Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
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
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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Sugar
Vitamins
Neutral grain spirit
Neutral grape spirit
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Blossom, honey and mango
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Grape, peach and floral rose
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Sémillon
Pinot Noir
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
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
Riesling
Moscato d'Asti
Sauternes
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, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
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
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Melon, grass and lambs wool
Peach, mango and pineapple
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Vineyard Select Of Producer
Very Special Old Pale
Very Sweet Old Pale
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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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
So that you can sniff the cork after opening the bottle to see if the wine is faulty
It helps the wine to adopt some of the subtle aromas from the cork