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Margaret River

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

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1 Which red grape is regarded as Margaret River's signature variety and the flagship of the region's red wines?

A The Nebbiolo grape B Cabernet Sauvignon C The Pinot Noir grape D The Tempranillo grape

2 Which white grape is Margaret River's leading and most acclaimed white wine?

A Gewürztraminer B Albariño C Grüner Veltliner D Chardonnay

3 Besides Chardonnay, one more aromatic white grape is very widely planted in Margaret River. Which one?

A Viognier B Chenin Blanc C Riesling D Sauvignon Blanc

4 Sémillon is an important white grape in Margaret River. How is it most often used in the region's wines?

A It is always bottled as a sparkling wine B It is always bottled as a pure varietal C It is used only for sweet wine D It is most often blended with other grapes

5 Looking at the region as a whole, what is the balance between white and red grapes in Margaret River?

A More red grapes are grown than white B More white grapes are grown than red C Only red grapes are grown in the region D White and red grapes are exactly equal

6 Which statement best describes the role of Shiraz in Margaret River?

A Shiraz is the only red grape grown in the region B Shiraz is banned from being grown in the region C Shiraz is grown but less central than elsewhere D Shiraz is by far the region's most important grape