1. Wines of the World
Course Revision
Which grape varieties can make up a Red Bordeaux blend?
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Name three wines that can be classified as South African Red Bordeaux
blends.
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Give the name, as well as the abbreviation of the French classification
system?
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Name the two main white grape varieties grown in Bordeaux.
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There are 5 First Growths in Bordeaux. Name the three Premier Cru’s
that are found in Pauillac.
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Name six wine producing appellations in Bordeaux.
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2. Describe the climate of the Loire Valley.
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Name the two main white grape varieties grown in the Loire Valley.
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Name two South African brand names for each the above named
cultivars.
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What grape variety is used to make sparkling wine the Loire Valley?
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Explain the following terms:
Moulleux: __________________________________________
Liquoreux: __________________________________________
Sur Lie: __________________________________________
Name the two red grape varieties that can be used to make light style
red and rosé wines in Anjou-Saumur.
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Name four grape varieties found in Burgundy.
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What grape variety is Beaujolais famous for?
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3. Describe the style of wine in Chablis and name the grape variety
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What is a Négociant? Name three.
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What is the role played by the Hospice de Beaune?
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When is the annual wine auction of the Hospice de Beaune held?
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Name three brand names of red Burgundy wine styles made in South
Africa.
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Which region in Burgundy uses the “maceration carbonique” method for
making wine, and what is the name of this wine style?
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Explain the differences between the “Pouilly Fuisse” and Pouilly Fumé.
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What is the name of the wind that damages vines in the Rhone and what
do they do to protect them?
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4. Name three red and three white varieties grown in the Rhone (excluding
Mourvedre).
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Give six South African red wine equivalents.
e.g. Mourvedre – Beaumont Mourvedre.
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Which area in the Rhone is known for its dry Rosé wines?
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What is the maximum grape varieities permitted in the blending of
Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
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Explain the following terms:
Crémant De Die
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Muscat De Beaumes-de-Venise
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Condrieu
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Chateau Grillet
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Name four white grape varieties that can qualify for the appellation
“Alsace Grand Cru”.
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Name two of the better known producers of Alsace wines
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5. What do the following mean:
Vendange Tardive:
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Sélection de Grains Noble:
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Edelzwicker:
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The grape varieties and wine styles of Alsace have been greatly
influenced by the neighbouring country. What is the name of this country,
and which river separates this country from Alsace.
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What three varieties are used in the making of Champagne?
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What is the term used to indicate a South African wine made in the
“Champagne” method?
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Name three Champagne houses.
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Explain the following sparkling wine terms:
Brut
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Vintage
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Blanc de Blanc
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Liqueur de Tirage
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Remuage
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Prestige Cuvée
6. How many 750ml bottles in a magnum?
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Put the following categories in an ascending order from the least ripe to
the ripest:
Beerenauslese, Eiswein, Auslese, Kabinett, Trockenbeerenauslese and
Spätlese
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What is Liebfraumilch?
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12.Name five wine regions in Germany.
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Discuss the following terms:
Spätburgunder
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Bocksbeutel
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QmP & QbA
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Discuss the difference between Weisser Riesling and Paarl Riesling.
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7. What do the following mean in Italy:
DOC
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DOCG
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Vino da Tavola
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Indicazione Geografica Tipica
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Name four wines produced in Piedmont, and name the main grape variety
(cultivar) that each is made from.
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In which province is Chianti made?
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Name three quality levels of Chianti.
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Name the main red grape variety used to produce Chianti.
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In which area is Valpolicella found?
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What three grape varieties are used in the production of Valpolicella?
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Name two South African wine producers that use Sangiovese ito produce
wine
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Name two red and two white grape varieties grown in Spain.
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What is the term used to indicate Spanish sparkling wine made in the
“Champagne” method?
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8. Name three styles of Sherry.
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South Africa also produces these styles; name one South African
producer.
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Explain the following Spanish wine label terms:
Crianza
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Albariza
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DOCa
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Solera
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Name four wine producing areas in Portugal.
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Give the names of four styles of port.
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Name four South African producers of “Port” style wines.
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What makes Vinho Verde an unusual Portuguese wine?
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Name two famous Port Houses.
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What does Colheita mean?
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9. Name three states that produce wine on the west coast of America?
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Name four major wine areas in California.
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What does Napa mean?
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Hybrid grapes are grown all around the USA. Name one.
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What cultivar is Oregon famous for?
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What is the most planted French variety in Washington?
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What are “jug” wines, and which Californian area produces them?
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The Californian West Coast is well known for which grape variety?
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Name two Champagne houses that are producing sparkling wine in
California.
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What is the name of the USA appellation system?
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Name three countries in South America that produce quality wine.
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Which of these three is the biggest producer?
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Name two wine producing areas in Argentina.
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10. Which country is phylloxera free?
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Which grape vine strain produces 80% of the grapes used to produce
wine in Brazil?
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Name a cool climate growing area in Chile.
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Which local red grape variety is the most widely planted in Chile?
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Name the mountain range that separates Chile and Argentina.
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Name four viticultural areas in Australia.
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List two wine producers for each viticultural area.
Area Producer Producer
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What is the biggest, oldest and most known area in Australia?
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What red grape cultivar is most planted?
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Name four South African wines made from this cultivar.
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What is the most planted white wine cultivar in Australia?
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Name four South African wines made from this cultivar.
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11. What is the difference between German Riesling and Hunter River
Riesling?
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Which area offers huge potential for sparkling wines and pinot noir
wines?
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What is the name of the unique soil found in Coonawarra?
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Which white wine cultivar is New Zealand famous for?
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Name two South African wines made from this cultivar.
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What is the legal minimum quantity of cultivar allowed in a bottle, before
the name of the variety is permitted to be stated on the label?
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Which island the the coolest and driest?
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Name three growing areas on the North Island, as well as three areas on
the South Island.
North South
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Name two boutique wineries on the South Island.
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Name two companies that produce the majority on New Zealand wines.
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12. For each of the terms listed below, describe the wine style and give two
South African Brand equivalents.
Example: Beaujolais Nouveau (Light Unwooded Red Wine from Gamay
grapes) – Woolworths Gamay Noir
Chablis
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Tavel
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Sancerre
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White Burgundy
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Asti Spumante
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Hunter Valley Riesling
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Sauternes
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Red Burgundy
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Fino Sherry
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Red Bordeaux
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Condrieu
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