WSET Level 2 Wine MCQ Mock Test P150625

‘Dry with full body, high tannin and flavours of blackberry, liquorice and oak’ best describes

Amontillado Sherry

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Beaujolais

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Recioto della Valpolicella

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Barossa Shiraz

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Californian red Zinfandel is

light-bodied with low tannins

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fortified with additional alcohol

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commonly matured in oak

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aged under flor

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Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are typically found

between 10° and 30° from the equator

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between 30° and 50° from the equator

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at 20° north and south of the equator

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at 60° north and south of the equator

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Which one of the following is an aroma associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Blackcurrant

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Blossom

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Lychee

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Strawberry

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Which one of the following is known for producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

Priorat

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Fleurie

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Barbera d'Asti

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Vouvray

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Pinot Grigio wines from the Veneto are typically

simple and inexpensive

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full-bodied and age-worthy

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complex with a long finish

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medium-sweet and outstanding quality

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Which one of the following styles of Port comes from a single vintage year?

10 year old Tawny Port

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Ruby Port

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Late Bottled Vintage Port

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Reserve Ruby Port

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Fuller body and flavours of biscuit can be added to wine made from Chardonnay by

pumping-over

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lees stirring

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punching-down

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flor ageing

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Which one of the following grape varieties is known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Pinotage

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Corvina

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Garnacha

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Zinfandel

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Sparkling wines are typically served

well chilled

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chilled

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lightly chilled

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room temperature

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Pinotage typically has flavours of

pineapple, asparagus and cedar

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strawberry, chocolate and smoke

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apple, lemon and wet stones

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cranberry, banana and candy

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Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot grown in the same region produces wines that are typically

TANNIN ACIDITY

higher / higher

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lower / higher

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higher / lower

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lower / lower

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A wine labelled Beerenauslese is

a sweet wine from noble rot grapes

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a sweet, fortified wine with high levels of alcohol

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a dry wine that has been aged in oak

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a sweet wine made from frozen grapes

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG typically has aromas of

cherry and clove

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apple and gooseberry

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peach and melon

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black plum and coffee

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In the production of dry Sherry, fortification first takes place

after maturation

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during fermentation

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after fermentation

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during maturation

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Which of the following regions are known for the production of bulk, inexpensive Chardonnay?

1 Puligny-Montrachet
2 Western Cape
3 Central Valley (Chile)
4 Meursault

1 and 2 only

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3 and 4 only

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1 and 4 only

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2 and 3 only

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The colour in red wine mostly comes from which part of the grape?

Stem

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Pulp

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Skin

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Seeds

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With age, Pinot Noir can develop flavours of

pineapple and peach

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yeast and almond

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grass and petrol (gasoline)

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mushroom and forest floor

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Which one of the following lists labelling terms in order of increasing minimum maturation time (shortest to longest)?

Reserva, Gran Reserva, Crianza

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Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

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Crianza, Gran Reserva, Reserva

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Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva

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Salty foods can make a wine taste

more drying and bitter

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more acidic

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less fruity

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more full-bodied

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‘Dry with high acidity and pronounced aromas of lime, peach and petrol (gasoline)’ best describes

Argentine Malbec

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Tokaji

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Napa Valley Chardonnay

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Clare Valley Riesling

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A vintage on a wine label indicates when

fermentation started

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fermentation was completed

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the grapes were harvested

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the wine was bottled

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Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced in

Hermitage

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Stellenbosch

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Pommard

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Minervois

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Which one of the following grape varieties typically has the most pronounced aroma intensity?

Verdicchio

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Gewurztraminer

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Chenin Blanc

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Pinot Grigio

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The Muscat grape variety is used in the production of which of the following sparkling wines?

Prosecco

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Cava

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Asti

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Champagne

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Sauvignon Blanc is best suited to which of the following climates?

