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A Hawthorne Strainer is used
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with a mixing glass
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Nitrogen and carbon dioxide may be fed into a traditional cask-conditioned beer to
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prevent spoiling bacteria to coming into contact with the beer
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Coasters are used to
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place wine bottles on the table
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a Muddler is used for
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stirring drinks
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What is a Shive?
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a round piece of wood or plastic used as a bung in the top of a cask
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Detergents should not be mixed together because
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they may give off poisonous fumes
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How should you remove smears on glasswear?
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hold it over steam and polish with a dry cloth
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What is meant by "Frosting" a glass?
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dipping the rim in egg white and sugar
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What is the most suitable tempurature for a beer cellar?
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55 degrees F (12.7 C)
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What is the correct definition of Ullage?
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any out-of-condition wine that must be returned to the supplier
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Where would you find a bursting disc?
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Gas cylinder (beer related)
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How much will a Kilderkin of beer contain?
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18 Gallons
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What is a wine cradle used for?
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Carrying a bottle of wine that might contain sediment to the point of decanting
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How often should beer lines be cleaned?
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once a week
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What is the main reason for grafting vines?
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to counteract phylloxera
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How is the Leaf Roll virus spread?
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Mealy Bugs
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Gewurztraminer grapes will produce what kind of bouquet and flavor?
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spicy
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What's the main grape used in Hermitage?
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Syrah
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What provides the Tannins found in wine?
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the grape skins
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what is Marc Brandy?
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The liquor obtained when you ferment the skins and pips after grape pressing
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What kind of Alcohol is found in wine?
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Ethanol
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Muscat grapes will most likely produce what kind of wine?
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sweet
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what will happed to wine if the pips are crushed during vinification?
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it will give the wine a bitter taste
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wine made from the pressings of grape skins that were removed from the fermenting must is called?
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vin de presse
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At what % of alcohol will wild yeasts die in the vinification process?
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4%
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What is Batonnage?
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The process of stirring up the lees of the wine
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Who introduced the principles of Biodynamic viticulture?
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Rudolf Steiner
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What are the favorable lattitudes for wine production for both North and South Hemispheres?
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30 Degrees - 50 Degrees
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What is Cuvaison?
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The maceration of the grape skins in the fermenting juice during red wine production
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Why should the best vines have deep roots?
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It allows them to withstand extreme weather conditions such as drought or frost
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What are the 3 components needed for the production of alcohol?
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yeast, sugar and warmth
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What 2 things does fermentation create other than alcohol?
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Carbon Dioxide gas and sediment
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What gives red wine its color?
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Grape skins (Cuvasion process)
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Wines produced in cooler climates usually have a higher ______ content than those from warmer climates
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Acid
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What is the purpose of using sulfer dioxide in the early stages of fermentation?
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To prevent the growth of wild yeasts
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What is an EU (European Union) guarantee of quality & origin
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VQPRD (Vin de Qualite' Produit en Regions Determinees)
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What is an Anbaugebiet
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A wine-growing are for Qualitatswein
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What term will indicate dry italian wine?
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Secco
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What would provide a vanilla characteristic in wine?
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maturation in oak barrels
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A purple rim on a glass of red wine usually indicates___?
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it's 1-3 years old
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Pelure d'oignon is a term used to describe ____?
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Rose' Wine
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Where on the tongue will you taste bitterness?
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at the back of the tongue
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What term would describe a sweet wine from Alsace?
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Selection de grains nobles
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What is St. Julien?
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a commune in Medoc
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Fargues is a commune of ____?
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Sauternes
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What is the classic grape of Nuits-St-Georges?
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Pinot Noir
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Bouzeron is a wine-producing commune of ____?
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Cote Chalonnais
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How is Clos de Vougeot classified?
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It is a Grand Cru in Burgandy
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From what grape are top quality white Burgandies produced?
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Chardonnay
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Charmes-Chambertin, Clos des Lambrays, Bonnes-Mares are all ____?
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Grand Cru Burgandy
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Solutre' is a commune in
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Maconnais
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In Loire, Sancerre is produced in ____?
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The Central Vineyards
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In which district of the Loire would you find Quarts de Chaume?
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Coteaux du Layon
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what kind of wine is Bonnezeau?
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Sweet Wine
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Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Rivesaltes, Cerons are all examples of what style of wine?
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Sweet Wines
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What kind of wines are famous in Blanquette de Limoux?
