Fortified

Question 1

Fortified wines and grapes used
1. Topaque
2. Muscat
3. Port
4. Sherry

Answer 1

1. Muscadelle
2. Frontignac, Muscat a petits grains
3. Cabarnet, Shiraz, Durif, Touriga…
4. Palomino, Pedro Ximenez

Question 2

How is fermentation stopped in the production of ports?

Answer 2

Adding spirit

Question 3

Which type of port is matured in oak for a min of 6 years?

Answer 3

Late bottled vintage

Question 4

Where does Sherry come from?

Answer 4

Spain

Question 5

What is flor?

Answer 5

yeast allowed to develop on the surface of sherries, to protect from oxidization. Results in pale colored fresh dry fino.

Question 6

What is solera?

Answer 6

fractional blending system. Blend of all vintages in a cellar from younger barrel to older.

Question 7

What doe PX stand for?

Answer 7

Pedro Ximenez

Question 8

What is the traditional name for sweet sherry?

Answer 8

Cream sherry

Question 9

Explain Botrytis cinerea

Answer 9

Fungus/ noble rot that grows on grapes, causing water to evaporate in the grape resulting the sugars and acids to concentrate

Question 10

What are 2 grape varieties that are associated
with Botrytis in Australia?

Answer 10

Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc

Others: Chenin Blanc, Riesling

Question 11

Which regions In NSW are known for Botrytis wines?
Name a winery

Answer 11

Riverina, Casella