Cool and moderate only

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Cool, moderate and warm

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Warm only

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Moderate and warm only

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A Sherry labelled PX will be

dry and pale in colour

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dry and deep in colour

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sweet and pale in colour

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sweet and deep in colour

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The colour of a white wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

amber to lemon

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gold to garnet

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garnet to amber

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lemon to gold

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‘Full-bodied with medium acidity and flavours of peach and mango’ can describe wines produced by

Pinot Gris

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Corvina

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Gamay

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Sangiovese

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Carmenère is

1 often matured in oak barrels
2 typically deep coloured and full-bodied
3 commonly blended with other grape varieties

1 only

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3 only

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1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Pomerol differs in style from Graves because

tannin levels tend to be much higher in Pomerol

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Pomerol is in the Haut-Médoc

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Pomerol is a white wine

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Merlot is the dominant variety in Pomerol

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The ideal long-term storage conditions for wine are

warm and away from bright light

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cool and away from bright light

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warm and in bright light

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cool and in bright light

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Barrel ageing can give Shiraz flavours of

smoke and spice

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grape and lemon

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earth and mint

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green bell pepper and tomato leaf

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Which one of the following Burgundies is the highest quality wine?

Chambertin Grand Cru

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Bourgogne AOC

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Gevrey-Chambertin

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Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

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Barbaresco is

an IGT wine

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an inexpensive red wine made from Primitivo

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similar in style to Soave

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a premium red wine made from Nebbiolo

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In winemaking what is needed to convert sugar into alcohol?

Yeast

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Tannin

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Carbon dioxide

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Bacteria

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Compared to Pouilly-Fuissé, Chablis is typically

sweeter in style with more tropical fruit aromas

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higher in acidity with more green fruit aromas

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lower in acidity and sweeter in style

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fuller-bodied and more tannic

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Machine harvesting can be used for

low-quality wines only

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high-quality wines only

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wines of any quality level

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sparkling wines only

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Recioto di Soave DOCG is made using

the traditional method

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fortification

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dried grapes

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the tank method

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Gyropalettes are used in the production of

Asti

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Prosecco

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Champagne

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Sherry

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Cortese is usually used to produce

dry red wine

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dry white wine

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Port

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Cava

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Which one of the following best describes the nose of an oxidised wine?

Caramel

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Cardboard

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Cloves

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Cranberry

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Which one of the following statements is true?

Seas do not influence the climate

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Rivers can reflect sunlight onto vineyards, helping grapes ripen

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Fogs help heat up vineyards

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Clouds speed up the ripening process

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Which country uses the term ‘Cap Classique’ for its traditional method sparkling wines?

Spain

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France

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South Africa

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Italy

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Coonawarra is best known for

premium Cabernet Sauvignon

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inexpensive Semillon

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full-bodied Grenache

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dry Chenin Blanc

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Which one of the following statements regarding Malbec is NOT true?

It is Argentina's most important black grape

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It is often aged in oak barrels

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It is typically deep coloured with high tannins and flavours of blackberry

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It is always produced as a single-varietal wine

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What impact does malolactic conversion have on a wine?

It raises the sugar level

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It lowers the sugar level

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It raises the acidity

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It lowers the acidity

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As Riesling wines age they often develop aromas of

black fruit

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vanilla

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red fruit

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petrol (gasoline)

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Which one of the following sets of characteristics is associated with Syrah?

Blackberry and dark chocolate

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Strawberry and peach

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Honey and toast

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Lime and petrol (gasoline)

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Brunello di Montalcino is a

full-bodied red wine with ageing potential

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light-bodied, fruity red wine

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light-bodied, fruity white wine

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full-bodied, oak-aged white wine

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In Pessac-Léognan, what does Sémillon add when it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc?

Tannin

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Body

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Sweetness

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Acidity

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A wine made from Albariño is most commonly

low in acidity

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unoaked

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high in tannin

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fortified

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Vintage Champagne must be from a single

vineyard

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year

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pressing

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village

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In red wine fermentation which of the following can be used to extract colour and tannin? 1 Riddling 2 Pumping-over 3 Punching-down

1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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3 only

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2 and 3 only

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Ribera del Duero mainly produces

premium red wines from Tempranillo

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premium white wines from Chardonnay

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inexpensive red wines from Garnacha

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inexpensive white wines from Sauvignon Blanc

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Full-bodied red wine is typically served

well chilled 6 8°C (43 46°F)

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chilled 7 10°C (45 50°F)

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lightly chilled 10 13°C (50 55°F)

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at room temperature 15 18°C (59 64°F)

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Cortese produces

dry, light-bodied white wines

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full-bodied, tannic red wines

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oxidatively-aged fortified wines

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botrytis-affected sweet wines

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Oak can give Merlot flavours of

petrol (gasoline) and wet stones

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mint and strawberry

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vanilla and coconut

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grass and redcurrant

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Which one of the following Burgundies is the highest quality wine?

