The Ultimate Quiz On Wine
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- 1.
Whose purification process saved the French wine industry and killed active yeast in beer?
- A.
Linus Pauling
- B.
Joseph Lister
- C.
Marie Curie
- D.
Louis Pasteur
Correct Answer
D. Louis Pasteur -
- 2.
In Greek mythology, who is the god of wine?
- A.
Dionysus
- B.
Pan
- C.
Bacchus
- D.
Mars
Correct Answer
A. Dionysus -
- 3.
Why is it wise to decant most commercial brands of wine prior to consuming?
- A.
It Allows The Wine To Breathe
- B.
It Is Accepted As Proper Etiquette
- C.
It Shows Fine Taste
- D.
It Allows Full Enjoyment Of Color
Correct Answer
A. It Allows The Wine To Breathe -
- 4.
What decade is the hit single "Days Of Wine And Roses" by Henry Mancini from?
- A.
Seventies
- B.
Nineties
- C.
Eighties
- D.
Sixties
Correct Answer
D. Sixties -
- 5.
What grain is used to make sake?
- A.
Soy
- B.
Rice
- C.
Wheat
- D.
Oat
Correct Answer
B. Rice -
- 6.
"We will sell no wine before its time" was what wine company's slogan?
- A.
Gallo's
- B.
Paul Masson's
- C.
Jack Daniels'
- D.
Guinness'
Correct Answer
B. Paul Masson's -
- 7.
What is the California region called that is famous for their wine production?
- A.
Natcha Valley
- B.
Napa Valley
- C.
Narda Valley
- D.
Nally Valley
Correct Answer
B. Napa Valley -
- 8.
Champagne is considered what type of wine?
- A.
Aperitif
- B.
Table Wine
- C.
Sparkling Wine
- D.
Fortified Wine
Correct Answer
C. Sparkling Wine -
- 9.
What is the name for a small storeroom for storing foods or wines?
- A.
Pantry
- B.
Mudroom
- C.
Attic
- D.
Kitchen
Correct Answer
A. Pantry -
- 10.
What is a general characteristic of a "still" wine?
- A.
Pre-Fermentation
- B.
Non-Alcoholic
- C.
No Carbonation
- D.
Carbonation
Correct Answer
C. No Carbonation -
- 11.
Wine can be generally defined as the fermented juice of what fruit?
- A.
Oranges
- B.
Tomatoes
- C.
Apples
- D.
Grapes
Correct Answer
D. Grapes -
- 12.
What is a wine-like drink that is made with fermented honey?
- A.
Methuselah
- B.
Champenoise
- C.
Mead
- D.
Merlot
Correct Answer
C. Mead -
- 13.
With the exception of sparkling wines, a "dry" wine has very little what?
- A.
Grapes
- B.
Acid
- C.
Flavor
- D.
Sugar
Correct Answer
D. Sugar -
- 14.
What punch is made with wine and citrus juices?
- A.
Apple Cider
- B.
Sangria
- C.
Amaretto Sour
- D.
Triple Sec
Correct Answer
B. Sangria -
- 15.
What variety of wine is produced by using frozen grapes?
- A.
Icicle Wine
- B.
Ice Wine
- C.
Snow Wine
- D.
Christmas Wine
Correct Answer
B. Ice Wine -
- 16.
A Spanish wine cellar might also be referred to as what?
- A.
Brix
- B.
Cabana
- C.
Bouquet
- D.
Bodega
Correct Answer
D. Bodega -
- 17.
If a wine is not clear, what is it?
- A.
Chewy
- B.
Cloudy
- C.
Complex
- D.
Citrusy
Correct Answer
B. Cloudy -
- 18.
What is the most important wine-making region in France?
- A.
Baume
- B.
Bordeaux
- C.
Ausbruch
- D.
Pinot Noir
Correct Answer
B. Bordeaux -
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