Q.1
Where do most vineyards in the world lie?
In France
Between 30 and 50 degrees latitude
Between 10 and 20 degrees longitude
On the equator
Q.2
Which of these Australian wine regions is best known for Riesling?
Hunter Valley
McLaren Vale
Clare Valley
Tasmania
Q.3
From what part of the grape do the tannins, colour and many of the flavours of red wine come from?
Skin
Stalk
Leaf
Flesh
Q.4
Which of these grapes is thin skinned?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot Noir
Q.5
What flavours would you expect from a Chardonany from Chablis?
Honey, coffee, caramel
Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Grass, lemon, lime
Smoke, flint, minerality
Q.6
Which part of France is the 'epicentre' of Sauvignon Blanc?
Pays d'Oc
Paris
Loire
Rhône
Q.7
Which two, non-European wine regions are becoming known for high quality Pinot Noir?
Central Valley, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina
California, USA and Murrumbidgee, Australia
Oregon, USA and Central Otago, New Zealand
Swartland, South Africa and Ningxia, China
Q.8
What does 'Grand Vin' mean on a Bordeaux wine label?
The chief wine of a particular château
It is a big wine
Grapes from the biggest vineyard in Bordeaux
Grapes from the biggest vineyard owned by a château
Q.9
What does Spätlese mean?
A Spät is a crate used to harvest grapes
The wine is a German Riesling
Noble Rot
Late Harvest
Q.10
Why is malolactic fermentation of Chardonnay sometimes used in winemaking?
To stop fermentation early to make a sweet wine
To soften harsh acids and bring out dairy flavours
To make the wine taste of vanilla
To give sparkling wine fizz