Chambertin Grand Cru

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Bourgogne AOC

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Gevrey-Chambertin

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Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

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Which one of the following is known for producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

Priorat

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Fleurie

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Barbera d'Asti

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Vouvray

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In Port production, when is grape-derived spirit first added?

Before fermentation

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During fermentation

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During maturation

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Just before bottling

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From which part of the grape does the colour in red wine mostly come?

Stem

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Pulp

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Skin

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Seeds

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Spanish Reserva wines are always

matured in wood

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from a single grape variety

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younger than Crianza wines

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from Rioja

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Umami in food can make a wine taste

more sweet

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less drying and bitter

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more acidic

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more fruity

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‘Dry with high acidity and aromas of lime, peach and petrol (gasoline)’ best describes

Clare Valley Riesling

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Casablanca Valley Chardonnay

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Soave

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Sauternes

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‘Late Harvest’ wines

typically have ripe flavours and high sugar levels at harvest

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have herbaceous flavours and low sugar levels

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are always sweet

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are only made in Alsace

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Typical aromas of a red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon are

blackcurrant, black cherry and smoke

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raisin, prune and coconut

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strawberry, peach and grass

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tropical fruit, citrus and cloves

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‘Sweet with high acidity and flavours of dried apricot, vanilla and caramel’ best describes

Tokaji Aszú

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG

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Eden Valley Riesling

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Rías Baixas

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Asti DOCG is a sweet and fruity sparkling wine made from

Glera

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Muscat

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Furmint

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Garganega

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Which one of the following best describes classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

Dry and aromatic

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Dry and oaky

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Medium sweet and aromatic

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Medium sweet and oaky

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What gives Fino Sherry its distinctive bready flavour?

Oxidation

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Flor yeast

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Bottle ageing

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Noble rot

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How does bottle age affect red wine?

It softens the tannins and develops flavours of dried fruit

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It increases the acidity and colour intensity

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It lightens the body and develops flavours of honey

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It increases the level of alcohol and tannin

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Compared to Italian Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris from Alsace is typically

lower in acidity with a fuller body

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higher in acidity with a lighter body

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lower in acidity with a lighter body

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higher in acidity with a fuller body

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Margaret River is well known for producing

premium Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blends

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Sherry-style fortified wines

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Icewine

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Cava

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

Verdicchio

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Carmenère

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Gewurztraminer

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The ideal long-term storage conditions for wine are

warm and away from bright light

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cool and away from bright light

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warm and in bright light

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cool and in bright light

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Which white grape variety can be fermented with Syrah in Côte Rôtie to add floral aromas?

Chardonnay

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Viognier

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Garganega

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Sémillon

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Which one of the following is a Prädikatswein category in Germany?

Rheingau

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Halbtrocken

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Kabinett

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Qualitätswein

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‘Dry and full-bodied with high alcohol and flavours of black fruit, raisin and coffee’ best describes

Tawny Port

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Pinot Noir from Beaune

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Beaujolais

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Zinfandel from California

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Walker Bay is known for producing very good quality wines made from

Gamay

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Pinot Gris

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Chardonnay

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Sangiovese

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Noble rot is an important factor in the production of

dry red wine

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sparkling wine

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dry white wine

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sweet white wine

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Hunter Valley Semillon is typically

full-bodied with low acid

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low in alcohol with high acid

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high in alcohol and full-bodied

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light-bodied with low acid

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Which one of the following statements is true in relation to Sherry?

Amontillado has flavours from biological and oxidative ageing

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Oloroso production involves flor

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Fino must be fortified to 17% abv

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Pedro Ximénez is typically dry

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Casablanca Valley is well known for very good wines made from

Pinot Noir

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Gamay

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Zinfandel

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Tempranillo

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Grenache is best suited to which of the following climates?

Cool only

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Moderate only

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Warm only

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Cool, moderate and warm

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A wine affected by cork taint will smell of

wet stones

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petrol (gasoline)

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damp cardboard

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cedar

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Which of the following can damage vines and grapes? 1 Hail 2 High levels of rain 3 Drought 4 Frost

1 and 2 only

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1 and 4 only

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3 and 4 only

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1, 2, 3 and 4

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Which one of the following districts in Bordeaux produces wines with a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon?

