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Question 1

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What is the fining agent of choice for a big Bordeaux Red Wine?
Answer
  • Bentonite
  • Ox Blood
  • Egg Whites

Question 2

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What is the term used for the drying of grapes on the vine?
Answer
  • Passito
  • Passerillage
  • Sussreserve

Question 3

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Which one of the following grape varieties is most closely associated with Pomerol?
Answer
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Semillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Question 4

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Which of the following is an AC for red wines only?
Answer
  • Bergerac
  • Saint-Emillion
  • Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
  • Pessac-Leognan

Question 5

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Which region is not located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
Answer
  • Pessac-Leognan
  • Bourg
  • Haut-Medoc

Question 6

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What area of Bordeaux does the classification of Cru Bourgeois apply to?
Answer
  • Medoc
  • Sauternes
  • Pomerol

Question 7

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What type of soil does Cabernet Sauvignon do best in within Bordeaux?
Answer
  • Clay
  • Gravel
  • Sand

Question 8

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Where is Chateau d'Yquem located?
Answer
  • Haut-Medoc
  • Blaye
  • Sauternes

Question 9

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What grape does not belong in Alsace?
Answer
  • Sylvaner
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Auxerrois

Question 10

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What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?
Answer
  • Haardt
  • Vosages
  • Southern Alps

Question 11

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What red grape is planted in Alsace?
Answer
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

Question 12

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Which one of the following wines is considered to be the best quality?
Answer
  • Cote de Nuits Villages
  • Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
  • Cote de Nuits
  • Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 13

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Cote Chalonnaise produces wines similar to?
Answer
  • White wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges
  • White wines of Meursault
  • The red wines of Margaux
  • Rose wines of Provence

Question 14

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What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
Answer
  • Clay
  • Sandy
  • Granitic Schist

Question 15

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What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligote?
Answer
  • High in acidity, high alcohol and full flavored
  • Low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavored
  • High in acidity, low alcohol and neutral

Question 16

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What type of climate does Burgundy have?
Answer
  • Northern Continental
  • Cool Maritime
  • Hot Continental

Question 17

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Which one of the following is a wine that can be made from grapes affected by noble rot?
Answer
  • Sancerre
  • Saumur Champigny
  • Chinon
  • Coteaux du Layon

Question 18

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What is the name given to the IGP of the Loire Valley?
Answer
  • Vale de Loire
  • Vin de Pays des Coteaux de la Loire
  • Pays d'Oc
  • Charentais

Question 19

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What is another name for the Melon Blanc grape?
Answer
  • Muscadet
  • Muscat
  • Aligote

Question 20

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What style of wine does Saumur-Champigny produce?
Answer
  • Botrytis infected wines from Chenin Blanc
  • Red wines from Cabernet Franc
  • Dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc

Question 21

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What style of wine is produced in Tavel?
Answer
  • Red and Rose
  • Only Rose
  • White, red and Rose

Question 22

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Where is Chateau Grillet located?
Answer
  • Northern Rhone
  • Southern Rhone
  • Southern France

Question 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
Answer
  • 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
  • 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
  • 1, 4, 5, and 6 only
  • All

Question 24

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Where does the AC of Corbieres belong?
Answer
  • Cotes du Roussillon
  • Languedoc
  • Provence

Question 25

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What does the region of Baden have a reputation for?
Answer
  • White wines from Silvaner and Muller-Thurgau
  • Crisp and elegant Rieslings
  • Red wines from Spatburgunder

Question 26

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Which style best describes a Riesling Spatlese?
Answer
  • Light in body with green apple and citrus flavors
  • Light to medium body with flavors of stone fruits and citrus
  • Medium body with flavors of stone fruits and tropical

Question 27

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to Gruner Veltliner?
Answer
  • It is used to make white wines in Austria
  • It is used to make red wines in Germany
  • It is used to make rose' wines in Hungary
  • It is used to make Retsina in Greece

Question 28

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What grape must be used for the DAC of Weinviertel?
Answer
  • Welschriesling
  • Gruner Veltliner
  • Zweigelt

Question 29

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What is Strohwein?
Answer
  • Wine fermented with straw
  • Grapes are laid out on straw to dry and concentrate the sugars
  • A dry wine fermented to a high alcohol level

Question 30

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What is the name used for Blaufrankisch in Hungary?
Answer
  • Kadarka
  • Kekfrankos
  • Irsai Oliver

