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1What is the fining agent of choice for a big Bordeaux Red Wine?
- ABentonite
- BOx Blood
- CEgg Whites
2What is the term used for the drying of grapes on the vine?
- APassito
- BPasserillage
- CSussreserve
3Which one of the following grape varieties is most closely associated with Pomerol?
- AMerlot
- BCabernet Sauvignon
- CSemillon
- DSauvignon Blanc
4Which of the following is an AC for red wines only?
- ABergerac
- BSaint-Emillion
- CPremieres Cotes de Bordeaux
- DPessac-Leognan
5Which region is not located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux?
- APessac-Leognan
- BBourg
- CHaut-Medoc
6What area of Bordeaux does the classification of Cru Bourgeois apply to?
- AMedoc
- BSauternes
- CPomerol
7What type of soil does Cabernet Sauvignon do best in within Bordeaux?
- AClay
- BGravel
- CSand
8Where is Chateau d'Yquem located?
- AHaut-Medoc
- BBlaye
- CSauternes
9What grape does not belong in Alsace?
- ASylvaner
- BViognier
- CPinot Auxerrois
10What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?
- AHaardt
- BVosages
- CSouthern Alps
11What red grape is planted in Alsace?
- AMerlot
- BPinot Noir
- CGamay
12Which one of the following wines is considered to be the best quality?
- ACote de Nuits Villages
- BBourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
- CCote de Nuits
- DNuits-Saint-Georges
13Cote Chalonnaise produces wines similar to?
- AWhite wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges
- BWhite wines of Meursault
- CThe red wines of Margaux
- DRose wines of Provence
14What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
- AClay
- BSandy
- CGranitic Schist
15What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligote?
- AHigh in acidity, high alcohol and full flavored
- BLow in acidity, medium alcohol and full flavored
- CHigh in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
16What type of climate does Burgundy have?
- ANorthern Continental
- BCool Maritime
- CHot Continental
17Which one of the following is a wine that can be made from grapes affected by noble rot?
- ASancerre
- BSaumur Champigny
- CChinon
- DCoteaux du Layon
18What is the name given to the IGP of the Loire Valley?
- AVale de Loire
- BVin de Pays des Coteaux de la Loire
- CPays d'Oc
- DCharentais
19What is another name for the Melon Blanc grape?
- AMuscadet
- BMuscat
- CAligote
20What style of wine does Saumur-Champigny produce?
- ABotrytis infected wines from Chenin Blanc
- BRed wines from Cabernet Franc
- CDry whites from Sauvignon Blanc
21What style of wine is produced in Tavel?
- ARed and Rose
- BOnly Rose
- CWhite, red and Rose
22Where is Chateau Grillet located?
- ANorthern Rhone
- BSouthern Rhone
- CSouthern France
23Which 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- A1, 2, 3, and 4 only
- B1, 3, 4, and 5 only
- C1, 4, 5, and 6 only
- DAll
24Where does the AC of Corbieres belong?
- ACotes du Roussillon
- BLanguedoc
- CProvence
25What does the region of Baden have a reputation for?
- AWhite wines from Silvaner and Muller-Thurgau
- BCrisp and elegant Rieslings
- CRed wines from Spatburgunder
26Which style best describes a Riesling Spatlese?
- ALight in body with green apple and citrus flavors
- BLight to medium body with flavors of stone fruits and citrus
- CMedium body with flavors of stone fruits and tropical
27Which one of the following statements is TRUE in relation to Gruner Veltliner?
- AIt is used to make white wines in Austria
- BIt is used to make red wines in Germany
- CIt is used to make rose' wines in Hungary
- DIt is used to make Retsina in Greece
28What grape must be used for the DAC of Weinviertel?
- AWelschriesling
- BGruner Veltliner
- CZweigelt
29What is Strohwein?
- AWine fermented with straw
- BGrapes are laid out on straw to dry and concentrate the sugars
- CA dry wine fermented to a high alcohol level
30What is the name used for Blaufrankisch in Hungary?
- AKadarka
- BKekfrankos
- CIrsai Oliver
31What climate does Hungary have?