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Sparkling Wines
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What is the Classification of Asti?
Sassicaia? |
DOCG
DOC |
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Where is Vermentino di Gallura produced and what is its classification?
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Sardinia
DOCG |
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What is the main grape varietal used in Orvieto?
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Trebbiano
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Where is the majority of the Cava DO is situated ____?
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Penedes (Spanish demarcated region)
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Where will you find Vinho Verde produced?
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Portugal
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Soutomaior is a subregion of ____?
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Rias-Baixes
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What kind of bottle is used for wine from Franconia?
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Bocksbeutel
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Assmanhausen is renowned for what kind of wines?
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QbA red wines
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Commandarie is produced ____?
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Cyprus
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The most important town in the Cava DO is ____?
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San Sadurni d'Anoia
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Where is Vega Sicilia produced?
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Ribera del Duero in Spain
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Where will you find the Danubian wine region?
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Bulgaria
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The Hunter zone is situated in ____?
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New South Wales
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Marlborough is one of the main wine producing regions in ____?
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South Island, New Zealand
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In what state is the Dundee Hills AVA located?
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Oregon
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The Livermore Valley is a sub-appellation in which AVA?
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San Francisco bay area
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Where will you find the Okinagan Valley
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British Columbia
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Where was the Pinotage varietal developed?
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South Africa
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Elgin is a wine district in ____?
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South Africa
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The Casablanca wine region is found in what country?
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Chile
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What is the main grape varietal of high-quality red wine in Argentina?
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Malbec
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What produces the carbon dioxide in champagne?
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Liqueur de tirage
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What is the correct term for still wine from Champagne?
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Coteaux Champenois
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A Jereboam is equal to how many standard size bottles?
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4 bottles
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What are the 6 major wine regions of France?
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Loire
Alsace Bordeaux Burgandy Champagne Rhone |
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Where will you find AC Edelzwicker and what does it mean?
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Alsace - Means it blends 2 or more Alsacen grapes
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What does the term Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN) mean in Alsace wines?
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The same as Vendange Tardive in many areas, but the grapes are struck with Botrytis Cinerea. The process is much like Beerenauslese in Germany
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What are the 5 major red grape varietals in Bordeaux?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec |
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What are the only 3 white grape vartietals grown in Bordeaux?
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Semillon
Muscadelle Sauvignon Blanc |
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How long does Red Bordeaux usually barrel age?
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2 years
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What are the 6 major wine districts in Bordeaux?
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Medoc
Graves Sauternes St. Emillion Barsac Pomerol |
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What are the top 6 communes of Medoc/Haut Medoc?
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Pauillac
St-Estephe Margaux St-Julien Moulis Listrac |
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What does IGT stand for?
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Indicazioni Geograpfiche Tipiche
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What is Passito?
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The drying of grapes for a period of time prior to fermentation
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What does VDQS stand for?
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Vin délimité de qualité supérieure (Demarcated wines of superior quality)
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What is the name of the organization that governs over France's Appellation laws
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INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine)
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What's another phrase for "Mis bouteille au domaine"
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Mis bouteille au chateau - equivalent to "Estate Bottled"
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What does "Superieure" signify on a french wine label
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a higher alcohol content than the nonsuperior version of the same wine (usually 1% higher)
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Name the 2 rivers and the estuary that run through Bordeaux
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The Gironde Estuary
Dordogne River Garonne River |
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In what Village will you find Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild?
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Pauillac (in the Haut-Medoc district)
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What does "Clairet" mean on a Fench wine label?
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A wine that falls between a dark rose' and a light red.
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List in order the quality catergories of France
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AC/AOC
VDQS Vin de pays Vin de table |
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Dom Perignon was a cellar master at an abbey in ____?
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Hautvillers
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What does Spritzig mean?
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German wine term for slightly sparkling
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What does Cremant stand for?
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French Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wine made outside of Champagne
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What is Sherry fermentation done in?
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Bodegas
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What does Venecia refer to?
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A long handled cup used to sample sherry from the cask
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What is Vin doux naturel?
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Sweet fortified wine
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How would you describe Manzanilla sherry?
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Light colored and dry
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How long does "late bottled vintage" port remain in the cask before bottling?
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4-6 years
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Vintage Madeira will have matured in oak barrels for a minimum of ____?
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20 years
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What is the correct production method for irish whiskey?
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Barley and other grain, distilled 3x in a pot still
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What part of the distillate is Cognac produced?
