Principal Grape Varieties

Question 1

Varieties
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling

Answer 1

White Grape

Question 2

Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/ Shiraz

Answer 2

Black Grape

Question 3

White Varieties
most popular and widely planted grape; dry, high acidity, light-med body with green apple and lemon aroma with vanilla notes; Chablis

Answer 3

Chardonnay (Cool)

Question 4

White Varieties
medium acidity, med-full body with stone fruit (peach) and pineapple or banana flavor

Answer 4

Chardonnay (Warm)

Question 5

White Varieties
can be used in Champagne; often blended with Pinot Noir

Answer 5

Chardonnay

Question 6

White Varieties
dry, high acidity, light-med body, green apple to grapefruit to passionfruit; tend to have herbaceous notes, often in stainless steel and not matured in oak

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 7

White Varieties
Sancerre from France

Answer 7

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 8

White Varieties
very popular grape; dry, med-high acidity, light body with pear and lemon, fermented in stainless steel and not oak matured

Answer 8

Pinot Grigio

Question 9

White Varieties
dry to sweet, all have high levels of acidity, light-med body, floral and green apple to citrus to stone fruits, stainless steel fermented and not oak matured

Answer 9

Riesling

Question 10

White Varieties
Alsace in France, and Australians produce dry versions

Answer 10

Riesling

Question 11

Red Varieties
widely planted around the world, dry, high tannin and acidity, med-full body, blackcurrant and herbaceous notes of capsicum and mint, matured in oak with notes of cedar and vanilla

Answer 11

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 12

Red Varieties
often blended with other varieties like Merlot in Bordeaux that adds softness, and Shiraz that adds spice; grown in Cali, Aus, Chile, and South Africa

Answer 12

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 13

Red Varieties
dry, med-full body, med acidity and tannin, flavors of red plum to blackberry, often matured in oak, with vanilla aroma

Answer 13

Merlot

Question 14

Red Varieties
Chile and Cali produce soft, fruity wines; commonly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon; Bordeaux is most famous region for this

Answer 14

Merlot

Question 15

Red Varieties
dry, light-med body, low-med tannin and high acidity with flavors of cherry and oak matured, with vanilla and smoke aroma

Answer 15

Pinot Noir

Question 16

Red Varieties
used for red Burgundy and is the principal black grape in New Zealand; can be used in making of Champagne, where it is often blended with Chardonnay

Answer 16

Pinot Noir

Question 17

Red Varieties
dry, med-full body, med-high tannins and med acidity, blackberry with spice, matured in oak with vanilla or coconut aroma

Answer 17

Syrah / Shiraz

Question 18

Red Varieties
Northern Rhone in France produce med body with fresh black fruit and pepper whilst Australia produce full body with jammy fruit and liquorice flavor

Answer 18

Syrah / Shiraz