

What flavours does Carmenère typically produce (under ripe and over ripe)?

A. Under ripe flavours: Herbaceous, Green pepper and Tomato leaf Ripe flavours: Blackberry

What is the colour, acidity, tannins and body of a typical Carmenère?

A. Deeply coloured Medium -> High acidity High tannins Full bodied

In which region of Argentina is Malbec widely grown?

Mendoza

Violet is the only floral aroma note for ______ wine

red

What is the colour, tannins and body of a typical Malbec?

A. Deeply coloured High tannins Full bodied

What are the flavours of a young Malbec?

A. Blackberry Black plum

Where is Pinotage widely grown?

A. Western Cape, South Africa

Which three grape varieties often make up a Cape Blend?

A. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinotage

Where is Carmenere most important grape? Chile, Central Valley California, Central Valley Argentina, Mendoza South African, Western Cape

Chile, Central Valley

Where did Carmenere come from to Chile? 1. Bordeaux 2. Alsace, 3. Rhone 4. Loire

Bordeaux

Mendoza is famous for: 1 Malbec 2 High altitude 3 Warm climate 4 All the above

4 all the above

Which appellation is not located on the left bank? Medoc Graves Pomerol Puillac

Pomerol

Which climates does Merlot grow well in?

Moderate and Warm

Q. From least to most ripe, what are the flavours of Merlot?

A. Herbaceous (Green bell pepper / Capsicum) Red fruit (Strawberry, Red plum) Cooked black fruit (Blackberry, Black plum)

When growing Merlot, how might a riper style be achieved in a moderate climate?

A. By harvesting the grapes later

Just ripe Merlot grapes produce a wine with what body?

A. Light to medium body

Ripe Merlot grapes produce a wine with what body?

A. Medium to Full body

Q. Blending Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon will _________ the tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon

A. Lower

What is the climate of Bordeaux?

A. Moderate

Which grape variety dominates Bordeaux AOC?

A. Merlot

Q. Which grape variety dominates Bordeaux Supérieur AOC?

A. Merlot

What is the dominant grape variety in Bordeaux's Left Bank?

A. Cabernet Sauvignon

What is the dominant grape variety in Bordeaux's Right Bank?

Merlot

Which bank is Médoc AOC on?

A. Left

Q. Which bank is Margaux AOC on?

A. Left

Q. Which bank is Pauillac AOC on?

A. Left

Q. Which bank is Graves AOC on?

A. Left

Q. Which bank is Pessac-Léognan AOC on?

A. Left

Q. Which bank is Pomerol AOC on?

A. Right

Q. Which bank is Saint Émilion AOC on?

A. Right

Q. Which region is Médoc AOC in?

A. Bordeaux

Q. What is the dominant grape variety in Haut-Médoc AOC?

A. Cabernet Sauvignon

Q. Margaux AOC is a sub-region of?

A. Haut-Médoc AOC

Q. Pessac-Léognan AOC is a sub-region of?

A. Graves AOC

Q. What is the more prestigious PDO in Saint Émilion known as?

A. Saint Émilion Grand Cru AOC

Q. In the warm South of France, which 3 grape varieties are blended with Merlot?

A. Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Syrah

Q. Which two regions in California produce concentrated full bodied Merlot's?

A. Napa Valley Sonoma

1. What grape is used to make Gavi? Garganega Cortese Verdicchio Montepulciano

Cortese

What grape is used to make Soave? Garganega Cortese Verdicchio Montepulciano

Garganega

What is FALSE about Nebbiolo? It is used is Barolo It is used in Barbaresco It makes low tannins wines It makes perfumed wines with dried herbs aromas

It makes low tannins wines

Medium acid, aromas of peach and medium body best describes? Fiano di Avellino Gavi Barolo Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo

Fiano di Avellino

Dark colour, concentrated aromas of dark fruits, high alcohol and long finish would best describe Amarone della Valpolicella Valpolicella Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Asti

Amarone della Valpolicella

What is the grape used to make Montepulciano d'Abruzzo? Montepulciano Corvina Sangiovese Fiano

Montepulciano

High acid, aromas of lemon and green apple would best describe Fiano di Avellino DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Gavi DOCG

Gavi DOCG

Soave Classico DOC is A PGI A PDO A wine made with Black grape variety None of the above

A PDO

High acid, high tannins, red fruit and rose aromas best describes - Barbaresco - Barolo - A wine made with Nebbiolo grape - All of the above

- All of the above

What is FALSE about Chianti Classico riserva Is has been aged in oak barrels It is coming from the historical heart of the region It is made in Veneto It will be high acid and high tannins

It is made in Veneto

The grape used in Gavi DOCG is?

