Quiz

Which two oceans influence South Africa's climate?

Atlantic and Pacific
Atlantic and Indian
Indian and Pacific
Pacific and Arctic

What is an orange wine?

A white wine that has been aged for over 20 years
A wine made from oranges
White wines that are kept at length on their grape skins during the winemaking process.
A orange colourant is added to white wine.

Red wines best match up with which kind of cheeses?

Fresh cheeses
Firm, mellow cheeses
Soft, stinky cheeses
Blue cheeses

After fermentation, some wines are left in contact with their "lees," the sediment of dead yeast and grape fragments. What beneficial effect does aging "sur lie" have?

Makes the wine taste extra "oaky"
Adds complexity to the flavours and enhances the mouthfeel
Increases the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the wine
Both A and C

Many wines are fermented and/or aged in barrels of "new oak," "old oak" or some combination of the two. What is the difference?

Old oak staves are taken from trees that are at least 200 years old.
Old oak barrels have been used in vinification of wine previously.
Old oak barrels impart less oak flavor and tannins to the wine.
Both B and C