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1
Why are red wines usually aged in oak barrels?
To improve the wine's ability to age
Stainless steel tanks would spoil the wine
To greatly improve the color
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When at a restaurant and a small amount of wine is poured to taste, the purpose here is to:
See if you like the wine
Make sure it is the wine you thought it was
Make sure the wine is not spoiled
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How many basic tastes can the tongue perceive:
156
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4
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By law, the word "Reserve" may only be placed on which US made wines?
Any wine
Wines aged at least 10 yrs before being released to the mkt
Rare vintages available only to select clients
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6. What does "appellation" refer to in France?
Place of origin of the wine
Wines with an apple flavor
Wines from the mountains
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What is the dominant grape in Chianti wines?
Zinfandel
Dolcetto
Sangiovese
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Black pepper, plum and blackberry flavors describe which wine?
Beaujolais
Shiraz
Pinot Grigio
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How long does it take before a new grapevine would bear fruit suited to winemaking?
About 20-30 years
About 3-5 years
About 6 months-year
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A "vertical tasting" involves:
Wines from same yr but from diff vineyards or winemakers
Tasting wines while standing up
Wines from the same vineyards or winemakers but from diff yr
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Reducing the grape crop usually does what for the resulting wines?
Lowers the alcohol level
Intensifies the flavor
Dilutes the fruit qualities
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What can salty foods do to tannic wine?
Diminish the tannic quality
Make the wine seem sweet
Make the wine seem even more tannic
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Which does NOT necessarily mean a spoiled bottle of wine?
Moldy Smell
Bottle Stink
Vinegar Smell
