Question 1

When does harvest begin in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

A) January/ February 
B) June/ July 
C) September/ October 
D) March/ April 
A) January/ February 
B) June/ July 
C) September/ October 
D) March/ April D

Question 2

"Terra Rossa" means what?

Accepted Answer

A) Wild Honeysuckle 
B) Well-drained soil 
C) Limestone 
D) Red Earth 
A) Wild Honeysuckle 
B) Well-drained soil 
C) Limestone 
D) Red Earth D

Question 3

The southernmost wine region in the world is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Central Otago, New Zealand 
B) Auckland, New Zealand 
C) Valle De Malleco, Chile 
D) Mendoza, Argentina 
A) Central Otago, New Zealand 
B) Auckland, New Zealand 
C) Valle De Malleco, Chile 
D) Mendoza, Argentina A

Question 4

During what decade did the 6:00 PM curfew in New Zealand that was created during World War I end?

Accepted Answer

A) 1940s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1970s 
A) 1940s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1970s

Question 5

In order to be considered Rare in the age based classifications for Tokay, Muscat, and Australian Port, a batch must be aged for ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 6

In Hunter Valley Shiraz, what causes the "horsey" or sweaty saddle odor?

Accepted Answer

A) That is a normal characteristic of all Shiraz. 
B) American Oak. 
C) The soil. 
D) Brettanomyces. 
A) That is a normal characteristic of all Shiraz. 
B) American Oak. 
C) The soil. 
D) Brettanomyces.

Question 7

What area in New Zealand is the most well known for dessert or botrytized wines?

Accepted Answer

A) Te Hana 
B) Dunstan 
C) Hawea 
D) Te Kauwhata 
A) Te Hana 
B) Dunstan 
C) Hawea 
D) Te Kauwhata

Question 8

The iconic Penfolds Grange is made in what region?

Accepted Answer

A) Canberra 
B) New South Wales 
C) South Australia 
D) Western Australia 
A) Canberra 
B) New South Wales 
C) South Australia 
D) Western Australia

Question 9

What grape is New Zealand is most famous for?

Accepted Answer

A) Pinot Noir 
B) Sauvignon Blanc 
C) Shiraz 
D) Pinotage 
A) Pinot Noir 
B) Sauvignon Blanc 
C) Shiraz 
D) Pinotage

Question 10

The Ngatarawa region located in Hawkes Bay is also knows as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Green Meadows 
B) Great Slopes 
C) Redmetal Triangle 
D) Red Clay 
A) Green Meadows 
B) Great Slopes 
C) Redmetal Triangle 
D) Red Clay

Question 11

Frankland River is located in which region?

Accepted Answer

A) Western Australia 
B) South Australia 
C) Tasmania 
D) New South Wales 
A) Western Australia 
B) South Australia 
C) Tasmania 
D) New South Wales

Question 12

Where is the wine Cloudy Bay from?

Accepted Answer

A) Martinborough 
B) Central Otago 
C) Marlborough 
D) Waikato 
A) Martinborough 
B) Central Otago 
C) Marlborough 
D) Waikato

Question 13

Shiraz from Barossa is commonly blended with what other grape?

Accepted Answer

A) Cabernet Sauvignon 
B) Chardonnay 
C) Viognier 
D) Syrah 
A) Cabernet Sauvignon 
B) Chardonnay 
C) Viognier 
D) Syrah

Question 14

What is the name of the southernmost wine region on the North Island of New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

A) Hawkes Bay 
B) Wairarapa 
C) Central Otago 
D) Bay of Plenty 
A) Hawkes Bay 
B) Wairarapa 
C) Central Otago 
D) Bay of Plenty

Question 15

The Yarra Valley is located in which of the Australian States?

Accepted Answer

A) South Australia 
B) Victoria 
C) Queensland 
D) New South Wales 
A) South Australia 
B) Victoria 
C) Queensland 
D) New South Wales

Question 16

Which region in New Zealand produces the most wine?

