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Which is known for Syrah-based wines?

Hermitage
Bordeaux
Rioja
Chianti

A

Hermitage

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Which grape is used to make Sancerre?

Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Riesling
Chardonnay

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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3
Q

Which is a sub-region of Napa Valley?

Calistoga
Sonoma
Stellenbosch
Constantia

A

Calistoga

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4
Q

Hawkes Bay is known for producing:

Wines made from Merlot
Sherry-style fortified wines
Ice wine
Amarone

A

Wines made from Merlot

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“Dry with intense flavours of blackcurrant, mint and smoke” best describes:

Beaujolais Villages
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaune Premier Cru
Fino Sherry

A

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

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6
Q

Which has a reputation for premium quality Pinot Noir?

Barolo
Priorat
Oregon
Pomerol

A

Oregon

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Which of the following are used in the production of premium Chardonnay 1. Malolactic conversion 2. Punching down 3. Lees contact

1 and 2 only
3 only
2 only
1 and 3 only

A

1 and 3 only

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Q

Pinot Grigio wines from the Venetian are typically:

Simple and inexpensive
Full bodied and age worthy
Complex and outstanding quality
Medium sweet with a long finish

A

Simple and inexpensive

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The sweetness, acidity and body of a Mosel Riesling Kabibett would typically be:

Medium, high, light
Sweet, medium, full
Medium, low, full
Dry, low, medium

A

Medium, high, light

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10
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Which of the following is a full bodied red with high tannin and high acidity?

Gavi
Soave
Barbaresco
Rias Baixas

A

Barbaresco

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Which of the following grapes is most important in Rioja?

Pedro Ximenez
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cortese
Tempranillo

A

Tempranillo

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12
Q

Pinotage typically has flavours of:

Melon, asparagus, honey
Strawberry, chocolate, smoke
Apple, lemon, wet stones
Raspberry, banana, rose

A

Strawberry, chocolate, smoke

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Which of the following varieties is most commonly associated with botrytis?

Verdicchio
Nebbiolo
Furmint
Albariño

A

Furmint

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14
Q

Full bodied and high in alcohol with flavours of lychee and rose best describes a wine made from:

Garganega
Malbec
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer

A

Gewurztraminer

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Which of the following best describes Prosecco?

Light bodied with melon and pear
Full bodied with blossom and grape
Full bodied with bread and biscuit
Medium bodied with lemon and biscuit

A

Light bodied with melon and pear

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Q

Which of these wines both come from Spain?

Prosecco and Asti
Cava and Prosecco
Sherry and Asti
Cava and Sherry

A

Cava and Sherry

17
Q

A fortified wine labelled LBV is:

Made from botrytis affected grapes
Aged in contact with flor
From a single year
Sweetened with PX

A

Sweetened with PX

18
Q

Cork taint is identified by:

Bits of cork in the bottle
Deep brown colour
Damp-cardboard aromas
Caramel aromas

A

Damp/cardboad aromas

19
Q

Acidity in food can make a wine taste:

More drying and bitter
More acidic
Less sweet
More fruity

A

More fruity

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