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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1: The barrels used for ageing wine are commonly made from which wood?
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Though there are barrels made from chestnut and acacia for example, oak is far and away the most common wood employed.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2: Which is a spirit distilled from leftover grape skins after winemaking?
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Grappa is traditionally made from these leftovers, unlike Brandy that is distilled from wine.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
3: The wine producing region of Setubal is in which country?
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Setubal is a peninsula just below Lisbon.
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Question 4 of 20
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4: Txakoli is a wine from where?
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Pronounced Chak-oh-lee, this is a wine from the cool northwest coast of Spain.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
5: drag these New Zealand wine regions into the correct order, north to south:
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Hawkes Bay
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Nelson
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Canterbury
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Central Otago
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Hawkes Bay on the North Island is renowned for excellent Syrah, Central Otago on the South Island for Pinot Noir.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
6: The Thermenregion wine district is in which country?
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Thermenregion is in Austria, just south of Vienna.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
7: The Marquis of Pombal was instrumental in creating which great wine?
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The Marquis of Pombal established state control over the Port wine trade, in turn demarcating the Douro vineyards.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
8: Which Italian region is highlighted in this map?
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This is Lazio, sandwiched between Tuscany to the north and Campania to the south.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
9: Drag these regions against the grape varieties most associated with them:
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- Trebbiano
- San Gimignano
- Avellino
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Abruzzo
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Vernaccia
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Fiano
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Garganega
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Catarratto
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In this Trebbiano is mostly associated with Abruzzo, though it is a very common grape variety – also known as Ugni Blanc.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
10: Where is the Coteaux du Giennois?
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This is a less well-known region in the east of the Loire Valley.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
11: Winemakers David Hohnen and Kevin Judd are connected through which iconic wine?
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Both were winemakers for the famous Cloudy Bay.
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Question 12 of 20
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12: Where is the Finger Lakes wine producing area?
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The Finger Lakes are in upstate New York, not too far from the Canadian border.
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Question 13 of 20
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13: What is the odd one out?
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Montagny is not a Grand Cru of Burgundy.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
14: What are ‘cleanskins’?
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Originally produced in Australia, these are surplus wines from good wineries, sold cheaply in unlabelled bottles.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
15: What is the name for the object this man is using?
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This traditional instrument is the ‘Tastevin’ with facets meant to reflect the light in gloomy wine cellars.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
16: The wine regions of Geographe and Manjimup are where?
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Geographe and Manjimup are regions of Western Australia, not too far from the city of Perth.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
17: How many grams per litre of sugar is allowed in a Champagne labelled ‘Dry’ or ‘Sec’?
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Yes, ‘Dry’ is actually sweeter than ‘Brut’ which has an upper limit of 12g/l
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Question 18 of 20
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18: Chateau Batailley in Paulliac is said to be named after what?
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A battle fought on the property in the 15th century is said to give this estate its name.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
19: Which of these appellations is the odd one out?
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Regnie is in Beaujolais, the others are in the Rhone valley.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
20: The compound Diacetyl in a wine makes it smell of what?
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Diacetyl has a pronounced buttery quality.
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