A. Cortese

Which region is famous for Cortese?

A. Gavi DOCG

Where is the Gavi DOCG located?

A. Piemonte,

What is the typical sweetness level, body & acidity for a Gavi DOCG (Cortese)?

A. Dry Light body High acidty

What are the typical flavours for a Gavi DOCG (Cortese)?

A. Blossom Green fruits (Apple, Pear) Citrus (Lemon)

What is Gavi DOCG fermented in?

A. Inert tanks (Concrete, Stainless steel)

Is Gavi DOCG oak matured?

A. No

The grape used in Soave DOC is?

A. Garganega

Which three PDOs are known for making wines from Garganega?

A. Soave DOC Soave Classico DOC Recioto di Soave DOCG

A. Soave DOC Soave Classico DOC Recioto di Soave DOCG are all for what grape?

Garganega

Where is the Soave DOC located?

A. Veneto,

What is the typical sweetness level, body & acidity for a Soave DOC (Garganega)?

A. Dry Medium body High acidty

What is the typical flavours for a Soave DOC (Garganega)?

A. Green fruits (apple, pear) Citrus (lemon) Stone fruit (peach

The best Soave Classico DOC wines mature in bottle, developing which tertiary aromas?

A. Honey Almonds

What is the sweetness level for a Recioto di Soave DOCG?

A. Sweet

Recioto di Soave DOCG wines are produced using which specialised method?

A. Appassimento

Appassimento is a method of?

A. Drying grapes

Which PDO is the most famous for making wines from Verdicchio?

A. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC

What is the typical sweetness level, body & acidity for a Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC (Verdicchio)?

A. Dry Medium body High acidty

What are the typical flavours for a Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC (Verdicchio)?

A. Green fruits (Apple, Pear) Citrus (Lemon) Herbal (Fennel)

What is the typical body & acidity for a Fiano di Avellino DOCG (Fiano)?

A. Medium to Full body Medium acidty

What are the typical flavours for a Fiano di Avellino DOCG (Fiano)?

A. Stone fruit (Peach) Tropical fruit (Melon, Mango)

What are two winemaking treatments sometimes used for Fiano wines? (similar to chardonnay)

A. Oak (Smoke) Lees contact (Bread, Biscuit)

The grape used in Barolo DOCG & Barbaresco DOCG is?

A. Nebbiolo

Which PDO is the most famous for making wines from Nebbiolo?

A. Barolo DOCG

Where are the Barolo DOCG & Barbaresco DOCG located?

A. Piemonte, North West Italy

What is the typical body, acidity & tannins for a Barolo DOCG (Nebbiolo)?

A. Full body High acidty High tannins

What are the typical flavours for a Barolo DOCG or a Barbaresco DOCG (Nebbiolo)?

A. Red fruit (Red cherry, Red plum) Dried herb Floral (Rose, Violet) Tertiary (Mushroom, Tobacco)

Which PDO is the most famous for making wines from Barbera?

A. Barbera d'Asti DOCG

Where is the Barbera d'Asti DOCG located?

A. Piemonte, North West Italy

What is the typical acidity & tannins for a Barbera d'Asti DOCG?

A. High acidty Low to medium tannins

What are the typical flavours for a Barbera d'Asti DOCG or a Barbaresco DOCG (Barbera)?

A. Red fruit (Red cherry, Red plum) Black pepper

The grape used in Valpolicella DOC is?

A. Corvina

Which four PDOs make wine from Corvina?

A. Valpolicella DOC Valpolicella Classico DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella DOCGWhere is the Valpolicella DOC located?

Where is the Valpolicella DOC located?

A. Veneto, North East Italy

What is the typical acidity & tannins for a Corvina (Valpolicella DOC)?

A. High acidty Low to medium tannins

What are the typical flavours for a Corvina (Valpolicella DOC)?

A. Red fruit (Red cherry, Red plum)

Compared to Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Classico DOC wines will have what?

