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What is the fining agent of choice for a big Bordeaux Red Wine?
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Bentonite
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Ox Blood
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Egg Whites
Frage 2
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What is the term used for the drying of grapes on the vine?
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Passito
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Passerillage
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Sussreserve
Frage 3
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Which one of the following grape varieties is most closely associated with Pomerol?
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Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Semillon
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Sauvignon Blanc
Frage 4
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Which of the following is an AC for red wines only?
Frage 5
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Which region is not located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
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Pessac-Leognan
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Bourg
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Haut-Medoc
Frage 6
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What area of Bordeaux does the classification of Cru Bourgeois apply to?
Frage 7
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What type of soil does Cabernet Sauvignon do best in within Bordeaux?
Frage 8
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Where is Chateau d'Yquem located?
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Haut-Medoc
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Blaye
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Sauternes
Frage 9
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What grape does not belong in Alsace?
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Sylvaner
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Viognier
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Pinot Auxerrois
Frage 10
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What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?
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Haardt
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Vosages
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Southern Alps
Frage 11
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What red grape is planted in Alsace?
Frage 12
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Which one of the following wines is considered to be the best quality?
Frage 13
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Cote Chalonnaise produces wines similar to?
Frage 14
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What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
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Clay
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Sandy
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Granitic Schist
Frage 15
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What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligote?
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High in acidity, high alcohol and full flavored
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Low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavored
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High in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
Frage 16
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What type of climate does Burgundy have?
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Northern Continental
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Cool Maritime
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Hot Continental
Frage 17
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Which one of the following is a wine that can be made from grapes affected by noble rot?
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Sancerre
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Saumur Champigny
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Chinon
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Coteaux du Layon
Frage 18
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What is the name given to the IGP of the Loire Valley?
Frage 19
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What is another name for the Melon Blanc grape?
Frage 20
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What style of wine does Saumur-Champigny produce?
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Botrytis infected wines from Chenin Blanc
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Red wines from Cabernet Franc
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Dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc
Frage 21
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What style of wine is produced in Tavel?
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Red and Rose
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Only Rose
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White, red and Rose
Frage 22
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Where is Chateau Grillet located?
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Northern Rhone
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Southern Rhone
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Southern France
Frage 23
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Which one of the following groups of wines come from the Southern Rhone:
1. Gigondas
2. Hermitage
3. Chateau-Grillet
4. Vacqueyras
5. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
6. Lirac
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1, 2, 3, and 4 only
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1, 3, 4, and 5 only
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1, 4, 5, and 6 only
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All
Frage 24
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Where does the AC of Corbieres belong?
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Cotes du Roussillon
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Languedoc
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Provence
Frage 25
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What does the region of Baden have a reputation for?
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White wines from Silvaner and Muller-Thurgau
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Crisp and elegant Rieslings
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Red wines from Spatburgunder
Frage 26
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Which style best describes a Riesling Spatlese?
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Light in body with green apple and citrus flavors
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Light to medium body with flavors of stone fruits and citrus
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Medium body with flavors of stone fruits and tropical
Frage 27
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to Gruner Veltliner?
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It is used to make white wines in Austria
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It is used to make red wines in Germany
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It is used to make rose' wines in Hungary
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It is used to make Retsina in Greece
Frage 28
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What grape must be used for the DAC of Weinviertel?
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Welschriesling
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Gruner Veltliner
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Zweigelt
Frage 29
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Wine fermented with straw
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Grapes are laid out on straw to dry and concentrate the sugars
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A dry wine fermented to a high alcohol level
Frage 30
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What is the name used for Blaufrankisch in Hungary?
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Kadarka
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Kekfrankos
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Irsai Oliver
Frage 31
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What climate does Hungary have?
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Continental
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Maritime
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Mediterranean
Frage 32
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What type of wine does the Moschofilero grape produce?
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Reds with deep ruby colour, round tannins, sweet spice an red fruits
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Whites, roses or sweet, light-bodied, high acid wines with intense aromas
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Perfumed dry whites with high acidity and high alcohol
Frage 33
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What style of red wines does Dao produce?
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Rich reds with black fruit flavors and high in tannin
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Delicate wines with red fruit aromas and soft tannins
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Oxidized reds of pale colour with high acidity and high in tannin
Frage 34
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What is the average alcohol of a typical Vinho Verde?
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8.5-11.5%
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6.5-9.5%
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11.5-13.5%
Frage 35
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The most important viticultural challenge in Vinho Verde is?
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Humidity
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Drought
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Frost
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Hail
Frage 36
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What grape does Central Otago have a reputation for?
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
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Sauvignon Blanc
Frage 37
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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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Cabernet Sauvignon ripens well in Hawke's Bay
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Sauvignon Blanc is the least-planted variety in Marlborough
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Hawke's Bay is best known for Pinot Gris
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New Zealand produces more than Australia
Frage 38
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Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE?
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Premium Bordeaux blend wines are made in the Stellenbosch region
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Chenin Blanc is only used to produce premium wines
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Walker Bay is the hottest wine region
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Plantings of Syrah are banned in South Africa
Frage 39
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What is the Klein Karoo region in South Africa noted for?
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Crisp and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc
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Sweet red fortified wines
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Quality old vine Chenin Blanc
Frage 40
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What type of climate does Auckland have?