Accepted Answer

A) Hawkes Bay 
B) Martinborough 
C) Bay of Plenty 
D) Marlborough 
A) Hawkes Bay 
B) Martinborough 
C) Bay of Plenty 
D) Marlborough

Question 17

Liquor Tokay, one of Australia's famous dessert wines, is made out of what grape?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscadelle 
B) Viognier 
C) Tokay 
D) It is a blend of a few grapes. 
A) Muscadelle 
B) Viognier 
C) Tokay 
D) It is a blend of a few grapes.

Question 18

Which wine region in New Zealand is not on either the North Island or the South Island?

Accepted Answer

A) Waiheke 
B) Richmond 
C) Christchurch 
D) Waipara 
A) Waiheke 
B) Richmond 
C) Christchurch 
D) Waipara

Question 19

The government authority Wine Australia was formerly known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) It has always been called Wine Australia 
B) Australian Wine Law 
C) Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation 
D) Wine Law of Australia 
A) It has always been called Wine Australia 
B) Australian Wine Law 
C) Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation 
D) Wine Law of Australia

Question 20

Which of the following is not commonly referred to as a wine-producing region in Australia?

Accepted Answer

A) North Australia 
B) South Australia 
C) Western Australia 
D) Victoria 
A) North Australia 
B) South Australia 
C) Western Australia 
D) Victoria

When does harvest begin in New Zealand?

"Terra Rossa" means what?

The southernmost wine region in the world is ______.

During what decade did the 6:00 PM curfew in New Zealand that was created during World War I end?

In order to be considered Rare in the age based classifications for Tokay, Muscat, and Australian Port, a batch must be aged for ________ years.

In Hunter Valley Shiraz, what causes the "horsey" or sweaty saddle odor?

What area in New Zealand is the most well known for dessert or botrytized wines?

The iconic Penfolds Grange is made in what region?

What grape is New Zealand is most famous for?

The Ngatarawa region located in Hawkes Bay is also knows as ______.

Frankland River is located in which region?

Where is the wine Cloudy Bay from?

Shiraz from Barossa is commonly blended with what other grape?

What is the name of the southernmost wine region on the North Island of New Zealand?

The Yarra Valley is located in which of the Australian States?

Which region in New Zealand produces the most wine?

Liquor Tokay, one of Australia's famous dessert wines, is made out of what grape?

Which wine region in New Zealand is not on either the North Island or the South Island?

The government authority Wine Australia was formerly known as what?

Which of the following is not commonly referred to as a wine-producing region in Australia?

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When does harvest begin in New Zealand?

"Terra Rossa" means what?

The southernmost wine region in the world is ______.

During what decade did the 6:00 PM curfew in New Zealand that was created during World War I end?

In order to be considered Rare in the age based classifications for Tokay, Muscat, and Australian Port, a batch must be aged for ________ years.

In Hunter Valley Shiraz, what causes the "horsey" or sweaty saddle odor?

What area in New Zealand is the most well known for dessert or botrytized wines?

The iconic Penfolds Grange is made in what region?

What grape is New Zealand is most famous for?

The Ngatarawa region located in Hawkes Bay is also knows as ______.

Frankland River is located in which region?

Where is the wine Cloudy Bay from?

Shiraz from Barossa is commonly blended with what other grape?

What is the name of the southernmost wine region on the North Island of New Zealand?

The Yarra Valley is located in which of the Australian States?

Which region in New Zealand produces the most wine?

Liquor Tokay, one of Australia's famous dessert wines, is made out of what grape?

Which wine region in New Zealand is not on either the North Island or the South Island?

The government authority Wine Australia was formerly known as what?

Which of the following is not commonly referred to as a wine-producing region in Australia?

Beer

France

Germany

Italy

Mediterranean

North America

Portugal

South Africa

South America

Spain

Spirits

Winemaking

Filters