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Langhorne Creek
Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Australia
Langhorne Creek
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1
What kind of wine is Langhorne Creek in Australia best known for?
A
Light sparkling wines
B
Sweet dessert wines
C
Crisp dry white wines
D
Full-bodied red wines
2
Which of these grapes is one of Langhorne Creek's two leading flagship varieties?
A
Pinot Noir
B
Sauvignon Blanc
C
Riesling
D
Cabernet Sauvignon
3
Alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, which red grape is Langhorne Creek's other flagship variety?
A
Shiraz
B
Grenache
C
Merlot
D
Tempranillo
4
How are Langhorne Creek's red wines typically described in terms of style and structure?
A
Sweet, syrupy and low in acidity
B
Light, pale and high in acidity
C
Firm, austere and heavily tannic
D
Soft, round and generously fruited
5
What does it mean that "Langhorne Creek" is a protected Geographical Indication (GI) in Australian wine law?
A
It is a mandatory winemaking method
B
It is an officially defined wine region
C
It is an official quality class for wines
D
It is a protected grape variety
6
Which white wine is also made in smaller quantities in red-dominated Langhorne Creek?
A
Grüner Veltliner
B
Albariño
C
Gewürztraminer
D
Chardonnay
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