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