Question 1

Champagne can use any or all of the permitted three grape varietals including: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and&#10;A) Pinot Gris&#10;B) Pinot Blanc&#10;C) Pinot Grigio&#10;D) Pinot Noir

Accepted Answer

Champagne can be made from Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. These are the three primary grape varieties allowed in the production of Champagne. Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Grigio are not traditionally used for this purpose.

Question 2

Sherry always BEGINS its life as a:&#10;A) sweet wine&#10;B) depends on the style&#10;C) dry wine&#10;D) Medium sweet

Accepted Answer

Sherry begins its life as a dry wine, typically made from the Palomino grape, and is later fortified and sometimes sweetened to create different styles.

Question 3

Most Port BEGINS its life as a:&#10;A) sweet wine&#10;B) depends on the style&#10;C) dry wine&#10;D) Medium sweet

Accepted Answer

Port begins its life as a sweet wine because it is fortified with brandy during fermentation, which stops the fermentation process and leaves residual sugar in the wine.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a Fino?&#10;A) Fino&#10;B) Manzanilla&#10;C) Amontillado&#10;D) Cream Sherry

Accepted Answer

Cream Sherry is not a Fino; it is a sweetened sherry, whereas Fino, Manzanilla, and Amontillado are dry sherries.

Question 5

Given the available options, which of the following is the sweetest German, late harvest wine labeling designation?&#10;A) Kabinett&#10;B) Auslese&#10;C) Sp&#228;tlese&#10;D) Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)

Accepted Answer

Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) is the sweetest of the options listed, as it refers to a German wine made from grapes that have been left on the vine until they are nearly raisins, concentrating their sugars and flavors, making it significantly sweeter than Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese wines.

Question 6

Most Champagne does not indicate a vintage date on the label.

Accepted Answer

Most Champagne is non-vintage, meaning it is blended from grapes harvested in different years, so a specific vintage date is not indicated on the label. This blending ensures a consistent house style from year to year.

Question 7

Brut is the driest designation for Champagne.

Accepted Answer

Extra Brut and Brut Nature are drier than Brut, as they contain less sugar.

Question 8

Sherry with a healthy Flor development has a dark color with aromas and flavors of nuts and caramel.

Accepted Answer

Sherry with a healthy Flor development is typically lighter in color and exhibits fresh, yeasty, and almond-like flavors, rather than dark colors or nut and caramel aromas, which are characteristic of oxidatively aged Sherries.

Question 9

Identify and explain the steps of Champagne production.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Compare and contrast Sherry and Port fortified wines.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

How is the flor going to impact the categories and styles of sherry?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: Other Wines: Sparkling, Dessert and Fortified Wines