Wine quiz week 3 - wine tasting

Q.1

Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

Colds and fatigue could affect one's ability to judge wines.
The ideal tasting room should have good natural light.
We should wear suits and perfume when attanding a wine tasting.
Eating a piece of bread before tasting can help clean the palate.

Q.2

Which one of the following appearance describes a young New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

Deep ruby
Pale lemon
Medium gold
Pale purple

Q.3

Which one of the following smells indicates the wine is faulty?

Toffee and caramel
Damp cardboard
Petrol
Lemon and lime

Q.4

Which wine is this tasting note for: 'pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke'?

Beaujolais Nouveau
Riesling from Rheingau, Germany
Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy
Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia

Q.5

What does 'dry' mean in the term 'dry red wine'?

The wine is from a dry and hot region.
The wine will make you dehydrated.
The wine is make from dried grapes
The wine contains almost no sugar.

Q.6

Which one of the following statements is true?

Red wines normally have higher level of acitidy than white wines.
Acidity makes wines taste rich and dense.
Wines with high acidity is good to enjoy with sweet food.
Wines from cool climates generally have higher levels of acidity than those from hot climates.

Q.7

Which one of the following could be a Cabernet Sauvignon wine?

Deep colour, high acidity, high tannin, full body
Deep colour, low acidity, high tannin, full body
Pale colour, low acidity, low tannin, light body
Pale colour, high acidity, low tannin, light body

Q.8

Which one of the following is the typically flavour of Pinot Noir?

Peach, banana and mango
Stawberry, cherry and gamey
Grass, green bell pepper and toast
Blackberry, dark chocolate and spice

Q.9

The correct way of opening a bottle of Champagne is

1. Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage, but do not remove the wire cage completely.
2. Put the bottle straight up on a table, and pull the cork out of the bottle.
3. Shake the bottle and allow the cork to pop out.
4. Grip the cork with one hand, and grip the bottom of the bottle with the other hand, and then turn the bottle.

1 and 4
1 and 2
1 and 3
Only 3

Q.10

Which one of the following statements about wine storage is FALSE?

Strong light will change the colour of the wine.
Wine sealed with a cork should be put on its side.
Kitchen is the best place for long-term wine stroage.
Wine should be kept away from vibrations.