Q.1
Where do most vineyards in the world lie?
Between 30 and 50 degrees latitude
Between 10 and 20 degrees longitude
In France
On the equator
Q.2
Which of these Australian wine regions is best known for Riesling?
Tasmania
Hunter Valley
McLaren Vale
Clare Valley
Q.3
From what part of the grape do the tannins, colour and many of the flavours of red wine come from?
Leaf
Skin
Flesh
Stalk
Q.4
Which of these grapes is thin skinned?
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Q.5
What flavours would you expect from a Chardonany from Chablis?
Grass, lemon, lime
Smoke, flint, minerality
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Honey, coffee, caramel
Q.6
Which part of France is the 'epicentre' of Sauvignon Blanc?
Pays d'Oc
Paris
Rhône
Loire
Q.7
Which two, non-European wine regions are becoming known for high quality Pinot Noir?
Oregon, USA and Central Otago, New Zealand
Swartland, South Africa and Ningxia, China
California, USA and Murrumbidgee, Australia
Central Valley, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina
Q.8
What does 'Grand Vin' mean on a Bordeaux wine label?
It is a big wine
Grapes from the biggest vineyard owned by a château
Grapes from the biggest vineyard in Bordeaux
The chief wine of a particular château
Q.9
What does Spätlese mean?
A Spät is a crate used to harvest grapes
The wine is a German Riesling
Noble Rot
Late Harvest
Q.10
Why is malolactic fermentation of Chardonnay sometimes used in winemaking?
To soften harsh acids and bring out dairy flavours
To give sparkling wine fizz
To make the wine taste of vanilla
To stop fermentation early to make a sweet wine