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Cool maritime
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Moderate Continental
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Warm Maritime
Frage 41
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Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
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North of Barossa Valley in South Australia
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South of Perth in Western Australia
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South of Yarra Valley in Victoria
Frage 42
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What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
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Elegant, black fruits with bright acidity, Northern Rhone style
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Red fruit flavors, soft tannins, and earthy undertone
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Full bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice, and high alcohol
Frage 43
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What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
Frage 44
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In Riverina viticulture would be almost completely impossible without which of these?
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Canopy management
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Green harvesting
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Irrigation
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Pruning
Frage 45
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Eden Valley is best known for which type of wine?
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Liqueur Muscat
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White wines made from Riesling
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Sparkling wines made from Chardonnay
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Rose' wines made from Shiraz
Frage 46
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What grape is the focus of the Santa Maria Valley AVA?
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Syrah
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Zinfandel
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Pinot Noir
Frage 47
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What county does the Rutherford AVA reside in?
Frage 48
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In which region is the sub-region of the Casablanca located?
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Coquimbo
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Central Valley
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Aconcagua
Frage 49
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What grape is used for the production of Pisco?
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Pais
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Sauvignonasse
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Muscat of Alexandria
Frage 50
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What poses the largest challenge in Argentina for grape growing?
Frage 51
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What is the second most planted grape in Argentina?
Frage 52
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What is the minimum time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
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15 months
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24 months
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36 months
Frage 53
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What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
Frage 54
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Which is not considered to be one of the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
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Cote des Blancs
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Cote des Bar
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Montagne de Reims
Frage 55
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What percentage of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
Frage 56
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In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
Frage 57
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Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
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Transfer Method
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Traditional Method
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Tank Method
Frage 58
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What is the recommended maximum amount of units in Canada for women to consume each week?
Frage 59
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What is the recommended service temperature for a medium to full bodied or oaked white wine?
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6-8 degrees C
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7-10 degrees C
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10-13 degrees C
Frage 60
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What range of temperatures is best for long term storage?
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5-10 degrees C
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10-15 degrees C
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15-19 degrees C
Frage 61
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What does flor need in order to thrive?
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Over 15.5% alcohol and warm temperatures
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15% alcohol, cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity
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15% alcohol, hot temperatures and residual sugar
Frage 62
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How long must all Sherry be aged by law?
Frage 63
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Which of the following regions are all found in California:
1. Napa Valley
2. Santa Barbara
3. Finger Lakes
4. Maipo
5. Central Valley
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1, 2, and 6 only
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2, 4, and 6 only
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3, 4, and 5 only
Frage 64
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In which ONE of the following areas is the Salinas Valley?
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Monterey
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Santa Barbara
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San Luis Obispo
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Sierra Foothills
Frage 65
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The main viticultural areas of Oregon?
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Are in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains
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Have a continental climate
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Are regularly at risk from winter freeze
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Benefit from a cooling effect from the Pacific
Frage 66
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Which of the following plays an important role in viticulture in the Napa Valley?
Frage 67
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In which country is Torrontes an important white grape variety?
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Chile
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Mexico
Frage 68
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In which country is the wine-producing region of Casablanca?
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Mexico
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Brazil
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Argentina
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Chile
Frage 69
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Pruning methods that retain a lot of permanent wood are favored in Champagne because?
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It helps the vine overcome water stress
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It helps in a lush dense canopy
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It improves resistance to Phylloxera
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It improves frost resistance
Frage 70
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Which ONE of the following is a traditional grape for Cava?
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Mauzac
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Airen
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Parellada
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Trebbiano
Frage 71
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Which method of sparkling wine production involves second fermentation in bottle but does not use disgorgement to remove the sediment?
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Traditional
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Tank
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Transfer
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Asti
Frage 72
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What is the name given to traditional method sparkling wines in South Africa?
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Champagne
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Cap Classique
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KWV
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Superior
Frage 73
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Which of the following wines is matured under a layer of "flor"?
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Sherry
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Sercial Madeira
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Oloroso Sherry
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Rutherglen Muscat
Frage 74
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It is made from botrytis-affected grapes
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It is made from raisined grapes
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It is made from late harvest grapes
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It is sweetened after fermentation
Frage 75
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What is the annual average millimeters of rainfall in Pinhao?
Frage 76
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What does Tinta Cao contribute to the blend in Port?
Frage 77
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for a wine aged in the canteiros system?
Frage 78
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Which of the following ACs allows the use of the inferior Muscat of Alexandria grape?
Frage 79
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What is the name given to the soil of Douro Valley?
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Schist
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Tuffeau
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Galets
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Noval
Frage 80
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Where is Rutherglen Muscat produced?
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Tulbagh
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Sierra Foothills
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New South Wales
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Victoria
Frage 81
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At what temperature does ethanol vaporize?
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55.6 degrees C
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78.3 degrees C
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94.8 degrees C
Frage 82
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What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?
Frage 83
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What is the base material used int eh production of Rhum Agricole?
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Sugar cane juice
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Sugar beet juice
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Molasses
Frage 84
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How long is Reposado Tequila aged for?
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Rested for 2 months with the addition of caramel
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Aged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 1 year
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Aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years
Frage 85
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What is the collective term used for gin flavorings?
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Botanicals
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Low wines
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Brouillis
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Sour mash
Frage 86
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What flavoring is common to ALL London dry gins?
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Juniper
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Saffron
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Angelica
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Cardamom
Frage 87
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Which one of the following is a liqueur?
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Kirsch
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Cherry Brandy
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Calvados
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Pastis
Frage 88
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Which ONE of the following is a cream liqueur?
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Creme de Menthe
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Grand Marnier
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Tia Maria
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Baileys