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What is the most southerly region in Champagne?
The Aube
What does "RM" indicate on a Champagne bottle?
The wine was produced by a grower-producer
Which of the following methods involves a single fermentation that begins in tank but concludes in the bottle?
Méthode Ancestrale
How many times is Cognac distilled?
Twice
Ale is top-fermented; Lager is bottom-fermented. True or false?
True
Which of the style of sake has brewers' alcohol added?
Honjozo
A minimum 75% of the stated vintage is required for vintage-dated wines in Australia. True or false
False
Which of the GIs is highly regarded for Riesling?
Clare Valley
Madeira wines can be additionally classified by their color: ambra, oro, or rubino. True or False
False
Place the following styles of Madeira in order from driest to sweetest.
Sercial
Verdelho
Boal
Malmsey
What is the traditional barrel used for aging and shipping Port wines?
Pipe
Vintage Port is considered a type of Ruby Port. True or false
True
What is the southernmost district in South Africa?
Cape Agulhas
Which of the following is not a geographical area of wine production in South Africa?
Northern Cape
Southern Cape
Western Cape
Southern Cape
Where is Constantia?
Coastal Region
What is the most planted varietal in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
The Boberg region produces dry table wines from the Paarl and Tulbagh districts. True or false?
False
Which wine styles indicates a dry VDP Erste Lage wine?
Grosses Gewächs
Which of the following vineyards is located in Bernkastel, and is renowned for its legendary curative properties?
Doctor
In which anbaugebiet is the village of Piesport located?
Mosel
Prädikatswein is classified according to the amount of residual sugar in the wine. True or false?
False
Which term refers to the climate of a single vineyard site?
Mesoclimate
What sub-AVA within Napa Valley enjoys the coolest climate?
Carneros
What are the appellations of the Côte Chalonnaise?
Mercurey
Bouzeron
Givry
Rully
Where is Pouilly-Fuisse?
Mâconnais
What is the preferred soil type in Chablis?
Kimmeridgian limestone
Is Recioto di Soave located in Piedmont?
No
What is the grape of Barolo?
Nebbiolo
What is Italy's most important DOCG for traditional method sparkling wines?
Franciacorta
What DOCG is Valtellina Superiore from?
Friuli
Neive and Treiso are two important communes of the what DOCG?
Barbaresco
Where is Château Lafite-Rothschild located?
Pauillac
What is the principal white grape of Rueda?
Verdejo
What is the appellation of Vega Sicilia?
Ribera del Duero
What is the dominant white grape of Rías Baixas?
Albariño
What is the dominant soil type of Vouvray?
tuffeau
What is the grape of Pouilly-sur-Loire?
Chasselas
How much must can be derived from 4000KG of grapes in Champagne?
2550 litres
What is Gentil?
A blended wine that must be composed of a minimum of 50% Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and/or Gewurztraminer, with the rest made up of Sylvaner, Chasselas and/or Pinot Blanc.
What is the only AOP in Alsace that Chardonnay is allowed?
Crémant d'Alsace
What mountains protect Alsace from weather?
The Vosges Mountains
What are the satellites of St. Emilion?
Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, and Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
What is the second wine of Ch. Lafite?
Carruades de Lafite
What is Pineau de Charantes, Armagnac’s equivalent?
It is a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur), made from a blend of lightly fermented grape must and Cognac eau-de-vie.
What is Fine Champagne in Cognac?
A blend of Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs, with at least half coming from Grande Champagne
What is the aging requirement for XO in Cognac?
A minimum of 6 yrs
What is the minimum alc of Chateauneuf du Pape?
12.5%
If the wine taste like a warm climate Barbera, What is a possible alternative?
Charbono
What is Muscat Baumes de Venise?
A sweet fortified wine of the type vin doux naturel
What is Blanquette de Limoux?
A blend of 90% Mauzac with Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
Where is Nackenheimer located?
Rhinehessen
What are the grapes and styles of Jurancon?
Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng and Courbu dry & sweet whites
What is the primary grape of Banyuls?
Grenache
What is the grape of Montlouis region?
Chenin Blanc, Loire
What is the grape of Cour Cheverny?
