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