Q.1
Sparkling wine from Saumur AC is normally made from this grape
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon 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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Vitamins
Neutral grain spirit
Neutral grape spirit
Sugar
Q.4
What are the typical flavours of the Muscat grape?
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Black cherry, vanilla, forest floor
Grape, peach and floral rose
Strawberry, raspberry and biscuit
Blossom, honey and mango
Q.5
What is the main grape variety in Sauternes?
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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sémillon
Chenin Blanc
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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Riesling
Sauternes
Icewine
Moscato d'Asti
Q.7
What is the correct order for the classification of Rioja wines by age?
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Joven, Viejo, Muy Viejo, Myu muy Viejo
Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva, Especial
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, XO Reserva
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
Red apple, black pepper and honey
Toast, peach and white chocolate
Peach, mango and pineapple
Q.9
On bottles of Cognac, what does VSOP stand for?
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Vineyard Select Of Producer
Very Superior Old Pale
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
It helps the wine to adopt some of the subtle aromas from the cork
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