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Are SWEET wines a TYPE or a STYLE? |
Sweet wines are a STYLE of wine. |
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True/False: Fino Sherry is a dry wine? |
True: Fino Sherry is a dry wine |
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True/False: Port and Maderia are both STYLES of Fortified wine? |
True: Port and Maderia are STYLES of Fortified wine. |
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What two factors influence the color of the wine? |
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True/False: Rose is usually lighter bodied than white wine? |
FALSE: Rose usually has MORE body than a white wine. |
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Where is sweetness perceived? |
On the tip of the tongue. |
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What prevents sweet wine from being cloying? |
Acidity prevents wine from being cloying. |
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Does sweetness make the wine feel thicker or thinner? |
Sweetness makes the wine feel thicker. |
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What level of sweetness is a White Zinfandel? |
Medium Sweetness |
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Beaujolais is an example of a __________-bodied red wine? |
LIGHT-bodied |
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Oaked California Chardonnay is a __________-bodied white wine? |
FULL-bodied |
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What two factors contribute to the body of a wine? |
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White Burgundy is a __________-bodied wine? |
MEDIUM- bodied |
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What three things does oak add to wine? |
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What gives the mouth a drying sensation? |
Tannins |
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What gives the mouth a watering sensation? |
Acidity |
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True/False: Acidity helps the wine age? |
TRUE: Acidity helps the wine age. |
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At what alcohol percentage does yeast die off? |
15% |
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What does body refer to? |
The general feel of the wine in the mouth. |
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Australian Shiraz is an example of a _________-bodied red wine. |
FULL-bodied |
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What two factors are important for grapes to ripen? |
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As the season progresses, what happens to the acidity and sugar levels? |
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What are the two taste characteristics od under-ripe grapes? |
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What two taste characteristics result in wines that have had too much heat and sunlight? |
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What two words best describe climate? |
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What three things can climate tell you? |
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What four characteristics are true of cool climate wines? |
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What are three things true about hot climate wines? |
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Name the following typical characteristics of SAUVIGNON BLANC:
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What grapes make Sancerre |
Sauvignon Blanc |
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What is the most common blend for a Bordeaux? |
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon |
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What are three red fruit characteristics of Pinot Noir? |
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What grape is used in Hermitage? |
Syrah/Shiraz |
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What grapes are used to make Champagne? |
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir |
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Pinot Grigio is a __________-bodied wine. |
LIGHT-bodied |
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Soave is a __________-bodied wine. |
LIGHT-bodied |
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Where is Sauternes? |
Bordeaux |
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a __________-bodied red wine. |
FULL-bodied |
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When are grapes harvested? |
Autumn |
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What two smells would indicate the wine is faulty? |
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What two smells would indicate wine has matured IN bottle? |
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How should wines with corks be stored? |
On their side, NOT upright. |
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At what temperature should CAVA be served? |
6-10 degrees |
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At what temperature should oaked Chardonnay be served? |
10-13 degrees |
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How many units does the WHO recommend for women? |
2 |
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True/False: Umami decreases the perception of bitterness in a wine |
FALSE: Umami INCREASES the perception of bitterness in a wine. |
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True/False: Salt can counteract the effects of umami on a wine? |
TRUE |
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What is considered a HIGH-RISK wine? |
An oaked, highly tannic red wine. |
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What is considered a LOW-RISK wine? |
Off-dry wines |