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Bonne Chauffe
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Fine champagne is only made from grapes that come from ____?
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Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne
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Which of these 4 is NOT referred to as alcool blanc?
Calvados Framboise Mirabelle Poire William |
Calvados
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Where are Angostura bitters produced?
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Trinidad
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What is Namazake?
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The Japanese name for unpasteurized sake'
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Tequila is produced from ____?
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A species of Agave
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What flavor does Kummel have?
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Caraway
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What is the Mash Tun used for in beer production?
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Extracts the flavor from the malt
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Appolinaris is produced in ____?
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Germany
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The mineral water Vittel is produced in ____?
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France
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What is one key ingredient to Bitter Lemon
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Quinine
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Would an Alsace Riesling be suitable to serve as an apertif?
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Yes
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Barolo with grilled Dover Sole
Is this pairing satisfactory? |
No
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Fitou with spaghetti bolognese
Is this pairing satisfactory? |
Yes
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California Chinen Blanc with roast rib of beef
Is this pairing satisfactory? |
No
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Of these 4, which would best be served with Apple Flan?
Mersault Loupiac Chateau Petrus Soave |
Loupiac
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Name 3 wines that would be a suitable pair for grilled king prawns?
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Any light dry or off-dry white wines
Ex: Muscadet, Vermentino, Gavi, Sancerre |
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Name 3 wines that would be a suitable pair with a cheese board?
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Red ports, full-bodied red wines, and sometimes heavy sweet wines. Will vary depending on the cheese
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What style of beverages should be offered with coffee service?
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Liqueurs, Brandies, malts, ports
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What style of glass would you serve a Lager beer in?
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Pilsner
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Can you shake Soda Water in a cocktail shaker?
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No
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Does an Americano contain Campari?
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Yes
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Does a White Lady contain Fresh Orange Juice, or Fresh Lemon Juice?
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Fresh Lemon Juice
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What is the main liquor used in a Prince Charles Coffee?
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Drambuie
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When a 2nd bottle of the same wine is ordered by a party of four, the sommelier should present the new bottle to the host and then ____?
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Supply the host with a clean glass, offer a taste and then pour for the guests.
On special occasions, provide all the guests with clean glassware. |
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If a guest complains about a wine being corked, what are the next steps by the sommelier?
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Apologize, check the wine themselves, change the wine out for another bottle
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What causes oxidation of wine?
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Contact with air
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What causes wine to be maderized?
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Heat and sometimes light. Usually caused by storing or shipping wine in high temperature areas.
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How long is a Spanish Reserva red wine aged?
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3 full calendar years (min 1 year in barricas)
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How long is a Spanish Gran Reserva white wine aged?
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4 full calendar years (min 6 months in barricas)
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What is another name for the black grape Monastrell?
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Mourvedre
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What is another name for the black grape Cencibel?
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Tempranillo
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What are the two main grape varieties grown in the Valdepenes DO?
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Cencibal and Airen
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What grape varietal are white wines from Rias Baixis based?
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Albarino
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Name 8 subappellation AVAs in Napa Valley
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1. Los Carneros
2. Mount Veeder 3. Yountville 4. Stags Leap District 5. St. Helena 6. Wild Horse Valley 7. Rutherford 8. Oakville 9. Oak Knoll 10. Howell Mountain 11. Spring Mountain District 12. Pope Valley 13. Diamond Mountain District 14. Chiles Valley District 15. Atlas Peak |
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Name 8 subappellation AVAs in Sonoma County
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1. Rockpile
2. Carneros 3. Knights Valley 4. North Sonoma 5. Sonoma Coast 6. Sonoma County Green Valley 7. Russian River Valley 8. Chalk Hill Valley 9. Alexander Valley 10. Dry Creek Valley 11. Sonoma Mountain 12. Sonoma Valley 13. Bennett Valley |
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Name all 6 subappellation AVAs in Willamette Valley
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1. Chehalem Mountains
2. Ribbon Ridge 3. Dundee Hills 4. Yamhill-Carlton District 5. McMinnville 6. Eola-Amity Hills |
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Where will you find the Riverina area?
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New South Wales
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What are the 3 major wines produced in Tasmania
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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay Sparkling Wine |
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What are the 5 First Growths of Bordeaux? (Premier Cru)
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- Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac)
- Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac) - Chateau Latour (Pauillac) - Chateau Margaux (Margaux) - Chateau Haut-Brion (Pessac, Graves) |
