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  1. Which of the following is a red wine with low tannins:

  2. 2. Question

    Compared to France, Australia produces Syrah / Shiraz that is:

  3. 3. Question

    Sweetness in food:

  4. 4. Question

    It is usually preferable to pair wines that are less intense in flavor than the food they are served with.

  5. 5. Question

    Which of the following is not a sparkling wine:

  6. 6. Question

    During fermentation a wine will become:

  7. 7. Question

    The grape pulp contains:

  8. 8. Question

    Sancerre is made from:

  9. 9. Question

    Chablis is:

  10. 10. Question

    Which of the following two countries produce New World wines?

    1. Which of these wines is an example of a light bodied red?

    2. In wine what does the term body refer to?

    3. Tannin is a flavour in wine

    4. Which of the following pairs of countries are classed as cool climate regions?

    5. Where is Sauternes?

RED CHERRY AND RASPBERRY ARE COMMON FLAVORS OF
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
TANNIN IS CONTAINED IN
  • Grape Pulp
  • Grape Skin
  • Grape Juice
SHERRY IS FROM WHICH COUNTRY
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Australia
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
SALT IN FOOD
  • Decreases perception of bitterness and acidity in wine
  • Increases bitterness in wine
  • Increases perception of bitterness and acidity in wine
  • Decreases perception of sweetness and richness in wine
WHEN OPENING A BOTTLE OF SPARKLING WINE YOU SHOULD
  • Allow it to come to room temperature
  • Always use a high quality corkscrew
  • Turn the bottle while keeping the cork still
  • Allow for a noticeable ‘pop’ to attract attention
STILL WINES HAVE ALCOHOL LEVELS OF
  • 5-10% ABV
  • 8-15% ABV
  • 11-20% ABV
  • 16-28% ABV
  • 33-43% ABV
WHICH OF THESE IS A WHITE WINE WITH HIGH ACIDITY
  • Bordeaux
  • Tempranillo
  • Chablis
  • Umami
FORTIFIED WINES TEND TO HAVE HAVE ALCOHOL LEVELS (ABV) OF
  • 5-10%
  • 10-12%
  • 15-22%
  • 25-30%
ONCE A BOTTLE HAS BEEN OPENED, WHAT CAN HELP KEEP THE WINE FRESH?
  • Storing the bottle on its side.
  • Use of a vacuum system
  • Pouring all the wine into a new clean container
  • Keeping the bottle slightly warm
HOW MANY MEASURES OR POURS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM A STANDARD 750ML BOTTLE?
  • 6 x 125mL glasses.
  • 4 x 175mL glasses
  • 3 x 250mL glasses
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

 

HIGH TANNIN, MEDIUM ACID, BLACK PEPPER AND LICORICE WOULD MOST OFTEN BE ASSOCIATED WITH
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Syrah
FORTIFIED WINES TEND TO HAVE HAVE ALCOHOL LEVELS (ABV) OF
  • 5-10%
  • 10-12%
  • 15-22%
  • 25-30%
BLACK GRAPES MAKE
  • Only red wine
  • Only white wine
  • Red or white wines
  • Food taste sweet
UMAMI IN FOOD
  • Increases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine.
  • Decreases the perception of bitterness and acid in wine.
  • Decreases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine.
  • Doesn’t really exist.
TANNIN IS CONTAINED IN
  • Grape Pulp
  • Grape Skin
  • Grape Juice
FORTIFIED WINES ARE
  • wines with alcohol levels of 45-65%
  • wines with alcohol levels of 15-22%
  • those packaged in bottles designed to withstand abuse from transport and handling
  • wines that have protein added
  • from chateaus with a moat
BORDEAUX REDS OFTEN SHOW AROMAS OF
  • cedar, blackcurrant and smoke
  • raspberry, mushrooms and earth
  • pineapple, butter and clove
  • dried fruit and caramel
ONCE A BOTTLE HAS BEEN OPENED, WHAT CAN HELP KEEP THE WINE FRESH?
  • Storing the bottle on its side.
  • Use of a vacuum system
  • Pouring all the wine into a new clean container
  • Keeping the bottle slightly warm
THE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON’S BLOOD IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS…
  • DOC
  • Tolerance
  • BAC
FERMENTATION TAKES SUGAR AND YEAST AND CREATES ALCOHOL AND
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Yeast
  • Buttery flavors
  • Water
  • Tannin

 

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  • 1.
    How does red wine get its color?
    • A.

      Artificial coloring

    • B.

      Contact with grape skins during fermentation

    • C.

      Crushing the grapes

    • D.

      Reaction from contact with the type of yeast

  • 2.
    White wine comes from which grapes?
    • A.

