The Wine Profile

1 In which region of France did Viognier originate?

A Northern Rhône Valley B Burgundy C Loire Valley D Alsace

2 What type of wine is made from the Viognier grape variety?

A Red wine B Rosé wine C Sparkling wine D White wine

3 What kind of climate does Viognier thrive in?

A Cool and cloudy, giving the grape's flavors more time to ripen B Cold and damp, to preserve the grape's natural acidity C Cool with big temperature swings between day and night D Warm and sunny, so the grape's aromas have time to fully develop

4 What is Viognier's distinctive feature among white grapes from the Northern Rhône?

A It is by far the most aromatic, with intense floral and peachy notes B It produces the lightest and most acidic wines of the Rhône whites C It is the most widely planted white grape in all of Burgundy D It has no aromatic character and is primarily a blending grape

5 Viognier buds late but ripens mid-season. What do its distinctive aromas need to develop fully?

A A short, cool, and rainy growing season B Strong temperature swings between day and night C An early frost followed by warm autumn days D A long, warm, and sunny growing season

6 Which country outside France has become a leading New World producer of Viognier?

A Germany B Australia C Chile D South Africa