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The Ikeys VS Maties VS The Rhodents

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General Knowledge

Round 2

Wine History

Question 1

The oldest known wine cellar was discovered this year. It is

estimated to be how old?

a. Around 1000 years old?

b. About 10 000 years old

c. About 6000 years old

d. It’s Dave Hughes’ cellar.

Bonus question. Name the county in which it was discovered?

Question 2

Who ‘invented’ the Pinotage grape in South Africa?

Question 3

What is does KWV (in full) and in what year was it formed.

Question 4

What is the name of the two-handled container that wine was generally aged and transported in during ancient times.

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Question 5 In 1811 Charles-Henri Heidsieck rode into Moscow just

ahead of Napoleon’s advancing army. What was he up to?

a. He had stolen the French’s Champagne and was going to sell it

to the Russians.

b. He was looking to make a quick buck and sell Champagne to

whoever won the battle.

c. Napoleon insulted his Champagne so he decided to fight for

the Russians.

Question 6

We use distillation for the production of Brandy, but which nation is believed to be the first to practice it.

a. The Greeksb. The Dutch c. The French

Question 7

It has been claimed that Dom Perignon said “I have tasted the stars?”. This is complete hogwash. But which one of these rules

did Dom lay down for other wine makers to follow.

a. Wash your hands before picking grapes.b. Harvest in the cool of the morningc. Really oaky Cabernets will make you the most money. d. The longer the grape is on the vine, the better the juice

Question 8

In which Year did Phylloxera strike South Africa?

a. 1869b. 1972c. 1652

Question 9

We know that Simon van de Stel established Constantia, but who made the dessert wines of the estate famous?

a. Henk Cloovers b. Hendrik Cloetec. Christiaan Henders

Question 10

The first wines of the cape were described by one early diarist as being only good for

a. Irritating the bowelsb. Cleaning utensils c. Muddling the senses

General Knowledge

Round 2

Wine Making

Question 11

What is the name for the process where champagne bottles are slowly turned over time so that the lees settles in the neck of the

bottle?

For a bonus point, name who is said to have invented the process?

Question 12

How is the fermentation process stopped when making a fortified wine?

Question 13

What is the name for the wine making process famously used in the Beaujolais region of France.

a. Carbon Maturationb. Carbonic Macerationc. Measured Condensationd. Coordinated Masturbation

Question 14

Name three vine pests.

Question 15

What does the French term Bâtonnage mean?

Question 16

Name three different types of wood that have been used for making wine barrels.

Bonus point: what do you call the person who makes such barrels?

Question 17

I am stamped in a lagares, I am mixed with aguardente, and aged in

pipes. What am I?

Question 18

What is the scientific name for noble rot?

Question 19

What is sugar converted to during fermentation

Question 20

What imparts the coffee/chocolate flavours to certain styles of Pinotage?

General Knowledge

Round 3

World of Wine

Question 21

Name three of the Bordeaux first growths.

Question 22

What is the main grape variety used in making the wines labeled Chianti?

Question 23

Where is this vineyard?

Question 24

In which country would you find Screaming Eagle, Stage’s leap and

Chateau Montelena?

Bonus point: Which one of these wineries did NOT take part in the famous Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976

Question 25

Which country is famous for vinho verde?

Question 26

Name an African country outside South Africa that produces wine on a commercial scale?

Question 27

Grange is an iconic wine brand. In which country is it produced?

Question 28

Which wine making practice involves buried cows’ horns and the moon’s cycle?

Question 29

Which wine styles made in Southern England are said – by the English of course – to be giving the French a run for their money?