Answers To: Geo-Oenology

By Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway
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  1. A,2; B,4; C,1; D,3

  2. False. Sherry is a traditional product of Spain.

  3. D. Sauternes are also grown in Bordeaux, France.

  4. B. The British took over the Port trade during the 17th century,when they were at war with France and needed a substitute for French wine.

  5. True. Many recommend a temperature of 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. A. Although Chilean wines are better known in the export market, Argentina's wine production is about four times greater than Chile's.

  7. True.

  8. C. Beer remains the Aussies' #1 alcoholic drink.

  9. False. New Zealand is generally cooler than Australia, and the climate yields different wines.

  10. True. Disease and poor weather so damaged Madeira's crop that it lost popularity after 1920.