What is the fining agent of choice for a big Bordeaux Red Wine?
Bentonite
Ox Blood
Egg Whites
What is the term used for the drying of grapes on the vine?
Passito
Passerillage
Sussreserve
Which one of the following grape varieties is most closely associated with Pomerol?
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Which of the following is an AC for red wines only?
Bergerac
Saint-Emillion
Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
Pessac-Leognan
Which region is not located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
Bourg
Haut-Medoc
What area of Bordeaux does the classification of Cru Bourgeois apply to?
Medoc
Sauternes
Pomerol
What type of soil does Cabernet Sauvignon do best in within Bordeaux?
Clay
Gravel
Sand
Where is Chateau d'Yquem located?
Blaye
What grape does not belong in Alsace?
Sylvaner
Viognier
Pinot Auxerrois
What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?
Haardt
Vosages
Southern Alps
What red grape is planted in Alsace?
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Which one of the following wines is considered to be the best quality?
Cote de Nuits Villages
Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
Cote de Nuits
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Cote Chalonnaise produces wines similar to?
White wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges
White wines of Meursault
The red wines of Margaux
Rose wines of Provence
What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
Sandy
Granitic Schist
What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligote?
High in acidity, high alcohol and full flavored
Low in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavored
High in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
What type of climate does Burgundy have?
Northern Continental
Cool Maritime
Hot Continental
Which one of the following is a wine that can be made from grapes affected by noble rot?
Sancerre
Saumur Champigny
Chinon
Coteaux du Layon
What is the name given to the IGP of the Loire Valley?
Vale de Loire
Vin de Pays des Coteaux de la Loire
Pays d'Oc
Charentais
What is another name for the Melon Blanc grape?
Muscadet
Muscat
Aligote
What style of wine does Saumur-Champigny produce?
Botrytis infected wines from Chenin Blanc
Red wines from Cabernet Franc
Dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc
What style of wine is produced in Tavel?
Red and Rose
Only Rose
White, red and Rose
Where is Chateau Grillet located?
Northern Rhone
Southern Rhone
Southern France
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
1, 2, 3, and 4 only
1, 3, 4, and 5 only
1, 4, 5, and 6 only
All
Where does the AC of Corbieres belong?
Cotes du Roussillon
Languedoc
Provence
What does the region of Baden have a reputation for?
White wines from Silvaner and Muller-Thurgau
Crisp and elegant Rieslings
Red wines from Spatburgunder
Which style best describes a Riesling Spatlese?
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
Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to Gruner Veltliner?
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
What grape must be used for the DAC of Weinviertel?
Welschriesling
Gruner Veltliner
Zweigelt
What is Strohwein?
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
What is the name used for Blaufrankisch in Hungary?
Kadarka
Kekfrankos
Irsai Oliver
What climate does Hungary have?
Continental
Maritime
Mediterranean
What type of wine does the Moschofilero grape produce?
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
What style of red wines does Dao produce?
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
What is the average alcohol of a typical Vinho Verde?
8.5-11.5%
6.5-9.5%
11.5-13.5%
The most important viticultural challenge in Vinho Verde is?
Humidity
Drought
Frost
Hail
What grape does Central Otago have a reputation for?
Chardonnay
Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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
Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE?
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
What is the Klein Karoo region in South Africa noted for?
Crisp and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc
Sweet red fortified wines
Quality old vine Chenin Blanc
What type of climate does Auckland have?
Cool maritime
Moderate Continental
Warm Maritime
Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
North of Barossa Valley in South Australia
South of Perth in Western Australia
South of Yarra Valley in Victoria
What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
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
What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
Riesling and Chardonnay
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Grenache and Shiraz
In Riverina viticulture would be almost completely impossible without which of these?
Canopy management
Green harvesting
Irrigation
Pruning
Eden Valley is best known for which type of wine?
Liqueur Muscat
White wines made from Riesling
Sparkling wines made from Chardonnay
Rose' wines made from Shiraz
What grape is the focus of the Santa Maria Valley AVA?
