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?
Clare Valley
Tasmania
Hunter 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
Flesh
Skin
Stalk
Q.4
Which of these grapes is thin skinned?
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Q.5
What flavours would you expect from a Chardonany from Chablis?
Grass, lemon, lime
Honey, coffee, caramel
Smoke, flint, minerality
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Q.6
Which part of France is the 'epicentre' of Sauvignon Blanc?
Loire
Paris
Rhône
Pays d'Oc
Q.7
Which two, non-European wine regions are becoming known for high quality Pinot Noir?
Swartland, South Africa and Ningxia, China
Oregon, USA and Central Otago, New Zealand
Central Valley, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina
California, USA and Murrumbidgee, Australia
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 in Bordeaux
Grapes from the biggest vineyard owned by a 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