Pregunta 1
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Which latitudes N & S of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found?
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40 & 50 degrees
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30 & 50 degrees
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20 & 40 degrees
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30 & 40 degrees
Pregunta 2
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Which one of the following does NOT affect temperature in a vineyard?
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Climate
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Weather
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Grape Variety
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Soil
Pregunta 3
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Which one of the following statements is true?
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Top quality wines can only be made from hand-harvested grapes
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Top quality wines can only be made from machine-harvested grapes
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Top quality wines can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes
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Top quality wine cannot be made from machine-harvested grapes
Pregunta 4
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What is the correct sequence of events for most RED winemaking?
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Crush, press, ferment
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Crush, ferment, press
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Press, ferment, crush
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Press, crush, ferment
Pregunta 5
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1) Add the flavour of oak to wine
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2) Allow oxygen to dissolve the wine
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3) Allow the tannins in the red wine to soften
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1,2 and 3
Pregunta 6
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Which one of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour?
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Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks
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Pressing juice from the grapes
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Fermentation in oak casks
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Fermentation in contact with the skins
Pregunta 7
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Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate, and hot climates?
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Riesling
Pregunta 8
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Which of the folliowing are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines?
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1) Flor yeast
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2) Botrytis
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3) Lees stirring
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4) Barrel fermentation
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1 & 2 only
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2 &3 only
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3 & 4 only
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1 & 4 only
Pregunta 9
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Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of...
Pregunta 10
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Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling?
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Burgundy
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Alsace
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Rioja
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Vouvray
Pregunta 11
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Which one of the following statements is true about Pinot Noir?
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It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines
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It typically has a lot of colour and lots of tannin
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Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus
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It is at its best in cool to moderate climates
Pregunta 12
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Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have...
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High tannins and low acidity
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Low tannins and high acidity
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Low tannins and low acidity
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High tannins and high acidity
Pregunta 13
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Grenache grapes typically have...
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Low sugar, Low acidity
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Low sugar, high acidity
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High sugar, low acidity
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High sugar, high acidity
Pregunta 14
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Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?
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Barossa Valley
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Bordeaux
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Rioja
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Chianti
Pregunta 15
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From which grape variety is Sancerre made?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Riesling
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Chardonnay
Pregunta 16
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Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
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1. Pinot Gris
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2. Chardonnay
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3. Gewurztraminer
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4. Semillon
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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2 & 4 only
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3 & 4 only
Pregunta 17
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The best vineyards of the Northern Rhone are...
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Coastal
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Steep
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Poorly drained
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Flat
Pregunta 18
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In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from...
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Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
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Chardonnay and Semillon
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Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
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Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Pregunta 19
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Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Syrah
Pregunta 20
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Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties?
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Semillon
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Torrontes
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
Pregunta 21
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Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
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Verdicchio
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Trebbiano
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Aglianico
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Chardonnay
Pregunta 22
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Which one of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity, and alcohol?
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Gavi
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Soave
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Barolo
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Rias Baixas
Pregunta 23
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Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja?
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Pedro Ximenez
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Trebbiano
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Tempranillo
Pregunta 24
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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of rose wines in Spain?
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Pinotage
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Garnacha
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Malbec
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Carmenere
Pregunta 25
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Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?
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Australia
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Argentina
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Chile
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South Africa
Pregunta 26
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Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following regions?
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Casablanca
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Catalunya
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Carneros
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Central Otago
Pregunta 27
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Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in...
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Margaret River
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Clare Valley
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Hunter Valley
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McLaren Vale
Pregunta 28
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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa?
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Gewurztraminer
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Pinot Blanc
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Semillion
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Chenin Blanc
Pregunta 29
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'Grand Cru Classe' is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
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Rhone
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Bordeaux
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Barolo
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Loire
Pregunta 30
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Which term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the district?
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Classico
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Crianza
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Riserva
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Cortese
Pregunta 31
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Sparking Asti is made from...
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Glera
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Muscat
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
Pregunta 32
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In Champagne production, to disgorge means to...
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Blend still wines
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Move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle
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Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle
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Add sugar and yeast to the wine
Pregunta 33
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Vintage is a common labelling term for which of the following wines?
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1. Port
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2. Sherry
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3. Champagne
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1 only
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1 & 2 only
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1 & 3 only
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3 only
Pregunta 34
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Sauternes is made from Semillon and...
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Viognier
Pregunta 35
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The Solera System is a method of...
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Fermentation
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Maturation
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Pruning
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Trellising
Pregunta 36
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Which of the following is a common labelling term for Port?
Pregunta 37
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Rum is made from...
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Potatoes
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Grain
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Molasses
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Malted barley
Pregunta 38
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The dominant flavour is gin comes from...
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Juniper
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Citrus Peel
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Anise
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Agave
Pregunta 39
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VSOP is a common labelling term used for...
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Whisky
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Bourbon
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Cognac
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Vodka
Pregunta 40
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A single malt whisky must always come from a single...
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Cask
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Distillery
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Malting
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Pot still
Pregunta 41
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When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?
Pregunta 42
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Which one of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
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The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
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The temperature should be cool and constant
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The bottle should be stored vertically
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The storage area should be in strong bright light
Pregunta 43
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Cork taint is identified by...
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
With regard to excessive alcohol consumption, which of the following statements is false?
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It can impair your ability to operate machinery.
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It can lead to problems with personal relationships
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It can enhance co-ordination
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It can damage internal organs
Pregunta 45
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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
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Deep gold
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Pale pink
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Pale lemon
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Medium garnet
Pregunta 46
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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Pregunta 47
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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume:
The sweetness and acidity would typically be...
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Sweet, medium acidity
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Medium, high acidity
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Off-dry, low acidity
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Dry, high acidity
Pregunta 48
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In relation to mature Margaux:
Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
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Deep gold
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Deep purple
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Medium garnet
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Pale pink
Pregunta 49
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In relation to mature Margaux:
On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
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Black fruit, tobacco, cedar
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Tropical fruit, floral, spice
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Green fruit, vegetal, oak
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Citrus fruit, nuts, oak
Pregunta 50
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In relation to mature Margaux:
The acidity and tannin levels would typically be...
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High acidity, low tannin
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high acidity, high tannin
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medium acidity, low tannin
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low acidity, medium tannin