1. Where did Phylloxera come from? (Phylloxera is a microscopic insect that decimated Europe’s vineyards in the 1870’s before doing the same to South Africa, Australia, NZ and California). China Syria Russia North America
2. Which of these grape varieties can’t be legally used to make a Bordeaux Blends (made famous by producers such as Chateau Lafite-Rothschild)? Merlot Carmenere Syrah Cabernet Franc
3. Where has Carmenere been thriving in the last 150 years? South Africa Chile Argentina Australia
4. What grape variety was Carmenere originally mistaken for? Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Pinot Noir Merlot
5. How many different Carmenere’s does Gold Medal Wines sell? Three Four Five Six
6. The three biggest wine importing markets, in order, are: Germany, United Kingdom, Benelux United Kingdom, United States, Japan Australia, South Africa, China France, Italy, Spain
7. Why do French wine companies continue to invest record amounts into Chile? Consistency between vintages Growing conditions as good as the best in the world (especially for red wines) Low growing costs make handcrafted wines affordable All of the above
8. In terms of wines that characterise a country, Australia is Shiraz, Argentina is Malbec, New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc, and Chile is… Chardonnay Carmenere Cabernet Franc Merlot
9. Chile’s top red wines sell for (per bottle)… NZ$70 NZ$165 NZ$40 NZ$20
10. Where were the best Chilean wines ranked with 16 top wines from Italy and France (including top French producers that sell for NZ$500 a bottle) at the Berlin blind tasting in 2003? 1st and 2nd 5th and 7th 2nd and 10th 8th and 10th
