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