Question 31

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What climate does Hungary have?
Answer
  • Continental
  • Maritime
  • Mediterranean

Question 32

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What type of wine does the Moschofilero grape produce?
Answer
  • Reds with deep ruby colour, round tannins, sweet spice an red fruits
  • Whites, roses or sweet, light-bodied, high acid wines with intense aromas
  • Perfumed dry whites with high acidity and high alcohol

Question 33

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What style of red wines does Dao produce?
Answer
  • Rich reds with black fruit flavors and high in tannin
  • Delicate wines with red fruit aromas and soft tannins
  • Oxidized reds of pale colour with high acidity and high in tannin

Question 34

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What is the average alcohol of a typical Vinho Verde?
Answer
  • 8.5-11.5%
  • 6.5-9.5%
  • 11.5-13.5%

Question 35

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The most important viticultural challenge in Vinho Verde is?
Answer
  • Humidity
  • Drought
  • Frost
  • Hail

Question 36

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What grape does Central Otago have a reputation for?
Answer
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Question 37

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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
Answer
  • Cabernet Sauvignon ripens well in Hawke's Bay
  • Sauvignon Blanc is the least-planted variety in Marlborough
  • Hawke's Bay is best known for Pinot Gris
  • New Zealand produces more than Australia

Question 38

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Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE?
Answer
  • Premium Bordeaux blend wines are made in the Stellenbosch region
  • Chenin Blanc is only used to produce premium wines
  • Walker Bay is the hottest wine region
  • Plantings of Syrah are banned in South Africa

Question 39

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What is the Klein Karoo region in South Africa noted for?
Answer
  • Crisp and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sweet red fortified wines
  • Quality old vine Chenin Blanc

Question 40

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What type of climate does Auckland have?
Answer
  • Cool maritime
  • Moderate Continental
  • Warm Maritime

Question 41

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Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
Answer
  • North of Barossa Valley in South Australia
  • South of Perth in Western Australia
  • South of Yarra Valley in Victoria

Question 42

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What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
Answer
  • Elegant, black fruits with bright acidity, Northern Rhone style
  • Red fruit flavors, soft tannins, and earthy undertone
  • Full bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice, and high alcohol

Question 43

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What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
Answer
  • Riesling and Chardonnay
  • Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
  • Grenache and Shiraz

Question 44

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In Riverina viticulture would be almost completely impossible without which of these?
Answer
  • Canopy management
  • Green harvesting
  • Irrigation
  • Pruning

Question 45

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Eden Valley is best known for which type of wine?
Answer
  • Liqueur Muscat
  • White wines made from Riesling
  • Sparkling wines made from Chardonnay
  • Rose' wines made from Shiraz

Question 46

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What grape is the focus of the Santa Maria Valley AVA?
Answer
  • Syrah
  • Zinfandel
  • Pinot Noir

Question 47

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What county does the Rutherford AVA reside in?
Answer
  • Sonoma
  • Napa
  • Monterey

Question 48

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In which region is the sub-region of the Casablanca located?
Answer
  • Coquimbo
  • Central Valley
  • Aconcagua

Question 49

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What grape is used for the production of Pisco?
Answer
  • Pais
  • Sauvignonasse
  • Muscat of Alexandria

Question 50

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What poses the largest challenge in Argentina for grape growing?
Answer
  • Frost
  • Hail
  • Mildew

Question 51

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What is the second most planted grape in Argentina?
Answer
  • Malbec
  • Bonarda
  • Syrah

Question 52

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What is the minimum time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
Answer
  • 15 months
  • 24 months
  • 36 months

Question 53

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What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
Answer
  • 65
  • 82
  • 102

Question 54

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Which is not considered to be one of the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
Answer
  • Cote des Blancs
  • Cote des Bar
  • Montagne de Reims

Question 55

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What percentage of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
Answer
  • 80
  • 100
  • 60

Question 56

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In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
Answer
  • Italy
  • Australia
  • Germany

Question 57

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Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
Answer
  • Transfer Method
  • Traditional Method
  • Tank Method

Question 58

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What is the recommended maximum amount of units in Canada for women to consume each week?
Answer
  • 9
  • 14
  • 22

Question 59

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What is the recommended service temperature for a medium to full bodied or oaked white wine?
Answer
  • 6-8 degrees C
  • 7-10 degrees C
  • 10-13 degrees C

