The North Of 9 Fine Wine Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge of material discussed during our previous tasting sessions. You can view a history of our tasting sessions at www. Northof9finewine. Com
- 1.What are the primary grape varietals grown in the Cote d'Or?
- A.
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
- B.
Gamay and Chardonnay
- C.
Riesling and Merlot
- D.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- E.
Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc
- 2.In 1855, the government of France classified the wines of Bordeaux into how many Growths?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Six
- E.
None of the above
- 3.A bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon wine which has past its prime though still drinkable will display the following characteristics:
- A.
Deep red colour and full bodied with firm tannins
- B.
Redish brown colour and light bodied with little or no tannin
- C.
Redish purple colour and full bodied with thinning tannins
- D.
Light Red colour and light bodied with firm tannins
- E.
None of the above
- 4.Which one of the following types of wine will not improve with additional bottle age?
- A.
Riesling
- B.
Syrah
- C.
White Burgundy
- D.
Gamay
- E.
Pinot Noir
- 5.Will a French red wine labelled 'Bourgogne' always be made with Pinot Noir?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 6.What is a Claret?
- A.
Red Burgundy
- B.
Chardonnay growth in Australia
- C.
Red Bordeaux
- D.
Any light bodied French wine
- E.
A traditional hat worn by winemakers in Loire
- 7.What grape variety or varieties are use to make Barolo?
- A.
Nebbiolo
- B.
Grenache
- C.
Corvina and Rondinella
- D.
Sangiovese
- E.
Ripasso
- 8.True or False? Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Argentina's popular Malbec grape varietal was once widely planted in which old-world region?
- A.
Burgundy
- B.
Rioja
- C.
Bordeaux
- D.
Portugal
- E.
None of the above
- 10.What type of soil and grape variety is predominate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux ?
- A.
Limestone / Merlot
- B.
Clay / Cabernet Franc
- C.
Gravel / Cabernet Sauvignon
- D.
Clay / Pinot Noir
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