Q.1
What is the mistake in this wine name: Maison Jadot, Vignes Franches, Clos des Ursules 1er Cru, Côte-d'Or, Burgundy 2014?
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It is actually from Beaune rather than the Côte-d'Or
Clos des Ursules isn't a 1er Cru
Nothing is wrong
Maison Jadot is spelt wrong, it should be Maison Jadote
Q.2
If you saw the grape "Callet" on a wine list which country would you expect it to be from?
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Germany
France
Mallorca
Italy
Q.3
Which of the following wine and food pairings would you suggest? (The correct answer is taken from Decanter World Wine Awards judge Fiona Beckett's website matchingfoodandwine.com)
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Cold rare fillet of beef and Cinsault
Oysters and Albariño
Cheeseburgers and cabernet
All of the above
Q.4
Does a aged vintage Port need to be decanted?
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Yes - because it is old, the decanter stops oxygen getting in keeping it fresh
No - decanting does nothing to Port
Yes - because it is aged in the bottle therefore sediment remains
No - because it is old, decanting the Port may quick oxygenate it destroying the wine
Q.5
By which name is Tempranillo known in Ribera del Duero?
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Tinto del País
Bonarda
Touriga Nacional
Corvina
Q.6
In which EU country is Hageland?
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Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Belgium
Q.7
What would you title the section of a wine list featuring these wines?
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Spanish Red
Argentina Malbec Blends
Chilean Malbec
South American Pinot Noir
Q.8
Which of these glasses would you use to serve a red Burgundy?
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C
D
A
B
Q.9
Which of these wines is the odd one out of these Pinot Noirs…
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Jean Stodden’s Spätburgunder, Alte Reben 2010
Laroche, Viña Laroche, Casablanca Valley 2012
Viña Ventisquero, Grey, Leyda Valley 2011
Pike & Joyce, Lenswood, Adelaide Hills 2012
Q.10
Someone wants a magnum of Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2010 that isn’t chilled. What do you suggest?
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Serve it to them anyway, with an ice cube in
Suggest an already chilled Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2006
Make them wait till it is chilled enough to drink
Suggest an already chilled Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2008