Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Champenoise
Méthode Cap Classique
Tradisionele Method
Bottel Gegis
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Neutral grape spirit
Vitamins
Neutral grain spirit
Sugar
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Blossom, honey and mango
Grape, peach and floral rose
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sémillon
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
Riesling
Sauternes
Icewine
Q.7
What is the correct order for the classification of Rioja wines by age?
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Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO Reserva
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
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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Peach, mango and pineapple
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Melon, grass and lambs wool
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Very Sweet Old Pale
Very Superior Old Pale
Very Special Old Pale
Vineyard Select Of Producer
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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If the cork dries out, it may crumble into the wine when you attempt to open the bottle
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