Put your skills to the test to see how much do you know about becoming a Wine Server.
What are valid parts of a vine?
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What is a characteristic of “terroir?”
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What is the essential difference between the vinification process for all red and white wines?
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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?
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Which of the following wines is “aromatized?”
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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?
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The effects of Botrytis Cinerea result in what style of wine?
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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?
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What is the driest of the sparkling wines?
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What French wine production region is most famous for producing Gewürztraminers?
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Which of the following wines is an example of a Grand Cru from Burgundy?
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What red grape variety is permitted in the production of Champagne?
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The Loire Valley is noted for which of the following white wine varietals?
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The grape varietal “Nebbiolo” is grown in which of the following Italian wine production regions?
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In what decade did quality wine development begin in Canada?
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What is one of the risks involved in the production of Canadian icewine?
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What was Canada’s first commercial wine growing region?
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What major wine producing country has yet to develop a national appellation system?
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What wine region produces 60% of all Australian wine?
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What Australian wine production region benefits from the moderating effects of the Indian Ocean?
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Clergy from which country established California’s vineyards 200 years ago?
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Prohibition in the United States occurred during what 14-year period?
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What is a subregion of California’s South Coast wine producing region?
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California’s Central Coast wine producing region is most noted for what red grape varietal?
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What is the oldest wine producing region in North America?
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What is the major red grape variety in Oregon wine production?
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Which country has the largest area under vine in the world?
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To what, does the term “Solera” refer?
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What wine production region produces virtually all Spanish sparkling wines?
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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?
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What are the defining characteristics of wines from Germany’s Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region?
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What red grape variety is often associated with South African wine production?
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What is the correct temperature for serving a bottle of Late Bottled Vintage Port?
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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?
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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?
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