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[Show more]Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
1. Artificial Coloring 
2. The addition of red wine 
3. The skins of black grapes 
4. Stainless steel tanks. 
Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
3. The skins of black grapes 
 
 
 
Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when serve...
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Add to cartWhere does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
1. Artificial Coloring 
2. The addition of red wine 
3. The skins of black grapes 
4. Stainless steel tanks. 
Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
3. The skins of black grapes 
 
 
 
Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when serve...
Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
Grape variety 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE? 
Top-q...
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Add to cartWhich latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
Grape variety 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE? 
Top-q...
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Both Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? 
Still Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv 
 
 
 
What is Tank Method? 
part of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping 
 
 
 
True or False...
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Add to cartBoth Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? 
Still Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv 
 
 
 
What is Tank Method? 
part of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping 
 
 
 
True or False...
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
 
1. Climate 
2. Weather 
3. Gape Variety 
4. Soil 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
 
3. Gape Variety 
 
 
 
Which one of the following statements is true? 
 
1. Top quality wine can onl...
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Add to cartWhich one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
 
1. Climate 
2. Weather 
3. Gape Variety 
4. Soil 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
 
3. Gape Variety 
 
 
 
Which one of the following statements is true? 
 
1. Top quality wine can onl...
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30-50 degrees 
 
 
 
Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? 
It is generally too hot 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What is typical order of events in red wi...
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Add to cartWhich latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30-50 degrees 
 
 
 
Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? 
It is generally too hot 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:25 
What is typical order of events in red wi...
In which season do flower clusters form? 
A. Autumn 
B. Winter 
C. Summer 
D. Spring 
D. Spring 
 
 
 
What does the pulp of a grape contain? 
A. water and sugar 
B. acid and tannins 
C. tannins and sugar 
D. sugar and yeast 
A. water and sugar 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which latitudes north and ...
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Add to cartIn which season do flower clusters form? 
A. Autumn 
B. Winter 
C. Summer 
D. Spring 
D. Spring 
 
 
 
What does the pulp of a grape contain? 
A. water and sugar 
B. acid and tannins 
C. tannins and sugar 
D. sugar and yeast 
A. water and sugar 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:25 
Which latitudes north and ...
Malbec 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Argentina 
 
 
 
Carmenere 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Chile 
 
 
 
Pinotage 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with South Africa 
 
 
 
Zinfandel 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Califo...
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Add to cartMalbec 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Argentina 
 
 
 
Carmenere 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Chile 
 
 
 
Pinotage 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with South Africa 
 
 
 
Zinfandel 
"Other" black grape variety most associated with Califo...
If a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . 
out-of-condition 
 
 
 
The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose is? 
Cork taint: 
low levels - strips wine of fresh, friuty aromas 
high levels - adds pungent, unpleasant damp cardboard or musty smell to wine 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartIf a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . 
out-of-condition 
 
 
 
The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose is? 
Cork taint: 
low levels - strips wine of fresh, friuty aromas 
high levels - adds pungent, unpleasant damp cardboard or musty smell to wine 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:20 
 
...
What aromas in a wine are created by post-fermentation winemaking? 
a) Primary and secondary aromas 
b) Tertiary aromas 
c) Primary aromas 
d) Secondary aromas 
d) Secondary aromas 
 
 
 
What is the structural component in red wines that can sometimes have a bitter taste that lingers at the back of...
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Add to cartWhat aromas in a wine are created by post-fermentation winemaking? 
a) Primary and secondary aromas 
b) Tertiary aromas 
c) Primary aromas 
d) Secondary aromas 
d) Secondary aromas 
 
 
 
What is the structural component in red wines that can sometimes have a bitter taste that lingers at the back of...
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
_______, ____, and _______ all affect the temperature in the vineyard. 
climate, soil, and weather 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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true or false: top quality wine can be made...
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Add to cartWhich latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
_______, ____, and _______ all affect the temperature in the vineyard. 
climate, soil, and weather 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:25 
true or false: top quality wine can be made...
Classic Chardonnay Regions - France 
Bourgogne AC 
Chablis 
Meursault 
Puligny-Montrachet 
Macon 
Pouilly-Fuisse 
 
 
 
Premium Chardonnay Regions - Australia 
Victoria: Yarra Valley 
South Australia: Adelaide Hills 
Western Australia: Margaret River 
 