      White grapes

    • B.

      Red grapes

    • C.

      Both white and red grapes

  • 3.
    How do rose wines obtain their pink color?
    • A.

      Contact with skins for a short period of time

    • B.

      Blending of a finished red and white wine

    • C.

      Addition of water to a finished red wine

    • D.

      Both A and B

  • 4.
    How does sparkling wine get its bubbles?
    • A.

      Carbonation

    • B.

      Secondary fermentation in the bottle

    • C.

      Secondary fermentation in a sealed tank

    • D.

      All of the above

  • 5.
    Most wines are at their best if stored in a cellar for at least 10 years.
    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

  • 6.
    How should wine be stored?
    • A.

      In a cool, dark location

    • B.

      In a warm, bright location to prevent mold

    • C.

      Near vibrations (stairs, elevator) to prevent sediment build up

  • 7.
    A wine that smells musty or of wet cardboard when opened is a sign of
    • A.

      Oxidation

    • B.

      A good Merlot

    • C.

      Long growing season

    • D.

      Cork taint

  • 8.
    Why are wines traditionally stored on their side?
    • A.

      Provides easy access to all wines in a rack

    • B.

      Keeps the cork moist

    • C.

      Result of influential cabinet makers in the 12th century

    • D.

      Less likely to fall in case of an earthquake

  • 9.
    What are tannins?
    • A.

      Compounds in red wine added by grape skins, seeds, stems, and contact with oak

    • B.

      The technical description for a “leathery” taste in wine

    • C.

      Synthetic corks

    • D.

      How the wine clings to the side of a glass, also referred to as “legs”

  • 10.
    Red wines from the Bordeaux region are
    • A.

      Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

    • B.

      Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre

    • C.

      Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir

    • D.

      Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese

    • E.

      Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo

  • 11.
    Red wines from the Burgundy region are
    • A.

      Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

    • B.

      Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre

    • C.

      Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir

    • D.

      Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese

    • E.

      Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo

  • 12.
    Red wines from the Cotes du Rhone region are
    • A.

      Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

    • B.

      Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre

    • C.

      Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir

    • D.

      Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese

    • E.

      Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo

  • 13.
    Red wines from the Chianti region are
    • A.

      Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

    • B.

      Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre

    • C.

      Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir

    • D.

      Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese

    • E.

      Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo

  • 14.
    Red wines from the Rioja region are
    • A.

      Full bodied wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

    • B.

      Full bodied wines made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre

    • C.

      Medium bodied wines made from Pinot Noir

    • D.

      Medium bodied wines made from Sangiovese

    • E.

      Medium bodied wines made from Tempranillo

  • 15.
    As a general rule, red wines in order of lightest to darkest are:
    • A.

      Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

    • B.

      Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

    • C.

      Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

    • D.

      Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 16.
    Which red wine is usually served slightly chilled?
    • A.

      Cabernet Sauvignon

    • B.

      Malbec

    • C.

      Beaujolais-Nouveau

    • D.

      Shiraz

  • 17.
    Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape varietal
    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

  • 18.
    Why is red wine typically paired with heavier meats such as beef?
    • A.

      The tannins help to break apart the meat while chewing

    • B.

      A white wine would be overpowered by the strong flavors of the meat

    • C.

      A red wine can balance well with the pronounced flavors of the meat

    • D.

      All of the above

  • 19.
    What color of wine would you pair with a pasta dish?
    • A.

      A full bodied red

    • B.

      A crisp, high acid white

    • C.

      It depends on the sauce

    • D.

      A heavily oaked Chardonnay

  • 20.
    Which white wine is typically light in body, lower in alcohol, and frequently off-dry (slightly sweet)?
    • A.

      Chardonnay

    • B.

      Sauvignon Blanc

    • C.

      Riesling

  • 21.
    Which white wine is typically medium in body, high in acidity, and rarely aged in oak?
    • A.

      Chardonnay

    • B.

      Sauvignon Blanc

    • C.

      Riesling

  • 22.
     Which white wine is typically full in body, frequently oaked, and known for a rich, buttery flavor?
    • A.

      Chardonnay

    • B.

      Sauvignon Blanc

    • C.

      Riesling

  • 23.
    Which country produces Sherry?
    • A.

      Italy

    • B.

      France

    • C.

      Portugal

    • D.

      Spain

  • 24.
    Which of the following is a still red wine?
    • A.

      Spatlese

    • B.

      Tempranillo

    • C.

      Sherry

    • D.

      Pinot Gris

  • 25.
    What is the name for sparkling wine from Spain?
    • A.

      Champagne

    • B.

      Prosecco

    • C.

      Cava

    • D.

      Asti

       

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