Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Champenoise
Bottel Gegis
Tradisionele Method
Méthode Cap Classique
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Vitamins
Sugar
Neutral grape spirit
Neutral grain spirit
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Grape, peach and floral rose
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Blossom, honey and mango
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Chardonnay
Sémillon
Pinot Noir
Chenin Blanc
Q.6
What type of sweet wine is this tasting note for: 'Packed with exotic orange-blossom aromas, it is beautifully sweet, frothy and compelling, with an intriguing blanched almond note on the finish.'
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Moscato d'Asti
Icewine
Riesling
Sauternes
Q.7
What is the correct order for the classification of Rioja wines by age?
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Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO Reserva
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Joven, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Q.8
What is the classic taste profile for a late harvest Riesling from Mosel, Germany?
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Toast, peach and white chocolate
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Melon, grass and lambs wool
Peach, mango and pineapple
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Very Special Old Pale
Very Sweet Old Pale
Vineyard Select Of Producer
Very Superior Old Pale
Q.10
If a bottle has a natural cork, why is it helpful for the wine to always be in contact with the cork during storage?
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So that you can sniff the cork after opening the bottle to see if the wine is faulty
The cork may dry out and cause the wine to oxidise
It helps the wine to adopt some of the subtle aromas from the cork
If the cork dries out, it may crumble into the wine when you attempt to open the bottle