HSPT 161 - Exam 1 Practice (Ch 1,2,4,6,
Bonus 5) with Complete Solutions
Wine is, by volume predominantly water (75-90%), some percentage of alcohol and a
remaining percentage of sugar, acid, glycerin, phenolics, vitamins, minerals, and/or
proteins. It is traditionally made from grapes, but the taste is everchanging as it ages.
Most importantly what exactly wine is depends on the user, for me it is a complex and
varied beverage that I want to learn more about. - ANS-What is wine?
Old World typically evokes traditional practices for production in wine while New World
is different in that it typically means less laws and restrictions and an embrace of
innovation and experimentation. - ANS-Give an example of the difference between Old
World and New World.
Factors such as climate (continental, Mediterranean, vs maritime), sun, aspect, rainfall,
wind, soil and diurnal temperature swings in a vineyard could all influence a grape's
growth. - ANS-What factors in a vineyard could influence a grape's growth?
Winemakers can add different ingredients such as spices, sugars or more alcohol to
affect the aromas and flavors of a wine. Winemakers can also alter this through aging. -
ANS-What can a winemaker do to affect the aromas and flavors of a wine?
A still wine has 8-15 percent alcohol by volume while fortified wine has a greater alcohol
by volume, ranging from 15-22%. - ANS-What is one difference between a still and a
fortified wine?
One should learn how to spit wine properly to ensure they are able to make it through a
full tasting without being able to continue from consuming too much alcohol during a
class, seminar, etc. - ANS-Why should you learn how to spit wine properly?
Aroma is grape smells while bouquet is smells of winemaker influence, aging and more
- ANS-What is the difference between aroma and bouquet?
Mouthfeel is texture of the wine, including velvety, gritty or coarse. - ANS-What is
mouthfeel?
During the mid-1800s California experience the gold rush in the Sierra Foothills. This
resulted in a global influx of people bringing vine cuttings from their countries; including
Zinfandel. This led to vineyards being planted and wineries opening. This also resulted
in the arrival of Agoston Haraszthy - "Father of California Wine" a Hungarian who
, imported many grape varieties. - ANS-What happened in California during the mid-
1800s and what effects did it have on their wine industry?
Phylloxera is a root louse (insect pest which once it's there, it's always there). You
cannot really get rid of it. - ANS-What is phylloxera and how do you get rid of it?
Some wineries survived during Prohibition by switching to other crops like tree fruits or
table grapes. Others made wine for churches (sacramental), while some sold "wine
kits". - ANS-How did some wineries survive during Prohibition?
Gallo is special because it is now largest winery in the world; it started as bulk producer
in 1933; consistent value producers, with premium wines available too. - ANS-What is
special about Gallo?
Sauvignon Blanc is the grape used in Fumé Blanc. - ANS-What is the grape used in
Fumé Blanc?
In Paris 1976 California's win put Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on
the world stage. This provided hope for the global wine industry which caused people
from all backgrounds started to enter the wine industry. - ANS-What happened in Paris
in 1976 that rocked the global wine world?
California possesses a mix of climates. In general there is a Mediterranean climate
closer to ocean, but inland is hotter, Continental climate. Climates closer to Pacific
Ocean benefit from cooler breezes coming across California Current waters from the
north. - ANS-What type of climate does California possess?
An AVA is an American Viticultural Area; one from California is the North Coast (other
AVAs include Sierra Foothills, North Central Coast, Monterey, Santa Cruz Mountains,
South Central Coast, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, South, and Lodi). -
ANS-What is an AVA and can you name one from California?
Zinfandel is a unique red grape, often grown on old vines which has aromas of dark
berries and spices. - ANS-Which unique red grape, often grown on old vines, has
aromas of dark berries and spices?
The age of a vine changes the flavor and growth characteristics of the grape. For
example, old vines result in more concentrated grapes with big flavor, but decreased
yields. Whereas younger vines produce more grapes than their old counterparts . -
ANS-What effects does the age of a vine have on grapes?
The first vines were planted in the Hudson River Region over 300 years ago. - ANS-
Over 300 years ago, the first vines were planted in which future NYS AVA?
