HMGT 4300 Exam 1, Top question with accurate answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+ _____ is the largest AOC region in France. - ✔✔-Bordeaux Which of the following is the highest clas

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HMGT 4300 Exam 1, Top question with accurate answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+ _____ is the largest AOC region in France. - ✔✔-Bordeaux Which of the following is the highest classification of... wines in France? - ✔✔-AOC or AC _____ is one of the primary grape varieties in Bordeaux. - ✔✔-Cabernet Sauvignon The top rated vineyard in Burgundy is _____ - ✔✔-Grand Cru _____ grows 98% of Gamay in Burgundy. - ✔✔-Beaujolais Burgundy is the home of the famous left and right banks. T/F - ✔✔-False St. Emilion and Pomerol are wine regions located on the right bank of Bordeaux. T/F - ✔✔-True A bottle of wine labeled "Bourgogne" can be made of grapes grown everywhere in the Burgundy region. T/F - ✔✔-True Chablis is an AC for white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc exclusively. T/F - ✔✔-False Which grape variety is used for red wines from the Cote d'Or (Burgundy)? - ✔✔-Pinot Noir Grenache is a common grape variety for red blends in _____. - ✔✔-Southern Rhone Compared with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir wines are easy to drink, with soft and light tannins. T/F - ✔✔-True If you pair a high tannin wine with salty food, the wine would seem ..? - ✔✔-Softer, smoother, and less tannins Grapes from _____ wine regions make wine with less alcohol, higher body, less tannin, and more acidity. - ✔✔-Cool Which of the following describes the production of white wines? - ✔✔-Crush --> Press --> Ferment Barbaresco and Barolo are made from which grape variety? - ✔✔-Nebbiolo For any DO or DOCa wine region in Spain, _____ on the label means that the red wine must spend in oak with a total aging of at least 5 years. - ✔✔-Gran Reserva A typical red Rioja blend is made primarily from _____. - ✔✔-Tempranillo An operator of a motor vehicle is considered under the influence of alcohol if a chemical screening test shows a blood-alcohol content of _____ or higher. - ✔✔-0.08% "Trocken" means "sweet" in German. T/F - ✔✔-False The Spanish historically have been in love with aging their wines for extended periods. T/F - ✔✔-True Chablis AC produces white wine from _____ exclusively. - ✔✔-Chardonnay In Germany, _____ are the quality of wine classified by the grapes' degree of ripeness at harvest. - ✔✔- Qualitatswein mit Pradikat (QmP) Riesling is a white grape variety with fruity and floral aromas. T/F - ✔✔-True Priorat DOQ is famous for aging wines dominated by _____. - ✔✔-Garnacha _____ is the name of the famous sparkling wine produced in Penedes, Spain. - ✔✔-Cava For any DO or DOCa wine region in Spain, _____ on the label means that the wine is bottled for immediate release without aging. - ✔✔-Joven What is Wine? - ✔✔-An agriculture product produced from the fermented juice of fruit. A wine's personality is derived from several different stages throughout the production process. White Wine - ✔✔-Made from white grapes of any shade between green and amber-yellow or from red grapes with the skins removed. Red Wine - ✔✔-Made from red grapes ranging in color from blue to deep purple-black or can be a blend of red and white grapes. Rose Wine - ✔✔-Made from red grapes with the skin still in contact or a blend of red and white grapes. Components of a Grape - ✔✔-Pulp -- Juice, acid, sugar, flavor Skin -- Tannin, flavor, color Seeds and stems -- Bitter component (if crushed or used in excess) World Wine Producers 2013 - ✔✔-1) France 2) Italy 3) USA World Wine Consumers 2013 - ✔✔-1) USA 2) France 3) Italy 4) Germany 5) China Table Wine - ✔✔-Made to be had at the table with meals Alcohol Content: 8-15% Sparkling Wine - ✔✔-Table wine as base, with the addition of large amounts of CO2 Alcohol Content: 10-13% Fortified Wine - ✔✔-Table wine as base, with additional alcohol Alcohol Content: 17-22% Old World - ✔✔-Countries include France, Italy, Germany & Spain Strict laws define acceptable viticultural practices, depending on level of classification. Grape growing areas can be small and relatively fixed. Traditional wines are made to reflect the local style. Intervene as little as possible. Primarily labels according to place of origin. New World - ✔✔-Countries include United States, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa Limited laws regarding viticultural practices. Grape growing areas can be large and relatively flexible. Experimental wines are made to reflect an international style. Control the winemaking process in order to produce the best wine possible, given the raw material. Primarily labels according to the dominant grape found within the bottle. Glassware - ✔✔-Bowl -- size is set to improve the aromas and flavors of the wine Stem -- hold by the stem to avoid warming the wine Foot Grape Variety - ✔✔-Particular vines with desirable