A. More body Complexity

Which one of the following Spanish wines does not have to be aged in oak? Grand reserva Joven Crianza Reserva

Joven

The classic region for syrah is: Northern Rhone Southern Rhone

Northern Rhone

Which region of New Zealand is not famous for its pinot noir? Central Otago Hawke's Bay Marlborough Martingborough

Hawke's Bay

The grape variety used to make a Vouvray is Chenin Blanc Furmint Semillon All of the above

Chenin Blanc

Recioto di Soave is typically a: High quality, inexpensive, fruity white wine High quality, expensive, sweet wine High volume, inexpensive rose wine High volume, inexpensive, fruity red wine

High quality, expensive, sweet wine

Which italian wine is made using the "ripasso" technique, where the wine is passed over the skins of old grapes? Barolo Chianti Amarone Vapolicella

Amarone

"Vitis Vinifera" refers to: A specific grape variety A family of grape varieties

A family of grape varieties

What is the primary grape variety used in the production of the Rias Baixas? Tempranillo Garnacha Monastrell Albarino

Albarino

Which German wine classification indicates a wine made from ripest grapes? Trocken Kabinett Spatlese Eiswein

Eiswein

The wine region of Bordeaux is divided into two main banks of which river? Seine Loire Rhone Garonne

Garonne

The term Brettanomyces refers to A grape variety A type of soil A wine fault caused by yeast A winemaking technique

The term "claret" is commonly associated with wines from which region? Bordeaux Burgundy Rhone Loire

Bordeaux

The "Methode Cap Classique" is a traditional sparkling wine method used in which country? South Africa New Zealand Argentinia Chile

South Africa

Umami food tends to make the wine More acidic Less bitter More fruity Lighter in colour

More acidic

Acidic food tends to make the wines More acidic More bitter More fruity Thiner

More fruity

Salty foods tend to make the wines More acidic More bitter More fruity More alcoholic

More fruity

Sweet food tend to make the wines More acidic More bitter Less fruity All of the above

All of the above

Wine are considered high in alcohol Under 12% abv Between 12 and 14% 14% and over Depends on the wine

14% and over

Tertiary aromas develop At winemaking Before winemaking During ageing in bottle For all wines

During ageing in bottle

High acid, sour cherry, light secondary aromas and mushrooms notes would best describe Port Pommard Pauillac Pouilly Fumé

Pommard

Which appellation is NOT on the left bank of Bordeaux Margaux Haut Medoc Medoc Pomerol

Pomerol

Rose colour, low alcohol, medium sweet would best describe White Zinfandel Riesling Auslese Sauternes Tempranillo Rosé

White Zinfandel

Which appellation is not in California? Walker Bay Napa Sonoma Los Carneros

Walker Bay

The warm current flowing from the Caribbean to Western Europe is called: Frost pocket Cape Blend Gulf Stream Soda stream

Gulf Stream

Which region is NOT in Burgundy Chambertin Gevrey Chambertin Cote de Beaune Vouvray

Vouvray

SUGAR + ______ = ALCOHOL + CO2 Yeasts Heat Flavours UV light

Yeasts

What does a wine need to age properly To be handpicked To be in a dry cellar To have quality flavours to start with All of the above

To have quality flavours to start with

Blending can achieve Style Consistency Complexity All of the above

All of the above

The correct sequence is Kabinett/BA/TBA/Auslese Auslese/BA/TBA/Kabinett Kabinett/Auslese/BA/TBA Kabinett/Auslese/TBA/BA

Kabinett/Auslese/BA/TBA

What would impart more new oak flavors? A small new barrel A large new barrel A Large old barrel A small old barrel

A small new barrel

The right sequence for RED winemaking is Crush/Press/Fermentation/Packaging Crush/Fermentation/Drain/Packaging Fermentation/Crush/Press/Packaging Crush/Fermentation/Press/Packaging

Crush/Fermentation/Press/Packaging

Malolactic conversion adds Fruity flavors Buttery flavors Tertiary flavors Alcohol

Buttery flavors

High acid, citrus aromas, light bodied would best describe German Riesling Pouilly Fuissé Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

German Riesling

What Loire Valley Region produces Chenin Blanc wines? Champagne Campania Chianti Vouvray

Vouvray

A Sauternes would be: High acid, sweet with aromas of stone fruits and marmelade Low acid, dry with aromas of lychee and rose High acid, dry with aromas of red cherries Low acid, off dry with aromas of capsicum and blackcurrant

High acid, sweet with aromas of stone fruits and marmelade

Hunter Valley is famous for Tempranillo Semillon Chenin blanc Grenache

Semillon

What is FALSE about the consumption of alcohol It can lead to severe disease It can impair ability to drive Is age restricted in many countries Cannot have any side effects