 
 
Premium Chardonnay Regions - New Zealand 
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Add to cartClassic Chardonnay Regions - France 
Bourgogne AC 
Chablis 
Meursault 
Puligny-Montrachet 
Macon 
Pouilly-Fuisse 
 
 
 
Premium Chardonnay Regions - Australia 
Victoria: Yarra Valley 
South Australia: Adelaide Hills 
Western Australia: Margaret River 
 
 
 
Premium Chardonnay Regions - New Zealand 
...
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
A. Climate 
B. Weather 
C. Grape Variety 
D. Soil 
C. Grape Variety 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartWhich latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? 
30 and 50 degrees 
 
 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
A. Climate 
B. Weather 
C. Grape Variety 
D. Soil 
C. Grape Variety 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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lower temperature 
compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at 
 
 
 
Riesling 
Which grape variety is considered to produce outstanding quality white wines in both Germany and Australia? 
 
 
 
Chablis 
In which one of the following wine regions could a wine be labelled Grand Cr...
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compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at 
 
 
 
Riesling 
Which grape variety is considered to produce outstanding quality white wines in both Germany and Australia? 
 
 
 
Chablis 
In which one of the following wine regions could a wine be labelled Grand Cr...
What does the pulp of a grape mainly contain? 
Water and Sugar 
 
 
 
What does a vine need for photosynthesis? 
Sunlight and Carbon Dioxide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:25 
In what season do flower clusters form? 
Spring 
 
 
 
Which one of the following statements best describe the changes in black gr...
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Add to cartWhat does the pulp of a grape mainly contain? 
Water and Sugar 
 
 
 
What does a vine need for photosynthesis? 
Sunlight and Carbon Dioxide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:29 
 
01:25 
In what season do flower clusters form? 
Spring 
 
 
 
Which one of the following statements best describe the changes in black gr...
1. A blended Scotch Whisky is? 
1. A blend of malt and grain whisky 
2. Less harsh but less flavourful than a malt whisky 
3. From one distillery in Scotland 
4. Made in a column still 
1. A blended Scotch Whisky is? 
1. A blend of malt and grain whisky 
2. Less harsh but less flavourful than a malt...
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Add to cart1. A blended Scotch Whisky is? 
1. A blend of malt and grain whisky 
2. Less harsh but less flavourful than a malt whisky 
3. From one distillery in Scotland 
4. Made in a column still 
1. A blended Scotch Whisky is? 
1. A blend of malt and grain whisky 
2. Less harsh but less flavourful than a malt...
Describe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 
high quality wine with pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant, and cedar. full body and high tannin 
 
 
 
What variety is not used in a Cape Blend? 
Pinot Noir 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What varieties are used in a Cape Blend? 
Pinotage, cabernet sauvig...
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Add to cartDescribe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 
high quality wine with pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant, and cedar. full body and high tannin 
 
 
 
What variety is not used in a Cape Blend? 
Pinot Noir 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:25 
What varieties are used in a Cape Blend? 
Pinotage, cabernet sauvig...
distillation 
a process that increases the alcohol content of a liquid 
 
 
 
pot still 
batch process that produces characterful spirits of relatively low strength 
oldest, simplest kind of still; relatively inefficient = multiple distillations needed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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continuous still 
...
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Add to cartdistillation 
a process that increases the alcohol content of a liquid 
 
 
 
pot still 
batch process that produces characterful spirits of relatively low strength 
oldest, simplest kind of still; relatively inefficient = multiple distillations needed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:02 
 
01:25 
continuous still 
...
a 
Pinot Noir is grown in this region of Chile: 
 
a) Casablanca Valley 
b) Los Carneros 
c) Rías Baixas 
d) Jerez 
 
 
 
d 
Pommard makes some of the most tannic and full-bodied Pinot Noirs in this region: 
 
a) Côte de Nuits 
b) Pays D'oc IGP 
c) Loire Valley 
d) Côte de Beaune 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pinot Noir is grown in this region of Chile: 
 
a) Casablanca Valley 
b) Los Carneros 
c) Rías Baixas 
d) Jerez 
 
 
 
d 
Pommard makes some of the most tannic and full-bodied Pinot Noirs in this region: 
 
a) Côte de Nuits 
b) Pays D'oc IGP 
c) Loire Valley 
d) Côte de Beaune 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What is the main aim of distillation? 
To separate drinkable alcohol (ethanol) from an alcoholic liquid 
 
 
 
How do stills achieve distillation? 
By heating an alcoholic liquid, the alcohol boils and evaporates before water. This vapour is then condensed to create a more alcoholic liquid. 
 
