Wine Quiz Questions

Syrah (known as shiraz in Australia) is grown world-wide but which country has the most extensive plantings?

Contributed by: Martin Field

A cylindrical bottle with high shoulders is most likely to contain:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

In which of the following states does Gruet Winery make methode champenoise wines?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

Which one of these is NOT an American Viticultural Area (AVA)?

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

What are the main types of Port?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which is Australia’s most planted white wine grape?

Contributed by: Martin Field

Should some wines not be decanted?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What percentage of alcohol is table wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What little known grape varietal makes the magical mystical white wines of the Savennieres appellation in the Loire Valley?

Contributed by: Eric V. Orange

There are so many different types of wine glasses out there. What is an easy way to remember what type of glass to use?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

The only grape used in making a Loire Valley Sancerre or Pouilly Fume is:

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

If you're using several different wines throughout dinner (one to compliment each course) what is the best way to cleanse your palette?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

How can I make wine my career?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Why do wine glasses have stems?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Which country is the only one whose national anthem begins with an ode to its vines and wines?

Contributed by: Francois Steichen

What percentage of wines consumed in the U.S. is made in the U.S.?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What is noble rot?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which famous dessert wine has the longest history?

Contributed by: Marnie Old

What's the difference between Syrah and Petit Syrah?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

Which of the following shabby-chic wine and food combinations will not work well?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Petit Verdot is a red grape used originally in Bordeaux blends and currently likewise used in Merttage and other Bordeaux-styled wines (and sometimes even as a varietal on its own). Which country now has the most acreage of this affable grape?

Contributed by: Patrick W Fegan

Word gets out you’re a placomusephile. Now everyone will know about your:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Legally, on American wine labels, the term “Reserve” designates:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

What happens to wine as it ages?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What do the letters "MV" signify on a wine label?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

Which of the following Italian wine grapes comes from the central Italian province of Umbria?

Contributed by: Allan Wright

What is a harsh wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

If an American Viticultural Area (Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley) is listed on the label at least what percent of the grapes must come from that region?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

"Gutsabfüllung" on a bottle of German wine means it is:

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

To "punch the cap" means what?

Contributed by: Eric V. Orange

California's Napa Valley has a cooler climate than Sonoma Valley. True or False

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

A customer asks for a French Red Burgundy that you do not carry. What do you steer him/her to?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

The vine louse phylloxera never invaded Chile because:

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which NYC borough produces home-grown Cabernet, Chardonnay and Merlot?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The term "Icewine" refers to what?

Contributed by: Eric V. Orange

How many wineries are there in California?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

A fiasco isn’t always a disaster. It’s also a:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The term "Toasted Head" refers to what?

Contributed by: Eric V. Orange

In addition to Chardonnay, what grape is used in Mumm Napa's non-vintage blanc de blanc?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

Which is not one of the four major viticultural area of California?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Red wine should be served at "room temperature." Whose room?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The Syrah grape has been shown by DNA testing to be the offspring of which of the following grape varieties?

Contributed by: Roger C. Bohmrich, MW

White zinfandel is made from which of the following?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

For which Champagne house did fashion industry icon Jean Paul Gaultier design a bottle?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

What white wine would you pair with the Shellfish bouquet?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which of the following is not a common aroma found in Blanc de Blancs Champagne:

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

Which of these is a highly regarded producer from Chile?

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

Which style of wine is believed to replicate the aromas of female pheromones?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

What is a sommelier?

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

Phylloxera vastatrix is a devastating insect pest that ravaged the world's vineyards in the late 19th century and has forced almost all vines to be planted on grafted rootstock to this day. Which major wine producing nation has never encountered significant problems with phylloxera?

Contributed by: Marnie Old

How come Uncle Vinnie’s homemade wine aren't as good as the kind you get in stores?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

Dinner is in 45 minutes and you're serving a young Cabernet. You should:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape variety. True or False

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What does carbonic maceration mean?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

You stick your nose in the glass and smell…nothing. Which of these tactics will coax more aroma out of your wine?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The primary grape of a Bordeaux from the Medoc region of France is:

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Traditionally, many New World winemakers make extensive use of:

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

How many wineries are there in the United States?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

The optimal cellaring time for the vast majority of wines is:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Body, i.e., how full or heavy the wine feels in your mouth, is mostly due to:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

On a German wine label, what does gutsabfüllung mean?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

The word "bouquet" is:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

What are “Meritage” wines?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

That silver ashtray-thing around the sommelier’s neck is called a tastevin and is used to taste wine out of. Why?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

What do ampelographers do?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Contributed by: Patrick W Fegan

What's distinctive about Carmenère, the signature red grape of Chile?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Why is there a recessed area in the bottom of a wine bottle?

Contributed by: marc macera

After which woman's s left breast was the saucer-style Champagne glass modeled?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

If your buddy, the cork dork, claims a wine is “hot,” he means it’s:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Who was the first person, since Prohibition, to build a new large scale winery in Napa?

