Q.1
What is the Grenache grape known as in Spain?
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Cinsault
Garnacha
Graciano
Gamay
Q.2
Grenache is one of the most important grapes in which famous Southern Rhône wine?
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Côte-Rôtie
St Joseph
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
St Julien
Q.3
In a GSM blend popular in Australia, what does GSM stand for?
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Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
Grenache, Syrah and Merlot
Grenache, Sémillon and Malbec
Gewürztraminer , Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat
Q.4
Which of these tasting notes might you expect from a young cool climate Grenache wine?
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Fig, prune, nuts, full bodied, high alcohol.
Red fruit such as strawberry, raspberry, white pepper and herbs. Medium body, high alcohol.
Black plums, dark spice, opulant, full bodied, high alcohol.
Tropical fruit with brioche notes. Light bodied, medium alcohol.
Q.5
Which one of these is the odd one out?
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Maury
Rasteau
Frontignan
Rivesaltes
Q.6
In which area does Grenache thrive when grown in labour intensive soils of slate, locally known as "llicorella"?
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Priorat
Gigondas
Vacqueyras
Rioja
Q.7
What is Grenache known as in Sardinia?
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Cannonau
Calagrano
Grignolino
Grechetto
Q.8
What is Garnacha Tintorera?
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In Spain, this term indicates Grenache vines of over 100 years old
The Spanish name for Grenache
The Spanish name for a Grenache based wine aged for 12 months in oak
The Spanish name for Alicante Bouschet
Q.9
According to Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding’s book "Wine Grapes", when was the earliest mention of Garnacha/Aragones?
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1713
1513
1313
1913
Q.10
Which one is the odd one out?
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Domaine de Cristia, Vieilles Vignes
Chateau Rayas
Chateau de Beaucastel
Domaine de la Janasse, Chaupin