Pauillac

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Pomerol

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St-Émilion

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Sauternes

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Cap Classique indicates that a wine has been made

using barrel fermentation

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using the Asti method

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using the tank method

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using the traditional method

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Which one of the following grape varieties is known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Pinotage

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Corvina

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Garnacha

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Zinfandel

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Lees stirring

increases tannin and lowers acidity

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increases body and adds flavours

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lowers acidity and reduces flavours

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lightens body and increases tannins

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Which one of the following statements is true in relation to Riesling?

Wines from Australia are typically medium- sweet

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Beerenauslese wines are typically dry

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Wines from Alsace are often similar in style to wines from Pfalz

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Wines from Mosel typically have low acidity

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Which one of the following grape varieties is often blended with Syrah?

Barbera

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Grenache

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Nebbiolo

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Gamay

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Basic Valpolicella is typically a

light-bodied dry white wine

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light-bodied dry red wine

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sparkling rosé wine

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full-bodied red wine

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Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley typically has aromas of

citrus and grass

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honey and leather

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lychee and petrol (gasoline)

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strawberry and liquorice

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Pinot Noir is best suited to which of the following climates?

Warm only

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Cool, moderate and warm

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Cool and moderate only

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Moderate and warm only

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Premium quality Chenin Blanc with pronounced oak flavours is produced in

Puglia

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South Africa

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Pessac-Léognan

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Fleurie

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A wine labelled Oloroso is

an oak-aged Port

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a sparkling wine from Spain

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a botrytis-affected sweet wine

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a brown, oxidatively aged Sherry

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More complex and fuller-bodied styles of Italian Pinot Grigio can be found in

Abruzzo

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Barbaresco

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Veneto IGT

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Which of the following are methods for making rosé wine? 1 Punching down 2 Blending 3 Pumping over 4 Short maceration

1 only

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1 and 3 only

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2 and 4 only

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1, 3 and 4 only

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When opening a bottle of sparkling wine you should

always use a corkscrew

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warm it up first

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hold the cork still while turning from the base of the bottle

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turn the cork while holding the neck of the bottle

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Pomerol is typically a

high-volume Sémillon wine

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high-volume Chardonnay wine

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high-quality Merlot dominant blend

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high-quality blend of Syrah and Viognier

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Which one of the following lists Prädikatswein in increasing levels of grape sugar at time of harvest (lowest to highest)? 1 Auslese 2 Beerenauslese 3 Spätlese 4 Trockenbeerenauslese 5 Kabinett

3, 5, 2, 4, 1

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5, 3, 1, 2, 4

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5, 1, 3, 4, 2

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3, 1, 2, 4, 5

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Which one of the following wines has neutral flavours when young, developing toast and honey with age?

Barbera

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Hunter Valley Semillon

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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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Navarra Rosé

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Autolysis in sparkling wine results in

floral and grape flavours

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high alcohol

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low alcohol

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bread and biscuit flavours

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Which part of a grape contains the most sugar?

Pulp

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Skin

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Seeds

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Stem

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A wine labelled Amarone della Valpolicella is

made from white grapes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

made from dried grapes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fortified

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

low in alcohol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Acidity in food can make a wine taste

more drying and bitter

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

more acidic

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

less sweet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

more fruity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following regions typically produces the lightest-bodied Riesling wines?

Mosel

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rheingau

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Graves

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pfalz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

On an Italian wine label DOCG guarantees that the wine

comes from a designated area

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

has been deliberately oxidised

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

has been matured in oak casks

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

has been fortified

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rías Baixas wines are typically

made by the Traditional Method

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet and fortified

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

unoaked with high acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

full-bodied with high tannin

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The Muscat grape variety is used in the production of which of the following sparkling wines?

Prosecco

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cava

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Asti

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Champagne

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Sweet, deep in colour with simple flavours of cooked black cherry and blackberry’ best describes

Tawny Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Eiswein

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Recioto di Soave

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The colour of a white wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

amber to lemon

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

gold to garnet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

garnet to amber

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lemon to gold

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Medium to full-bodied and high in alcohol with aromas of apricot and peach’ best describes a wine made from

Viognier

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Verdicchio

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Carmenère

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Gamay

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Barossa Valley is known for producing

premium-quality Shiraz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume Gewurztraminer

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

premium-quality Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume Sauvignon Blanc

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cru Bourgeois is a term associated with which one of the following regions?

