Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Champenoise
Bottel Gegis
Tradisionele Method
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Neutral grape spirit
Neutral grain spirit
Vitamins
Sugar
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Grape, peach and floral rose
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Blossom, honey and mango
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Sémillon
Chardonnay
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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Riesling
Sauternes
Moscato d'Asti
Icewine
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, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Q.8
What is the classic taste profile for a late harvest Riesling from Mosel, Germany?
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Red apple, black pepper and honey
Melon, grass and lambs wool
Peach, mango and pineapple
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Very Sweet Old Pale
Very Special Old Pale
Very Superior 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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It helps the wine to adopt some of the subtle aromas from the cork
The cork may dry out and cause the wine to oxidise
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