Level 1 Sommelier Study Guide – Flashcards
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What is the process that removes dead yeast cells in the traditional champagne method?
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dégorgement
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Which Oregon AVA is not a sub region of Willamette Valley? a.Dundee Hills b.Rogue Valley c.McMinnville d.Ribbon Ridge
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b. Rogue Valley
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Which single malt scotch region is known for its peaty, briny flavor profile? a.Highlands b.Walker Mountain Valley c.Wetlands d. Mackendrick
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a.Highlands
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What region in Bordeaux is known for its white wine production a.Pomerol b.Haut Medoc c.Entre Deux Mers d.St Emilion
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c. Entre deux mers
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Which AVA is located within the confines of Napa Valley a.Yorkville b.Anderson Valley c.Cole Ranch d.Rutherford
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d. Rutherford
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Where is the Margaret River? a.South Australia b.New South Wales c.W. Australia d.Walker Bay
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c. West Australia
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What varietal is Central Otago famous for? a.Sav Blanc b.Semillion c.Boytritis Wines from Muscadelle d.Pinot Noir
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d. Pinot Noir
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Which of the following would use an "estufa" as a process? a.Sherry b.Madeira c.Marsala d.Sauternes
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b.Madeira
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Which wine growing region is MOST known for its fruit forward syrah/shiraz? a.Barossa Valley b.Cote Rotie c.Pfaltz d.Kangaroo Bay GI
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a.Barossa Valley
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Which country is the Douro growing region located in? a.Spain b.Chile c.Portugul d.Argentina
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c. Portugal
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Which wine region is known for Merlot dominated wines with up to 25% Cabernet Franc? a.Touraine b.Medoc c.St.Emilion d.Chinon
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c. St.Emilion
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Where is Rioja located? a.Southwest Spain b.Northwest Spain c.South Central Spain d.North Central Spain
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d.North Central Spain
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Which wine growing region is located in South Africa? a.Canterbury b.Walker Bay c.Nelson d.Hawkes Bay
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b. Walker Bay
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What is the wine of Savennières? a.Late harvest dessert wines affected by Boytritis b.Bone Dry Sauvignon Blanc with up to 15% Chenin Blanc c.Dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc d.Dry whites made from Chenin Blanc
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d. dry whites made from Chenin Blanc
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What are the 3 grapes of Sherry? a.Palomino, Muscat, Tinto Fino b.Palomino, Rodrigo Manzanilla, Moscatel c.Tinto Fino, Manzanilla, Crianza d.Palomino, Pedro Ximinez, Moscatel
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d. Palomino, Pedro Ximinez, Moscatel
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Which of the following would be found in the Southern Rhone Valley? a.Gigondas b.St. Peray c.St. Joseph d.Pouilly Fuse
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Gigondas
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Which of the following best describes the style of "Franciacorta"? a.dry sparkling wines that commonly utilize the Charmat Method. b.Late harvest sparkling wines that are blended with up to 10% Trebbiano c.Dry sparkling wine made in the same style as Method Champagnoise. d.Dry sparkling wine located within the DOCG of Railami.
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c.Dry sparkling wine made in the same style as Method Champagnoise.
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What are the 3 grapes permitted for the production of Champagne? a.Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir b.Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc c.Chardonnay, Cinsault, Chambourcin d.Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier
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a.Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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What is the spirit of grand champagne? a.Blanc de Blanc b.Cognac c.Late harvest Vintage Cuvee made from semillion grapes effected by boytritis. d.A, B and C are all true
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b.Cognac
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Which of the following is a DOCG within Piedmont? a.Ramandolo b.Valtellina Superiore c.Barbaresco d.Morellino di Scansano
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c.Barbaresco
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Which of the following is a second growth of Margaux? a.Château Brane-Cantenac b.Chateau Palmer c.Chateau La Tour Carnet d.Chateau Gisours
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a.Château Brane-Cantenac
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What is the northern most wine growing region in Burgundy? a.Dijon b.Chablis c.Beaujolais d.Macon
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b.Chablis
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Which wine growing area is famous for Pinot Noir? a.Chiroubles b.Chenas c.Vosne Romanee d.Le Clos
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c.Vosne Romanee
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Which Southern AOC is known for grenache dominated blends? a.St Peray b.Vacqueyras c.Chateau Grillet d.Bonnezeaux
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b.Vacqueyras
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What does the term "trocken" mean? a.dry b.off dry c.sweet d.doux
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a.dry
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List the following in order of aging: young to old. a. joven, crianza, reserva, grand reserva b.reserva, grand reserva, joven, crianza c. crianza, grand crianza, joven, doux d.joven, reserva, grand reserva, crianza
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a. joven, crianza, reserva, grand reserva
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When a wine label carries a vintage, what percentage of grapes must have been grown in that particular year? a.75% b.95% c.100% d.85%
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b.95%
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Which wine growing region is most well known for Cabernet Sauvignon? a.Rapel b.Lapel c.Maipo d.Casablanca
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c.Maipo
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Which South Island wine region is famous for Sauvignon Blanc? a.Martinborough b.Marlborough c.Hawkes Bay d.Walker Bay
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b. Marlborough
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Which of the following is the leading varietal in Greece? a.Aidani b.Robol c.Malagousia d.Assyrtiko
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d.Assyrtiko
