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

Question 1

Champagne can use any or all of the permitted three grape varietals including: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and

A) Pinot Gris
B) Pinot Blanc
C) Pinot Grigio
D) Pinot Noir

Answer 1

Pinot Noir

Question 2

Sherry always BEGINS its life as a:

A) sweet wine
B) depends on the style
C) dry wine
D) Medium sweet

Answer 2

dry wine

Question 3

Most Port BEGINS its life as a:

A) sweet wine
B) depends on the style
C) dry wine
D) Medium sweet

Answer 3

sweet wine

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a Fino?

A) Fino
B) Manzanilla
C) Amontillado
D) Cream Sherry

Question 5

Given the available options, which of the following is the sweetest German, late harvest wine labeling designation?

A) Kabinett
B) Auslese
C) Spätlese
D) Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)

Question 6

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

Question 7

Brut is the driest designation for Champagne.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Identify and explain the steps of Champagne production.

Question 10

Compare and contrast Sherry and Port fortified wines.

Question 11

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