The Wine Profile

Bronze

McLaren Vale

Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 McLaren Vale is a popular wine-tourism destination. Which major Australian city lies close by and makes the region easy to visit on a day trip?

A Adelaide B Perth C Brisbane D Melbourne

2 McLaren Vale has many so-called "cellar doors". What is a cellar door?

A A storage building where barrels of wine are kept B A tasting room where visitors can sample and buy wine C A wine shop in the city selling wines from many regions D A classification mark that shows a wine's quality level

3 Which of these is one of McLaren Vale's best-known wineries?

A Cloudy Bay B Château Margaux C d'Arenberg D Penfolds Grange

4 Since roughly what time has McLaren Vale been making wine?

A Since the 19th century B Since the 1980s C Since the 1950s D Since the Middle Ages

5 Besides the vineyards themselves, what is an important part of McLaren Vale's appeal to visitors?

A Sprawling tropical rainforests B Vast desert landscapes with sand dunes C High snow-capped mountain peaks D Nearby beaches along the coast

6 What characterises McLaren Vale alongside the region's wines?

A A large car-manufacturing industry B A strong local food culture C A well-known centre for mining D A prominent port city for shipping