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[Show more]What is wine? correct answersA drink made from the fermented juice or freshly-picked grapes. 
One of the most natural of all alcoholic drinks. 
 
What is fermentation? correct answersA natural process caused by yeast. 
 
What is yeast? correct answersAre microscopic organisms that live naturally ...
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Add to cartWhat is wine? correct answersA drink made from the fermented juice or freshly-picked grapes. 
One of the most natural of all alcoholic drinks. 
 
What is fermentation? correct answersA natural process caused by yeast. 
 
What is yeast? correct answersAre microscopic organisms that live naturally ...
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. correct answersWhere does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
*3. The skins of black grapes* 
 
Which ONE of the following wines is the best pari...
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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. correct answersWhere does a rosé wine get is color from? 
 
*3. The skins of black grapes* 
 
Which ONE of the following wines is the best pari...
distillation correct answersa process that increases the alcohol content of a liquid 
 
pot still correct answersbatch process that produces characterful spirits of relatively low strength 
oldest, simplest kind of still; relatively inefficient = multiple distillations needed 
 
continuous still ...
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Add to cartdistillation correct answersa process that increases the alcohol content of a liquid 
 
pot still correct answersbatch process that produces characterful spirits of relatively low strength 
oldest, simplest kind of still; relatively inefficient = multiple distillations needed 
 
continuous still ...
Wine Types/Styles correct answersLight 
Sparkling 
Fortified 
 
Fermentation correct answersNatural process caused by yeast. 
 
What does yeast do? correct answersFeed on the sugar, converting it into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas 
 
Light Wines correct answersStill wines 
Majority fall under ...
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Add to cartWine Types/Styles correct answersLight 
Sparkling 
Fortified 
 
Fermentation correct answersNatural process caused by yeast. 
 
What does yeast do? correct answersFeed on the sugar, converting it into alcohol and carbon dioxide gas 
 
Light Wines correct answersStill wines 
Majority fall under ...
Which one of the following is true? 
a. Hail protects grapes from fungal attacks 
b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars 
c. fertile soils give the highest quality grapes for winemaking 
d. Irrigation is used widely for quality wine production in Europe correct answersb. Too much heat ...
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Add to cartWhich one of the following is true? 
a. Hail protects grapes from fungal attacks 
b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars 
c. fertile soils give the highest quality grapes for winemaking 
d. Irrigation is used widely for quality wine production in Europe correct answersb. Too much heat ...
Which one of the following temperatures s best suited for light to medium bodied red wines (i.e. Beujolais, Valpolicella) correct answersLightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F) 
 
If you pair a high acid wine with a high acid food, the wine will seem: correct answersLess acidic 
 
The following best m...
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Add to cartWhich one of the following temperatures s best suited for light to medium bodied red wines (i.e. Beujolais, Valpolicella) correct answersLightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F) 
 
If you pair a high acid wine with a high acid food, the wine will seem: correct answersLess acidic 
 
The following best m...
pairing for goat cheese correct answersSancerre 
 
local food pairs with correct answerslocal wine 
 
pairing with stilton cheese correct answersport 
 
pair w/ sweet food correct answerssweeter wine/no tannins 
 
3 species of grapes native to north america correct answersvitis riparia, vitis b...
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Add to cartpairing for goat cheese correct answersSancerre 
 
local food pairs with correct answerslocal wine 
 
pairing with stilton cheese correct answersport 
 
pair w/ sweet food correct answerssweeter wine/no tannins 
 
3 species of grapes native to north america correct answersvitis riparia, vitis b...
Which wine is an example of a full-bodied wine? 
1) Pinot grigio 
2) Cabernet Sauvignon 
3) Cotes du Rhone 
4) Sancerre correct answersCabernet Sauvignon 
 
Which is true of Port? 
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol 
2) Always dry and high in alcohol 
3) Can be dry, medium or sweet 
4) It is like ...
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Add to cartWhich wine is an example of a full-bodied wine? 
1) Pinot grigio 
2) Cabernet Sauvignon 
3) Cotes du Rhone 
4) Sancerre correct answersCabernet Sauvignon 
 
Which is true of Port? 
1) Always sweet and high in alcohol 
2) Always dry and high in alcohol 
3) Can be dry, medium or sweet 
4) It is like ...
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
 
1. Climate 
2. Weather 
3. Gape Variety 
4. Soil correct answersWhich 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...
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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 correct answersWhich 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...
What happens during distillation? correct answersEthanol and water are separated. 
 
