Kb. WSET Self Check Multiple Choice / South Africa, Australia, New Zealand Flashcards

1
Q

In which state is the region of Coonawarra?

a) Victoria
b) NSW
c) Western
d) South

A

d) South

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Which of the following has a long-standing reputation for wines made from Shiraz?

a) Martinbourough
b) Marlbourough
c) Hawke’s Bay
d) Barossa Valley

A

d) Barossa Valley

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3
Q

In Riverina, viticulture would be almost completely impossible without which of these?

a) Canopy management
b) Green harvesting
c) Irrigation
d) Pruning

A

c) Irrigation

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4
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Eden Valley is best know for which type of wine?

a) Liqueur Muscat
b) White wines made from Riesling
c) Sparkling wines made from Chardonnay
d) Rose wines made from Shiraz

A

b) White wines made from Riesling

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5
Q

What is the Climate in Otago?

a) Maritime
b) Warm Mediterranean
c) Continental
d) Hot Mediterranean

A

c) Continental

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6
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Which one of the following North Island regions is well know for producing premium Pinot Noir?

a) Gisborne
b) Martinbourough
c) Central Otago
d) Hawkes Bay

A

b) Martinbourough

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7
Q

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

a) Cabernet Sauvignon ripens well in Hawke’s Bay
b) Sauvignon Blanc is the least planted variety in Marlborough.
c) Hawkes Bay is best know for Pinot Gris.
d) NZ produces more wine than Australia

A

a) Cabernet Sauvignon ripens well in Hawke’s Bay

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8
Q

Canopy management for Sauvignon Blanc in NZ has?

a) Increased the problem of fungal disease.
b) Helped control vine vigour.
c) Had little impact.
d) encouraged the vines to grow a denser canopy.

A

b) Helped control vine vigour.

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9
Q

Which of the following have a cooling influence on certain South African viticultural areas?

1) Cape Doctor
2) Fog
3) Benguela Current
4) Humbolt Current
5) MIstral

A

b) 1 and 3

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10
Q

Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?

a) Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Carignan.
b) Pinotage is a crossing of Grenache and Syrah
c) Pinotage is a crossing of Chenin Blanc and Grenache.
d) Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault

A

d) Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault

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11
Q

Which one is a wine region of South Africa?

a) Barossa Valley
b) Mosel
c) Walker Bay
d) Marlbourough

A

c) Walker Bay

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12
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

a) Premium Bordeaux blend wines are made in Stellenbosch region.
b) Chenin Blanc is only used to produce premium wines.
c) Walker Bay is the hottest wine region.
d) Plantings of Syrah are banned in SA

A

a) Premium Bordeaux blend wines are made in Stellenbosch region.

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