Red wine
What color are red wines made from?
Red/Purple grapes
What color is rosé wine?
Pink
What color grapes are usually used for white wine?
Green/white grapes
What makes sparkling wine bubbly?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What fruit is wine made from?
Grapes
Name one popular red wine variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Pinot Noir
Is rosé made from red or white grapes?
Red grapes
Name a popular white wine
Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc
Name a famous sparkling wine
Champagne
What is fermentation?
Conversion of sugar into alcohol by yeast
What gives red wine its color?
Grape skins
How long do skins stay in contact to make rosé?
A short time (a few hours)
Are white wines served cold or warm?
Cold
What gas is inside the bubbles?
Carbon dioxide
What sugar is converted into alcohol?
Glucose (and fructose)
Red wines are usually served at what temperature?
Temperature of 16-18 C
Rosé wines are more similar to red or white wines?
White wines
What flavor is common in white wines?
Fruity/acid
In which country is Champagne produced?
France
What are tannins found in?
Grape skins, seeds, and stems
What is the process called in which red wine acquieres flavors like vanilla and spices?
Barrel aging/Oak aging
Name a country famous for rosé wine.
France
What process is avoided to keep white wine light in color?
Skin contact
What is the method for making sparkling wine?
Méthode Champenoise/Charmant/Pet-Nat/Carbonation
What is the name of a wine expert?
Sommelier