How well do you know the History of Wine ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know the history of Champagne?
● Or - You think you know who was behind the Burgundy Cru system?

Take this short History of Wine Quiz & find out.

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Who proved scientifically that alcoholic fermentation was caused by yeast digesting grape sugars?

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Which of the following civilizations was responsible for the spread of viticulture and winemaking across Europe?

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The Burgundy wine system of individual vineyards (known as crus) began to be developed in the 11th century because of who?

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In 1395 ‘Philip the Bold’ outlawed Gamay in favour of which grape varietal to improve wine quality in Burgundy's Côte d'Or region?

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Under French Emperor Napoleon III, a group of wine merchants and authorities drew up France's most famed wine classification - ranking Bordeaux Châteaux from 1st to 5th Growths - in which year did this happen?

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The vine pest Phylloxera managed to ravage the majority of the world's vineyards - being stemmed by using American rootstock in most places. When was the first recorded sighting of the effects of Phylloxera in France?

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The development of what technique helped researchers uncover the parentage of wine grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay?

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In 1951 winemaker Max Schubert created which of the following wines - which is considered one of Australia's most collectible wines?

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Which 20th-century invention had a profound impact on the freshness and quality of white wines made around the world?

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During the Hundred Years' War between England and France (actually 1337 to 1453), a guard tower was built on this famed Bordeaux wine estate, giving the property which name?

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In 1994 Chile discovered that their Merlot grape varietal was in fact actually the ‘lost grape’ from Bordeaux. DNA profiling confirmed this - and was accepted into the Chilean Agricultural record in 1998 - what is the name of this grape?

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Why did cellar workers in Champagne during the 18th century have to wear heavy iron masks?

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