Cannot have any side effects

What is TRUE regarding GOOD conditions of tasting Low light is better A dark place is recommended Bright white light are recommended Strong smells help assessing the wine

Bright white light are recomended

What grapes goes into TOKAJI ASZU? Semillon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Furmint

Furmint

Chardonnay CAN benefit from lees stirring TRUE FALSE

TRUE

What can you expect in a CHABLIS GRAND CRU compared to a CHABLIS? Less complexity Less lenght Better quality flavours Less oak

Better quality flavours

MEURSAULT would be High acid, citrus aromas, moderately oaked, long finish Low acid, aromas of wax and herbs, no oak, short finish High acid, aromas of black cherries, long finish Low acid, aromas of leather and mushrooms

High acid, citrus aromas, moderately oaked, long finish

A Sauvignon blanc with OAK influence made in the USA would be called Pouilly Fumé Pouilly Fuissé Cape Blend Fumé blanc

Fumé blanc

CENTRAL VALLEY is located in California Chile Germany Italy

Chile

Which region is NOT located in Australia Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Margaret River Rioja

Rioja

Which labelling terms shows the most ageing? Grand reserva Reserva Joven Crianza

Grand reserva

What grape is grown in Priorat? Sauvignon Blanc Tempranillo Garnacha Cortese

Garnacha

What does the term "Classico" refer to in Italy? The age of the winery: over 50 years The shape of an ancient bottle The historical heart of a region A football game between Milan AC and Inter Milan

The historical heart of a region

The region of Marlborough is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Furmint Gewurztraminer

Sauvignon Blanc

Compared to a Pinot GRIGIO, a Pinot GRIS would generally be More bodied more expensive Drier less expensive

More bodied

Veneto is located in Germany Spain Italy New Zealand

Italy

Which wine is made with apassimento method (dried grapes) Prosecco Pinotage Asti Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella

RIAS BAIXAS is located in Spain France Australia South Africa

Spain

You would add CABERNET SAUVIGNON to a blend to add Sweetness Acid and tannins Alcohol Honey aromas

Acid and tannins

What should you do to open a bottle of sparkling wine safely? Chill the wine beforehand Direct the bottle away from people Keep your thumb on the cork at all times All of the above

All of the above

Fino sherry has a maximum abv of 21% 14% 15% Doesn't really matter

15%

Fortifying a wine DURING fermentation will lead to A dry wine A sweet wine A red wine A white wine

A sweet wine

Asti would have tasting notes of Sweet, earthy, with high tannins Dry, aromas of honey and roses Sweet, fruity, sparkling, low alcohol Dry, full bodied with aromas of leather

Sweet, fruity, sparkling, low alcohol

Second fermentation in bottle develops Autolytic flavours (bread, brioche) Teriary flavours (marzipan, nuts) Sweetness Primary flavours (apples and pears)

Autolytic flavours (bread, brioche)

Pebbles in Chateauneuf-du-Pape help Water retention Cool the vineyard down with fermentation Radiating the heat back to the grapes at night

Radiating the heat back to the grapes at night

High acid, high tannins, aromas of dried herbs and black truffle with a long finish would best describe: Fiano Barolo Pinotage Bordeaux AOC

Barolo

A Cote-Rotie would have tasting notes of High acid, sweet, aromas of peach Low acid, off dry, aromas of roses and lychee Full bodied, Black current, black plums, meaty notes and a long finish Red cherries, light body, short finish

Full bodied, Black current, black plums, meaty notes and a long finish

Garganega grape is found in wines labelled as Fiano Verdicchio Chianti Soave classico

Soave classico

What is a solera system? A system of blending old and new wines for maturation The layer of microbes developping at the surface of a biologically aged sherry A system used for second fermentation in Italy None of the above

A system of blending old and new wines for maturation

Pale colour, aromas of dried fish, olive brine and nail polish would best describe An olorosso Sherry A full cream Sherry A fino Sherry A Cava

A fino Sherry

What is dosage? Ageing a sparkling wine on its lees Quickly recorking a bottle after disgorgement A traditional method of riddling Adding sugar and a bit of wine after disgorgement

Adding sugar and a bit of wine after disgorgement

What is disgorgement? A fortified wine making method Expelling yeasty deposit out of a bottle Gradually turning and tipping a sparkling bottle to it ends up on its head A fortification system