Contributed by: Philip Ward

If an individual vineyard is on a label then at least what % of the grapes must have been grown at that vineyard?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What does the term brooding describe?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What does vintage mean?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

If an American wine is labeled with the name of a grape such as Chardonnay, what is the minimum percentage of that grape that must be used?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Balthazar, Nebuchadnezzar and Methuselah aren’t just bearded prophets; they’re also:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

You spill your Merlot on your mother-in-law's new white carpet. Quick, cover the stain with:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

What is a blind tasting?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Why does a wine smell or taste buttery?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What is tannin?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What is a "corked" wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Today Americans are drinking more red wine than white wine. True or False

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What is the most widely planted wine grape variety and where is it most planted?

Contributed by: Philip Ward

Micro-oxygenation is the enological practice of introducing small, controlled bubbles of oxygen into tanks or barrels to soften the wine and to counter reduction problems. It was first used in the wines of what area?

Contributed by: Patrick W Fegan

Fume Blanc is made from which grape variety?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Rosé wine is made from:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

What is a fault?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What wine would you pair with the whole Maine lobster?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What does the term Rockpile mean in terms of the world of wine?

Contributed by: Allan Wright

What gives the famous French dessert wine, Sauternes its special flavor?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Why does a wine become cloudy?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which of the following grape varieties is not traditionally found in the wines of Chianti?

Contributed by: Martin Field

Please name a synonym for the Tempranillo grape in Spain

Contributed by: Philip Ward

In France’s Champagne region, a “riddler” is most likely to use his workman’s comp to treat:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Which of these is not the same grape?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The wine that drips back down after you swirl your glass is called "tears" or "legs." Thick, slow ones tell you the wine is:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Grapes for icewines are picked at which temperature?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which countries, in order, claim these three signature grape varieties? Xynomavro, Tempranillo, and Carménère.

Contributed by: Allan Wright

What does highly extracted mean?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which of the following is NOT a native American grape variety?

Contributed by: Eric V. Orange

What is the largest white grape planted in California?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which of these white grape varieties has more alcohol, more body (bigger), and is usually aged in oak?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

The “lagar” is an important part of winemaking in Portugal. What is it?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

How did Pinotage, the signature grape of South Africa, get its name?

Contributed by: Allan Wright

The “Rabbit,” the “Butterfly” and the “Wiggle ‘n Twist” are all names of what:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Which is the main grape variety is used in the making of Hungary’s Tokay?

Contributed by: Martin Field

Why would a wine be cloying?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What does herbaceous mean when describing wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which of these countries is NOT producing wine?

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

The state of California produces what percentage of American wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which movie producer owns a California winery?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which of these is NOT a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

Contributed by: Marlene Rossman

Which of the following California wineries produces a demi sec sparkling wine?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

What is a muté wine

Contributed by: Patrick W Fegan

Which grape’s smell is often described as “Cat pee on a gooseberry bush?”

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Which of these red grape varieties has more alcohol, more body (bigger), and is usually aged in oak?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What does structure mean as it relates to wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

Which lifestyle habit of the down-and-out has moved upscale?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

How long does a wine keep once opened?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What is a weeper?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What does flinty describe in wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What is tisane?

Contributed by: Patrick W Fegan

Which bar staple is actually a wine?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

The scent of a fine, aged Riesling is most reminiscent of:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Are there any US wineries producing good Bordeaux?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

Which one of the following wines is not a “Meritage” wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Once a bottle of wine is opened, how long does it typically last before spoiling?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

What is the flower on Perrier Jouet's Fleur de Champagne bottle?

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

What are "legs" in relation to wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

90% of all wines produced in the world are made to be consumed within one year. Which of these factors contribute to a wine ageing more than one year?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which famous pink wine is made by blending red wine with white?

Contributed by: Marnie Old

Which USA region is known for their high-end Pinot Noir production?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What does "Reserve" mean on a bottle of American wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Is there a rule of thumb I can use when selecting wines to compliment a dinner?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

Which wine raises testosterone levels in women? (And where can I get some!?):

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

In Ontario, Canada, which ONE of the following conditions must apply to call a wine a true Icewine?

Contributed by: Fred Couch

Who coined the phrase "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams?"

Contributed by: Amy Reiley

Which state is not one of the "Big Four" states in the production of American wine?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What wine would you pair with a Colorado Rib Steak?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which word would you NEVER see on a bottle of Champagne:

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

Which of the following wines does not need to be decanted?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

What’s the most planted wine grape in the world?

Contributed by: Jennifer Rosen

There have been times when I order a bottle of wine and I think the wine could be bad, but I'm not certain if it's spoiled or the flavor of the wine is one I don't like. What is the best way to tell if the wine is bad?

Contributed by: Keith Wallace

What is a coarse wine?

Contributed by: Natalie MacLean

What is the difference between Shiraz and Syrah?

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

The Grenache grape is best known as the primary grape of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but is not native to France. Where did this grape variety originate?

Contributed by: Marnie Old

The only grape used in making French White Burgundy is:

Contributed by: Kevin Zraly

Which of the following is not one of the official Bordeaux grape varieties?

Contributed by: Marnie Old

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