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