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How to choose high quality wine
  • 1. What is the first step in assessing wine quality?
A) Smelling
B) Visual inspection
C) Tasting
D) Reading the label
  • 2. What does clarity in wine indicate?
A) Proper winemaking
B) High alcohol content
C) Sweetness
D) Age
  • 3. What does 'legs' or 'tears' refer to on the glass?
A) Wine's viscosity
B) Wine's color
C) Wine's acidity
D) Wine's aroma
  • 4. What is the first sense to engage when assessing wine aroma?
A) Touch
B) Taste
C) Smell
D) Sight
  • 5. What does the term 'bouquet' refer to?
A) Aromas developed in the bottle
B) Fermentation aroma
C) Just the smell of flowers
D) Grape variety aroma
  • 6. What is 'terroir'?
A) The winery location
B) Type of oak used
C) Winemaking style
D) Environmental factors affecting grape growing
  • 7. Which taste sensation is most important for red wine?
A) Bitterness
B) Tannins
C) Sweetness
D) Acidity
  • 8. What does 'body' refer to in wine?
A) Wine's alcohol content
B) Wine's color
C) Wine's weight or fullness
D) Wine's acidity
  • 9. What indicates a balanced wine?
A) Harmonious blend of elements
B) Strong tannins
C) High alcohol
D) Intense sweetness
  • 10. What does a short finish suggest?
A) High acidity
B) High price
C) Older vintage
D) Lower quality
  • 11. What is the vintage of a wine?
A) The grape variety
B) The year the grapes were harvested
C) The year the wine was bottled
D) The year the winery was founded
  • 12. What is the best way to store wine?
A) Bright, warm place
B) Cool, dark place
C) Upright in direct sunlight
D) In the refrigerator
  • 13. What does 'dry' mean in wine terms?
A) Low residual sugar
B) High tannin
C) High acidity
D) High alcohol
  • 14. What grape is typically used to make Pinot Noir?
A) Merlot
B) Pinot Noir
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Syrah
  • 15. What region is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon?
A) Champagne
B) Tuscany
C) Bordeaux
D) Burgundy
  • 16. Which wine is typically bubbly?
A) Pinot Noir
B) Chardonnay
C) Champagne
D) Sauvignon Blanc
  • 17. Which of the following wines are usually sweet?
A) Dry red wine
B) Sparkling wine
C) Dessert wine
D) Dry white wine
  • 18. What is decanting?
A) Cooling wine quickly
B) Adding water to wine
C) Opening a bottle of wine
D) Pouring wine to separate sediment
  • 19. Which cheese is best paired with a bold red wine?
A) Brie
B) Aged cheddar
C) Feta
D) Fresh mozzarella
  • 20. Which food is best paired with Sauvignon Blanc?
A) Chocolate cake
B) Steak
C) Pizza
D) Goat cheese
  • 21. What does 'tannin' contribute to wine?
A) Color
B) Sweetness
C) Astringency and structure
D) Acidity
  • 22. What climate is ideal for growing high-quality grapes?
A) Extremely hot
B) Moderate
C) Very cold
D) Tropical
  • 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) Sweet wine
B) Young wine
C) Lower alcohol content
D) Higher quality wine
  • 25. What is the ideal serving temperature for red wine?
A) Slightly chilled
B) Ice cold
C) Room temperature (60-65°F)
D) Boiling
  • 26. What is the ideal serving temperature for white wine?
A) Ice cold
B) Room temperature
C) Warm
D) Chilled (45-55°F)
  • 27. What does 'corked' wine smell like?
A) Spice
B) Fruit
C) Musty or wet cardboard
D) Flowers
  • 28. What is a wine's 'palate'?
A) The label on the bottle
B) The color of the wine
C) The taste and texture on your tongue
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) Make the wine sweeter
C) Decrease alcohol content
D) Increase acidity
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