Romorantin
What white grapes are allowed in Hermitage?
Marsanne and Roussanne
What grapes are allowed in Cornas?
Syrah
What are the two sub-regions of Cote Rotie?
Côte Blonde and Côte Brune
What is Chateau Chalon?
An Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for wines made in the Jura wine region
Where is Urziger Wurzgarten?
Mosel, Germany
What is the soil of the Mosel?
Slate
What is the traditional bottle for Franken wine?
Flat, short, green flask
What is the primary grape of Assmanhausen?
Pinot Noir
What is smaragd?
The highest level of Wachua classification
What is Neuseedlersee?
A lake in Austria
Where is Walker Bay?
Western Cape province of South Africa
When was the KWV established?
8 January 1918
What is Steen?
The South African name for Chenin Blanc
What is Klein Constantia?
Cape Town, South Africa
Where is Hawkes Bay?
North Island, New Zealand
What is the southernmost wine region in the world?
Central Otago
Where is Margaret River?
Western Australia
What is the soil type of Coonawara?
Terra Rossa
Where is Eden Valley?
South Australia
Who makes Hill of Grace?
Henschke
What are the mountain ranges surrounding Napa Valley?
The Vaca on the east and the Mayacamas
What is the main river in Sonoma County?
The Russian River
Where is Sanford and Benedict vineyard?
Sta. Rita Hills, California
What are the sub-regions of Willamette Valley?
Dundee Hills; Eola-Amity Hills; McMinnville; Ribbon Ridge; Yamhill-Carlton District; Chehalem
Where is Rocky Knob?
A Virginia AVA
What/where was the first AVA?
The Augusta AVA near Augusta Missouri
In what county is Mt. Harlan AVA?
San Benito County
What is the body of water near Carneros?
The Pacific
What is the VQA?
Vintner’s Quality Alliance
Where is Okanagan Valley?
British Columbia
What are the grapes of Valpolicella?
Corvina, Rhondinella & Molinara
What are the grapes of Cava?
Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel·lo
What are the sub-regions of Rioja?
Baja, Alta & Alavesa
What is the vine training method of Chateauneuf du Pape?
Mainly low, bush-pruning with two buds
What is the capacity of a barrique?
225 ltrs
Who makes Martha’s Vineyard?
Chicama Vineyards
Where specifically is Sassicaia located?
Bolgheri
What is the primary yeast for Ale production?
Brewer's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
In what region is Bierzo grape?
Castile-León, Spain
Name the four major grapes of Madeira
Malvasia (also known as Malmsey or Malvazia), Bual (or Boal), Verdelho, and Sercial.
State the major wine regions of California.
North Coast
Central Coast
South Coast
Central Valley
Sierra Foothills
Name 3 AVAs in Napa County.
Calistoga
Diamond Mountain
Howell Mountain
Spring Mountain
Chiles Valley
St. Helena
Rutherford
Oakville
Atlas Peak
Stag’s Leap
Mount Veeder
Oak Knoll
Los Carneros
Napa Valley
Wild Horse Valley
Name 3 AVAs in Sonoma County.
Northern Sonoma
Alexander Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Knights Valley
Russian River Valley
Chalk Hill
Rockpile County
Green Valley
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Mountain
Los Carneros
Bennett Valley
Define Meritage
A California Bordeaux blend.
Name the state where winemaking started in the USA.
New York State
Name the most important grape of Uruguay.
Tannat
Name 2 wine regions on New Zealand's South Island.
Nelson
Marlborough
Canterbury
Otago
Name a grape grown in both Cognac and Armagnac.
Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche
Name the best region of Calvados.
Pays d'Auge
State a bitter liqueur suitable as an apertif or a digestive.
Campari, Pernod, Fernet Branca, Dubonnet, Jagermeister, Cynar, and Lillet
State the ingredients allowed in the Bavarian Purity Law.
Malted Barley
Yeast
Water
Hops
Name the premium sake quality levels.
Junmai-Sho: 30% polished
Ginjo-Sho: 40% polished
Daiginjo-Sho: 50% polished
Name the best sub-region of Graves.
