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Southern Hemisphere Wine Quiz
  

1. In South Africa, "Steen" is the local name for:
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Sauvignon Blanc
C) Chardonnay
D) Chenin Blanc

2. Pinotage is a cross of:
A) Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Pinot Noir and Malbec
C) Merlot and Syrah
D) Pinot Noir and Cinsault

3. Argentina is best known for Malbec and which white varietal?
A) Torrontés
B) Albariño
C) Verdejo
D) Viognier

4. Which Argentine wine province is best known for top quality wines?
A) Salta
B) La Rioja
C) Mendoza
D) Rio Negro

5. Chilean vineyards are:
A) Phylloxera-infested.
B) Phylloxera-free.
C) Grafted to American rootstocks.
D) Grafted to French rootstocks.

6. Chilean Denomination of Origin:
A) Regulates viticultural methods for specific wine regions.
B) Limits the grape varietals that can be planted in specific wine regions.
C) Defines geographical areas of origin.
D) Regulates the yield of a vineyard.

7. Which of the following Australian wine regions is multi-state?
A) South Australia
B) Tasmania
C) Southeast Australia
D) New South Wales

8. Which varietal is Australia best known for?
A) Shiraz
B) Chardonnay
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Merlot

9. New Zealand has a world famous reputation for:
A) Sauvignon Blanc
B) Chenin Blanc
C) Chardonnay
D) Cabernet Sauvignon
E) Merlot

10. The warmest New Zealand wine region is:
A) Hawke's Bay
B) Central Otago
C) Nelson
D) Marlborough
E) Waipara

 


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