Bordeaux

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Alsace

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Loire

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Burgundy

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following produces wines similar to Barolo from the same grape variety?

Valpolicella

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Puglia

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Veneto

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Barbaresco

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

White wine fermentation typically takes place at

7 11°C (45 52°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

12 22°C (54 72°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

23 32°C (73 90°F)

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35 45°C (95 113°F)

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Premium Australian Chardonnay is grown in 1 Yarra Valley 2 Adelaide Hills 3 Margaret River

1 and 2 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

2 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

3 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

1, 2 and 3

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are typically found

between 10° and 30° from the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

between 30° and 50° from the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

at 20° north and south of the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

at 60° north and south of the equator

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The sweetness, body and acidity of a Tokaji Aszú would typically be SWEETNESS BODY ACIDITY

dry full low

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

dry light high

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet light low

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet full high

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is aged under flor?

Sauternes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Fino Sherry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Trockenbeerenauslese

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced in

Hermitage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Stellenbosch

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pommard

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Minervois

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following describes the nose of a oxidised wine?

Petrol (gasoline) and tar

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Damp cardboard and musty

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Caramel and coffee

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Butter and spice

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Grapes harvested later in the ripening process will have

lower sugar levels and higher acid levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lower sugar levels and lower acid levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

higher sugar levels and higher acid levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

higher sugar levels and lower acid levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Malolactic conversion gives Chardonnay flavours of

butter and cream

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

cedar and toast

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

grapefruit and pineapple

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

citrus and almond

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Oregon is well known for producing

outstanding-quality Shiraz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume inexpensive Shiraz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

outstanding-quality Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume inexpensive Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

As Clare Valley Riesling wines age they develop aromas of

vanilla and prune

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

wet stones and banana

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

honey and petrol (gasoline)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

eucalyptus and sweet spice

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Dry and medium-bodied with flavours of dried fruit, vanilla, leather and mushroom’ best describes

Beaujolais Villages

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

youthful Chilean Merlot

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rioja Gran Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

aged Hunter Valley Semillon

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is typically

complex and ageworthy

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

off-dry with low acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fruity and inexpensive

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sparkling with autolytic flavours

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is an intense, complex red Burgundy?

Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pouilly-Fuissé

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Margaux

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pale Cream Sherry is

sweetened Fino

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

dry Amontillado

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweetened Oloroso

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

dry Pedro Ximénez

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

High-quality wines from Pinot Gris are made in

Bordeaux

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rhône

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Alsace

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Loire

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following gives a wine buttery flavours?

Irrigation

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pumping over

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Malolactic conversion

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Maturation in bottle

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The typically aroma characteristics of a Barolo might include

lime, apple and spice

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

vanilla, toast and mango

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

red plum, dried herbs and mushroom

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

cherry, banana and strawberry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Dry, high in acidity and flavours of citrus and stone fruit’ typically describes wines made from

Gewurztraminer

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Viognier

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Nebbiolo

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Albariño

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following regions has an established reputation for premium Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot blends?

Rioja

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Gavi

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Margaret River

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pouilly-Fuissé

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A key aroma of Gewurztraminer is typically

lime

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

vanilla

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lychee

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

grass

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The labelling term ‘Cape Blend’ is most commonly associated with wines made from

Carmenère

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Tempranillo

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinotage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Zinfandel

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Vino de la Tierra is an official labelling term in

Argentina

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Chile

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Portugal

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Spain

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is regularly produced in a dry, medium or sweet style?

Vouvray

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Chablis

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following grape varieties is NOT permitted in the production of Champagne?

Chardonnay

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Meunier

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Muscat

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Premium, aged, dry white Bordeaux can develop flavours of

honey and nuts

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

petrol (gasoline) and grass

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

vanilla and lychees

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

plum and spice

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Pale lemon colour, aromas of bread dough and almonds and a dry palate’ best describes

Tawny Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cream Sherry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sauternes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Fino Sherry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The colour of a red wine after long maturation in bottle might change from

tawny to ruby

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

garnet to gold

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

ruby to garnet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

tawny to garnet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Syrah is best suited to which of the following climates?

Cool only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cool and moderate only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cool, moderate and warm

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Moderate and warm only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A wine labelled Grand Cru in Burgundy

can only be made from Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

can only be made from Chardonnay

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

must come from a single vineyard

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

can be made from grapes grown anywhere in the region

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following best describes wines made from Malbec in Argentina?