Pessac-Leognan
Name an AOC of the Loire that produces red wines from Pinot Noir.
Reuilly
Menetou-Salon
Sancerre
Name grapes of Tokaji.
Furmint
Harslevlu
Muskatoly (Muscat Ottonel)
Oremus
What does Erstes Gewachs mean?
1st Growth
What is Suss Reserve?
Sterilized grape juice used to sweeten wines
Name the cities where port has historically been aged.
Oporto or Villa Nova de Gaia
What is aguardente?
A neutral grape brandy at 77% alcohol.
What is a Pipe?
A traditional Port cask holding 550 Liters.
Name the grapes of Sherry.
Palomino
Pedro Ximenez (PX)
Moscatel
Name the most important grape(s) of Vinho Verde.
Alvarinho and Loureiro
Name the DOCs created to include the Super Tuscans.
Bolgheri
Sant'Antimo
Name the main grape of Valtellina.
Nebbiolo
Name the main grape of Soave.
Garganega
State the meaning of amabile.
Semi-Sweet or Slightly sweet
Name the grape(s) and style of Fiano d’Avellino DOCG.
Dry white made from the Fiano grape.
Name the grape grown on Mt. Vulture in Basilicata
Aglianico
State the difference between Amarone and Recioto.
Both are made from passito grapes, but Amarone is dry while Recioto is Sweet.
State the meaning of Ripasso.
Re-passed – the traditional winemaking technique in Veneto young Valpolicella is put into tanks or barrels containing lees from the previous Amarone fermentation which causes secondary fermentation and increases Alc% giving it a recioto feel.
Where is Nackenheimer located?
Rheinhessen, Germany
The Apple Gate AVA is located in what state?
Oregon
What is the base spirit in a Rob Roy cocktail?
Blended Scotch
Côt/Pressac/Auxerrois are synonyms for what grape varietal?
Malbec
What is the DOCG wine of the island of Sicily?
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
The GI of Rutherglen is located in what Australian state?
Victoria
Jumani as applied to sake means what?
Pure rice sake produced from rice, water, and koji mold
What DO surrounds the DOCa Priorat?
Penedès
Jumani as applied to sake means what?
Pure rice sake produced from rice, water, and koji mold
What is mutage?
French term for “addition of neutral grape spirit to stop the fermentation process” as applied to fortification
What DO surrounds the DOCa Priorat?
Penedès
Who produces the wines of Marcassin?
Helen Turley
What is mutage?
French term for “addition of neutral grape spirit to stop the fermentation process” as applied to fortification
What is the geographic designation of Stellenbosch?
A District
Who produces the wines of Marcassin?
Helen Turley
What is the geographic designation of Stellenbosch?
A District
The vineyards of Sonnenuhr, Würzgarten, Juffer, and Himmelreich are located in what anbaugebiet?
The Mosel
What wine region of Austria has a separate classification for dry white wines?
Wachau
What is the most southern AOC of the Northern Rhône?
Saint-Péray
In what county is the Fiddletown AVA found?
Amador County
Ales are the product of what type of fermentation?
Top fermentation
What is the base spirit of a Vesper cocktail?
Vodka
In what region is the Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG located?
Basilicata
What country uses the designation of DO de Pago for single estates?
Spain
What is the defined soil profile of Priorat?
Clay
In what region is the Cassis AOC located?
Provence
Define the labeling term dolce.
Sweet
In what county is the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA located?
Monterey County, California
Define the labeling term uva.
Grape
Klein Karoo is classified as what geographic designation in South Africa?
A region
How many 750 ml. bottles are contained in a Double Magnum?
4
What is the principal grape varietal of Valtellina Superiore?
Chiavennasca
Where is the geographic designation of Styria located?
Austria
What is the 3rd Growth Château of Pauillac?
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild
Is a wheat beer a lager or ale?
Ale
Are the wines of the Bonnezeaux AOC produced in a dry or sweet style?
Sweet only
What are the two (2) synonyms for Tempranillo in the Ribera del Duero DO?
Tinto Fino & Tinta del Pais
What is an eau-de-vie?
A clear, colorless fruit brandy
What style of Tawny Port is vintage dated?
