Q6 Flashcards
Which of these PDOs does not include Sauvignon Blanc?
Touraine AOC
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Bordeaux AOC
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
A Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin has flavours of? Apple & Wet stones Pineapple & Honey Black cherry & Blackberry Lime & Vanilla
Apple & Wet stones
What does Merlot do to the blend in Margaux AOC? Lowers tannins & Decreases body Lowers tannins & Increases body Increases tannins & Decreases body Increases tannins & Increases body
Lowers tannins & Increases body
Which region of New Zealand produces the most powerfully flavoured Pinot Noir wines? Yarra Valley Marlborough Walker Bay Central Otago
Central Otago
Which region has a reputation for high quality Chardonnay? Meursault Pessac-Léognan Pouilly-Fumé Hunter Valley
Meursault
For some red grapes, the correct order of flavour development is?
Herbaceous -> Stone fruit -> Tropical fruit
Tropical fruit -> Herbaceous -> Stone fruit
Herbaceous -> Fresh fruit -> Cooked fruit
Fresh fruit -> Cooked fruit -> Tropical fruit
Herbaceous -> Fresh fruit -> Cooked fruit
In which country is Constantia located? Italy South Africa Argentina Chile
South Africa
Which wine making treatment is likely to be used on a Rias Baixas DO Albariño, to add body and complexity.
Barrel maturation
Punching down
Lees contact
None of the above
Lees contact
Which one is the odd one out? Méthode Cap Classique Tank Method Traditional method Méthode Traditionelle
Tank Method
What happens to the colour of a white wine as it ages?
The colour gets darker and turns browner
The colour gets lighter and turns browner
The colour does not change
The colour gets lighter and turns more green
The colour gets darker and turns browner
A wine in an old oak barrel can develop flavours of?
Tropical fruit flavours
Biscuit, bread
Walnuts, caramel, dried fruits
Vanilla, coconut, charred wood and spice
Walnuts, caramel, dried fruits
