Level 1 Sommelier Study Guide Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the process that removes dead yeast cells in the traditional champagne method? -
answer✔✔dégorgement
Which Oregon AVA is not a sub region of Willamette Valley?
a.Dundee Hills
b.Rogue Valley
c.McMinnville
d.Ribbon Ridge - answer✔✔b. Rogue Valley
Which single malt scotch region is known for its peaty, briny flavor profile?
a.Highlands
b.Walker Mountain Valley
c.Wetlands
d. Mackendrick - answer✔✔a.Highlands
What region in Bordeaux is known for its white wine production
a.Pomerol
b.Haut Medoc
c.Entre Deux Mers
d.St Emilion - answer✔✔c. Entre deux mers
Which AVA is located within the confines of Napa Valley
a.Yorkville
b.Anderson Valley
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c.Cole Ranch
d.Rutherford - answer✔✔d. Rutherford
Where is the Margaret River?
a.South Australia
b.New South Wales
c.W. Australia
d.Walker Bay - answer✔✔c. West Australia
What varietal is Central Otago famous for?
a.Sav Blanc
b.Semillion
c.Boytritis Wines from Muscadelle
d.Pinot Noir - answer✔✔d. Pinot Noir
Which of the following would use an "estufa" as a process?
a.Sherry
b.Madeira
c.Marsala
d.Sauternes - answer✔✔b.Madeira
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 - answer✔✔a.Barossa Valley
Which country is the Douro growing region located in?
a.Spain
b.Chile
c.Portugul
d.Argentina - answer✔✔c. Portugal