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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1: Fermentation converts sugar into what?
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Fermentation is the process by which yeast consumes sugar, one of the by-products being alcohol.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2: Saumur is a wine from where?
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Saumur is an appellation of the central Loire Valley in France, perhaps best known for spakling Saumur.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
3: For many years he was Robert Parker’s right-hand man:
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Though since departed, Rovani was second in charge for many years.
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Question 4 of 20
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4: Which of these estates commissions original art for its label each year?
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There’s an excellent museum of the original artworks at Chateau Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
5: What types of wine is Vinho Verde?
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In fact Vinho Verde can be white or red, and indeed is also made in fully sparkling and sweet styles.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
6: Morgon and St Amour are what?
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These are two of the ‘Crus’ of Beaujolais – there are 10 in all, entitled to use their name on the label.
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Question 7 of 20
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7: Which is a classic aroma of Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Blackcurrant (or ‘cassis’) is perhaps the most classic description of the aroma of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
8: The black cockerel represents which wine region?
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This is the symbol of Chianti Classico, found on the neck-band of the wine or the label.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
9: Which country is known for sweet wines made from the Vidal grape?
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Canada makes a lot of icewine from the Vidal variety, usually a bit less expensive than those made from Riesling.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
10: What do the wine regions Reuilly and Sancerre have in common?
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Both are in the Loire Valley and make whites from Sauvignon Blanc, but make reds from Pinot Noir.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
11: An Estufa is used in the production of which wine?
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The Estufa is a room where Madeira wine is heated, part of its unique winemaking process.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
12: Which of these is a New Zealand winery?
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Mount Difficulty is a well-respected winery in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
13: Van Goch painted this wine region in 1889. Where is it?
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This is the Provence region of France, not far from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
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Question 14 of 20
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14: Which would normally be highest in alcohol?
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Dry Sherry is normally around 15% – 15.5% alcohol, whilst Vintage Port is rarely less than 20%.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
15: Which country’s legislation covers Corsican wines?
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Corsica is a French island, so its wines are goverened by French legislation.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
16: Which US state ranks 3rd in volume of wine produced?
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Washington is third, behind New York State with California way out in the lead. Oregon is fourth.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
17: Tinta Negra Mole grapes make which wine?
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The vast bulk of Madeira is produced using this variety.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
18: In which country has leaf-roll virus been a significant problem?
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This virus has plagued the South African industry for years, though there are now certified virus-free plant stocks.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
19: This French wine comes from which Appellation Contolle (AC)?
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Unusually, Chateau Grillet is both the name of the producer and the name of this tiny appellation in the Rhone Valley.
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Question 20 of 20
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20: Which Australian estate is owned by a famous Rhone producer?
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Michel Chapoutier makes very good wines at Mount Benson in Australia.
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