L3 S13 Quiz

Match the New World countries/ regions and their specialties *

6 points

California

Argentina

Chile

South Africa

Hunter Valley

Semillon

Malbec

Carmenère

Pinotage

Torontés

Zinfandel

Why can the producers of Hunter Valley make a Semillon-based wine that is dry, low in alcohol and neutral when young, but able to develop toasty & honey flavors with age? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Because the Hunter Valley has a cool climate, where Semillon struggles to ripen

Because in Hunter Valley's cloudy humid climate, growers pick early (before the rain comes)

Because the grapes are barely ripe, with low sugar, therefore even fermented to dryness, the level of alcohol is low.

Because the grapes have high acidity at harvest, therefore the wine can age for a long time.

Because of the high acidity, the light fruity aromas develop in tertiary aromas in the bottle over time

Required

In New South Wales, why can Riverina produce sweet wines based on Semillon? *

1 point

Because local winemakers add RCGM in the finished wine, which makes them sweet.

Because local winemakers concentrate the sugar in the berries by drying their grapes in the bush before they make the wines

Because this region has a warm and dry summer and autumn, which is suitable for late harvest

Because the autumn morning mists and fogs, typical of this region favour the development of noble rot

Which of the following best describes Pinotage? *

1 point

A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault for blends or on its own to produce different styles: From light, fruity style with berry flavors to full-bodied, rich spiced berry fruit, sometimes with chocolate and coffee notes from heavily toasted oak.

A red grape that tends to ripen unevenly to produce different styles of rosés and red wines depending on when it is harvested: Picked late, it gives full-bodied reds with high alcohol, sometimes residual sugar and flavors of raisin and dried red and black berries flavors with liquorice.

A grape that gives deep dark reds with black fruit and high levels of smooth tannins. The modern style tends to be less extracted and more elegant than in the past. the best wines are matured in oak.

A late ripening variety, previously confused with Merlot, that does best in warm and sunny sites to produce wines that are usually full-bodied, often with high levels of tannin. Normally exhibiting black fruit flavours, it can be herbaceous when unripe.

Which of the following best describes Malbec? *

1 point

A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault for blends or on its own to produce different styles: From light, fruity style with berry flavors to full-bodied, rich spiced berry fruit, sometimes with chocolate and coffee notes from heavily toasted oak.

A red grape that tends to ripen unevenly to produce different styles of rosés and red wines depending on when it is harvested: Picked late, it gives full-bodied reds with high alcohol, sometimes residual sugar and flavors of raisin and dried red and black berries flavors with liquorice.

A grape that gives deep dark reds with black fruit and high levels of smooth tannins. The modern style tends to be less extracted and more elegant than in the past. the best wines are matured in oak.

A late ripening variety, previously confused with Merlot, that does best in warm and sunny sites to produce wines that are usually full-bodied, often with high levels of tannin. Normally exhibiting black fruit flavours, it can be herbaceous when unripe.

Which of the following best describes Zinfandel? *

1 point

A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault for blends or on its own to produce different styles: From light, fruity style with berry flavors to full-bodied, rich spiced berry fruit, sometimes with chocolate and coffee notes from heavily toasted oak.

A red grape that tends to ripen unevenly to produce different styles of rosés and red wines depending on when it is harvested: Picked late, it gives full-bodied reds with high alcohol, sometimes residual sugar and flavors of raisin and dried red and black berries flavors with liquorice.

A grape that gives deep dark reds with black fruit and high levels of smooth tannins. The modern style tends to be less extracted and more elegant than in the past. the best wines are matured in oak.

A late ripening variety, previously confused with Merlot, that does best in warm and sunny sites to produce wines that are usually full-bodied, often with high levels of tannin. Normally exhibiting black fruit flavours, it can be herbaceous when unripe.

Which of the following best describes Carmenère? *

1 point

A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault for blends or on its own to produce different styles: From light, fruity style with berry flavors to full-bodied, rich spiced berry fruit, sometimes with chocolate and coffee notes from heavily toasted oak.

A red grape that tends to ripen unevenly to produce different styles of rosés and red wines depending on when it is harvested: Picked late, it gives full-bodied reds with high alcohol, sometimes residual sugar and flavors of raisin and dried red and black berries flavors with liquorice.

A grape that gives deep dark reds with black fruit and high levels of smooth tannins. The modern style tends to be less extracted and more elegant than in the past. the best wines are matured in oak.

A late ripening variety, previously confused with Merlot, that does best in warm and sunny sites to produce wines that are usually full-bodied, often with high levels of tannin. Normally exhibiting black fruit flavours, it can be herbaceous when unripe.

Why does Torontés grown in Cafayate produces wines with intense floral and fruit perfumes and high acidity? *

1 point

Because Torrontés is a natural cross between Criolla Chica and the aromatic Muscat of Alexandria.

Because the grapes are grown in high altitude, which slows the ripening process, develop aromas and keep the acidity

Because the winemakers ferment the wine in inert, temperature-controlled vessels and release the wines early

Because it is matured in oak for minimum 30 month before market release

Required

Which of the following grape was NOT originally produced in the old world? *

1 point

Malbec

Pinotage

Carmenère

Zinfandel

Most of Argentina's vineyards lie close to the ________, in a series of ________oases in what is otherwise desert. Most vineyards lie in _______ and vineyard's canopies are arranged so that grapes are ________ the intense sunshine. *

1 point

Atlantic, drained, plains, exposed to

Andes, irrigated, altitude, shaded from

Pacific, irrigated, flat lands, exposed to

Andes, drained, plains, exposed to

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Salta AND the highest vineyards in the world

Bonarda AND Argentina

Chile AND Mendoza

Casablanca & San Antonio AND Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

Maipo AND the heartland of the Chilean wine industry

Chile's Central Valley AND Cachapoal, Colchagua, Maipo, Curico & Maule

Which of the following are cooling influences in Chile? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

The Humboldt current flowing up from Antartica along the Chilean coast

The prevailing winds blowing air inland along the river valleys

Cold air descending from the Andes overnight creating large diurnal temperature range

La Niña

Required

This picture was taken in Lodi. What is the grape variety? *

1 point

Shiraz

Zinfandel

Malbec

Carmenère

Pinotage

This picture was taken in Salta. What is the grape variety? *

1 point

Chenin Blanc

Semillon

Malbec

Torrontés

Carmenère

Where was this picture taken? *

1 point

Maipú Valley

Uco Valley

Paso Robles

Colchagua Valley

Mendocino County