Expelling yeasty deposit out of a bottle

What is FALSE about Prosecco It is made with the tank method It is made with the traditional method it can be dry or off-dry It has no traces of secondary aromas

It is made with the traditional method

A white wine, with Medium to Full Body and Medium Acidity, with a flavour of peach from Italy would likely me a ____

fiano

Verdicchio or Fiano is known for a fennel/coriander seeks aroma

Verdicchio

The grape for Fiano di Avellino DOCG is ______

Fiano

Is the AOC Gavi, it has to be made with the grape c__________

cortese

Is the AOC Soave, it has to be made with the grape g____________

Garganega

Out of cortese, garganega, verdicchio, and fiano, which is the only one that you may consider oaking?

Fiano

Out of cortese, garganega, verdicchio, and fiano, which is the only one that may have blossom?

Cortese

Out of cortese, garganega, verdicchio, and fiano, which is the only one that is not appropriate for aging?

Cortese

Which or the following are dry and which are sweet? 1 Soave DOC 2 Soave Classico DOC 3 Recioto di Soave DOCG

1 and 2: dry 3: Sweet

Campania is the geographical location most associated with Cortese / Fiano

Fiano

Which is the most famous region in France known for its chardonnay wines? Nuits-Saint-George Burgundy Pfalz Margaret River

Burgundy

Which of the following grape varieties may be co-fermented with Syrah in Cote-Rotie? Grenacha Viognier

Biognier

Which grape variety is used to make Nuits-Saint-Georges AC?

Pinot Noir

Which of the following wines MUST be made using the Traditional Method? Champagne Cava Prosecco Asti

Champagne and Cava

Which of the following grape varieties is NOT grown in Alsace? Pinot Gris Semillon Fiano Gewurtzreimer

Semillon

Amontillado is ...

an aged fino sherry

Which of the following are appellations in the Rhone Valley? (Multiple) 1 Hermitage 2 Touraine 3 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 4 Pommard

1 and 3

Which of the following regions produces premium Cabernet Sauvignon in New Zealand? Martinborough Central Otago Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay

What is the volume in ml for a wine sample in an ISO glass?

50ml

Hermitage in Northern Rhone Valley is made from Syrah, Merlot, Cab Sav, or Pinot Noir?

Syrah

Does the tank or asti method lead to sweet sparkling wine?

Asti

Prosecco uses Glera or Muscat?

Glera

Asti method has two fermentations? T or F

False, it has one

What grape is used in Asti? Glera Moscato Pinot Noir Pinot Grigio

Moscato

What grape is used for Prosecco? Glera Moscato Pinot Noir Pinot Grigio

Glera

Prosecco is always dry? T or F

False, it can be dry or off dry

Prosecco can be a rose? T or F?

True

What is the best description for Asti? a) Medium alcohol, dry, and floral b) Low alcohol, sweet and floral c) Low alcohol, dry, and floral d) Medium alcohol, sweet and floral

b) Low alcohol, sweet and floral

For sparkling ones, what does vintage and non-vintage mean?

Vintage means grapes picked from the same year, non-vintage means grapes blended from different years.

Does Cava use the tank method, asti method or traditional method?

Traditional Method like France but just called Cava as it is from Spain

What is added to the wine for 2nd fermentation in a bottle? a) sugar and CO2 b) sugar and yeast c) yeast and alcohol d) yeast and CO2

b) sugar and yeast

What is the name of the process that gives Traditional Method Wines their baked bread aroma? a Crown Cap b Dosage c Autolysis d Riddling

Autolysis

Constantinia and Elgin are specific appellations in South Africa associated with which grape varietal?

Sauvignon Blanc

Margaret river and the Adelaide hills are associated with which grape varietal?

Sauvignon Blanc

Casablanca Valley and Central Valley are associated with white grape varietal in Chile?

Sauvignon Blanc

In Loire, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, and Touraine are associated with which grape varietal?

Sauvignon Blanc

Which grape is blended with Sauvignon Blanc in Bordeaux?

Semillion

Which appellation makes the most complex Sauvignon Blanc? a Pessac Leognan b Bordeaux c Marlborough d Casablanca Valley

Pessac Leognan

Labeling term Fume Blanc indicates: a Aging in oak b Region in Loire Valley c Highest Quality d All the above

Aging in oak

For sherry, does fortification happen during or after fermentation?

After fermentation

For port, does fortification happen during or after fermentation?

during fermentation

Is sherry or port always sweet?

Port