- AContinental
- BMaritime
- CMediterranean
32What type of wine does the Moschofilero grape produce?
- AReds with deep ruby colour, round tannins, sweet spice an red fruits
- BWhites, roses or sweet, light-bodied, high acid wines with intense aromas
- CPerfumed dry whites with high acidity and high alcohol
33What style of red wines does Dao produce?
- ARich reds with black fruit flavors and high in tannin
- BDelicate wines with red fruit aromas and soft tannins
- COxidized reds of pale colour with high acidity and high in tannin
34What is the average alcohol of a typical Vinho Verde?
- A8.5-11.5%
- B6.5-9.5%
- C11.5-13.5%
35The most important viticultural challenge in Vinho Verde is?
- AHumidity
- BDrought
- CFrost
- DHail
36What grape does Central Otago have a reputation for?
- AChardonnay
- BPinot Noir
- CSauvignon Blanc
37Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
- ACabernet Sauvignon ripens well in Hawke's Bay
- BSauvignon Blanc is the least-planted variety in Marlborough
- CHawke's Bay is best known for Pinot Gris
- DNew Zealand produces more than Australia
38Which ONE of the following statement is TRUE?
- APremium Bordeaux blend wines are made in the Stellenbosch region
- BChenin Blanc is only used to produce premium wines
- CWalker Bay is the hottest wine region
- DPlantings of Syrah are banned in South Africa
39What is the Klein Karoo region in South Africa noted for?
- ACrisp and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc
- BSweet red fortified wines
- CQuality old vine Chenin Blanc
40What type of climate does Auckland have?
- ACool maritime
- BModerate Continental
- CWarm Maritime
41Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
- ANorth of Barossa Valley in South Australia
- BSouth of Perth in Western Australia
- CSouth of Yarra Valley in Victoria
42What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
- AElegant, black fruits with bright acidity, Northern Rhone style
- BRed fruit flavors, soft tannins, and earthy undertone
- CFull bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice, and high alcohol
43What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
- ARiesling and Chardonnay
- BChardonnay and Pinot Noir
- CGrenache and Shiraz
44In Riverina viticulture would be almost completely impossible without which of these?
- ACanopy management
- BGreen harvesting
- CIrrigation
- DPruning
45Eden Valley is best known for which type of wine?
- ALiqueur Muscat
- BWhite wines made from Riesling
- CSparkling wines made from Chardonnay
- DRose' wines made from Shiraz
46What grape is the focus of the Santa Maria Valley AVA?
- ASyrah
- BZinfandel
- CPinot Noir
47What county does the Rutherford AVA reside in?
- ASonoma
- BNapa
- CMonterey
48In which region is the sub-region of the Casablanca located?
- ACoquimbo
- BCentral Valley
- CAconcagua
49What grape is used for the production of Pisco?
- APais
- BSauvignonasse
- CMuscat of Alexandria
50What poses the largest challenge in Argentina for grape growing?
- AFrost
- BHail
- CMildew
51What is the second most planted grape in Argentina?
- AMalbec
- BBonarda
- CSyrah
52What is the minimum time spent on lees for a vintage Champagne?
- A15 months
- B24 months
- C36 months
53What is the maximum total of litres that can be extracted from 160 kilograms of grapes for Champagne?
- A65
- B82
- C102
54Which is not considered to be one of the 3 premium regions for grape growing in Champagne?
- ACote des Blancs
- BCote des Bar
- CMontagne de Reims
55What percentage of grapes can be used for vintage Champagne?
- A80
- B100
- C60
56In which country is the transfer method commonly used?
- AItaly
- BAustralia
- CGermany
57Which method is used in the production of Prosecco?
- ATransfer Method
- BTraditional Method
- CTank Method
58What is the recommended maximum amount of units in Canada for women to consume each week?
- A9
- B14
- C22
59What is the recommended service temperature for a medium to full bodied or oaked white wine?
- A6-8 degrees C
- B7-10 degrees C
- C10-13 degrees C
60What range of temperatures is best for long term storage?
