The Wine Profile

Bronze

Central Otago

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which grape is Central Otago's leading variety and the wine the region is best known for?

A Pinot Noir B Syrah (Shiraz) C Cabernet Sauvignon D Sauvignon Blanc

2 What makes Central Otago unusual compared with New Zealand's wine regions in general?

A It mainly makes sweet dessert wine B It grows white grapes exclusively C It produces only sparkling wine D It is celebrated chiefly for red wine

3 How is Central Otago's Pinot Noir usually described in terms of style?

A Bold, ripe and richly perfumed B Very light, pale and almost flavourless C Thin, harsh and hard in character D Sweet, sticky and lacking any acidity

4 Which white grapes are grown in Central Otago alongside the region's dominant Pinot Noir?

A Albariño, Verdejo and Furmint B Sémillon, Marsanne and Roussanne C Grüner Veltliner, Assyrtiko and Viura D Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay

5 How are Central Otago's wines almost always sealed, in line with New Zealand wine generally?

A With a seal made of beeswax B With a metal screwcap C With a traditional natural cork D With a crown cap like beer

6 What do Central Otago's cold nights contribute when it comes to the region's white wines?

A They make the wines heavy and oily B They strip away all scent and fruitiness C They preserve freshness, aroma and acidity D They turn the wines brown and oxidised