Module 4

Question 1

Name the principle WHITE grape varieties

Answer 1

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Riesling

Question 2

Name the principle BLACK grape varieties

Answer 2

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah/Shiraz

Question 3

What is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

Answer 3

It’s the same type of wine, just the name changes by region: Syrah is from France; Shiraz is from Australia

Question 4

Champagne is made from what grape variety/varieties?

Answer 4

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Question 5

Sancerre is made from what grape variety/varieties?

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

Chablis is made from what grape variety/varieties?

Answer 6

Chardonnay

Question 7

Burgundy/Bourgogne is made from what grape variety/varieties?

Answer 7

The white wines (Bourgogne Blanc) are made from Chardonnay

The red wines (Bourgogne or Bourgogne Rouge) are made from Pinot Noir

Question 8

Bordeaux is made from what grape variety/varieties?

Answer 8

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Question 9

Example of a white wine NOT made from a principle grape variety

Answer 9

Sauternes

Question 10

Example of a rosé wine NOT made from a principle grape variety

Answer 10

White Zinfandel

Question 11

Examples of red wines NOT made from a principle grape variety

Answer 11

Beaujolais
Côtes du Rhône
Chianti
Rioja
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Question 12

Examples of sparkling wines NOT made from a principle grape variety

Answer 12

Prosecco

Cava

Question 13

Examples of fortified wines NOT made from a principle grape variety

Answer 13

Sherry

Port