How Do You Make Wine?

Question 1

Where in a grape is colour and tannin to be found?

Answer 1

The skins

Question 2

Where in a grape is acidity and sugar to be found?

Answer 2

The pulp

Question 3

Which climate will result in wines with higher acidity?

Answer 3

Cooler

Question 4

White wines are associated mainly with cool or warm climates?

Answer 4

Cool

Question 5

Which white grape is grown in cool, moderate and warm climates?

Answer 5

Chardonnay

Question 6

What 2 things are needed to create alcohol?

Answer 6

Sugar and Yeast

Question 7

Apart from alcohol, what else is created in the fermentation process?

Answer 7

Carbon Dioxide (used for sparkling wines)

Question 8

What are the defining 4 stages for a red wine making process?

Answer 8

Crush > Ferment > Drain > Press

Question 9

What are the defining 3 stages for a white wine making process?

Answer 9

Crush > Press > Ferment

Question 10

What stage is not undertaken in the creation of a rosé?

Answer 10

Crush > Ferment > Drain > ie, no pressing.

Question 11

Which red grape makes wine high in both tannin and acidity?

Answer 11

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 12

Which red grape makes wine low in tannin and high in acidity?

Answer 12

Pinot Noir

Question 13

From where does a rosé obtain its colour?

Answer 13

Limited skin contact.

Question 14

What colour is a White Zinfandel?

Answer 14

Pink/ rosé