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What is the mistake in this wine name: Maison Jadot, Vignes Franches, Clos des Ursules 1er Cru, Côte-d’Or, Burgundy 2014? *
- Nothing is wrong
- It is actually from Beaune rather than the Côte-d’Or
- Maison Jadot is spelt wrong, it should be Maison Jadote
- Clos des Ursules isn’t a 1er Cru
Q.2
If you saw the grape “Callet” on a wine list which country would you expect it to be from? *
- Italy
- Mallorca
- France
- Germany
Q.3
Which of the following wine and food pairings would you suggest? (The correct answer is taken from Decanter World Wine Awards judge Fiona Beckett’s website matchingfoodandwine.com) *
- Cold rare fillet of beef and Cinsault
- Oysters and Albariño
- Cheeseburgers and cabernet
- All of the above
Q.4
Does a aged vintage Port need to be decanted? *
- No – because it is old, decanting the Port may quick oxygenate it destroying the wine
- Yes – because it is old, the decanter stops oxygen getting in keeping it fresh
- No – decanting does nothing to Port
- Yes – because it is aged in the bottle therefore sediment remains
Q.5
By which name is Tempranillo known in Ribera del Duero? *
- Corvina
- Tinto del País
- Bonarda
- Touriga Nacional
Q.6
In which EU country is Hageland? *
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Belgium
Q.7
What would you title the section of a wine list featuring these wines? *
- Argentina Malbec Blends
- South American Pinot Noir
- Spanish Red
- Chilean Malbec
Q.8
Which of these glasses would you use to serve a red Burgundy? *
- A
- C
- D
- B
Q.9
Which of these wines is the odd one out of these Pinot Noirs… *
- Jean Stodden’s Spätburgunder, Alte Reben 2010
- Viña Ventisquero, Grey, Leyda Valley 2011
- Laroche, Viña Laroche, Casablanca Valley 2012
- Pike & Joyce, Lenswood, Adelaide Hills 2012
Q.10
Someone wants a magnum of Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2010 that isn’t chilled. What do you suggest? *
- Suggest an already chilled Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2006
- Make them wait till it is chilled enough to drink
- Serve it to them anyway, with an ice cube in
- Suggest an already chilled Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2008
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Q.1 What is the mistake in this wine name: Maison Jadot, Vignes Franches, Clos des Ursules 1er Cru, Côte-d’Or, Burgundy 2014?
It is actually from Beaune rather than the Côte-d’Or ✓
Maison Jadot is spelt wrong, it should be Maison Jadote
Clos des Ursules isn’t a 1er Cru
Nothing is wrong
Q.2 If you saw the grape “Callet” on a wine list which country would you expect it to be from?
Mallorca ✓
Italy
Germany
France
Q.3 Which of the following wine and food pairings would you suggest? (The correct answer is taken from Decanter World Wine Awards judge Fiona Beckett’s website matchingfoodandwine.com)
Cold rare fillet of beef and Cinsault
Oysters and Albariño
Cheeseburgers and cabernet
All of the above ✓
Q.4 Does a aged vintage Port need to be decanted?
Yes – because it is aged in the bottle therefore sediment remains ✓
No – decanting does nothing to Port
Yes – because it is old, the decanter stops oxygen getting in keeping it fresh
No – because it is old, decanting the Port may quick oxygenate it destroying the wine
Q.5 By which name is Tempranillo known in Ribera del Duero?
Tinto del País ✓
Touriga Nacional
Bonarda
Corvina
Q.6 In which EU country is Hageland?
Belgium ✓
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Q.7 What would you title the section of a wine list featuring these wines?
Argentina Malbec Blends ✓
South American Pinot Noir
Spanish Red
Chilean Malbec
Q.8 Which of these glasses would you use to serve a red Burgundy?
A ✓
B
C
D
Q.9 Which of these wines is the odd one out of these Pinot Noirs…
Viña Ventisquero, Grey, Leyda Valley 2011
Laroche, Viña Laroche, Casablanca Valley 2012
Pike & Joyce, Lenswood, Adelaide Hills 2012
Jean Stodden’s Spätburgunder, Alte Reben 2010 ✓
Q.10 Someone wants a magnum of Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2010 that isn’t chilled. What do you suggest?
Serve it to them anyway, with an ice cube in
Suggest an already chilled Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2008
Suggest an already chilled Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2006 ✓
Make them wait till it is chilled enough to drink
