The North Of 9 Fine Wine Quiz
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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
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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
Correct Answer
D. Pinot Noir and ChardonnayExplanation
The Cote d'Or is the main body of Burdundy, France where the primary grapes grown are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other lesser varietals grown in the region are Gamay and Aligote.Rate this question:
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- 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
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C. FiveExplanation
The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux ranked 61 Chateaux into 5 Growths. Today only 60 of these Chateaux exist.Rate this question:
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- 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
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B. Redish brown colour and light bodied with little or no tanninExplanation
As a full bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon matures, the colour becomes increasingly more redish-brown, the body becomes lighter and the tannins diminish.Rate this question:
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- 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
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D. GamayExplanation
Gamay is a light-bodied and fruity varietal that is produced for consumption within 2 years. All the other possible answers are age-worthy wines.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Will a French red wine labelled 'Bourgogne' always be made with Pinot Noir?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Bourgogne is the lowest quality of wine produced in French wine region of Burgundy. The AOC permits only Pinot Noir in the production of Red Bourgogne and contrary to popular belief, Gamay is not included.Rate this question:
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- 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
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C. Red BordeauxExplanation
Long ago, red wine from Bordeaux was much lighter in both body and colour. The English called this wine Claret. The term is still used by many old-school British wine drinkers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What grape variety or varieties are use to make Barolo?
- A.
Nebbiolo
- B.
Grenache
- C.
Corvina and Rondinella
- D.
Sangiovese
- E.
Ripasso
Correct Answer
A. NebbioloExplanation
Italy's great Barolo 'The King of wines and the wine of Kings' is the product of a single grape variety - NebbioloRate this question:
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- 8.
True or False? Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Generally, Shiraz is the new-world name and Syrah the old but yes, they are the same.Rate this question:
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- 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
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C. BordeauxExplanation
Rarely cultivated in modern day, Malbec was once a varietal used in the making of classic Red Bordeaux.Rate this question:
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- 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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C. Gravel / Cabernet SauvignonExplanation
The soils and variety of grapes grown differ significantly on opposite sides of the Gironde River in Bordeaux. On the left bank, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape dominates in the gravel based soil.Rate this question:
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