CSW Wine Laws & Service Techniques 2

Question 1

Under US federal law, what is the minimum percentage of a named grape variety required for a wine to be labeled as a varietal wine?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

US federal regulations require at least 75% of a named grape variety for varietal labeling.

Question 2

In France, the term 'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée' (AOC) primarily guarantees which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Geographic origin and production methods

Answer

AOC certification guarantees the geographic origin and adherence to specified production regulations for French wines.

Question 3

When decanting an older red wine with sediment, what is the recommended light source to use during the process?

Accepted Answer

A candle or flashlight placed beneath the bottle neck

Answer

A candle or flashlight beneath the bottle neck allows the sommelier to see when sediment approaches the neck and stop pouring.

Question 4

Germany's Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA) wines must come from one of how many designated wine regions?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

Germany has 13 designated wine regions (Anbaugebiete) from which QbA wines must originate.

Question 5

What is the proper sequence for presenting and opening a wine bottle at a formal restaurant table?

Accepted Answer

Present the label, open the bottle, offer the cork, pour a taste for the host

Answer

Proper tableside service requires presenting the labeled bottle first, opening it, offering the cork, and then pouring a small taste for the host's approval.

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CSW Wine Laws & Service Techniques 2