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McLaren Vale
Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
Which grape is McLaren Vale's leading and most signature red wine?
A
Shiraz
B
Pinot Noir
C
Nebbiolo
D
Sangiovese
2
What wine type is McLaren Vale known for above all?
A
Full-bodied red wines
B
Sparkling wine
C
Sweet dessert wines
D
Light white wines
3
Alongside Shiraz, which grape is a second signature red with a strong identity in McLaren Vale?
A
Riesling
B
Gamay
C
Chardonnay
D
Grenache
4
Alongside Shiraz and Grenache, which classic red grape is one of McLaren Vale's other major red varieties?
A
Tempranillo (Spain)
B
Cabernet Sauvignon
C
Pinot Noir
D
Zinfandel
5
How are McLaren Vale's red wines typically described in style?
A
Light, tart and pale
B
Rich, ripe and generous
C
Lean, green-fruited and thin
D
Sweet, low-alcohol and spritzy
6
What is McLaren Vale known for regarding its vines?
A
Entirely newly planted vines
B
Vines trained only on trellis
C
Very old, ungrafted vines
D
Vines grown in glasshouses
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