VEN 003 – FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A

VEN 003 – FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A For most individuals age 21 or older, driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of _______ percent and higher meets the legal definition of "driving under the influence" (DUI) 0.08% Which European country has the largest vineyard area worldwide, and is home to the world's most abundant grape, but has relatively low average wine production per unit area? Spain Consumption of food while drinking alcohol ___________ the absorption rate of the alcohol into the bloodstream. Carbonation _________ the absorption rate Decreases, increases The federal agency assigned the responsibility of developing regulations, conducting product analysis, and ensuring tax and trade compliance for alcoholic beverages made and sold in the United States is: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau The production _________ is made by extended aging in the presence of "flor" yeast, blending in a Solera system and fortifying to ~15% alcohol Fino Sherry The region of Italy that produces the highest volume of wines, more than that of Australia and New Zealand combined, is: Sicily Wines of the "New World" (outiside Europe) are characterized by which of the following: Wines named mainly for grape varietals The famous winemaking region of Mendoza is located in which country? Argentina Which South American country has a climate and topography very similar to those of California (i.e., cool wet winters and warm, dry summers; a coastal mountain range and a central valley), making it particularly appropriate for winegrowing? Chile White wines from the Marlborough region of New Zealand have a worldwide reputation due to their unique fruity flavor, often compared to grapefruit. Which grape variety is used in making this wine? Sauvignon Blanc In addition to water, which makes up about 85% of the berry weight, grape composition includes: Sugars, Acids, Pigments and Tannins, Aroma compounds Which region(s) of Australia produce(s) the most wine? Coastal New South Wales and South Australia The United States is currently a major wine producer, ranked 4th in the world. Which of the following statements is true of US wine production? Wine is produced in all 50 states By law, labels on all wine bottles sold in the US must include what information? Alcohol concentration, "Contains sulfites" if over 10ppm SO2, Surgeon General's health warnings American Viticultual Areas (AVAs) are used in the United States to designate which of the following characteristics? Geographic origin of the grapes only Within the United States, which state produces the most wine? California The Finger Lakes winegrowing region is located in which state? New York Sherry and Port are often compared to one another, yet there are many important differences between the two. Which of the following statements correctly describes something they have in common? Both Port and Sherry are fortified wines In the German Pradikat category system, very sweet, highly concentrated wines made from "Selected dried berries" are known as Trockenbeernauslese Some wines undergo a secondary fermentation with lactic acid bacteria. What is the effect of malolactic fermentation on wine? Contributes a buttery flavor that many consumers appreciate Vinho Verde is: A fresh, low alcohol wine made in Portugal from under-ripe grapes There have historically been a number of "boom and bust" cycles in the wine industry of California. What factor(s) likely contributed to a "boom" in California winemaking in the 1880s? - The California gold rush brought population growth to the region - Phylloxera destroyed European vineyards, eliminating competition - The US East and West Coasts were linked by railroads Which of the following is true about the calories in wine? Most of the calories come from the presence of ethanol Most of the grapes produced in Washington State are used for Grape juice or jelly Eastern Washington, including the Columbia Valley, produces 99% of the grapes from this state. What characteristics of Eastern Washington growing season make it well suited to grape production? Long days and the rain shadow effect of the Olympic and Cascade mountains The major wine producing region of Oregon, the Willamette Valley, is particularly well known for which varietal? Pinot Noir Which Midwestern US state, known for its "Rhineland" settled by Germans in the Mid-19th Century, was the second-highest wine producing state in the US before Prohibition? Missouri Which of the following is important grape for making red wines in California, originally from Croatia (named Crljenak Kastelanski there) and introduced in California by the 1850s? Zinfandel In addition to the end of commercial production of alcoholic beverages in the US, which of the following occurred during the Prohibition era? Sharp increase in the number of home winemakers In Europe, a Controlled Appellation Designation (AOC, PDO, DO, etc.) provides information about which of the following? - The grape varieties used in making the wine - Where the grapes were grown - How the wine was made Beaujolais nouveau wines are light, fruity wines that are made To be released in the year they are harvested In Spain, the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva refer to which red wine criteria? The length of time the wine was aged In the Italian Appellation System, how do DOCG wines (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) differ from DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wines? DOCG are wines of distinction that must pass a blind taste test; DOC wines do not undergo a taste test Chianti is a blended red wine made in the ________ region of Italy Tuscany Which of the following refers to a famous Spanish red wine, usually blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha? Rioja The "Judgment of Paris" in viticulture refers to A wine tasting competition in the 1970s, won by California winemakers The "French Paradox" as discussed in class refers to the observation that The French consume as much dietary fat as Americans, but have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease The Traditional System of winemaking in France collapsed in the mid-19th century. This radical change can be attributed, in part, to: Introduction of Phylloxera in France, killing grapevines Sparkling wines made in Germany are called: Sekt Which country of the Southern Hemisphere is known for its low domestic wine consumption, high brandy production, and rapid growth of its wine industry in areas such as Stellenbosch following favorable political developments in the early 1990s? South Africa What are California's two main wine grape growing regions? Coastal region and San Joaquin Valley Fining and/or filtration of a wine are used for which of the following purposes? To improve clarity In the concept of a "Standard Drink", a 5-6 oz glass of wine has approximately the same amount of _________ as a mixed drink with 1.5 oz of brandy Ethanol In the German wine classification system, the most highly prized wines are made from grapes with which characteristics? High sugar content A sparkling wine label states that the wine was made by the "Methode Classique" or "Methode Traditionnelle" process. Which of the following describes this secondary fermentation process? Secondary fermentation occurs in the same bottle that is sold to the consumer Which of the following describe some of the technological advances in the 1950s and 1960s, which led to improvements in wine quality? - Use of inert gas at bottling to minimize oxidation reactions - Use of barrels for flavor enhancement, not just storage. - Use of yeast cultures, rather than depending on native yeast fermentations - Use of stainless steel tanks A bottle of wine is labelled as "2007 - Navarro Vineyards -- Anderson Valley -- Pinot Noir". Anderson Valley, California is an American Viticultural Area (AVA). Assuming the label information to be correct, what percentage of the grapes used to make this wine are from this AVA? At least 85% Which of the following is TRUE of red wines from the Burgundy region of France? They are 100% varietal wines, often Pinot Noir A wine that is said to "have legs" is Demonstrating the Marangoni Effect When tasting a wine, we swirl the wine in a glass to concentrate aromas. For best results, the glass should be No more than one third full Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic tastes Smoky A "vertical tasting" means tasting which of the following Bottles of the same wine, made in different years by the same winery The federal tax rate for wine sold in the USA is based on which two factors? Ethanol concentration and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration Which of the following is TRUE of a wine labeled as "American Table Wine"? The wine contains between 7 and 14% alcohol A vintage year (such as 2004) on wine bottle indicates which of the following? The year the grapes were harvested According to recent data from OIV, USDA and other government sources, the consumption of wine over the past 10 years is increasing in ______ and _______, but decreasing in _______ Increasing in China and USA Decreasing in France Which of the following are important red/black/purple grape cultivars? Syrah, Zinfandel Which of the following is a fungus/mold that can infect grapes and under the right conditions the infected grapes are used to produce a sweet wine with a characteristic honey-like character? Botrytis Cinerea During fermentation, yeast consume sugar and form ethanol and ________ Carbon Dioxide Chaptalization refers to the addition of _____ to must during winemaking Sugar Some of the world's oldest yet still drinkable wines include _____ wines made from white grapes fortified with brandy. These wines were originally shipped around the world, during which they became "desirably rancid" ("rancio"). These wines are made in an autonomous Portuguese region known as: Madeira Located in northeastern Hungary is a World Heritage Site that is credited with the origin of the world's oldest botrytized wine, a popular sweet wine made from 6 approved varieties including Yellow Muscat. The name of this region is: Tokaj This grape variety was developed in South Africa and is a cross between Pinot Noir and Hermiatge (Cinsault). It is a tannic and fruity wine. Pinotage The vineyard heat index is used to provide a cumulative measure of heat in a vineyard. It is calculated from the sum of the daily average temperature minus 50F. Why is 50F used in this formula This is the minimum temperature for grape growing (below this temperature we assume grapes are not physiologically active) The Winkler Scale refers to California climate regions measured in growing degree days, described by a UC Davis professor in the 1940s The majority of the alcohol we consume is absorbed in the _____ and metabolized by the _____ Absorbed: Small intestine Metabolized: Liver French Champagne is classified according to its sweetness. Which of the following is the sweetest category? Doux The Phoenicians played an important role in the history of wine because they Spread viticulture and winemaking throughout the Mediterranean using their extensive maritime trade network The modern appellation system first developed in France in the early 1900s. What historical circumstances led to the introduction of the appellation system? The phylloxera epidemic in Europe led to production of "artificial" wines and importation of Algerian wines into France The only California AVA that is divided between Napa and Sonoma Counties is Carneros AVA