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