The Wine Profile

1 Where is Syrah believed to have originated?

A The Rioja region in northern Spain B The northern Rhône Valley in France C The Barossa Valley in South Australia D The Stellenbosch region in South Africa

2 What is Syrah called in Australia?

A Mourvèdre B Petite Sirah C Grenache D Shiraz

3 Which famous northern Rhône appellation produces single-varietal Syrah wines from steep granite hillsides?

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape B Beaujolais C Côte-Rôtie D Chablis

4 What type of climate does Syrah generally thrive in?

A Very cold, arctic conditions B Tropical, humid environments C Only in desert climates D Warm to hot climates with plenty of sunshine

5 What type of wine does the grape variety Syrah produce?

A Red wine, with deep color and bold flavor B Sparkling wine, with fine bubbles C Rosé wine, light and floral D White wine, crisp and aromatic

6 What is one key viticultural characteristic of the Syrah vine?

A It has thin, fragile skins and produces pale, low-tannin red wines B It produces thick-skinned, small berries with high tannin and color potential C It thrives on flat terrain with deep clay soils and shallow rooting D It produces large, juicy berries with high water and low tannin content