Module 2: A Nose for Whites

Only the following grape part(s) is/are suitable for making a fresh, fruity wine:Q1

The flesh

The skin

The skin and pips

The flesh with a lot of pips

Which of the following converts sugar to alcohol?

Acid

The pips from the grapes

Yeast

Sodium chloride

Which aromas/flavours are more common in white wines as they age?

Rose and melon

Butterscotch and melon

Rose and oak/cedar

Honey and roasted nuts

Which of the following tends to be most important in defining a wine's aroma?

The grape variety

The container in which the wine was fermented

The country from which the wine originates

The climate in which the grapes were grown

The aromas of pear and peach are most common in which white wine?

Chenin Blanc

Grüner Veltliner

Pinot Gris

Muscat

Chablis is:

An off-dry Chardonnay that is meant to be drunk while fresh and crisp

A Chardonnay that typically needs decades to mature

A heavy-bodied Chardonnay with a sweet finish

A blend of Chardonnay and Riesling that needs many years to reach peak maturity

Wine from a cool climate tends to smell:

Like vanilla and warm spices

Grapey

Tropical and ripe

Citrusy and tangy

A Riesling is best described as:

An alcoholic, heavy wine

An oaky wine

A refreshing and fruity wine with high alcohol content

A refreshing and fruity wine with little alcohol content

Wine from a cool climate tends to smell:

Like vanilla and warm spices

Citrusy and tangy

Grapey

Tropical and ripe

“Moelleux” means:

Medium dry

Botrytis

Sweet

Bone dry