 
 
D...
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Add to cartWhat is the main aim of distillation? 
To separate drinkable alcohol (ethanol) from an alcoholic liquid 
 
 
 
How do stills achieve distillation? 
By heating an alcoholic liquid, the alcohol boils and evaporates before water. This vapour is then condensed to create a more alcoholic liquid. 
 
 
 
D...
What is the ideal temperature to serve a bottle of Cava? 
Well Chilled (6-10C) 
 
 
 
If you pair a high tannin wine with salty food, the wine would seem? 
Softer, smoother, and less tannic 
 
 
 
What can happen to a wine that is left for long periods of time in a fridge? 
The cork can harden and f...
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Add to cartWhat is the ideal temperature to serve a bottle of Cava? 
Well Chilled (6-10C) 
 
 
 
If you pair a high tannin wine with salty food, the wine would seem? 
Softer, smoother, and less tannic 
 
 
 
What can happen to a wine that is left for long periods of time in a fridge? 
The cork can harden and f...
cool climate Chardonnay characteristics 
green fruit, high natural acidity, dry 
 
 
 
moderate climate Chardonnay characteristics 
citrus & stone fruit, medium/high acidity, dry 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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hot climate Chardonnay characteristics 
tropical fruit, medium acid, dry 
 
 
 
other Chardo...
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Add to cartcool climate Chardonnay characteristics 
green fruit, high natural acidity, dry 
 
 
 
moderate climate Chardonnay characteristics 
citrus & stone fruit, medium/high acidity, dry 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:43 
 
01:25 
hot climate Chardonnay characteristics 
tropical fruit, medium acid, dry 
 
 
 
other Chardo...
what is the pinot noir grape like and how does it affect the wine? 
black grape with think skins - resulting wines are usually light in color with low to medium levels of tannin 
 
 
 
what climate does pinot noir like? 
moderate or cool climates, but if too cool, the grapes will not ripen and the w...
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Add to cartwhat is the pinot noir grape like and how does it affect the wine? 
black grape with think skins - resulting wines are usually light in color with low to medium levels of tannin 
 
 
 
what climate does pinot noir like? 
moderate or cool climates, but if too cool, the grapes will not ripen and the w...
What is the aim of processing the raw material? 
To create a sugary liquid 
 
 
 
What happens during alcoholic fermentation? 
Yeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide 
 
 
 
What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? 
Proof. Two degrees proof equals 1% abv 
...
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Add to cartWhat is the aim of processing the raw material? 
To create a sugary liquid 
 
 
 
What happens during alcoholic fermentation? 
Yeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide 
 
 
 
What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? 
Proof. Two degrees proof equals 1% abv 
...
Fortified wines 
Wines with additional alcohol added 
 
 
 
Fortification 
____ traditionally used to strengthen wine to protect from spoilage 
 
 
 
 
Port 
All _____ is sweet 
- made by interrupting the fermentation using fortification 
 
 
 
Sherry 
Most _____ is made dry style but is sometimes s...
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Add to cartFortified wines 
Wines with additional alcohol added 
 
 
 
Fortification 
____ traditionally used to strengthen wine to protect from spoilage 
 
 
 
 
Port 
All _____ is sweet 
- made by interrupting the fermentation using fortification 
 
 
 
Sherry 
Most _____ is made dry style but is sometimes s...
What does fortification mean? 
Additional alcohol is added 
 
 
 
The starting point for almost all Sherry is a simple dry base wine made from ________, a local white grape variety in Spain. 
Palomino 
 
 
 
Alcohol is added to fortify the wine, before entering what system? Is this done before or af...
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Add to cartWhat does fortification mean? 
Additional alcohol is added 
 
 
 
The starting point for almost all Sherry is a simple dry base wine made from ________, a local white grape variety in Spain. 
Palomino 
 
 
 
Alcohol is added to fortify the wine, before entering what system? Is this done before or af...
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