Wine Quiz 5

Paarl is one of the traditional wine regions of the Western Cape in South Africa.

White Sancerre is always Sauvignon Blanc. Red and Rose Sancerre is also produced in the region, always made from Pinot Noir.

Chile has a long Pacific coast that is influential on winemaking, but so too are the Andes and the rivers that run between them.

Gewurztraminer has a blush of pink, sometimes giving a tinge of copper colour to the wines.

Cava is Spanish sparkling wine, most coming from Penedes in the north east, but it can be made in various Spanish districts.

Geyserville is in Sonoma County in California.

Aligote, a minor grape from Burgundy, is the traditional base for Kir. A Kir Royale is made with Champagne or other sparkling wine.

This label gives the specific village and vineyard where this wine comes from (Graacher Himmelreich) which is in the Mosel – Saar – Ruwer.

There is not necessarily any difference in quality, the Superieur classification is granted because of that half a degree more alcohol.

Alsace is unusual in demanding 100% of the named variety in a bottle – in most regions around the world having 85% or even 75% is enough.

Yes, ‘Brut’ is actually drier than ‘Extra Sec’, which means ‘Extra Dry’ in French.

Not to be confused with Pouilly-Fume, which is in the Loire Valley

These are two of many different vine training systems, but two of the most common around the world.

English wine can indeed be made from grapes grown in Wales. But ‘British wine’ can be made from grapes or grape concentrate imported from anywhere.

Pingus is one of Spain’s most expensive wines, and was Peter Sisseck’s childhood name.

Tartrates can form as small white crystals in wines that have not been stabilised – they are harmless, but can look alarming to the consumer.

This is a traditional mix of copper and sulphur used to protect vines against rot and disease.

This is the chalky soil of Jerez in Spain, where the vines for Sherry are grown.

Yes. it’s the ‘P’ of Penfolds

Puttonyos is a sweet grape must, the measurement – a Puttonyos – equating to old wooden hods, or carrier baskets, used to carry the grapes.