Question 60

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What range of temperatures is best for long term storage?
Answer
  • 5-10 degrees C
  • 10-15 degrees C
  • 15-19 degrees C

Question 61

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What does flor need in order to thrive?
Answer
  • Over 15.5% alcohol and warm temperatures
  • 15% alcohol, cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity
  • 15% alcohol, hot temperatures and residual sugar

Question 62

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How long must all Sherry be aged by law?
Answer
  • 1 year
  • 18 months
  • 3 years

Question 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
Answer
  • 1, 2, and 3 only
  • 1, 2, and 6 only
  • 2, 4, and 6 only
  • 3, 4, and 5 only

Question 64

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In which ONE of the following areas is the Salinas Valley?
Answer
  • Monterey
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Luis Obispo
  • Sierra Foothills

Question 65

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The main viticultural areas of Oregon?
Answer
  • Are in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains
  • Have a continental climate
  • Are regularly at risk from winter freeze
  • Benefit from a cooling effect from the Pacific

Question 66

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Which of the following plays an important role in viticulture in the Napa Valley?
Answer
  • Fog
  • Winter freeze
  • Extreme summer temperatures
  • Noble Rot

Question 67

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In which country is Torrontes an important white grape variety?
Answer
  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Mexico

Question 68

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In which country is the wine-producing region of Casablanca?
Answer
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Chile

Question 69

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Pruning methods that retain a lot of permanent wood are favored in Champagne because?
Answer
  • It helps the vine overcome water stress
  • It helps in a lush dense canopy
  • It improves resistance to Phylloxera
  • It improves frost resistance

Question 70

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Which ONE of the following is a traditional grape for Cava?
Answer
  • Mauzac
  • Airen
  • Parellada
  • Trebbiano

Question 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?
Answer
  • Traditional
  • Tank
  • Transfer
  • Asti

Question 72

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What is the name given to traditional method sparkling wines in South Africa?
Answer
  • Champagne
  • Cap Classique
  • KWV
  • Superior

Question 73

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Which of the following wines is matured under a layer of "flor"?
Answer
  • Sherry
  • Sercial Madeira
  • Oloroso Sherry
  • Rutherglen Muscat

Question 74

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Why is PX sweet?
Answer
  • It is made from botrytis-affected grapes
  • It is made from raisined grapes
  • It is made from late harvest grapes
  • It is sweetened after fermentation

Question 75

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What is the annual average millimeters of rainfall in Pinhao?
Answer
  • 1200
  • 900
  • 700

Question 76

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What does Tinta Cao contribute to the blend in Port?
Answer
  • Gives a soft fruitiness
  • Adds tannin
  • Gives robust wines with perfumed aromas

Question 77

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What is the minimum ageing requirement for a wine aged in the canteiros system?
Answer
  • 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years

Question 78

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Which of the following ACs allows the use of the inferior Muscat of Alexandria grape?
Answer
  • Muscat Beaumes de Venise
  • Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois
  • Muscat de Rivesaltes

Question 79

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What is the name given to the soil of Douro Valley?
Answer
  • Schist
  • Tuffeau
  • Galets
  • Noval

Question 80

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Where is Rutherglen Muscat produced?
Answer
  • Tulbagh
  • Sierra Foothills
  • New South Wales
  • Victoria

Question 81

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At what temperature does ethanol vaporize?
Answer
  • 55.6 degrees C
  • 78.3 degrees C
  • 94.8 degrees C

Question 82

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What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?
Answer
  • Wort
  • Wash
  • Mash

Question 83

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What is the base material used int eh production of Rhum Agricole?
Answer
  • Sugar cane juice
  • Sugar beet juice
  • Molasses

Question 84

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How long is Reposado Tequila aged for?
Answer
  • Rested for 2 months with the addition of caramel
  • Aged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 1 year
  • Aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years

Question 85

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What is the collective term used for gin flavorings?
Answer
  • Botanicals
  • Low wines
  • Brouillis
  • Sour mash

Question 86

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What flavoring is common to ALL London dry gins?
Answer
  • Juniper
  • Saffron
  • Angelica
  • Cardamom

Question 87

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Which one of the following is a liqueur?
Answer
  • Kirsch
  • Cherry Brandy
  • Calvados
  • Pastis

Question 88

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Which ONE of the following is a cream liqueur?
Answer
  • Creme de Menthe
  • Grand Marnier
  • Tia Maria
  • Baileys
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