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Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
Which white grape is regarded as the Hunter Valley's signature and most celebrated white wine?
A
Riesling
B
Chenin Blanc
C
Semillon
D
Sauvignon Blanc
2
Which red grape is the Hunter Valley's leading and most widely planted red variety?
A
Cabernet Sauvignon
B
Shiraz
C
Merlot
D
Pinot Noir
3
In what style is classic Hunter Semillon made?
A
As a dry white wine
B
As a sparkling wine
C
As a fortified wine
D
As a sweet dessert wine
4
How is classic Hunter Semillon fermented and aged before it is sold?
A
On small new oak barrels
B
In stainless steel without oak
C
On large old wooden casks
D
In old amphorae made of clay
5
How does the alcohol level of a classic dry Hunter Semillon compare with most dry white wines?
A
Quite normal, around 13–14%
B
Unusually low, around 10–11.5%
C
It varies randomly from year to year
D
Very high, around 15–16%
6
Alongside Semillon, which two white grapes are also grown in the Hunter Valley?
A
Gewürztraminer and Viognier
B
Chardonnay and Verdelho
C
Pinot Gris and Müller-Thurgau
D
Grüner Veltliner and Albariño
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