Wine Quiz
Wine Quiz

Welcome to the Tasters Guild Orlando 20-questions game; Good Luck!

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1. Syrah is the main grape in red wines from:
A. Northern Rhone, France
B. Rioja, Spain
C. Tuscany, Italy
D. Damascus, Syria

2. What is Sancerre?
A. A wine made from Pinot Grigio
B. A sweet wine from Bordeaux
C. An area in the Loire Valley, France
D. A yeast used in white wines

3. Which of these red grapes is known for its tannic, structured wines with tastes of chocolate, black currants and tobacco?
A. Cabernet Sauvignon
B. Merlot
C. Grenache
D. Zinfandel

4. Which event launched international interest in California wines?
A. A California Chardonnay was served in the White House
B. Two California wines scored tops in an international wine tasting
C. Robert Mondavi & Baron Philippe de Rothchild created Opus One
D. Boxed wine was invented

5. What must be done to a wine if the term "riserva" is listed on an Italian wine label?
A. Have an embossed ribbon on the bottle
B. Have been aged longer
C. Be fermented in oak
D. Be set aside for the winemaker only

6. Professional wine tasters use the terms "aroma" and "bouquet" to describe the same thing.
A. True
B. False

7. Which of the following likely describes a wine made from Viognier grapes?
A. Grapefruit, grass
B. Blackberry, cedar
C. Perfumey, peaches, orange blossom
D. Astringent, cherry, plum

8. Remuage (or riddling) - the process of removing dead yeast cells from champagne - was discovered by:
A. A monk
B. A chemist
C. A widow
D. An Italian winemaker

9. Which of the following California areas is known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignons?
A. Russian River Valley
B. Rutherford
C. Carneros
D. San Joaquin Valley

10. What is fortified wine?
A. Wine with added acid
B. Wine with added alcohol
C. Wine with added vitamins
D. Wine that has been sealed tightly

11. Pear, apple, vanilla are typical characteristics of:
A. Grandma's prize pie
B. Viognier
C. Chardonnay
D. Zinfandel

12. Which of the following is Chenin Blanc NOT associated with?
A. A cheap US boxed wine
B. A wine from Vouvray
C. A common grape variety planted in South Africa
D. A popular grape variety grown in Bordeaux

13. Your waiter recommends a white Burgundy. What kind of wine will it be?
A. Viognier
B. Pinot Noir
C. Chardonnay
D. Zinfandel

14. Chaptalization is adding acid to wine to balance its taste.
A. True
B. False

15. Which of the following grapes is known for having characteristics such as blackberries, gamey meat, and black pepper?
A. Pinot Noir
B. Merlot
C. Syrah
D. Concord Grape

16. What does AVA stand for?
A. American Vine Ailments
B. American Viticultural Area
C. Association of Vineyard Activities
D. None of the above

17. A white Bordeaux is typically made from Viognier grapes.
A. True
B. False

18. What is Languedoc?
A. A grape often used in the Loire Valley
B. A region in southern France
C. A French table wine
D. A Second Growth chateau in Borbeaux

19. Which of these red grapes generally makes fruity, high alcohol red or rose wine?
A. Nebbiolo
B. Merlot
C. Grenache
D. Cabernet Sauvignon

20. Which of the following wines would be a CLASSIC pairing with lamb or beef?
A. Cabernet/ Bordeaux blend
B. Pinot Noir/ red Burgundy
C. Chardonnay/ white Burgundy
D. Beaujolais Nouveau

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