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