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Italy's wine sets of regulations defining the areas where specific wines can be made - ANSWER-DOC, DOCG, IGT DOC - ANSWER-Denominazione di Origine Controllata DOCG - ANSWER-Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita IGT - ANSWER-Indicazione geografica Tipica Successful Italian wine families - ANSWER-Antinoris, Frescobaldis, Contini-Bonacossis, Boscainis DOC began when - ANSWER-1963 Grappa - ANSWER-Italian term for a pomace brandy, usually labeled with the designated region of p...

What is disgorgement - ANSWER-The process of removing yeast from the bottle by freezing the end then ejecting it What us dosage - ANSWER-Adding "liqueur d'expedition" to wine after disgorgement to balance out the naturally high acidity What is liqueur d'expidition - ANSWER-A solution of sugar and wine What other methods are there in champagne making - ANSWER-Transfer method and charmat method What are the three grapes used in champagne production - ANSWER-Chardonnay 29%, pino...

What does OPE refer to in Greek wine - ANSWER-Onomasia proelefseos eleghomeni: equivalent to DOCG What does OPAP refer to on Greek wine? - ANSWER-Onomasia proelefseos anoteras piotitos: appellation of origin of superior quality Cava or kava - ANSWER-Greek term seen on wine labels that refer to the wine being aged for a minimum of 2 years (white), 3 yrs (red) What does TO refer to in Greek Wine? - ANSWER-Topikos oinos: wines of geographical indication, equivalent to PGI What region does A...

What is the only Premier Cru Classé not located in the Médoc? Where is it located? - ANSWER-Ch. Haut-Brion Graves/Pessac-Léognan How many Deuxièmes Cru Classé are there? - ANSWER-14 What are the Deuxièmes Crus of St-Estèphe? - ANSWER-Ch. Cos d'Estournel Ch. Montrose What are the Deuxièmes Crus of Pauillac? P=P2 - ANSWER-Ch. Pichon Longueville Baron Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande What are the Deuxièmes Crus of St-Julien? Lx3 2 other - ANSWER-Ch. Léoville-Las Ca...

Napa Valley climate, topography etc. - ANSWER-Vaca and Mayacama Mountains separate Napa from Sonoma. Maritime climate. Evening and cool air and fog creates large diurnal shifts in temperature. Diverse soils. Grape Varieties in Napa and Sonoma - ANSWER-Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir Vinification in Napa - ANSWER-French and American Oak barrels, malolactic fermentation is used when making white wines, especially chardonnay, imparting rich, buttery aromas ...

Sherry location, climate and soil - ANSWER-Comes from the Jerez region of Spain. Cooling maritime from the Atlantic, hot and windy. Soil is Albariza (white chalky clay), Barros (brown colored clay), and Arenas (sand). Sherry Vinification and Grapes - ANSWER-Grapes: Palomino and Pedro Ximenez. Base wine is white from Palomino grapes. Fortification usually occurs after fermentation. Barrels of sherry are not topped up all the way. A film of yeast (Saccharomyces) grows on the surface and prot...

What is the difference between Domaine and Negociant? - ANSWER-Domaine: The entire process- from growing grapes to bottling and aging the wine- takes place at the Domaine itself. Negociant: Merchants who do not own the vineyard land but will buy grapes and/or finish wine for blending and bottling under their own label. What are the grapes of Burgundy? - ANSWER-Pinot Noir Chardonnay Gamay Aligote What is VDQS? - ANSWER-Vin Delimite de Qualite Superieure 2nd highest category of French wi...

North Central Spain Region - ANSWER-Rioja DOCa (Known for Tempranillo, Garnacha and white Viura. Continental mountains create a rain shadow effect. Three subregions: Alavesa, Alta and Baja) Rioja DOCa aging quality levels for red wine. - ANSWER-Crianza (two years), Reserva (3 years, one in oak), and Gran Reserva (2 years in oak and 3 years in bottle). The Duero River Valley Region - ANSWER-Ribera del Duero DO (Tempranillo, known locally at Tinto Fino. Vega Cecilia most expensive wine comes...

Describe the style of wine in a cooler climate. - ANSWER-Grapes ripen less, less sugar is produced, high acid, less alcohol. Flavor is more tart. Describe the style of wine in a warm climate. - ANSWER-Grapes ripen fully, have more sugar, low acid and higher alcohol. What are the steps of White Wine making? - ANSWER-1. Harvest 2. Destem 3. Crush 4. Press juice from skins (must) 5. Fermentaion 6. Ageing (stainless steel or oak) 7. Fine/Filter 8. Bottle Where do we get the tannins, colo...

