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Question 1
What is the main grape in the production of Sauternes?
Chardonnay
Zinfandel
Semillon
Riesling
Question 1 Explanation:Semillon is the main grape used in the production of Sauternes. While Sauternes are exclusive to France, semillon grapes are also very successfully grown in Australia's Hunter Valley.
Question 2
Wine regions Sonoma and Napa are located in which US state?
Washington
California
Oregon
New York
Question 2 Explanation:Both Sonoma and Napa are located in California.
Question 3
Where is Oporto?
Spain
California
Italy
Portugal
Question 3 Explanation:Oporto is the center of the Port trade in Portugal.
Question 4
What is a solera?
A system of fractional blending
Hat worn by Spanish harvesters
A system of quality for Spain
A wine style for German wines
Question 4 Explanation:A solera is a system of fractional blending most commonly found in the Jerez of Sherry region in Spain. Different barrels are combined together over time, producing a consistency of flavor.
Question 5
What does the term 'En Primeur' refer?
The best Champagne vintage.
Tasting the wine from the barrel.
First growth Bordeaux wines.
Purchasing wine before bottling.
Question 5 Explanation:Also known as 'wine futures', En Primeur refers to the process of buying wines before they are bottled and released.
Question 6
Which grape is Germany best known for?
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Question 6 Explanation:German vineyards produce some of the greatest white wines in the world from the Riesling grape.
Question 7
What wine region would you find in the foothills of the Andes?
New Zealand
Australasia
South America
Africa
Question 7 Explanation:The Andes mountains are in South America.
Question 8
The Nebbiolo grape takes its name from nebbia which means fog in which language?
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Italian
Question 8 Explanation:The Nebbiolo grape takes its name from nebbia which is Italian for fog.
Question 9
What is the dominant soil in Pomerol?
Sand
Chalk
Clay
Granite
Question 9 Explanation:Clay is the dominant soil in Pomerol.
Question 10
Wine is made from...
Raisins
Grapes
Beans
Tomatoes
Question 10 Explanation:Wine is made by the fermentation of grape juice.
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