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Langhorne Creek

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

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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