Carmenere, Malbec, Pinotage

Question 1

Which grape variety is originally from Bordeaux but is now a regional specialty of Chile’s Central Valley?

a. Syrah
b. Carmenere
c. Pinotage
d. Malbec

Answer 1

Carmenere

Question 2

What is a Cape Blend?

a. a blend of Pinotage and Carmenere produced in SA
b. a blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Suavignon and Merlot produced in SA
c. a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced in Argentina
d. a blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced in Chile

Answer 2

b. a blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Suavignon and Merlot produced in SA

Question 3

Where are the majority of Pinotage plantings located?

a. Western Cape
b. SW France
c. Central Valley
d. Mendoza

Answer 3

a. Western Cape

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Carmenère is FALSE?

a. it typically produces deeply colored wines with high tannins
b. it is commonly found in a blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
c. it ripens easily in all parts of Chile’s Central Valley
d. it is ofter matured in oak to soften its tannins

Answer 4

c. it ripens easily in all parts of Chile’s Central Valley

Question 5

Which aromas are typically associated with Carmenère grapes that are not fully ripe when harvested?

a. green bell pepper and tomato leaf
b. blackberry
c. eucalyptus
d. coffee

Answer 5

a. green bell pepper and tomato leaf

Question 6

What are the common blending partners of Malbec?

a. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
b. Carmenere
c. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere
d. Merlot, Carmenere

Answer 6

a. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Question 7

Where are the majority of Malbec plantings located?

a. Western Cape
b. SW France
c. Central Valley
d. Mendoza

Answer 7

Mendoza