What is "Arresting Fermentation"? - ANSWER-A technique of preserving residual sugar in wines by stopping fermentation Several methods: Chilling Use of a centrifuge The signs of trichloroanisole? - ANSWER-Moldy newspaper, wet dog, damp cloth, damp basement What is Pierce's Disease? - ANSWER-The bacterium causes a gel to form in the tissue preventing water from being drawn through the vine. The leaves turn yellow and brown and eventually drop off. The shoots die. After 1-5 years, ...

This smallest commune of the Haut-Medoc, this region produces consistent, top-quality wines with great power and structure. - ANSWER-Saint Julien Both Red and White wines come from this region of the Left Bank. What are the dominant grapes and what is the region? - ANSWER-Graves Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon When was Graves given it's own AOC and what is it called? - ANSWER-1980s Pessac-Leognon What are the wines labeled in the Bas Medoc? - ANSWER-Appellation Medoc Controlee ...

How is Amarone Della Valpolicella made? - ANSWER-It's made from dried grapes the process is called Passito White grapes from Veneto - ANSWER-Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Glera Grape varietal for Amorone Della Valpolicella - ANSWER-Corvina-dominant White grapes from Trento-Alto Adige - ANSWER-Pinot Grigio Viticulture - ANSWER-The study of growing grapes Microclimate - ANSWER-The area in the vineyard

You do not need to see proof of insurance coverage for a taxpayer if you feel that this information is not unusual or questionable - ANSWER-TRUE All IRS-certified volunteer preparers participating in the VITA/TEC Programs MUST use form 13614-C along with an effective interview for every return prepared at the site. - ANSWER-True In most cases, a volunteer must review photo identification for every taxpayer to deter the possibility of identify theft - ANSWER-TRUE When does the taxpayer sig...

True or False: Keith and Kathy are married with dependent children. They must be covered under the same policy or plan to satisfy the individual shared responsibility provision. - ANSWER-False True or False: Sandy is covered under health insurance offered by her spouse's employer; therefore, she has minimum essential coverage. - ANSWER-True Bob is 27 years old. No one can claim him as a dependent. His gross income was $17,000 during the tax year. Based only on this information, Bob is r...

What should the certified volunteer preparer do before starting the tax return? a. Make sure all questions on Form 13614-C are answered. b. Change "Unsure" answers to "Yes" or "No" based on a conversation with the taxpayer. c. Complete all applicable Certified Volunteer Preparer shaded area questions on Form 13614-C. d. All of the above. - ANSWER-d. All of the above. When reviewing Form 13614-C, you see the "Interest" question is marked "Yes" and the taxpaye...

Would receiving $2,100 in investment income prevent a taxpayer from being eligible for the EIC? - ANSWER-No; a taxpayer may receive up to $3,400 in investment income and still be eligible for EIC. Would filing a joint return with a spouse who has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a social security number prevent a taxpayer from being eligible for the EIC? - ANSWER-Yes; Both spouses on a joint return must have valid social security numbers Bob, an IRS tax law c...

A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design. - ANSWER-VEGETATIVE DESIGN is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth. - ANSWER-"STAIR STEP MANNER" DESIGN PLACEMENT Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container. - ANSWER-WATERFALL DESIGN Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent. -...

A minimum $25,000 surety bond for active managing and principal brokers must be submitted to the NH Real Estate Commission? - ANSWER-For the protection of broker trust funds What broker account must be maintained in a bank branch located within the State of NH - ANSWER-Broker escrow accounts when can a broker release escrow funds - ANSWER-Upon contemporaneous agreement in writing by the parties to the contract. NH state law requires managing and principal brokers to exercise (_________)s...

A licensee who chooses to use an electrical nail file shall have a sign clearly placed at the ________ along with their certificate - ANSWER-Workstation All electric implements shall be____ before each use - ANSWER-Sanitized After a towel has been used, it shall be deposited in a closed container and not used until - ANSWER-Cleaned By signing the inspection form, you are stating that you have _____ a copy of the report, not that you ____ with what the report states - ANSWER-Received & agre...

Eastern Tent Caterpillar description. - ANSWER-Black caterpillar with white and blue markings and a white stripe. Larvae feed between May and July - ANSWER-Gypsy Moth Elm Leaf Beetle and Root grafts - ANSWER-These are the vectors for Dutch Elm Disease Eggs hatch in May - ANSWER-Gypsy Moth Fall Webworm - ANSWER-Pupae overwinter in soil, spin web in August. The leader - ANSWER-White pine larvae feed on this. Hosts of Oystershell Scale - ANSWER-Lilac, ash, redbud, dogwood, poplar, willow, ...