characteristics The older the vine, the better the wine Determines a large part of the character of wine: flavor, color, level of sugar, acidity, and tannins Environment - ✔✔-A vine needs carbon dioxide, sunlight, water, warmth, and nutrients to grow grapes Climate: describes temperatures, rainfall, sunshine Determined by latitude, altitude, and the oceans Divides wine regions into: Warm: more alcohol, fuller body, more tannin, less acidity Moderate Cool: less alcohol, lighter body, less tannin, more acidity Temperature zone: between 30-50 degree latitude from the equator Grape Growing & Vineyard Activities - ✔✔-Vineyard care Yields: lower # of yields = better quality of wine Pest and disease control Harvest: machine harvested or hand-harvested Wine Making -- White Wine - ✔✔-12-22 degrees Celsius 2-4 weeks Process: Crushing --> Pressing --> Fermentation --> Maturation --> Bottling Wine Making -- Rose Wine - ✔✔-12-22 degrees Celsius Skins taken off 12-36 hours after fermentation begins Process: Crushing --> Fermentation --> Pressing --> Maturation --> Blending/Bottling Wine Making -- Red Wine - ✔✔-20-32 degrees Celsius Process: Crushing --> Fermentation --> Pressing (Press Wine vs Free Run Wine) --> Maturation --> Blending/Bottling Maturation - ✔✔-With Oxygen: -Oak vessels -Allow small amount of oxygen to dissolve in the wine Without Oxygen: Stainless steel vats Glass bottle Factors Affecting Cost - ✔✔-In the vineyard: vineyard land, work, labor, equipment, yield size In the winery: winery equipment, barrels, storage facilities Packaging, distribution, and sale: exchange rate, transportation, distributor, consumer expectation Tasting Palate - ✔✔-Front of tongue: Sweetness Next: Sourness Then: Saltiness Back of tongue: Bitterness Pairings: Sweetness in Food - ✔✔-Increases the perception of bitterness, acidity, and the burning effect of the alcohol in wine Decreases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine Select a wine with a higher level of sweetness Pairings: Umami in Food - ✔✔-Increases the perception of bitterness, acidity, and alcohol burn in the wine Decreases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine Select unoaked white wines Avoid wines with high levels of tannin or oak character Pairings: Acidity in Food - ✔✔-Increases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine Decreases the perception of acidity in the wine Avoid pairing wine with low acidity Pairings: Salt in Food - ✔✔-Increases the perception of body in the wine Decreases the perception of bitterness and acidity in the wine Salt can make tannic wines seem more palatable Pairings: Bitterness & Chili Heat in Food - ✔✔-Bitterness: increases bitterness in wine Chili heat: increases the perception of bitterness, acidity, and alcohol burn. Decreases the perception of body, richness, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine. Alcohol Abuse - ✔✔-A pattern of drinking associated with one or more of the following: -Failure to fulfill major obligations at work, home, or school -Drinking while driving a car, operating machinery, or in other physically dangerous situations -Legal problems, such as arrests for drinking while intoxicated or physically harming someone while drunk -Ongoing alcohol-related problems in relationships Alcoholism - ✔✔-Includes many of the problems and behaviors associated with alcohol abuse including craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance. French Classification System - ✔✔-Terroir-based laws: the wine has to be produced from specific appellation with permitted grape varieties, in suitable soils, and following defined procedures for viticulture and vinification. An appellation is a legally defined and protected geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. VDT --> VDP --> VDQS --> AOC Bordeaux - ✔✔-World's most famous wine region Largest AOC region in France Climate -- moderate temperatures Primary grape varietals (almost always blended): -White/Dessert: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadet -Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, etc Left Bank: (Cabernet Sauvignon) includes Medoc, Pessac-Leognan, and Graves Right Bank: (Merlot) includes Pomerol and Saint-Emilion Medoc - ✔✔-Largest appellation in Bordeaux Two sub-appellations: Medoc and Haut Medoc Red wines predominate Home to many prestigious Chateaus Typical Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot Graves - ✔✔-All designated as Cru Classe Sauternes: -World famous botrytis dessert wines Saint-Emilion & Pomerol - ✔✔-Saint-Emilion Classification: -Premier Grand Cru Classe -Grand Cru Classe -Grand Cru AOC Pomerol: Five square miles, with limited production Has never been classified AOC for reds only Typically 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon - ✔✔-Black grape variety Deep colored wines with lots of tannin, acidity, and strong aromas Typical flavor: black fruits & herbaceous [Show More]

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