Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Q.2
What is the South African term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method?
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Tradisionele Method
Méthode Champenoise
Bottel Gegis
Méthode Cap Classique
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
Sugar
Vitamins
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Blossom, honey and mango
Grape, peach and floral rose
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Chardonnay
Sémillon
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
Moscato d'Asti
Riesling
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
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO Reserva
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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Melon, grass and lambs wool
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Peach, mango and pineapple
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Very Superior Old Pale
Vineyard Select Of Producer
Very Special Old Pale
Very Sweet 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