Syrah
Zinfandel
What county does the Rutherford AVA reside in?
Sonoma
Napa
Monterey
In which region is the sub-region of the Casablanca located?
Coquimbo
Central Valley
Aconcagua
What grape is used for the production of Pisco?
Pais
Sauvignonasse
Muscat of Alexandria
What poses the largest challenge in Argentina for grape growing?
Mildew
What is the second most planted grape in Argentina?
Malbec
Bonarda
What is the minimum time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
15 months
24 months
36 months
What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
65
82
102
Which is not considered to be one of the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
Cote des Blancs
Cote des Bar
Montagne de Reims
What percentage of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
80
100
60
In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
Italy
Australia
Germany
Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
Transfer Method
Traditional Method
Tank Method
What is the recommended maximum amount of units in Canada for women to consume each week?
9
14
22
What is the recommended service temperature for a medium to full bodied or oaked white wine?
6-8 degrees C
7-10 degrees C
10-13 degrees C
What range of temperatures is best for long term storage?
5-10 degrees C
10-15 degrees C
15-19 degrees C
What does flor need in order to thrive?
Over 15.5% alcohol and warm temperatures
15% alcohol, cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity
15% alcohol, hot temperatures and residual sugar
How long must all Sherry be aged by law?
1 year
18 months
3 years
Which of the following regions are all found in California: 1. Napa Valley 2. Santa Barbara 3. Finger Lakes 4. Maipo 5. Central Valley
1, 2, and 3 only
1, 2, and 6 only
2, 4, and 6 only
3, 4, and 5 only
In which ONE of the following areas is the Salinas Valley?
Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo
Sierra Foothills
The main viticultural areas of Oregon?
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
Which of the following plays an important role in viticulture in the Napa Valley?
Fog
Winter freeze
Extreme summer temperatures
Noble Rot
In which country is Torrontes an important white grape variety?
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
In which country is the wine-producing region of Casablanca?
Pruning methods that retain a lot of permanent wood are favored in Champagne because?
It helps the vine overcome water stress
It helps in a lush dense canopy
It improves resistance to Phylloxera
It improves frost resistance
Which ONE of the following is a traditional grape for Cava?
Mauzac
Airen
Parellada
Trebbiano
Which method of sparkling wine production involves second fermentation in bottle but does not use disgorgement to remove the sediment?
Traditional
Tank
Transfer
Asti
What is the name given to traditional method sparkling wines in South Africa?
Champagne
Cap Classique
KWV
Superior
Which of the following wines is matured under a layer of "flor"?
Sherry
Sercial Madeira
Oloroso Sherry
Rutherglen Muscat
Why is PX sweet?
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
What is the annual average millimeters of rainfall in Pinhao?
1200
900
700
What does Tinta Cao contribute to the blend in Port?
Gives a soft fruitiness
Adds tannin
Gives robust wines with perfumed aromas
What is the minimum ageing requirement for a wine aged in the canteiros system?
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Which of the following ACs allows the use of the inferior Muscat of Alexandria grape?
Muscat Beaumes de Venise
Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois
Muscat de Rivesaltes
What is the name given to the soil of Douro Valley?
Schist
Tuffeau
Galets
Noval
Where is Rutherglen Muscat produced?
Tulbagh
New South Wales
Victoria
At what temperature does ethanol vaporize?
55.6 degrees C
78.3 degrees C
94.8 degrees C
What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?
Wort
Wash
Mash
What is the base material used int eh production of Rhum Agricole?
Sugar cane juice
Sugar beet juice
Molasses
How long is Reposado Tequila aged for?
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
What is the collective term used for gin flavorings?
Botanicals
Low wines
Brouillis
Sour mash
What flavoring is common to ALL London dry gins?
Juniper
Saffron
Angelica
Cardamom
Which one of the following is a liqueur?
Kirsch
Cherry Brandy
Calvados
Pastis
Which ONE of the following is a cream liqueur?
Creme de Menthe
Grand Marnier
Tia Maria
Baileys