Full-bodied with high tannins

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Light-bodied with green apple flavours

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Aromatic dry white

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Full-bodied sweet white

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Full-bodied with complex flavours of citrus, tropical and stone fruits, oak and spice’ typically describes a wine from

Fleurie

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pouilly-Fumé

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Puligny-Montrachet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Saint-Émilion

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Sweet, full-bodied with high acidity and flavours of apricot and vanilla’ best describes

Recioto della Valpolicella

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sauternes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ribera del Duero

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following lists the correct order for making traditional method sparkling wine?

Riddling, autolysis, dosage, disgorgement

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Disgorgement, dosage, riddling, autolysis

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Dosage, riddling, autolysis, disgorgement

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Autolysis, riddling, disgorgement, dosage

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Which one of the following best describes a red wine made from the Zinfandel grape variety?

Dry, light-bodied, with floral character

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Dry, full-bodied, with black fruit character

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sweet, light-bodied, with red fruit character

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sweet, full-bodied, with green fruit character

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Which of the following methods can be used to create a sweet wine? 1 Using grapes affected by noble rot 2 Drying grapes before fermentation 3 Using frozen grapes

1 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

1 and 2 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

2 and 3 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

1, 2 and 3

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Which one of the following statements is NOT true in relation to Pinot Noir?

It is best grown in a cool to moderate climate

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It has thin skins

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It has red fruit aromas than can develop into mushroom and earthy aromas

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It is resistant to rot

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following might have an age indication on the bottle of 10, 20, 30 or 40 years?

Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Tawny Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Late Bottled Vintage Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Vintage Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is a premium-quality region for Garnacha-based red wines?

Martinborough

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rías Baixas

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Crozes-Hermitage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Priorat

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Light in body with medium sweetness, high acidity and green fruit aromas’ typically describes

Brunello di Montalcino

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Mosel Riesling Kabinett

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Fino Sherry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pauillac

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following regions is known for premium quality still wines made from Chardonnay?

Burgundy

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Bordeaux

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Rhône Valley

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Alsace

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is typically a

high-volume, inexpensive, fruity white wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-quality, expensive, sweet white wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume, inexpensive rosé wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

high-volume, inexpensive, fruity red wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Grapes harvested later in the ripening process are more likely to have

higher acid levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

riper flavours

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lower sugar levels

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

herbaceous flavours

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Non-vintage Champagne

is made from Chenin Blanc

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

is made using the tank method

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

can be made anywhere in France

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

is a blend of wines from different years

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Riesling is suitable for producing sweet wines because it

prefers a hot climate

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

is susceptible to botrytis

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

is always full-bodied

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

is a non-aromatic variety

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

With regards to Hunter Valley Semillon, which one of the following statements is true?

It is usually sweet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It is typically full-bodied with high alcohol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It can develop flavours of nuts and honey from bottle age

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

It is often made from late harvested grapes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Adding sugar during winemaking will lead to wines with

more fruity aromas

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

higher levels of alcohol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lighter body

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lower levels of acid

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Véraison typically occurs in

spring

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

summer

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

autumn

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

winter

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which grape variety is a close relative of Pinot Noir developed specially for the hot South African conditions?

Pinot Gris

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pomerol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinotage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Primitivo

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Prosecco DOC is a sparkling wine made from

Chardonnay

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cortese

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Nebbiolo

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Glera

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Primary aroma characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc are typically

black fruit and spice

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

red fruit and floral

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

banana and fig

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

gooseberry and green bell pepper (capsicum)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A wine labelled Eiswein will be

dry with high acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

dry with low acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet with high acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet with low acidity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following grape varieties needs the most heat to ripen fully?

Grenache

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinot Noir

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Riesling

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sauvignon Blanc

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The colour, tannin and body of a wine made from Syrah will typically be COLOUR TANNIN BODY

deep low light

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

pale high full

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

deep high full

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

pale low light

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following lists labelling terms in order of increasing minimum maturation time (shortest to longest)?

