Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon and Furmint

Question 1

What are the flavor characteristics of Chenin Blanc wines?

a) Red fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry)
b) Green fruit flavors (apple)
c) Citrus flavors (lemon)
d) Stone fruit flavors (peach)
e) Tropical fruit flavors (pineapple, mango)

Answer 1

Green fruit flavors
Citrus flavors
Stone fruit flavors
Tropical fruit flavors (pineapple, mango)

Question 2

What makes Chenin Blanc suitable for late harvesting?

a) Low acidity
b) High sugar content
c) Natural high acidity
d) Resistant to botrytis/noble rot

Answer 2

Natural high acidity

Question 3

Which regions are the focus of this course for Chenin Blanc production?

a) France and Italy
b) Spain and Argentina
c) France and South Africa
d) Australia and New Zealand

Answer 3

France and South Africa

Question 4

Which region in France is known for producing Chenin Blanc wines?

a) Bordeaux
b) Champagne
c) Vouvray AOC, Loire Valley
d) Burgundy

Answer 4

Vouvray AOC, Loire Valley

Question 5

What are the flavor characteristics of Chenin Blanc wines from Vouvray AOC?

a) Fresh apple flavors
b) Tropical fruit aromas
c) Citrus fruit flavors
d) Stone fruit aromas
e) Honey and dried fruit notes

Answer 5

Fresh apple flavors

Question 6

Where is Chenin Blanc widely planted in South Africa?

a) Stellenbosch
b) Franschhoek
c) Cape Town
d) Throughout the country

Answer 6

Throughout the country

Question 7

What are the characteristics of high-quality Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa?

a) Dry and medium-bodied with flavors of peach, pineapple, and vanilla
b) Sweet and full-bodied with tropical fruit aromas
c) Light and crisp with citrus flavors
d) Red fruit flavors with smoky and vanilla notes

Answer 7

Dry and medium-bodied with flavors of peach, pineapple, and vanilla

Question 8

In which climates does Chenin Blanc grape variety thrive?
Answer Choices:
a) Cool, moderate, and warm climates
b) Cool and moderate climates only
c) Warm and hot climates only
d) Cool climates only

Answer 8

Cool, moderate, and warm climates

Question 9

What is Chenin Blanc susceptible to in certain conditions?
Answer Choices:
a) Sunburn
b) Powdery mildew
c) Botrytis/noble rot
d) Downy mildew

Answer 9

Botrytis/noble rot

Question 10

What are some of the different styles of Chenin Blanc wines produced in Vouvray AOC?
Answer Choices:
a) Dry, off-dry, medium, sweet, and sparkling
b) Dry and sweet only
c) Medium and sweet only
d) Dry and off-dry only

Answer 10

Dry, off-dry, medium, sweet, and sparkling

Question 11

What are the typical flavor characteristics of dry Vouvray AOC Chenin Blanc wines?
Answer Choices:
a) Fresh apple flavors
b) Stone-fruit aromas
c) Tropical-fruit aromas
d) Citrus flavors

Answer 11

Fresh apple flavors

Question 12

What is the common winemaking approach for Vouvray Chenin Blanc wines regardless of their style?
Answer Choices:
a) Oak aging
b) Fermented in stainless steel tanks
c) Unoaked
d) Barrel fermentation

Answer 12

Unoaked

Question 13

What is a notable characteristic of the best wines from Vouvray in terms of aging?
Answer Choices:
a) They are best consumed young.
b) They develop notes of honey and dried fruit with aging
c) They lose their fresh fruit characteristics over time.
d) They should not be aged and are meant for immediate consumption.

Answer 13

They develop notes of honey and dried fruit with aging

Question 14

What is the climate in South Africa where Chenin Blanc is widely planted?
Answer Choices:
a) Cool and foggy
b) Moderate and breezy
c) Warm
d) Cold and snowy

Answer 14

Warm

Question 15

What is the characteristic that makes Chenin Blanc valuable in South Africa’s warm climate?
Answer Choices:
a) High sugar content
b) Low acidity
c) Ability to retain high acidity
d) Resistance to fungal diseases

Answer 15

Ability to retain high acidity

Question 16

How does the quality of Chenin Blanc wines in South Africa vary?
Answer Choices:
a) They are consistent across all brands and regions.
b) Quality is determined by the use of oak maturation.
c) Inexpensive brands use grapes from warmer inland areas
d) Quality depends on the age of the vines.

Answer 16

Inexpensive brands use grapes from warmer inland areas

Question 17

What are the typical characteristics of Chenin Blanc wines from warmer inland areas of South Africa?
Answer Choices:
a) Sweet and full-bodied with citrus flavors
b) Dry and medium-bodied with flavors of peach and pineapple
c) Light and crisp with green fruit flavors
d) Sparkling with tropical-fruit aromas

Answer 17

Dry and medium-bodied with flavors of peach and pineapple

Question 18

What are the aromas commonly found in high-quality Chenin Blanc wines from old vines in South Africa?
Answer Choices:
a) Floral and citrus aromas
b) Tropical fruit aromas (pineapple, mango)
c) Earthy and mineral aromas
d) Herbal and green fruit aromas

Answer 18

Tropical fruit aromas (pineapple, mango)

Question 19

What blending experiments have some South African producers conducted with Chenin Blanc?
Answer Choices:
a) Blending with Cabernet Sauvignon for added structure
b) Blending with Shiraz for added spice
c) Blending with Viognier for a refreshing, floral style
d) Blending with Merlot for added complexity

Answer 19

Blending with Viognier for a refreshing, floral style