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Quiz

24 Aug

In winemaking, “pomace” is?

 
  • A. Rocky soil from the vineyard.
    B. A cake of sediment left after filtering.
    C. Grape skins, seeds and stems after pressing.
    D. An ointment made with grape skins.
  • E. Slurry at bottom tank after racking off the clear wine.
     
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24 Mar
What was the first official AVA in the United States designated in 1980?    
  • A. Napa Valley (California)
    B. Carneros (California)
    C. Augusta (Missouri)
  • D. Finger Lakes (New York)
    F Val Verde (Texas)
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Quiz

15 Mar

On a bottle of wine from Ontario, Canada, what does VQA mean?

A. Very Questionable Area
B. Vine Quality Acceptable
C. Vintners Quality Alliance
D. Veraison Quickly Approaching
E. Vines Quite Acidic

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Quiz

28 Feb

Which is a teinturier?

A. Cabernet Franc
B. Dunklefelder
C. Chenin Blanc
D. Brachetto
E. White Zinfandel

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26 Feb

What style of Champagne is Cotes de Blancs known for?

A. Cremant
B.Chardonnay
C. Blanc de Blanc
D.Espumante

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Quiz

26 Feb

When a vintage year (in the USA)  is present on a wine label, what percentage of the wine must actually be from that vintage year?

A. 95% if from a recognized AVA
B. 85% if NOT from a recognized AVA
C. 100%
D. 51%
E. A and B

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25 Feb

The scent of a fine, aged Riesling is most reminiscent of:
A. NFL locker room
B. Greyhound bus depot
C. Wet monkey
D. Dusty Roses

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Quiz

25 Feb
Which is the main grape variety is used in the making of Hungary’s Tokay?
A. Muscadelle
B. Semillon
C. Furmint
D. Marsanne
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Quiz

25 Feb

Of the regions in Spain listed, please pick the two that are approved to carry the DOCa qualification.

A. Rioja, Navarra
B. Rioja, Priorat
C. Ribera del Duero, Rioja
D. Priorat, Penedes
E. Montsant, Priorat
F. Penedes, Galicia

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24 Feb

Please name a synonym for the Tempranillo grape in Spain

A. Tinto
B. Tinto de Toro
C. Alicante
D. Carinena
E. Samso

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