Which wine is most likely to be made in a youthful, aromatic, high-acid style?
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Shiraz Vintage Port
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is typically aromatic, crisp, and refreshing, with pronounced citrus, tropical fruit, and herbaceous notes.
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What effect does oak aging often have on wine?
It always removes alcohol It can add flavors such as vanilla, toast, or spice It makes all wines sweet It prevents fermentation
It can add flavors such as vanilla, toast, or spice
Oak aging can add aromas and flavors such as vanilla, clove, smoke, toast, coconut, or baking spice, depending on the oak type and treatment.
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Which of the following is most associated with Rioja?
Tempranillo Riesling Chenin Blanc Sangiovese
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is the key black grape of Rioja, Spain. Rioja wines may also include other grapes, but Tempranillo is the star.
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Which grape variety is the main grape of red Burgundy?
Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Pinot Noir Grenache
Pinot Noir
Red Burgundy is made primarily from Pinot Noir. The wines are often known for red fruit, high acidity, and varying levels of earthy or savory complexity.
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Which climate is most likely to produce grapes with higher acidity and lower sugar?
Cool climate Hot climate Tropical climate Desert climate only
Cool climate
Grapes grown in cool climates usually ripen more slowly, retaining higher acidity and developing less sugar than grapes grown in warmer climates.
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Which wine is most likely to be high in tannin?
Light-bodied Pinot Grigio Sparkling Prosecco Young Cabernet Sauvignon Sweet Moscato d'Asti
Young Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a black grape variety known for producing wines with firm tannins, especially when young.
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Why should wine usually be stored away from heat and light?
Heat and light can damage wine Heat makes wine more alcoholic Light makes wine sweeter Cold temperatures always ruin wine
Heat and light can damage wine
Heat and strong light can cause wine to age poorly or develop unpleasant flavors. A cool, dark place is best for most wine storage.
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Which wine style is USUALLY made from Chardonnay?
Dry white wine Sweet fortified red wine only Rosé only Aromatized wine only
Dry white wine
Chardonnay is one of the world's most important white grape varieties and is commonly made into dry white wine. It is also used to make sparkling wine, including Champagne, but the most common is dry white wine.
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Which of these is a common aroma in youthful red wines?
Fresh red cherry Petrol Mushroom Leather
Fresh red cherry
Youthful red wines often show fresh fruit aromas like cherry, raspberry, blackberry, or plum. Mushroom and leather are more commonly associated with development or age.
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What does "dry" mean when describing wine?
The wine has no bubbles The wine has little or no sugar The wine has high alcohol The wine was aged in oak
The wine has little or no sugar
The wine has little or no sugar. More specifically, it means most of the grape sugar was converted into alcohol during fermentation, leaving little to no noticeable sweetness in the finished wine
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