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How to choose high quality wine
  • 1. What is the first step in assessing wine quality?
A) Reading the label
B) Tasting
C) Smelling
D) Visual inspection
  • 2. What does clarity in wine indicate?
A) Sweetness
B) Age
C) Proper winemaking
D) High alcohol content
  • 3. What does 'legs' or 'tears' refer to on the glass?
A) Wine's color
B) Wine's viscosity
C) Wine's aroma
D) Wine's acidity
  • 4. What is the first sense to engage when assessing wine aroma?
A) Smell
B) Sight
C) Taste
D) Touch
  • 5. What does the term 'bouquet' refer to?
A) Just the smell of flowers
B) Aromas developed in the bottle
C) Fermentation aroma
D) Grape variety aroma
  • 6. What is 'terroir'?
A) Type of oak used
B) The winery location
C) Winemaking style
D) Environmental factors affecting grape growing
  • 7. Which taste sensation is most important for red wine?
A) Tannins
B) Bitterness
C) Acidity
D) Sweetness
  • 8. What does 'body' refer to in wine?
A) Wine's color
B) Wine's alcohol content
C) Wine's acidity
D) Wine's weight or fullness
  • 9. What indicates a balanced wine?
A) Strong tannins
B) High alcohol
C) Intense sweetness
D) Harmonious blend of elements
  • 10. What does a short finish suggest?
A) High acidity
B) Lower quality
C) High price
D) Older vintage
  • 11. What is the vintage of a wine?
A) The year the wine was bottled
B) The year the grapes were harvested
C) The year the winery was founded
D) The grape variety
  • 12. What is the best way to store wine?
A) Cool, dark place
B) Bright, warm place
C) Upright in direct sunlight
D) In the refrigerator
  • 13. What does 'dry' mean in wine terms?
A) High alcohol
B) High tannin
C) Low residual sugar
D) High acidity
  • 14. What grape is typically used to make Pinot Noir?
A) Merlot
B) Syrah
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Pinot Noir
  • 15. What region is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon?
A) Tuscany
B) Bordeaux
C) Champagne
D) Burgundy
  • 16. Which wine is typically bubbly?
A) Champagne
B) Pinot Noir
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Chardonnay
  • 17. Which of the following wines are usually sweet?
A) Sparkling wine
B) Dessert wine
C) Dry white wine
D) Dry red wine
  • 18. What is decanting?
A) Adding water to wine
B) Pouring wine to separate sediment
C) Opening a bottle of wine
D) Cooling wine quickly
  • 19. Which cheese is best paired with a bold red wine?
A) Feta
B) Brie
C) Aged cheddar
D) Fresh mozzarella
  • 20. Which food is best paired with Sauvignon Blanc?
A) Pizza
B) Steak
C) Chocolate cake
D) Goat cheese
  • 21. What does 'tannin' contribute to wine?
A) Acidity
B) Sweetness
C) Astringency and structure
D) Color
  • 22. What climate is ideal for growing high-quality grapes?
A) Very cold
B) Tropical
C) Extremely hot
D) Moderate
  • 23. What does organic certification mean?
A) Grapes grown without synthetic pesticides
B) Wine aged in oak barrels
C) Wine made with only red grapes
D) Wine made with added sugar
  • 24. What does 'Reserve' often indicate on a wine label?
A) Lower alcohol content
B) Young wine
C) Sweet wine
D) Higher quality wine
  • 25. What is the ideal serving temperature for red wine?
A) Ice cold
B) Boiling
C) Slightly chilled
D) Room temperature (60-65°F)
  • 26. What is the ideal serving temperature for white wine?
A) Chilled (45-55°F)
B) Room temperature
C) Ice cold
D) Warm
  • 27. What does 'corked' wine smell like?
A) Musty or wet cardboard
B) Flowers
C) Spice
D) Fruit
  • 28. What is a wine's 'palate'?
A) The label on the bottle
B) The taste and texture on your tongue
C) The color of the wine
D) The smell of the wine
  • 29. What should you look for when evaluating a wine's 'acidity'?
A) A bitter taste
B) A refreshing, crisp sensation
C) An oily texture
D) A dull, flat flavor
  • 30. What is the role of oak in winemaking?
A) Add flavor and complexity
B) Decrease alcohol content
C) Make the wine sweeter
D) Increase acidity
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