Wine 101
What are the three main styles of wine based on color
Red, white and rose
Which popular white grape is known for flavors such as apple, citrus and sometimes butter or vanilla when aged in oak?
Chardonnay
Champagne comes from which country?
France
Tannins are most commonly associated with red wine or white wine
Red Wine
A wine described as having lemon, lime and grapefruit notes is showing what general fruit category?
Citrus
In wine terminology, what does dry mean?
The wine has little or no residual sugar/ is not sweet
Which red grape is strongly associated with Argentina and often produces dark, fruity wines?
Malbec
Napa Valley is located in which U.S state?
California
Tannins often create what sensation in your mouth: sweetness, dryness/astringency or saltiness
Dryness/astringency
What sensation in wine makes your mouth water and gives wine freshness or tartness?
Acidity
What is the term for the year the grapes used to make the wine were harvested?
Vintage
Which aromatic white grape is famous for producing wines ranging from bone-dry to very sweet and often has high acidity
Riesling
Malbec has become the signature red wine of which South American country?
Argentina
Which generally has more tannin: Cabernet sauvignon or pinot grigio?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, plum and black cherry are usually classified as what type of fruit flavors?
Black/ dark fruit
What gas creates the bubbles in sparkling wine?
Carbon dioxide
Which thin skinned red grape is famous in Burgundy and can show cherry, raspberry and earthy characteristics?
Pinot Noir
Rioja is a famous wine region in which European country?
Spain
Which would typically have higher tannins: Pinot nor or cabernet sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vanilla, toast and baking-spice aromas in wine can often come from aging in what?
Oak barrels
What is the name for the person professionally trained in wine service, especially in restaurants?
Sommelier
Which red grape is the primary grape of Italy's famous Barolo wines?
Nebbiolo
The Barossa Valley is one of the most famous wine regions in which country?
Australia
Name one major source of tannins during winemaking
Grape skins, seeds, stems or oak - accept any one
A buttery or creamy character found in some chardonnay is commonly associated with what winemaking process
Malolactic fermentation