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