I'm a Sommelier
A popular, light-bodied, and crisp white wine known for its high acidity, dry profile, and citrusy, mineral-driven flavor.
What is Pinot Grigio?
This U.S. state is responsible for 30% of its nation's cheese production (2 billion pounds annuallly).
What is Wisconsin?
True or false: The grape species most commonly used for wine making is Vitis concord.
What is false?
(Vinis vinifera)
Champagne, a staple sparkling wine for celebrations, comes from the ________________ region of France.
________ vibes only B-)
What is Gouda?
A popular, full-bodied red wine known for its high tannins, medium-high acidity, and bold dark fruit flavors like blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry.
Cheese produced in wheels have this mechanical advantage.
What is the heavy wheels can be rolled around?
OR
What is they can withstand more pressure than other shapes?
___________ refers to the year the wine was made.
What is Vintage?
An impact that climate change could have on wine making.
- higher temps cause rapid ripening, changing flavours
- temp changes = new wine making regions
- increased risk of wildfire, late frost, severe drought
- soil degredation, nutrient imbalance, moisture stress
To ______, or not to _________
The difference between the grape that produces Pinot Grigio and the grape that produces Pinot Gris?
What is No Difference?
________ is added to cheese during processing to reduce bacterial growth (amoung other things....).
What is salt?
This range of three months are typical for grape harvesting in the northern hemisphere.
What is August to October?
Monasteries in this country played a key role in developing both viticulture and cheese-making, fostering the tradition of pairing them together.
What is France?
__________ late than never!
What is Feta?
Made from the ancient Muscat grape, this white wine is famous for flavors of peach, orange blossom, and honeysuckle.
What is Moscato?
Milk from this animal is traditionally used to make mozarella cheese.
What is Buffalo?
On average, this number of grapes is needed for a single bottle of wine.
What is 600-800?
(must be within range).
The most popular wine in the world.
What is Cabernet Sauvignon?
No cheesy puns here, just a whole _________ love.
What is Burrata?
A highly aromatic, high-acid white wine originating from Germany's Rhine region. Renowned for being "terroir-expressive," it ranges from bone-dry to intensely sweet and is rarely oaked.
What is Riesling?
Rennet, the enzyme used to coagulate cheese is derived from this source.
What is the stomach lining of young ruminants (calves, lambs, kids)?
Climate can dictate these two wine qualities.
What is Acidity and Alcohol Content?
(Warmer climates produce lower-acid, higher-alcohol wines, while cooler climates yield higher-acid, lighter-bodied wines)
The number of metric tonnes of cheese produce annually around the world (answer must be within 2 million of correct response)
What is 20 million?
That last one was pretty bad, so I'll _______ away