L3 S11 Quiz

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L3 S11 Quiz

On the premium red wines of the New World

As a general rule, grapes give their best on the ________limit where they can grow. Many New World wine regions are ________than in the Old World. Nevertheless, some vineyards benefit from sea breeze, fogs, altitude, aspects and other effects which makes them ________than their ________ would suggest. *

1 point

warmest, cooler, warmer, latitude

coolest, warmer, cooler, altitude

coolest, warmer, cooler, latitude

coolest, cooler, warmer, longitude

In general, on the warmer limits where they can grow, red grapes produce wines that.... *

1 point

Have higher potential for sugar/ alcohol

Have lower potential for natural acidity

Have fruit flavors that tend to be more ripe/ jammy/ cooked or dry in nature

Have more ripe tannins

Required

In which vineyards these grapes have potential for making premium wines? (check all that apply) *

5 points

Cool

Moderate

Warm

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Syrah/ Shiraz

Grenache

In New Zealand, Pinot Noir is widely grown throughout the cool South Island and within a few selected sites on the North Island. The overall profile of New Zealand Pinot Noir is one of .... (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Vibrant fruit

Fine, ripe tannins

Soft texture

Low alcohol

Required

Why is Hawke's Bay (NZ) suitable for the production of black grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah? *

1 point

Because it is situated on the North Island, warmer than the South Island

Because it has long sunshine hours, which helps ripening

Because some soils such as the Gimblett Gravels, are well-drained and absorb heat

All of the above

What is the main region for Pinot Noir in New Zealand? *

1 point

Central Otago

Auckland

Gisborne

Hawke's Bay

Which of the following is FALSE about California? *

1 point

The coast is cooled by the pacific winds and fogs, while the Central Valley is hot

It rarely rains during the growing season and irrigation is needed

Zinfandel is the most widely planted red grape, there.

Unlike in some other places in the world, Californian growers do not have the pressure to pick before the autumn rains and can pick at different degrees of maturation, depending on the desired style.

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Zinfandel AND reds & rosés

Pinot Noir AND Russian River Valley, Los Carneros & Santa Maria

Merlot AND San Joaquin & Central Valley

Premium Cabernet Sauvignon AND Oakville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District

Syrah AND Lodi

If it wasn't for the cooling effects, these AVAs would be to hot to grow their specialty grapes. Match the following AVA and their cooling effects: *

4 points

The morning fogs coming from the San Pablo bay

The altitude of the Mayacama Mountains

The altitude of the Vaca Mountains

The Petaluma Gap allowing cool foggy conditions

Los Carneros

Howell Mountain

Mount Veeder

Russian River Valley

Which of the following AVA are known for their Pinot Noir? *

1 point

Los Carneros

Russian River Valley

Calistoga

Sonoma Coast

Santa Maria Valley

Required

Which of the following AVA are known for their Cabernet Sauvignon? *

1 point

Saint Helena

Alexander Valley

Santa Cruz Mountains

Paso Robles

All of the above

About the North West (Oregon and Washington). Which of the following are correctly matched? *

1 point

A. Willamette Valley AND Pinot Noir

B. Columbia Valley AND Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

C. Finger Lakes AND Grenache

D. Answers A and B only

About Australia. Which of the following negatively impact grape growing? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Ocean cool breezes

Altitude

Drought

Bush fires

Large rivers

Required

Which of the following are CORRECTLY matched? (Check all that apply) *

1 point

Barossa Valley AND Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache

Adelaide Hills AND Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula AND Grenache

McLaren Vale AND Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Grenache

Coonawarra AND Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz & Merlot

Yarra Valley AND Pinot Noir

Heathcote AND Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

Margaret River AND Cabernet, Merlot & Shiraz

Required

Which principal variety of Australia, when grown in hot regions such as Hunter Valley or Barossa can produce full-bodied, intensely fruity wines with earthy or spicy notes developing leather aromas as they age? *

1 point

Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grenache

Mourvèdre

Merlot

Which grape variety, famous in Coonawarra or Margaret River is generally darker, with firmer tannins and higher acidity than Shiraz and displays ripe black fruit characters (blackcurrant, black cherry...) underpinned by toasty oak notes? *

1 point

Grenache

Primitivo

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Mourvèdre

The grape is Shiraz. Where was this picture taken? *

1 point