Question 1
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What best describes umami in food?
Question 2
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Wines made from Barbera are typically:
Question 3
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Which of the following pairs are both sub-region of Chianti?
Question 4
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The grapes used to make Recite della Valpolicella are typically:
Question 5
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What grape is used fro a wine from Gavi?
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Cortese
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Arneis
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Verdicchio
Question 6
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What are the typical flavors of a wine made from Arneis?
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Lychee and spice
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Peach and apricot
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Lemon and Vegetal
Question 7
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What type of wine does the Frascati DOC produce?
Question 8
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What region is the Frascati DOC in?
Question 9
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What region is the wine Aglianico del Vulture in?
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Basilicata
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Puglia
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Campania
Question 10
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What grape is the Cannanou of Sardinia?
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Negroamaro
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Grenache
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Merlot
Question 11
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What is the minimum ageing requirements in cast for a red Rioja Gran Reserva?
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18 months
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12 months
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24 months
Question 12
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In which region is the Graciano grape grown in?
Question 13
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Where is the region of Valdepenas located in Spain?
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North of Rias Baixas on the coast
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Northeast near the border of France
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South underneath the region of La Mancha
Question 14
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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in La Mancha?
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Airen
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Albarino
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Viura
Question 15
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Which one of the following is a DO region for dry white wines?
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Toro
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Rias Baixas
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Ribera del Duero
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Catalunya
Question 16
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To which species of vine do the majority of wine-producing varieties belong to?
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Vitis riparia
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Vitis berlandieri
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Vitis vinifera
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Vitis labrusa
Question 17
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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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The best soils for vineyards should be lacking in free iron
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The best soils for vineyards have good drainage
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The best for vineyards hold lots of water
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The best soils for vineyards are very fertile
Question 18
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What can be added to juice to stop fermentation?
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Carbon Dioxide
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Sulfur Dioxide
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Cultured Yeast
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Bordeaux Mixture
Question 19
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In what style of wine do SO2 levels tend to be the highest?
Question 20
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At what grams per litre of residual sugar is a wine considered to be sweet?
Question 21
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Which of the following grapes is considered to be aromatic?
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Chardonnay
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Muscat
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Pinot Grigio
Question 22
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Which part of the vine is principally responsible for photosynthesis?
Question 23
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What are the benefits of a soil with high rock content?
Question 24
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What climate category does Chateauneuf-du-Pape fall under?
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Maritime
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Continental
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Mediterranean
Question 25
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How many buds are retained with spur pruning?
Question 26
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What are nematodes?
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A fungal disease that likes humid conditions
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Microscopic worms that attack the roots of a vine
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A root louse with a very complex life cycle that can destroy the vine
Question 27
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What is the principal advantage of machine harvesting?
Question 28
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What is the temperature range for fermenting red wine?
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12-22 degrees C
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20-32 degrees C
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38-42 degrees C
Question 29
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What method can be used to remove alcohol from a wine?
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Must enrichment
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Reverse osmosis
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Bleeding (Saignee')
Question 30
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What is gross lees?
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Chemicals that are dissolved in the wine
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Larger particles that form shortly after fermentation
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Smaller particles that deposit during maturation
Question 31
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When is a surface filter used?
Question 32
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How can tartrate crystals be forced to form before bottling?
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Chill the wine to below freezing for a short period of time
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Have the wine undergo pasteurization
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The addition of potassium bicarbonate
Question 33
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Which of the following is not a botrytis affected wine?
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Tokaji
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Vin Santo
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Beerenauslese
Question 34
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Which one of the following black grape varieties is the most widely planted in Bordeaux?
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Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Malbec
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Petit Verdot
Question 35
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Which one of the following groups of appellation is locate within the Right Bank area of Bordeaux?
1. Sauternes
2. Saint-Emillion
3. Margaux
4. Pomerol
5. Fronsac
6. Graves
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1,2, and 3 only
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2, 3, and 4 only
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2, 4, and 5 only
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4, 5, and 6 only
Question 36
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What type of climate does Bordeaux have?
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Warm continental
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Moderate maritime
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Moderate mediterranean
Question 37
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What is the dominant grape in Sauternes?
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Semillon
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Muscadelle
Question 38
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Which of these grapes always produce a dry style in Alsace?
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Pinot Gris
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Muscat
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Gewurztraminer
Question 39
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What best describes an Alsatian Gewürztraminer?
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Dry, medium bodied with high acidity and flinty mineral character
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Full bodied with oily texture an high alcohol and spicy aromas
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Dry with a classic grapes flavor
Question 40
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What style of wine does Monbazilla have a reputation for?
Question 41
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What soil is found in the best vineyards of Chablis?
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Gravel
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Pudding stones
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Granite
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Kimmeridgian Clay
Question 42
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What commune in Cote Chalonnaise only produces whites?
Question 43
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What style of red wines does Cote de Nuits produce?
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Light and delicate, soft and fruity
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Long lived, medium structure
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Deeply coloured with black fruits and high tannins
Question 44
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What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for Muscadet?
Question 45
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What grape is used for red wines of Sancerre?
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Cabernet Franc
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Pinot Noir
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Grolleau
Question 46
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What grape is used in Condrieu?
