Wine-making is the production of wine from a selection of grapes and resulting in bottled wine. What is this entire process called?
A.
Vinification
B.
Distillation
C.
Winification
2.
The first step in wine production is the harvesting of grapes. When to harvest is determined by a variety of factors, one of which is the sugar level. What is this measurement called (there are other names, but of these four, only one fits)?
A.
Brix
B.
Helix
C.
Glucose
D.
Trix
3.
After the harvest, the grapes are crushed and allowed to ferment. During fermentation, what is the substance that converts the grape juice into alcohol?
A.
Bentonite
B.
Sugar
C.
Tannin
D.
Yeast
4.
Grape quality is affected by variety as well as weather, soil minerals, acidity, time of harvest and pruning methods. What is the combination of these effects known as?
A.
Vitus
B.
Lees
C.
Rachis
D.
Terroir
5.
After the wine has fermented, fining agents are used to remove excess proteins, reduce astringency and remove particles that cloud the wine. What is used as a traditional method for wine fining or clarifying?
A.
Iodine
B.
Sulphur
C.
Sorbate
D.
Gelatin
6.
Preservatives are commonly used to prevent bacterial spoilage and oxidation. What is an example of such a preservative?
A.
Hydrogen Dioxide
B.
Sulphur Dioxide
C.
Potassium Dioxide
D.
Calcium Dioxide
7.
Production methods for sparkling wines (2nd Fermentation) have the purpose of introducing gas in the wine to make it "bubbly". Which gas is this?
A.
Carbon Monoxide
B.
Ozone
C.
Hydrogen Dioxide
D.
Carbon Dioxide
8.
The final process is the bottling of the wine. Traditionally, what are the bottles sealed with?
A.
Screwcaps
B.
Wax
C.
Stoppers
D.
Corks
9.
Which pair are byproducts of a wine's fermentation process?
A.
Sulfites & Oxygen
B.
Vinegar & Sugar
C.
Alcohol & carbon dioxide
D.
Tanins & alcohol
10.
Which of the following wines should be stored in the refrigerator once opened?
A.
White wines only
B.
Sweet white wines only
C.
Red wines only
D.
Both red and white wines
11.
Tannins in wine primarily come from:
A.
The soil and sunlight
B.
The skins, stems and seeds of the grapes
C.
Alcohol
D.
The byproduct of the yeast's interaction with the sugar
12.
Which of the following are grape varietals?
A.
Chianti & Barolo
B.
Bordeaux & Burgundy
C.
Château Latour & Margaux
D.
Merlot & Chardonnay
13.
Why would you see or hear wine connoisseurs drawing air in their mouths for a moment BEFORE swallowing?
A.
To absorb the most alcohol
B.
To properly judge the length of the finish
C.
To allow for the wine to become slightly warm
D.
To slightly aerate the wine, releasing more of its flavors
14.
The "finish" of a wine refers to:
A.
The lingering aftertaste of a wine once it is swallowed
B.
How many glasses can be poured before the bottle is finished
C.
The final wine tasted in a series of wines
D.
The amount of sugar in the wine
15.
If it says "vinted by" on the bottle, it typically means:
A.
Made by
B.
Sold By
C.
Shipped by
D.
Distributed by
16.
People store wine on its side to prevent:
A.
The cork from drying out
B.
Sediment from forming
C.
Stress on the glass bottle, which could cause it to shatter
D.
The wine from reverting back to grape juice
17.
What color of grape is a Zinfandel wine made from?
A.
White
B.
Red
C.
Rose
D.
Both red and white
18.
In the U.S., for a wine to bear a varietal name (e.g., Merlot, Chardonnay), what is the minimum percentage of that grape varietal must comprise the wine
A.
100%
B.
95%
C.
85%
D.
75%
19.
What is the best temperature at which to store wine?
A.
75
B.
55
C.
35
D.
0
20.
Who is the largest wine producer in the world?
A.
U.S.
B.
France
C.
Italy
D.
Spain
21.
Tannins are an essential chemical compound for which wines?
A.
White wines
B.
Red wines
C.
Rose Wines
D.
All Wines
22.
What does it mean if a red or white sparkling wine has ‘brut’ on its label?
A.
It’s a dry wine
B.
It's a semi-sweet wine
C.
It's a sweet wine
D.
It's a fruity wine
23.
Which of the following is NOT used to produce Champagne/Sparkling Wines such as Blanc De Blancs or Blanc De Noir?
A.
Pinot Noir
B.
Sauvignon Blanc
C.
Pinot Meunier
D.
Chardonnay
24.
We never ferment reds in the vertical tanks
A.
True
B.
False
25.
The Thermal Jackets are used to stop fermentation
A.
True
B.
False
26.
We use White Oak because it won’t allow any loss due to evaporation.
A.
True
B.
False
27.
Biltmore could call their Sparkling Wine, Champagne, if we wanted to.
A.
True
B.
False
28.
Biltmore wines are vegan.
A.
True
B.
False
29.
We are not only the largest N.C. Winery, but the first.
A.
Tru
B.
False
30.
French Oak barrels cost $1,000.00
A.
True
B.
False
31.
Sharon has a degree in Food Science.
A.
True
B.
False
32.
Red grapes can make white wine.
A.
True
B.
False
33.
White wines get darker as they age.
A.
True
B.
False
34.
Poor soil tends to produce better wines than fertile soil.
A.
True
B.
False
35.
The alcohol contents of a typical glass of dinner wine, can of beer, or spirits liquor drink are virtually identical.
A.
True
B.
False
36.
Cork has been used to seal wine containers since early Roman times.
