Wine Server - Tourism HR Canada

What are valid parts of a vine?

Leaf & node.

Bunch & stalk.

Roots & brush.

Tendril & grape.

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What is a characteristic of “terroir?”

Drainage.

Pruning.

Fertilizers.

Harvesting.

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What is the essential difference between the vinification process for all red and white wines?

Blending.

Bleeding.

Maceration.

Malolactic fermentation.

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What is the name of the process of turning bottles of sparkling wine so the sediment falls into the necks of the bottles?

Dégorgement.

Remuage.

Charmat.

Dosage.

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Which of the following wines is “aromatized?”

Condrieu.

Muscadet.

St. Emillion.

St. Raphael.

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Michelle is a winemaker who specializes in producing award winning Canadian ice wines. At what temperatures can Michelle harvesting and press her Vidal grapes?

Harvest at - 6oC and press at - 3Oc

Harvest at - 8oC and press at - 5oC

Harvest at - 12oC and press at - 9oC

Harvest at - 14oC and press at - 7oC

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The effects of Botrytis Cinerea result in what style of wine?

Dessert.

Fortified.

Sparkling.

Aromatized.

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James, a wine server, is drinking a white wine that he claims reminds him of “gooseberries.” Assuming James’ palate is accurate, he is mostly likely drinking a wine made from what grape variety?

Ugni Blanc.

Pinot Blanc.

Chenin Blanc.

Savignon Blanc.

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What is the driest of the sparkling wines?

Brut.

Doux.

Extra Sec.

Demi Sec.

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What French wine production region is most famous for producing Gewürztraminers?

Alsace.

Provence.

Loire Valley.

Northern Rhone.

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Which of the following wines is an example of a Grand Cru from Burgundy?

Pommerol.

Chambertin.

Moulin-A-Vent.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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What red grape variety is permitted in the production of Champagne?

Gamay.

Pinotage.

Cabernet Franc.

Pinot Meunier.

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The Loire Valley is noted for which of the following white wine varietals?

Muscadet.

Riesling.

Semillon.

Pinot Blanc.

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The grape varietal “Nebbiolo” is grown in which of the following Italian wine production regions?

Veneto.

Umbria.

Tuscany.

Peidmont.

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In what decade did quality wine development begin in Canada?

1950s.

1960s.

1970s.

1980s.

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What is one of the risks involved in the production of Canadian icewine?

Rain can cause rotting.

Phylloxera can attack the rootstock.

Botyrtis Cinerea can affect the grapes.

The grapes used are thin skinned and delicate.

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What was Canada’s first commercial wine growing region?

Pelee Island.

Okanagan Valley.

Niagara Peninsula.

Lake Erie North Shore.

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What major wine producing country has yet to develop a national appellation system?

Spain.

Portugal.

Australia.

United States.

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What wine region produces 60% of all Australian wine?

Victoria.

South Australia.

Western Australia.

New South Wales.

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What Australian wine production region benefits from the moderating effects of the Indian Ocean?

Victoria.

South Australia.

New South Wales.

Western Australia.

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Clergy from which country established California’s vineyards 200 years ago?

Italy.

Spain.

France.

Portugal.

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Prohibition in the United States occurred during what 14-year period?

1909 – 1923.

1915 – 1929.

1919 – 1933.

1925 – 1939.

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What is a subregion of California’s South Coast wine producing region?

Napa.

Amador.

Sonoma.

Monterey.

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California’s Central Coast wine producing region is most noted for what red grape varietal?

Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pinot Noir.

Zinfandel.

Merlot.

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What is the oldest wine producing region in North America?

Washington.

New York.

California.

Oregon.

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What is the major red grape variety in Oregon wine production?

Merlot.

Zinfandel.

Pinot Noir.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Which country has the largest area under vine in the world?

Italy.

Spain.

France.

Portugal.

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To what, does the term “Solera” refer?

A method of producing sparkling wines.

A system of blending to achieve uniformity.

Soil enrichment from the overflowing of rivers.

Sun drying of grapes intended for Madiera production.

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What wine production region produces virtually all Spanish sparkling wines?

Roija.

Jerez.

Penedes.

Barcelona.

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Monica, a wine server, is assisting a couple that wish to try a high quality German wine. What type of wine could Monica suggest?

Chasselas.

Muscat.

Tokay.

Silvaner.

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What are the defining characteristics of wines from Germany’s Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region?

Low acidity and low alcohol.

High acidity and low alcohol.

Low acidity and high alcohol.

High acidity and high alcohol.

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What red grape variety is often associated with South African wine production?

Corvina.

Pinotage.

Grenache.

Baco Noir.

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What is the correct temperature for serving a bottle of Late Bottled Vintage Port?

10oC (50oF).

8oC to 12oC (46-53oF).

12oC to 14oC (53-57oF).

16oC to 18oC (61-64oF).

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Heather, a wine server, is part of a catering team working on a large outdoor event featuring barbequed hamburgers, sausages and other grilled meats. Which of the following wines should Heather suggest to complement this menu?

Moulin-A-Vent.

Beaumes-de-Venise.

Chianti Classico.

Barossa Shiraz.

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Jeffrey, a wine server, works in a restaurant that specializes in spicy Szechwan cuisine. What type of wines would Jeffrey likely recommend to many diners at this restaurant?

Sauvignon Blancs & Muscadets.

Gewürztraminers & Viogniers.

Muscats & Sauternes.

Rieslings & Chardonnays.

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