- A5-10 degrees C
- B10-15 degrees C
- C15-19 degrees C
61What does flor need in order to thrive?
- AOver 15.5% alcohol and warm temperatures
- B15% alcohol, cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity
- C15% alcohol, hot temperatures and residual sugar
62How long must all Sherry be aged by law?
- A1 year
- B18 months
- C3 years
63Which of the following regions are all found in California:
1. Napa Valley
2. Santa Barbara
3. Finger Lakes
4. Maipo
5. Central Valley- A1, 2, and 3 only
- B1, 2, and 6 only
- C2, 4, and 6 only
- D3, 4, and 5 only
64In which ONE of the following areas is the Salinas Valley?
- AMonterey
- BSanta Barbara
- CSan Luis Obispo
- DSierra Foothills
65The main viticultural areas of Oregon?
- AAre in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains
- BHave a continental climate
- CAre regularly at risk from winter freeze
- DBenefit from a cooling effect from the Pacific
66Which of the following plays an important role in viticulture in the Napa Valley?
- AFog
- BWinter freeze
- CExtreme summer temperatures
- DNoble Rot
67In which country is Torrontes an important white grape variety?
- AChile
- BArgentina
- CBrazil
- DMexico
68In which country is the wine-producing region of Casablanca?
- AMexico
- BBrazil
- CArgentina
- DChile
69Pruning methods that retain a lot of permanent wood are favored in Champagne because?
- AIt helps the vine overcome water stress
- BIt helps in a lush dense canopy
- CIt improves resistance to Phylloxera
- DIt improves frost resistance
70Which ONE of the following is a traditional grape for Cava?
- AMauzac
- BAiren
- CParellada
- DTrebbiano
71Which method of sparkling wine production involves second fermentation in bottle but does not use disgorgement to remove the sediment?
- ATraditional
- BTank
- CTransfer
- DAsti
72What is the name given to traditional method sparkling wines in South Africa?
- AChampagne
- BCap Classique
- CKWV
- DSuperior
73Which of the following wines is matured under a layer of "flor"?
- ASherry
- BSercial Madeira
- COloroso Sherry
- DRutherglen Muscat
74Why is PX sweet?
- AIt is made from botrytis-affected grapes
- BIt is made from raisined grapes
- CIt is made from late harvest grapes
- DIt is sweetened after fermentation
75What is the annual average millimeters of rainfall in Pinhao?
- A1200
- B900
- C700
76What does Tinta Cao contribute to the blend in Port?
- AGives a soft fruitiness
- BAdds tannin
- CGives robust wines with perfumed aromas
77What is the minimum ageing requirement for a wine aged in the canteiros system?
- A1 Year
- B3 Years
- C5 Years
78Which of the following ACs allows the use of the inferior Muscat of Alexandria grape?
- AMuscat Beaumes de Venise
- BMuscat de Saint Jean de Minervois
- CMuscat de Rivesaltes
79What is the name given to the soil of Douro Valley?
- ASchist
- BTuffeau
- CGalets
- DNoval
80Where is Rutherglen Muscat produced?
- ATulbagh
- BSierra Foothills
- CNew South Wales
- DVictoria
81At what temperature does ethanol vaporize?
- A55.6 degrees C
- B78.3 degrees C
- C94.8 degrees C
82What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?
- AWort
- BWash
- CMash
83What is the base material used int eh production of Rhum Agricole?
- ASugar cane juice
- BSugar beet juice
- CMolasses
84How long is Reposado Tequila aged for?
- ARested for 2 months with the addition of caramel
- BAged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 1 year
- CAged in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years
85What is the collective term used for gin flavorings?
- ABotanicals
- BLow wines
- CBrouillis
- DSour mash
86What flavoring is common to ALL London dry gins?
- AJuniper
- BSaffron
- CAngelica
- DCardamom
87Which one of the following is a liqueur?
- AKirsch
- BCherry Brandy
- CCalvados
- DPastis
88Which ONE of the following is a cream liqueur?
- ACreme de Menthe
- BGrand Marnier
- CTia Maria
- DBaileys
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