Session #4. Red wines and blends. Chapters 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19.

Question 1

Identify two Australian regions famous for their Shiraz.

Answer 1

Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley

Question 2

Identify a Spanish region known for its high quality Grenache - outside of Rioja.

Answer 2

Priorat

Question 3

Identify the grape used to make Côte Rôtie.

Answer 3

Shiraz/Syrah

Question 4

Which region uses the quality label ‘Cru Bourgeois’

Answer 4

Bordeaux

Question 5

Identify a South African region known for its Bordeaux blends

Answer 5

Stellenbosch

Question 6

Identify a New Zealand, North Island region famous for its Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 6

Hawke’s Bay

Question 7

Identify a West Australia region famed for its premium Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay wines?

Answer 7

Margaret River

Question 8

Identify a South Australian region famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 8

Coonawarra

Question 9

Ribera del Duero is made from what red grape?

Answer 9

Tempranillo

Question 10

Spanish labeling term Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva represent what?

Answer 10

Ageing in oak barrels. Not necessarily quality