Amazing Trivia Quiz On Wine
A fun quiz to test your knowledge on Wine
- 1.
"Vanilla" and "toast" flavors in Chardonnay are owing to what?
- A.
The Growing Region's Soil
- B.
The Time Of The Grape Harvest
- C.
Steel Barrels
- D.
Oak Barrels
Correct Answer
D. Oak Barrels -
- 2.
What is the term for the taste of a white wine with a too-high acid level?
- A.
Soft
- B.
Biting
- C.
Crisp
- D.
Coarse
Correct Answer
D. Coarse -
- 3.
What is Chenin Blanc's signature?
- A.
Sweetness
- B.
Dryness
- C.
Fruitiness
- D.
Acidity
Correct Answer
D. Acidity -
- 4.
What gets into a bottle of wine to oxidize it, rendering it undrinkable?
- A.
Fungus
- B.
Water
- C.
Air
- D.
Mold
Correct Answer
C. Air -
- 5.
When winemakers refer to "balance", what is balanced in the wine?
- A.
Sweetness & Dryness
- B.
Fruitiness & Depth
- C.
Sugar & Yeast
- D.
Acidity & Tannin
Correct Answer
D. Acidity & Tannin -
- 6.
What is the translation of "Gewurztraminer"?
- A.
Long Life Wine
- B.
Tradition Wine
- C.
Good Brut Wine
- D.
Spicy Grape From Tramin
Correct Answer
D. Spicy Grape From Tramin -
- 7.
Which term best describes Savignon Blanc?
- A.
Dry
- B.
Very Dry
- C.
Medium Dry
- D.
Sweet
Correct Answer
B. Very Dry -
- 8.
Why does Gewurztramine have a higher alcohol content than Chardonnay?
- A.
Sugar Is Added
- B.
The Grapes Stay Longer On The Vine
- C.
Alcohol Is Added
- D.
Yeast Is Added
Correct Answer
B. The Grapes Stay Longer On The Vine -
- 9.
Which term best describes Pinot Blanc?
- A.
Dry
- B.
Medium Dry
- C.
Sweet
- D.
Very Dry
Correct Answer
A. Dry -
- 10.
Which term best describes Riesling?
- A.
Medium Dry
- B.
Sweet
- C.
Dry
- D.
Very Dry
Correct Answer
A. Medium Dry -
- 11.
Which term best describes Pinot Gris?
- A.
Medium Dry
- B.
Sweet
- C.
Very Dry
- D.
Dry
Correct Answer
C. Very Dry -
- 12.
What is the name of the rose made with Zinfandel grapes?
- A.
White Zinfandel
- B.
Pinot Villa
- C.
Beaujolais Noveau
- D.
Shiraz
Correct Answer
A. White Zinfandel -
- 13.
What determines a wine's classification?
- A.
Color
- B.
Alcohol Content
- C.
Grapes Used
- D.
A Country's Regulations
Correct Answer
D. A Country's Regulations -
- 14.
How much wine is in a magnum?
- A.
2 Liters
- B.
100 Ounces
- C.
1 Gallon
- D.
1.5 Liters
Correct Answer
D. 1.5 Liters -
- 15.
What term best describes Cabernet Sauvignon?
- A.
Full Bodied
- B.
Medium Bodied
- C.
Thin
- D.
Light Bodied
Correct Answer
A. Full Bodied -
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