What is typically made from Ugni Blanc? correct answersCognac 
 
What has to be made in Marniqu and Guadalupe? correct answersRum Agricole 
 
What must use sugar cane juice? (2 things) correct answersRum Agricol...
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Add to cartWhat happens during distillation? correct answersEthanol and water are separated. 
 
What is typically made from Ugni Blanc? correct answersCognac 
 
What has to be made in Marniqu and Guadalupe? correct answersRum Agricole 
 
What must use sugar cane juice? (2 things) correct answersRum Agricol...
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? correct answers30 and 50 degrees 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
A. Climate 
B. Weather 
C. Grape Variety 
D. Soil correct answersC. 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? correct answers30 and 50 degrees 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 
A. Climate 
B. Weather 
C. Grape Variety 
D. Soil correct answersC. Grape Variety 
 ...
Describe what happens when relative supply and demand change correct answers- When supply exceeds demand: price falls, consumer have greater choice of cheaper alternatives. Producers lower price to remain competitive. Fall in prices lead to increased demand in the long run 
 
- When demand exceeds ...
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Add to cartDescribe what happens when relative supply and demand change correct answers- When supply exceeds demand: price falls, consumer have greater choice of cheaper alternatives. Producers lower price to remain competitive. Fall in prices lead to increased demand in the long run 
 
- When demand exceeds ...
Which of the following is NOT a type of wine: 
 
a. fortified wine 
b. light wine 
c. sparkling wine 
d. sweet wine correct answersSweet Wine - they are not a type of wine, but they are a style of wine 
 
What of the following is true about all light wines? 
 
1. They are all dry 
2. the range of a...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT a type of wine: 
 
a. fortified wine 
b. light wine 
c. sparkling wine 
d. sweet wine correct answersSweet Wine - they are not a type of wine, but they are a style of wine 
 
What of the following is true about all light wines? 
 
1. They are all dry 
2. the range of a...
Name the four white wine grape varieties correct answersChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Reisling 
 
Name the four black wine grape varities correct answersCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nior, Syrah/Shiraz 
 
(In cool climates) name Chardonnay's; acidity level, thickness of body, aro...
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Add to cartName the four white wine grape varieties correct answersChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Reisling 
 
Name the four black wine grape varities correct answersCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nior, Syrah/Shiraz 
 
(In cool climates) name Chardonnay's; acidity level, thickness of body, aro...
What is the formula of alcoholic fermentation? correct answersSugar + Yeast = Alcohol + Carbon Dioxide 
(C6H12O6 -> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2) 
 
What are the three main acids naturally occurring in the grapes? correct answersTartaric Acid, 
Malic Acid, 
and Citric Acid. 
 
What are the three main acid...
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Add to cartWhat is the formula of alcoholic fermentation? correct answersSugar + Yeast = Alcohol + Carbon Dioxide 
(C6H12O6 -> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2) 
 
What are the three main acids naturally occurring in the grapes? correct answersTartaric Acid, 
Malic Acid, 
and Citric Acid. 
 
What are the three main acid...
Spirits Production Process correct answersProcess Raw Materials 
Fermentation 
Distillation 
After Distillation 
 
Aim of processing raw material? correct answersCreate a sugary liquid so that fermentation can take place 
 
What do you add to sugary liquid? correct answersWater 
 
Aim of fermenta...
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Add to cartSpirits Production Process correct answersProcess Raw Materials 
Fermentation 
Distillation 
After Distillation 
 
Aim of processing raw material? correct answersCreate a sugary liquid so that fermentation can take place 
 
What do you add to sugary liquid? correct answersWater 
 
Aim of fermenta...
Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? correct answers30 and 50 degrees 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? correct answersGrape variety 
 
Which one of the following statements is TRUE? corre...
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Add to cartWhich latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? correct answers30 and 50 degrees 
 
Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? correct answersGrape variety 
 
