Which latitudes N & S of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found?
40 & 50 degrees
30 & 50 degrees
20 & 40 degrees
30 & 40 degrees
Which one of the following does NOT affect temperature in a vineyard?
Climate
Weather
Grape Variety
Soil
Which one of the following statements is true?
Top quality wines can only be made from hand-harvested grapes
Top quality wines can only be made from machine-harvested grapes
Top quality wines can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes
Top quality wine cannot be made from machine-harvested grapes
What is the correct sequence of events for most RED winemaking?
Crush, press, ferment
Crush, ferment, press
Press, ferment, crush
Press, crush, ferment
Old oak vats...
1) Add the flavour of oak to wine
2) Allow oxygen to dissolve the wine
3) Allow the tannins in the red wine to soften
1 & 2 only
1 & 3 only
2 and 3 only
1,2 and 3
Which one of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour?
Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks
Pressing juice from the grapes
Fermentation in oak casks
Fermentation in contact with the skins
Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate, and hot climates?
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Which of the folliowing are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines?
1) Flor yeast
2) Botrytis
3) Lees stirring
4) Barrel fermentation
2 &3 only
3 & 4 only
1 & 4 only
Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of...
Pineapple and oak
Gooseberry and passionfruit
Pear and honey
Citrus and butter
Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling?
Burgundy
Alsace
Rioja
Vouvray
Which one of the following statements is true about Pinot Noir?
It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines
It typically has a lot of colour and lots of tannin
Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus
It is at its best in cool to moderate climates
Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have...
High tannins and low acidity
Low tannins and high acidity
Low tannins and low acidity
High tannins and high acidity
Grenache grapes typically have...
Low sugar, Low acidity
Low sugar, high acidity
High sugar, low acidity
High sugar, high acidity
Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?
Barossa Valley
Bordeaux
Chianti
From which grape variety is Sancerre made?
Chenin Blanc
Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Gewurztraminer
4. Semillon
2 & 4 only
The best vineyards of the Northern Rhone are...
Coastal
Steep
Poorly drained
Flat
In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from...
Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay and Semillon
Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties?
Semillon
Torrontes
Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
Verdicchio
Trebbiano
Aglianico
Which one of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity, and alcohol?
Gavi
Soave
Barolo
Rias Baixas
Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja?
Pedro Ximenez
Tempranillo
Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of rose wines in Spain?
Pinotage
Garnacha
Malbec
Carmenere
Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?
Australia
Argentina
Chile
South Africa
Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following regions?
Casablanca
Catalunya
Carneros
Central Otago
Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in...
Margaret River
Clare Valley
Hunter Valley
McLaren Vale
Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa?
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Blanc
Semillion
'Grand Cru Classe' is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
Rhone
Loire
Which term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the district?
Classico
Crianza
Riserva
Cortese
Sparking Asti is made from...
Glera
Muscat
In Champagne production, to disgorge means to...
Blend still wines
Move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle
Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle
Add sugar and yeast to the wine
Vintage is a common labelling term for which of the following wines?
1. Port
2. Sherry
3. Champagne
1 only
3 only
Sauternes is made from Semillon and...
Viognier
The Solera System is a method of...
Fermentation
Maturation
Pruning
Trellising
Which of the following is a common labelling term for Port?
NV
VS
LBV
PX
Rum is made from...
Potatoes
Grain
Molasses
Malted barley
The dominant flavour is gin comes from...
Juniper
Citrus Peel
Anise
Agave
VSOP is a common labelling term used for...
Whisky
Bourbon
Cognac
Vodka
A single malt whisky must always come from a single...
Cask
Distillery
Malting
Pot still
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?
1. Chill the wine
2. Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened
3. Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
Which one of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
The temperature should be cool and constant
The bottle should be stored vertically
The storage area should be in strong bright light
Cork taint is identified by...
Bits of cork in the bottle
Brown colouring
Musty aromas
Toffee and caramel aromas
With regard to excessive alcohol consumption, which of the following statements is false?
It can impair your ability to operate machinery.
It can lead to problems with personal relationships
It can enhance co-ordination
It can damage internal organs
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
Deep gold
Pale pink
Pale lemon
Medium garnet
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Red fruit and floral
Green fruit and herbacious
Black fruit and spice
tropical fruit and oak
In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: The sweetness and acidity would typically be...
Sweet, medium acidity
Medium, high acidity
Off-dry, low acidity
Dry, high acidity
In relation to mature Margaux: Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
Deep purple
In relation to mature Margaux: On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Black fruit, tobacco, cedar
Tropical fruit, floral, spice
Green fruit, vegetal, oak
Citrus fruit, nuts, oak
In relation to mature Margaux: The acidity and tannin levels would typically be...
High acidity, low tannin
high acidity, high tannin
medium acidity, low tannin
low acidity, medium tannin