Colheita
What country is the largest producer of Icewine?
Canada
What Champagne House produces Sir Winston Churchill?
Pol Roger
Where is Leyda Valley located?
Chile
T or F: Central Otago produces fine quality, warm climate Syrah.
False. This is an up and comer for Pinot Noir.
T or F: The Happy Canyon AVA is located within the Santa Ynez Valley AVA.
False. It's in Santa Barbara AVA
T or F: Mornington Peninsula is in the state of Victoria.
True
T or F: Bourbon can only be produced in the state of Kentucky.
False. While it may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with Kentucky
T or F: Irish Whiskey is distilled only one time.
False. Usually distilled 3 times.
T or F: The correct garnish for a Gibson is a caper berry.
False. It's an onion.
T or F: The color of beer is the result of the use of hops.
False. Hops provide flavour and aroma.
Franciacorta DOCG wines are produced using the _______________________.
Metodo classico
Sake that is produced from rice that has been polished to a 50% reduction is called _______________________.
Diaginjo
Sparkling wines produced using the “traditional method” are referred to as _______________________ in South Africa.
Methode Cap Classique
Château Léoville-Barton is a _____ Growth in the commune of _______________.
Second Saint-Julien
The Redwood Valley AVA is located in ___________ County.
Mendocino
An Americano cocktail is made using equal parts of _______________ and _______________.
Campari, sweet vermouth
The DAC geographic designation is used in the country of _______________.
Austria
The Cheverny AOC is located within the _______________ region in the _______________.
Loir-et-Cher Loire Valley
The 3rd Growth of the Haut-Médoc is _______________________.
Château La Lagune
_______________ is produced by Josh Jensen with a majority of all grapes sourced from the _______________ AVA.
Calera Central Coast
Richebourg and La Tâche are Grand Cru vineyards located in the village commune of _______________________.
Vosne-Romanée
The most planted grape varietal in the state of Washington is _______________.
Chardonnay
Name the grape: Chiroubles
Gamay
Name the grape: Amarone
Corvina
Name the grape: Cornas
Syrah
Name the grape: Château Grillet
Viognier
Name the grape: Amador County
Zinfandel
Name the grape: Bouzeron
Aligoté
Name the grape: Château Guiraud
Semillon
Name the grape: Ghemme
Nebbiolo (or Spanna)
Name the grape: Bourgueil
Cabernet Franc
Name the grape: Viré-Clessé
Chardonnay
Name the grape: Quincy
Sauvignon Blanc
Name the grape: Corton
Pinot Noir
Name the grape: Dogliani
Dolcetto
Name the grape: Senesi
Corvina
Name the grape: McMinnville
Pinot Noir or Pinot Blanc
Name the grape: Château Palmer
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Name the grape: Luján de Cuyo
Malbec
Name the grape: Rheingau
Riesling
Name the grape: Friuli Grave
Chardonnay
Name the grape: Clos Fourtet
Merlot
What is the geographic designation of Cederberg in the country of South Africa?
It is a Ward
What is the northern most Cru of Beaujolais?
St Amour
What river flows through the Rioja DOCa?
Oja (a tributary of the Ebro)
Swartland is classified as what geographic designation in the country of South Africa?
A District
When does the process of fortification take place regarding the production of Sherry?
After fermentation
What is the principal grape varietal regarding the AOP’s of Chinon, Bourgueil, and St. Nicholas-Bourgueil in the Touraine region?
Cabernet Franc + max. 10% Cabernet
T or F: The island of Tasmania has the warmest climate regarding the country of Australia.
False
What are the round “pudding stones” of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP are referred to as?
Galets
Which of the following is not a synonym for the grape varietal Cabernet Franc?
a. Breton b. Bouchet c. Bouchy d. Carmenet e. Pressac
Pressac
What are the three (3) different classifications for sparkling wines produced in France regarding geographic designation?
Vins Mousseux, Crémant, Champagne
The principal grape varietals for red wine production in the Priorato DOCa are what?
Garnacha and Samsó
Foods/cuisine that have a defined bitter flavor (grilled/blackened/charred) are best paired with what styles of wine?
