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Sommelier Secrets

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What is the primary role of a sommelier?

  1. To serve wine.

  2. To recommend wine pairings.

  3. To educate guests about wine.

  4. To manage the wine cellar.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sommelier's primary role is to help guests select the right wine to complement their meal.

What is the most important factor to consider when pairing wine with food?

  1. The type of wine.

  2. The flavor of the food.

  3. The occasion.

  4. The price of the wine.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The flavor of the food is the most important factor to consider when pairing wine, as the wine should complement and enhance the flavors of the dish.

Which type of wine is typically paired with red meat?

  1. Red wine.

  2. White wine.

  3. Rosé wine.

  4. Sparkling wine.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red wine is typically paired with red meat because the tannins in the wine help to break down the fat in the meat.

Which type of wine is typically paired with fish?

  1. Red wine.

  2. White wine.

  3. Rosé wine.

  4. Sparkling wine.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

White wine is typically paired with fish because the acidity in the wine helps to cut through the richness of the fish.

Which type of wine is typically paired with dessert?

  1. Red wine.

  2. White wine.

  3. Rosé wine.

  4. Dessert wine.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dessert wine is typically paired with dessert because the sweetness of the wine complements the sweetness of the dessert.

What is the proper way to hold a wine glass?

  1. By the stem.

  2. By the bowl.

  3. By the base.

  4. It doesn't matter.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holding a wine glass by the stem helps to prevent the heat from your hand from warming the wine.

What is the proper way to swirl a wine glass?

  1. In a circular motion.

  2. In a back-and-forth motion.

  3. Up and down.

  4. It doesn't matter.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swirling a wine glass in a circular motion helps to release the wine's aromas.

What is the proper way to smell a wine?

  1. Take a deep sniff.

  2. Take a shallow sniff.

  3. Hold the glass close to your nose.

  4. Hold the glass away from your nose.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taking a shallow sniff helps to prevent the alcohol from overpowering your sense of smell.

What is the proper way to taste a wine?

  1. Take a sip and swish it around your mouth.

  2. Take a sip and swallow it immediately.

  3. Take a sip and hold it in your mouth for a few seconds.

  4. It doesn't matter.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swishing the wine around your mouth helps to coat your taste buds and allows you to experience the full flavor of the wine.

What are the three main types of wine faults?

  1. Brettanomyces, TCA, and VA.

  2. Oxidation, reduction, and heat damage.

  3. Cork taint, bottle shock, and light strike.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three main types of wine faults are Brettanomyces, TCA, and VA, oxidation, reduction, and heat damage, and cork taint, bottle shock, and light strike.

What is the difference between a vintage and a non-vintage wine?

  1. Vintage wines are made from grapes harvested in a single year, while non-vintage wines are made from grapes harvested from multiple years.

  2. Vintage wines are made from grapes harvested in a good year, while non-vintage wines are made from grapes harvested in a bad year.

  3. Vintage wines are more expensive than non-vintage wines.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vintage wines are made from grapes harvested in a single year, while non-vintage wines are made from grapes harvested from multiple years.

What is the difference between a varietal wine and a blended wine?

  1. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made from a blend of two or more grape varieties.

  2. Varietal wines are more expensive than blended wines.

  3. Blended wines are more complex than varietal wines.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made from a blend of two or more grape varieties.

What is the difference between a still wine and a sparkling wine?

  1. Still wines are made without carbon dioxide, while sparkling wines are made with carbon dioxide.

  2. Still wines are more expensive than sparkling wines.

  3. Sparkling wines are more complex than still wines.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Still wines are made without carbon dioxide, while sparkling wines are made with carbon dioxide.

What is the difference between a dry wine and a sweet wine?

  1. Dry wines have less sugar than sweet wines.

  2. Dry wines are more expensive than sweet wines.

  3. Sweet wines are more complex than dry wines.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dry wines have less sugar than sweet wines.

What is the difference between a light-bodied wine and a full-bodied wine?

  1. Light-bodied wines have less alcohol than full-bodied wines.

  2. Light-bodied wines are more expensive than full-bodied wines.

  3. Full-bodied wines are more complex than light-bodied wines.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Light-bodied wines have less alcohol than full-bodied wines.

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