Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Champenoise
Tradisionele Method
Méthode Cap Classique
Bottel Gegis
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Neutral grain spirit
Sugar
Neutral grape spirit
Vitamins
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Grape, peach and floral rose
Blossom, honey and mango
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Sémillon
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
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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Icewine
Sauternes
Riesling
Moscato d'Asti
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
Joven, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
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
Peach, mango and pineapple
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Melon, grass and lambs wool
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
If the cork dries out, it may crumble into the wine when you attempt to open the bottle
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