Cal Poly WVIT 102 Final Exam Questions
and Answers
What are the Bordeaux blends? - Answer-Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Where is Riesling grown? - Answer-Australia: Clare Valley and Eden Valley
Germany
Austria: Wachau
Where do we produce Pinot Noir in the USA? - Answer-Oregon, Russian River, Los Carneros
What is the name of the vine that grows grapes for wine? - Answer-Vitis Vinifera
What is the most important growing region for Sauvignon Blanc? - Answer-Marlborough
Aromas of Wines?
, Riesling
Chardonnay
Muscat
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc - Answer-Riesling: Gas
Chardonnay: smells like citrus in cool climates and tropical fruits in warm climates
Muscat: smells like grapes
Sauvignon Blanc: cat pee
Chenin Blanc: grass smell
What is Malolactic Fermentation? - Answer-Malolactic fermentation is a process in winemaking in
which tart-tasting malic acid, naturally present in grape must, is converted to softer-tasting lactic acid.
The process reduces acidity in wine and also releases some carbon dioxide in the meantime.
What is the equation for Fermentation? - Answer-Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol
What is the size (in USD) of the worldwide alcoholic drink market? - Answer-$1,400 Billion USD
Why is France important in terms of exports in value? - Answer-Because they understand the "Napa
Concept" (producing a smaller amount of wine at a higher quality so they set the price per bottle
extremely high)
and Answers
What are the Bordeaux blends? - Answer-Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Where is Riesling grown? - Answer-Australia: Clare Valley and Eden Valley
Germany
Austria: Wachau
Where do we produce Pinot Noir in the USA? - Answer-Oregon, Russian River, Los Carneros
What is the name of the vine that grows grapes for wine? - Answer-Vitis Vinifera
What is the most important growing region for Sauvignon Blanc? - Answer-Marlborough
Aromas of Wines?
, Riesling
Chardonnay
Muscat
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc - Answer-Riesling: Gas
Chardonnay: smells like citrus in cool climates and tropical fruits in warm climates
Muscat: smells like grapes
Sauvignon Blanc: cat pee
Chenin Blanc: grass smell
What is Malolactic Fermentation? - Answer-Malolactic fermentation is a process in winemaking in
which tart-tasting malic acid, naturally present in grape must, is converted to softer-tasting lactic acid.
The process reduces acidity in wine and also releases some carbon dioxide in the meantime.
What is the equation for Fermentation? - Answer-Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol
What is the size (in USD) of the worldwide alcoholic drink market? - Answer-$1,400 Billion USD
Why is France important in terms of exports in value? - Answer-Because they understand the "Napa
Concept" (producing a smaller amount of wine at a higher quality so they set the price per bottle
extremely high)