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Chapter 16 – Syrah/Shiraz
151) Which flavour profile best describes a Syrah?
a) Strawberry, mushroom, and barnyard
b) Black currants, green bell pepper, and cedar
c) Red Plum, dark cherry, and coffee
d) Blackberry, black pepper, and herbal
152) Which of the following would be a good description of a Syrah grape?
a) Large berries, thin skins, and low acidity
b) Small berries, thin skins, and medium acidity
c) Small berries, thick skins, and medium acidity
d) Large berries, thick skins, and high acidity
153) Syrah is used to blend with Grenache to bring:
a) More colour and softer tannins
b) Lighter colour and higher tannins
c) More colour and higher tannins
d) Light colour and lower tannins
154) The classic region for Syrah is:
a) The Northern Rhône
b) The Southern Rhône
c) The Left Bank
d) The Right Bank
155) Among the best appellations for Syrah are:
a) Chambertin and Montrachet
b) Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage
c) Margaux and Pauillac
d) St.-Émilion and Pomerol
156) Why are Syrah grapes hand-harvested in the Rhône Valley?
a) Grapes are harvested from old vines
b) Noble rot only affects some of the grapes
c) Vines are planted in gravel soils
d) Vineyards are planted on steep slopes
157) Which Australian region has a cloudy climate that results in medium-bodied Shiraz?
a) Barossa Valley
b) Clare Valley
c) Hunter Valley
d) Yarra Valley