Reserva, Gran Reserva, Crianza

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Crianza, Gran Reserva, Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva

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Which of the following techniques is/are commonly used in the production of premium Chardonnay? 1 Malolactic conversion 2 Oak maturation 3 Lees stirring

1 and 2 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

3 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

2 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

1, 2 and 3

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Premium quality Zinfandel has flavours of

blackberry, prune and coffee

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

ginger, banana and honey

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

pineapple, melon and oak

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

raspberry, cherry and candy

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

White wines from Pessac-Léognan are often

simple with aromas of lychee and rose

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

matured in oak and have complex flavours of honey and nuts

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

blended with Gewurztraminer

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

made sparkling by the traditional method

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

Barossa Valley has some of the oldest vines in the world

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Hunter Valley Shiraz is typically lighter-bodied than Barossa Valley Shiraz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Barossa Valley Shiraz typically has low tannins

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Hunter Valley Shiraz can develop complex flavours of earth and meat from bottle ageing

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is an Italian labelling term?

DO

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

DOCa

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

DOCG

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

AOC

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which style of Port will form a thick deposit and need decanting before serving?

Reserve Ruby

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Vintage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Tawny

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ruby

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

White Zinfandel is typically a

dry white wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

rosé wine with medium sweetness

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

full-bodied red wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fortified wine

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following sets of flavours is usually associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Blackcurrant, cedar, green bell pepper

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Strawberry, mushroom, gamey

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Tropical fruit, butter, vanilla

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Green apple, lime, peach

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A wine labelled Trockenbeerenauslese will always be

dry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sparkling

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

sweet

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fortified

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Full-bodied dry white wine is typically served

well chilled 6 8°C (43 46°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

chilled 7 10°C (45 50°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lightly chilled 10 13°C (50 55°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

at room temperature 15 18°C (59 64°F)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

‘Dry, with concentrated flavours of strawberry and red cherry that can evolve into tertiary flavours of mushroom and forest floor’ best describes

Alsace Grand Cru Riesling

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

20 Year Old Tawny Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following climatic influences is
the most important for the development of noble
rot?

Seas

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Altitude

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Soils

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Mist

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Dry with full body, high tannin and flavours of
blackberry, liquorice and oak’ best describes

Amontillado Sherry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Beaujolais

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Recioto della Valpolicella

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Barossa Shiraz

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Californian red Zinfandel is

light-bodied with low tannins

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fortified with additional alcohol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

commonly matured in oak

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

aged under flor

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Areas with the ideal climate for grape growing are
typically found

between 10° and 30° from the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

between 30° and 50° from the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

at 20° north and south of the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

at 60° north and south of the equator

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is an
aroma associated with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Blackcurrant

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Blossom

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Lychee

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Strawberry

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following is known for
producing dry, sweet and sparkling wines?

Priorat

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Fleurie

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Barbera d'Asti

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Vouvray

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinot Grigio wines from the Veneto are typically

simple and inexpensive

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

full-bodied and age-worthy

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

complex with a long finish

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

medium-sweet and outstanding quality

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following styles of Port comes
from a single vintage year?

10 year old Tawny Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Late Bottled Vintage Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Reserve Ruby Port

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Fuller body and flavours of biscuit can be added
to wine made from Chardonnay by

pumping-over

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lees stirring

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

punching-down

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

flor ageing

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following grape varieties is
known for making dry rosé wines in Navarra?

Pinotage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Corvina

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Garnacha

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Zinfandel

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sparkling wines are typically served

well chilled

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

chilled

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lightly chilled

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

room temperature

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot grown
in the same region produces wines that are
typically
TANNIN ACIDITY

higher higher

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lower higher

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

higher lower

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

lower lower

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A wine labelled Beerenauslese is

a sweet wine from noble rot grapes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

a sweet, fortified wine with high levels of alcohol

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

a dry wine that has been aged in oak

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

a sweet wine made from frozen grapes

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

In the production of dry Sherry, fortification first
takes place

after maturation

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

during fermentation

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

after fermentation

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

during maturation

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which of the following regions are known for the
production of bulk, inexpensive Chardonnay?

1 Puligny-Montrachet
2 Western Cape
3 Central Valley (Chile)
4 Meursault

1 and 2 only

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3 and 4 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

1 and 4 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

2 and 3 only

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The colour in red wine mostly comes from which
part of the grape?

Stem

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pulp

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Skin

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Seeds

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

With age, Pinot Noir can develop flavours of

pineapple and peach

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

yeast and almond

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

grass and petrol (gasoline)

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

mushroom and forest floor

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following lists labelling terms in
order of increasing minimum maturation time
(shortest to longest)?

