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