Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chenin Blanc
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Champenoise
Tradisionele Method
Méthode Cap Classique
Bottel Gegis
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Sugar
Vitamins
Neutral grape spirit
Neutral grain spirit
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Grape, peach and floral rose
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Blossom, honey and mango
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Sémillon
Pinot Noir
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Q.6
What type of sweet wine is this tasting note for: 'Packed with exotic orange-blossom aromas, it is beautifully sweet, frothy and compelling, with an intriguing blanched almond note on the finish.'
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Riesling
Moscato d'Asti
Icewine
Sauternes
Q.7
What is the correct order for the classification of Rioja wines by age?
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Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO Reserva
Joven, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Q.8
What is the classic taste profile for a late harvest Riesling from Mosel, Germany?
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Peach, mango and pineapple
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Melon, grass and lambs wool
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Vineyard Select Of Producer
Very Special Old Pale
Very Sweet Old Pale
Very Superior Old Pale
Q.10
If a bottle has a natural cork, why is it helpful for the wine to always be in contact with the cork during storage?
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The cork may dry out and cause the wine to oxidise
So that you can sniff the cork after opening the bottle to see if the wine is faulty
It helps the wine to adopt some of the subtle aromas from the cork
If the cork dries out, it may crumble into the wine when you attempt to open the bottle