Wines with defined tannin
Where are the DOC’s of Copertino/Leverano/Salice Salentino/Squinzano located?
Region of Apuglia
Which of the following is not an Anbaugebiet in the country of Germany?
a. Mosel
b. Mittelburgenland
c. Rheigau
d. Pfalz
e. Ahr
Mittelburgenland
T or F: The PDO/OPE designation in the country of Greece is for traditional dry wines.
False PDO/OPE designation is for sweet wines
Define Junmai Daiginjo-shu.
Pure rice sake produced from koji/water/rice with a 50% reduction of rice due to polishing)
What is the base liquor of a Blood and Sand cocktail?
Blended Scotch … start with Johnnie Walker Red
Who produces “Papillon”?
Orin Swift Cellars
In what county is the Paso Robles AVA?
San Luis Obispo County
T or F: Sparkling wines produced by tank method/Charmat can be labeled as Cava in the country of Spain.
False Cava is the product of secondary bottle fermentation
Define the labeling term of “Grand Cru” as applied to the wines of Saint-Émilion?
Indicates a wine produced with lower grape yields, .5% higher abv, and longer aging
Which of the following is not a GI in the country of Australia?

a. Waipara
b. Yarra Valley
c. Hunter Valley
d. Coonawarra
e. Manjimup
Waipara (country of New Zealand, south island, subzone of the Cantebury region)
Define monopole.
Term which indicates a vineyard that is entirely owned by an estate or
What are the two (2) AOP’s for the Aligoté grape varietal in the Burgundy region?
Bourgogne Aligoté AOP and Bouzeron AOP
Which of the following is not a DO in the Castilla y León region of Spain?

a. Ribera del Duero DO
b. Cigales DO
c. Rueda DO
d. Toro DO
e. Yecla DO
Yecla DO (is located near the southeast coastline in the Murcia region)
What are the northern most anbaugebite of Germany?
Saale Unstrut and Sachsen
Name that grape: Château de Pez
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot
Name that grape: Mataro
Mourvedre
Name that grape: Rockpile
Zinfandel
Name that grape: Morellino
Chardonnay
Name all of the 2nd Growth estates in the commune of Pauillac.
Ch. Pichon Longueville Baron and Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
T or F: Cencibel is a synonym for the grape varietal Garnacha.
False
What is the principal grape varietal of the Côtes du Forez AOP?
Red/rosé from 100% Gamay
What are the three (3) principal soil profiles of Sherry?
Albariza, barros, and arenas
What is the northern most wine region of Chile?
Atacama
Name the four (4) traditional grape varietals used for the production of red Rioja DOCa wines.
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano
What is the principal grape varietal of the Wairarapa region in New Zealand?
Pinot Noir
T or F: Lambic beers are the product of spontaneous fermentation.
True
Who is the largest producer of wine in the country of Chile?
Concha y Toro
What is the principal grape varietal of the Calabria region?
Gaglioppo
What are the two (2) single vineyard Champagnes produced by Krug?
Clos Ambonnay and Clos des Mesnil
What is the only Spanish DO that defines a style of wine rather than a geographic place?
Cava DO
What Scotch region produces spirits that are suitable as an aperitif?
Lowlands
What is the minimum aging requirement for VSOP Armagnac?
5 yrs
What is the principal grape varietal of the Ramandolo DOCG?
100% Verduzzo Friulano
What are the three (3) district’s of the Olifants River region?
Breedekloof/Worcester/Robertson
By law, what is the minimum abv for all wines produced in Chile?
11.5% abv
The Margaret River GI is located in what Australian state?
Western Australia
Name the six (6) EU defined designations, from driest to sweetest, regarding sparkling wine/Champagne.
Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec, Doux
What is Quercus Alba?
White American Oak
Name the only three (3) Tennessee Whiskey producers
Jack Daniels, George Dickel, Pritchard’s
Define namazake.
Syle of sake that is unpasteurized
Extra Reserve Madeira is aged for a minimum of how many years?
15 yrs
What two (2) rivers border Entre-Deux-Mers to the east and west?
Dordogne River to the east and Garonne River to the west