Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chenin Blanc
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Méthode Cap Classique
Tradisionele Method
Méthode Champenoise
Bottel Gegis
Q.3
In Port production, what is added to fermenting grape juice to fortify the wine?
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Vitamins
Neutral grain spirit
Sugar
Neutral grape spirit
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Grape, peach and floral rose
Blossom, honey and mango
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Sémillon
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Pinot Noir
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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Sauternes
Riesling
Moscato d'Asti
Icewine
Q.7
What is the correct order for the classification of Rioja wines by age?
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Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Joven, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO 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
Peach, mango and pineapple
Toast, peach and white chocolate
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
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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If the cork dries out, it may crumble into the wine when you attempt to open the bottle
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