The Wine Profile

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Martinborough

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

1 Which grape is Martinborough's signature variety and the wine the region is most famous for?

A Sauvignon Blanc B Chardonnay C Pinot Noir D Cabernet Sauvignon

2 What is unusual about Martinborough's reputation compared with many other cool New Zealand wine regions?

A It rests mainly on sparkling wine B It rests mainly on fortified wine C It rests mainly on sweet wine D It rests mainly on red wine

3 Besides Pinot Noir, Martinborough also grows white grapes. Which statement best describes the region's grape growing?

A Only Pinot Noir is grown in the region B It grows mostly grapes destined for raisins C It also grows white varieties such as Chardonnay D It grows solely sparkling base wines

4 Which bottle closure is by far the most common for Martinborough's wines, as for New Zealand wine in general?

A Wax seal B Glass stopper C Natural cork D Screwcap

5 Martinborough makes a group of white wines often described as "aromatic". What characterises this style of wine?

A They are neutral and almost scentless B They are always deep and dark in colour C They are heavily smoky and tarry D They are perfumed and often slightly sweet

6 How is Martinborough's wine production best described in terms of scale and approach?

A Mass production of boxed wine for export B Small-scale, hand-crafted wines in limited quantity C Large-scale production of cheap bottles D Industrial bottling for supermarkets