Q.1
ABC became an unwanted acronym for one of the world's classic grape varieties. What did it stand for?
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ABC as easy as 1,2,Pinot Gris
All Bonarda's codswallop
Anything but Chenin
Anything but Chardonnay
Q.2
Chardonnay is one of the main grapes in Champagne. What are other two?
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Aligoté, Muscat
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Pinot Gris, Riesling
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Q.3
Which regions in Australia are gaining a reputation for making some of the most elegant Chardonnays in the world?
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Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula
Coonawarra, Riverland, Perth Hills
Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, Murray Darling
Walkabout Creek, Waratah National Park, Bondi
Q.4
The majority of 'White Burgundy' is made from Chardonnay, but what other grape can be used?
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Aligoté
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Q.5
95% of wine made in the Côte de Nuits is red. What is the most northly appellation in the Côte de Nuits that can make white wine?
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Gevrey-Chambertin
Chambolle Musigny
Marsannay
Meursault
Q.6
Chardonnay is the most planted grape in California. What share of wine sales does it have in the U.S.?
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59%
19%
39%
9%
Q.7
Which statement describes Chardonnay the most accurately?
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Relatively neutral grape that adapts well to its surroundings. Easily takes to a range of wine-making techniques.
Aromatic, highly perfumed grape that thrives in cool climates. High acidity allows it to make great sweet wines.
Crisp, dry, aromatic with lots of green fruit. Takes well to stainless steel and regains freshness.
Thick skinned grape, full of colour and tannin. Needs warmer climates to ripen and takes well to oak.
Q.8
Which one of these is NOT a Chablis Grand Cru?
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Les Clos
Vaudésir
Blanchot
Fourchaume
Q.9
Which one of these is NOT an appellation in the Mâconnais making wines from the Chardonnay grape?
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St-Véran
Pouilly-Fumé
Pouilly-Fuissé
Viré-Clessé
Q.10
Which of these wines is the most expensive Chardonnay in the world, according to Wine Searcher?
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Coche-Dury, Corton-Charlemagne
Domaine Leroy, Corton-Charlemagne
Sine Qua Non, 'Pearl Clutcher'
Domaine Leflaive, Montrachet