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The main taste components that will determine the extent to which the structure of a wine is in balance are:
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Why would one smell a food or beverage before they consume it?
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What are the four basic elements of taste as described in Chapter 1?
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Fatty, umami, sweet, bitter
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Sweet, sour, salty, bitter
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Umami, bitter, metallic, oily
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Sweet, sour, astringency, umami
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‘Sourness’ is a synonym for:
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White wines with noticeable but not over-whelming acidity are referred to as:
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Which of the following wines might be described as smelling like citrus?
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Which of the following type of grapes actually smell and taste “grapey?”
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Wine from a warm climate tends to smell:
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Gewürztraminer grapes are:
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The most obvious characteristic of a Sauvignon Blanc is its:
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Chardonnay is much more _____ than Sauvignon Blanc:
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Which of the following aromas is Gewürztraminer most associated with?
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Which the following statements is most correct about table wines?
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Viognier grapes tend to produce wines that are:
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Which of the following is the name of a classic Spanish wine that is matured in American oak?
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Under-ripe Cabernet Sauvignon may smell:
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Which of the following allows Cabernet Sauvignon to age so well?
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Licorice aroma in wine is greater when:
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Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is:
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If Cabernet Sauvignon is cultivated in ______ it may taste like Cabernet Franc:
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A young Pinot Noir will often have the scent of:
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A red Burgundy is made from ____ grapes:
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Which of the following terms used for describing mouthcoat sensations is not on the mouthfeel wheel?
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The length of mouthfeel sensations from wine is best described as:
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If a wine is described as “insipid”:
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Which of the following causes wines to be astringent?
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High alcohol in wine might enhance your perception of its:
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A wine’s “weight” mainly comes from:
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Dry German wines are typically:
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What is the legal minimum for aging champagne?
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Which of the following words is used to describe a wine’s body, density, weight, viscosity, and its ability to be abrasive or irritating?
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Why would a server show you the cork of the wine bottle?
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What is the primary problem with screw caps?
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Which of the following tends to make wine smell of rotten eggs or rubber?
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A hint of “Brett” best refers to:
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Musty or mushroom odors may be due to:
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Although despised by many, Brettanomyces growth can:
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When it comes to the depth of wine flavour:
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As a general rule, the deeper the colour of red wine:
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A viscous wine will leave a stream on the side of the glass which can be an indicator of:
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The ‘personality’ of a wine refers to:
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Which of the following is the best method for neutralizing your mouth before/during wine tasting?
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Which of the following statements is most correct:
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Which of the following may dull your wine tasting senses:
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Which of the following should be avoided during an objective wine tasting?
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The following should be avoided when tasting wine:
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Which of the following may be considered as environmental distracters during wine tasting?
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The best way to mask a wine with an objectionable smell is:
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Which of the following is the best type of corkscrew to use?
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The stem of a glass allows you to:
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What is the problem with exposing wine to direct sunlight?
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If a wine tastes a bit “tighter” than expected, doing the following may be more effective than decanting:
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A standard glass of wine should be:
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What is a decanter primarily used for?
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