Reserva, Gran Reserva, Crianza

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Crianza, Gran Reserva, Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Reserva, Crianza, Gran Reserva

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Salty foods can make a wine taste

more drying and bitter

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

more acidic

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

less fruity

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

more full-bodied

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Dry with high acidity and pronounced aromas of
lime, peach and petrol (gasoline)’ best describes

Argentine Malbec

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Tokaji

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Clare Valley Riesling

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

A vintage on a wine label indicates when

fermentation started

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

fermentation was completed

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

the grapes were harvested

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

the wine was bottled

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon wines are
produced in

Hermitage

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Stellenbosch

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pommard

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Minervois

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Which one of the following grape varieties
typically has the most pronounced aroma
intensity?

Verdicchio

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Gewurztraminer

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Chenin Blanc

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Pinot Grigio

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

The Muscat grape variety is used in the
production of which of the following sparkling
wines?

Prosecco

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Cava

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Asti

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Champagne

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Sauvignon Blanc is best suited to which of the
following climates?

Cool and moderate only

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Cool, moderate and warm

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Warm only

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Moderate and warm only

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A Sherry labelled PX will be

dry and pale in colour

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dry and deep in colour

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sweet and pale in colour

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sweet and deep in colour

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The colour of a white wine after long maturation
in bottle might change from

amber to lemon

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gold to garnet

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garnet to amber

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lemon to gold

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Full-bodied with medium acidity and flavours of
peach and mango’ can describe wines produced
by

Pinot Gris

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Corvina

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Gamay

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Sangiovese

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Carmenère is

1 often matured in oak barrels
2 typically deep coloured and full-bodied
3 commonly blended with other grape varieties

1 only

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3 only

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1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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The ideal long-term storage conditions for wine
are

warm and away from bright light

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cool and away from bright light

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warm and in bright light

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cool and in bright light

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Barrel ageing can give Shiraz flavours of

smoke and spice

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grape and lemon

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earth and mint

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green bell pepper and tomato leaf

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Which one of the following Burgundies is the
highest quality wine?

Chambertin Grand Cru

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Bourgogne AOC

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Gevrey-Chambertin

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Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

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Barbaresco is

an IGT wine

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an inexpensive red wine made from Primitivo

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similar in style to Soave

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a premium red wine made from Nebbiolo

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In winemaking what is needed to convert sugar
into alcohol?

Yeast

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Tannin

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Carbon dioxide

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Bacteria

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Compared to Pouilly-Fuissé, Chablis is typically

sweeter in style with more tropical fruit aromas

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higher in acidity with more green fruit aromas

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lower in acidity and sweeter in style

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fuller-bodied and more tannic

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Machine harvesting can be used for

low-quality wines only

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high-quality wines only

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wines of any quality level

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sparkling wines only

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Recioto di Soave DOCG is made using

the traditional method

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fortification

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dried grapes

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the tank method

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Which one of the following regions is well known
for the production of high-quality Pinot Noir
wines?

Minervois

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Hawke's Bay

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Southern Rhône Valley

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Walker Bay

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Cortese is usually used to produce

dry red wine

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dry white wine

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Port

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Cava

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Which one of the following best describes the
nose of an oxidised wine?

Caramel

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Cardboard

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Cloves

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Cranberry

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Which one of the following statements is true?

Seas do not influence the climate

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Rivers can reflect sunlight onto vineyards, helping grapes ripen

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Fogs help heat up vineyards

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Clouds speed up the ripening process

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Which country uses the term ‘Cap Classique’ for
its traditional method sparkling wines?

Spain

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France

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South Africa

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Italy

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Coonawarra is best known for

premium Cabernet Sauvignon

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inexpensive Semillon

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full-bodied Grenache

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dry Chenin Blanc

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Which one of the following statements regarding
Malbec is NOT true?

It is Argentina's most important black grape

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It is often aged in oak barrels

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It is typically deep coloured with high tannins and flavours of blackberry

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It is always produced as a single-varietal wine

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What impact does malolactic conversion have on
a wine?

It raises the sugar level

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It lowers the sugar level

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It raises the acidity

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It lowers the acidity

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As Riesling wines age they often develop aromas
of

black fruit

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vanilla

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red fruit

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petrol (gasoline)

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