The climate in the Hudson River Region AVA is predominantly cold (despite the steep
river valley pulling warm air up from the Atlantic) and temperate (bordering Long Island's
Bonus 5) with Complete Solutions
Wine is, by volume predominantly water (75-90%), some percentage of alcohol and a
remaining percentage of sugar, acid, glycerin, phenolics, vitamins, minerals, and/or
proteins. It is traditionally made from grapes, but the taste is everchanging as it ages.
Most importantly what exactly wine is depends on the user, for me it is a complex and
varied beverage that I want to learn more about. - ANS-What is wine?
Old World typically evokes traditional practices for production in wine while New World
is different in that it typically means less laws and restrictions and an embrace of
innovation and experimentation. - ANS-Give an example of the difference between Old
World and New World.
Factors such as climate (continental, Mediterranean, vs maritime), sun, aspect, rainfall,
wind, soil and diurnal temperature swings in a vineyard could all influence a grape's
growth. - ANS-What factors in a vineyard could influence a grape's growth?
Winemakers can add different ingredients such as spices, sugars or more alcohol to
affect the aromas and flavors of a wine. Winemakers can also alter this through aging. -
ANS-What can a winemaker do to affect the aromas and flavors of a wine?
A still wine has 8-15 percent alcohol by volume while fortified wine has a greater alcohol
by volume, ranging from 15-22%. - ANS-What is one difference between a still and a
fortified wine?
One should learn how to spit wine properly to ensure they are able to make it through a
full tasting without being able to continue from consuming too much alcohol during a
class, seminar, etc. - ANS-Why should you learn how to spit wine properly?
Aroma is grape smells while bouquet is smells of winemaker influence, aging and more
- ANS-What is the difference between aroma and bouquet?
Mouthfeel is texture of the wine, including velvety, gritty or coarse. - ANS-What is
mouthfeel?
During the mid-1800s California experience the gold rush in the Sierra Foothills. This
resulted in a global influx of people bringing vine cuttings from their countries; including
Zinfandel. This led to vineyards being planted and wineries opening. This also resulted
in the arrival of Agoston Haraszthy - "Father of California Wine" a Hungarian who
, imported many grape varieties. - ANS-What happened in California during the mid-
1800s and what effects did it have on their wine industry?
Phylloxera is a root louse (insect pest which once it's there, it's always there). You
cannot really get rid of it. - ANS-What is phylloxera and how do you get rid of it?
Some wineries survived during Prohibition by switching to other crops like tree fruits or
table grapes. Others made wine for churches (sacramental), while some sold "wine
kits". - ANS-How did some wineries survive during Prohibition?
Gallo is special because it is now largest winery in the world; it started as bulk producer
in 1933; consistent value producers, with premium wines available too. - ANS-What is
special about Gallo?
Sauvignon Blanc is the grape used in Fumé Blanc. - ANS-What is the grape used in
Fumé Blanc?
In Paris 1976 California's win put Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on
the world stage. This provided hope for the global wine industry which caused people
from all backgrounds started to enter the wine industry. - ANS-What happened in Paris
in 1976 that rocked the global wine world?
California possesses a mix of climates. In general there is a Mediterranean climate
closer to ocean, but inland is hotter, Continental climate. Climates closer to Pacific
Ocean benefit from cooler breezes coming across California Current waters from the
north. - ANS-What type of climate does California possess?
An AVA is an American Viticultural Area; one from California is the North Coast (other
AVAs include Sierra Foothills, North Central Coast, Monterey, Santa Cruz Mountains,
South Central Coast, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, South, and Lodi). -
ANS-What is an AVA and can you name one from California?
Zinfandel is a unique red grape, often grown on old vines which has aromas of dark
berries and spices. - ANS-Which unique red grape, often grown on old vines, has
aromas of dark berries and spices?
The age of a vine changes the flavor and growth characteristics of the grape. For
example, old vines result in more concentrated grapes with big flavor, but decreased
yields. Whereas younger vines produce more grapes than their old counterparts . -
ANS-What effects does the age of a vine have on grapes?
The first vines were planted in the Hudson River Region over 300 years ago. - ANS-
Over 300 years ago, the first vines were planted in which future NYS AVA?
The climate in the Hudson River Region AVA is predominantly cold (despite the steep
river valley pulling warm air up from the Atlantic) and temperate (bordering Long Island's
