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Tasmania

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

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1 Which type of wine has made the Australian state of Tasmania especially famous among wine lovers?

A Fortified port wine B Sweet dessert wine C Heavily oaked wine D Sparkling wine

2 Which red grape is Tasmania's leading red variety and its single most planted grape overall?

A Shiraz B Pinot Noir C Cabernet Sauvignon D Grenache

3 Which white grape is regarded as one of Tasmania's most important and its second most planted variety after Pinot Noir?

A Marsanne B Chardonnay C Verdelho D Sémillon

4 Which aromatic white grape is Tasmania well regarded for producing in a cool-climate style?

A Viognier B Muscat C Roussanne D Riesling

5 How can the style of Tasmania's wines typically be described?

A Sweet and thick with low acidity B Very full-bodied with powerful tannins C High in alcohol and heavy in fruit sweetness D Light to medium-bodied with fresh acidity

6 Which white grape, also known as Pinot Grigio, is widely grown across Tasmania?

A Colombard B Trebbiano C Chenin Blanc D Pinot Gris