Which one of the following statements is TRUE? corre...
What is the aim of processing the raw material? correct answersTo create a sugary liquid 
 
What happens during alcoholic fermentation? correct answersYeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide 
 
What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? correct answersPro...
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Add to cartWhat is the aim of processing the raw material? correct answersTo create a sugary liquid 
 
What happens during alcoholic fermentation? correct answersYeast eats sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide 
 
What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? correct answersPro...
Both Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? correct answersStill Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv 
 
What is Tank Method? correct answerspart of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from esc...
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Add to cartBoth Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? correct answersStill Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv 
 
What is Tank Method? correct answerspart of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from esc...
Ideal tasting room should be: correct answersodor free, good natural light, white surface 
 
WSET Level 2 approach to tasting correct answersAppearance, Nose, Palate, Conclusion 
 
Tasting palate should be correct answersclean and unaffected by flavors 
 
you can clean your palate by correct ans...
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Add to cartIdeal tasting room should be: correct answersodor free, good natural light, white surface 
 
WSET Level 2 approach to tasting correct answersAppearance, Nose, Palate, Conclusion 
 
Tasting palate should be correct answersclean and unaffected by flavors 
 
you can clean your palate by correct ans...
Four reasons for tasting notes correct answersProvide a personal record, assist in articulating, assess the quality, monitor the progress of the wine. 
 
Five ideal conditions for tasting correct answersNo distracting odors, good natural light, clean white surface, clean palate, correctly filled I...
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Add to cartFour reasons for tasting notes correct answersProvide a personal record, assist in articulating, assess the quality, monitor the progress of the wine. 
 
Five ideal conditions for tasting correct answersNo distracting odors, good natural light, clean white surface, clean palate, correctly filled I...
Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? correct answers30-50 degrees 
 
Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? correct answersIt is generally too hot 
 
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? correct answers30-50 degrees 
 
Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? correct answersIt is generally too hot 
 
What is typical order of events in red wi...
What is Slouching? correct answersWhen a spirit (mostly aniseed) turns opaque and cloudy when water is added 
 
What does Water white appearance describe? correct answersUsed mostly for vodkas 
 
What does an Opaque appearance describe? correct answersCream liqueurs that cannot be seen through at...
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Add to cartWhat is Slouching? correct answersWhen a spirit (mostly aniseed) turns opaque and cloudy when water is added 
 
What does Water white appearance describe? correct answersUsed mostly for vodkas 
 
What does an Opaque appearance describe? correct answersCream liqueurs that cannot be seen through at...
In which season do flower clusters form? 
A. Autumn 
B. Winter 
C. Summer 
D. Spring correct answersD. 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 correct answersA. water and sugar 
 
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 correct answersD. 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 correct answersA. water and sugar 
 
Which latitudes north and ...
What are the 3 types of wine? correct answersLight wines, sparkling wine, fortified wine 
 
Describe characteristics of light wine. correct answersMajority of wines fall into this category, they are still and are between 8-15% alcohol level 
 
What makes a wine sparkling? What are 3 well-known exa...
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Add to cartWhat are the 3 types of wine? correct answersLight wines, sparkling wine, fortified wine 
 
Describe characteristics of light wine. correct answersMajority of wines fall into this category, they are still and are between 8-15% alcohol level 
 
What makes a wine sparkling? What are 3 well-known exa...
% ABV correct answersThis is a measure of alcoholic strength. The volume of the alcohol (ethanol) component is expressed as a percentage of the total volume of the liquid at 20 C. 
 
AC or Appellation Controlee correct answersIn France a set of laws that govern how and where a traditional product ...
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Add to cart% ABV correct answersThis is a measure of alcoholic strength. The volume of the alcohol (ethanol) component is expressed as a percentage of the total volume of the liquid at 20 C. 
 
AC or Appellation Controlee correct answersIn France a set of laws that govern how and where a traditional product ...
Malbec correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with Argentina 
 
Carmenere correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with Chile 
 
Pinotage correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with South Africa 
 
Zinfandel correct answers"Other"...
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Add to cartMalbec correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with Argentina 
 
Carmenere correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with Chile 
 
Pinotage correct answers"Other" black grape variety most associated with South Africa 
 
Zinfandel correct answers"Other"...
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