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Marsanne
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Roussanne
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Viognier
Question 47
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Which one of the following of grape varieties is allowed in the production of AC Chateauneuf-du-Pape:
1. Grenache
2. Pinot Blanc
3. Mourvedre
4. Syrah
5. Cabernet Sauvignon
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 5 only
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All
Question 48
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Which one of the following is made from the Mourvedre grape?
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Bandol
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Cornas
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Chinon
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Bourgueil
Question 49
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Which region in Germany does the village of Piesport reside in?
Question 50
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What does the term Erst Lage mean?
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Off dry Rieslings from anywhere in Germany
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Top vineyard sites of the VDP members
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Botrytis wines in distinctive flask shaped bottles
Question 51
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Why are the Riesling wines of Pfalz fuller in body than wines from the Mosel?
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The vines are planted on steep northeast-facing vineyards
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Higher temperatures due to the southerly location
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The winemaker add additional sugar after fermentation is complete
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The vineyards have slate-rich soils
Question 52
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Ausbruch is a labeling term that is unique to?
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Germany
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Austria
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Hungary
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South Africa
Question 53
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What style of wine is Lake Neusiedlersee noted for?
Question 54
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Which of the following grapes is used in the production of Tokaji?
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Chenin Blanc
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Irsai Oliver
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Furmint
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Kadarka
Question 55
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What size of bottle are the sweet wines of Hungary bottled in?
Question 56
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Wines from Naoussa are typically?
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Fruity white wines with a medium acidity
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Deeply colored roses
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Red wines high in acid and tannin
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Fortified wines made from Muscat
Question 57
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What is the overall climate in Greece?
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Continental
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Mediterranean
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Maritime
Question 58
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Which region in Portugal does the Trincadeira grape play an important role in?
Question 59
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Where is the DOC of Palmela located?
Question 60
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What is New Zealand's 2nd most widely planed white grape?
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Pinot Gris
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
Question 61
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What percentage must apply for stating variety, vintage and grape variety on New Zealand wine labels?
Question 62
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Canopy management for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand has?
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increased the problem of fungal disease
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Helped control the vine vigor
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Had little impact
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Encouraged the vines to grow a denser canopy
Question 63
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What is South Africa's second most planted white variety?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Columbard
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Chardonnay
Question 64
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Which area has the coolest climate in Australia?
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Western Australia
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Tasmania
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South Australia
Question 65
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How long can a good quality Clare Riesling age for?
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Up to 5 years
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Up to 10 years
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Up to 20 years
Question 66
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In which sub-region of the Central Valley are the zones of Cachapoal and Colchagua located?
Question 67
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Which is the most northerly wine region in Chile?
Question 68
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What is liqueur de tirage?
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Wine and cane sugar solution added before bottling
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Wine, sugar, and yeast nutrients for second fermentation
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Wine and yeast nutrients after riddling
Question 69
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Pinot Meunier dominates in which Champagne area?
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Cores de Sezanne
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Vallee de la Marne
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Montagne de Reims
Question 70
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Which country uses the term Cap Classique for its traditional method sparkling wines?
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New Zealand
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Australia
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South Africa
Question 71
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Which of the following grape varieties are typically used in the production of Icewine:
1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Vidal
3. Riesling
4. Chardonnay
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 4 only
Question 72
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Viticulture is possible in Ontario due to what influence?
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Fog
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Great Lakes
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Mild winters
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Cascade Mountains
Question 73
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Compared with the rest of Chile, the Southern Region is on average?
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Cooler and drier
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Warmer and wetter
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Cooler and wetter
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Warmer and drier
Question 74
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Which pair of red grape varieties is most commonly linked to wine production in Argentina?
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Sangiovese and Torrontes
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Malbec and Bonarda
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Torrontes and Pinotage
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Malbec and Zinfandel
Question 75
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Which of the following grape varieties is used in the production of sparkling Vouvray?
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
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Chenin
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Cabernet Franc
Question 76
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Which ONE of the following pairs of Australia regions has a reputation for the production of quality sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
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Yarra Valley and Tasmania
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Barossa Valley and Coonawarra
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Margaret River and Hunter Valley
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Eden Valley and Riverland
Question 77
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What is an estufa?
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A method of fortification
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Stainless steel containers for heating wine
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Large oak barrels for ageing wine
Question 78
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Which grape is used in Madeira?
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Tinta Barroca
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Tinta Cao
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Tinta Negra
Question 79
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How many times is an Irish Whisky traditionally distilled?
Question 80
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What is backset?
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What the spirit is called after the first distillation in producing Bourbon
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Acidic residue left at the base of the beer still
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Process of adding in caramel coloring agent before bottling
Question 81
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Which grain must be a minimum of 51% of the mash bill in Bourbon?
Question 82
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Which growing area is credited with producing the finest Cognacs?
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Grande Champagne
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Petite Champagne
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Borderies
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Fins Bois
Question 83
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Which ONE of the following states is TRUE?
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Most Cognac is made in a continuous still
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VSOP Cognac has to be aged longer than XO
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Cognac can be made from Baco 22A
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Cognac can be made from Ugni Blanc
Question 84
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Which ONE of the following brandies must be aged for a minimum of 3 years?
Question 85
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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
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Bourbon is made from malted barley only
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Bourbon can be made anywhere in the USA
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Bourbon is made from corn only
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Bourbon can only be made in Kentucky
Question 86
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What is the minimum ageing required for a straight Bourbon whiskey?
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2 years
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4 years
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6 years
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8 years