Wine Regions

Question 1

What are the 3 major wine regions in the world?

Answer 1

France, Spain and Italy

Question 2

Major Grape Varieties from France

Answer 2

Merlot & Granache

Question 3

Major Grape Varieties from Italy

Answer 3

Sangiovese & Trebbiano

Question 4

Major Grape Varieties from Spain

Answer 4

Tempranillo & Airen

Question 5

Major Grape Varieties from the US

Answer 5

Cabernet & Chardonnay

Question 6

Major Grape Varieties from Argentina

Answer 6

Malbec & Chardonnay

Question 7

Major Grape Varieties from Australia

Answer 7

Chardonnay & Shiraz

Question 8

Major Grape Varieties from Germany

Answer 8

Riesling & Müller-Thurgau

Question 9

Major Grape Varieties from S. Africa

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc & Colombard

Question 10

Major Grape Varieties from Chile

Answer 10

Cabernet & Chardonnay

Question 11

Major Grape Varieties from Portugal

Answer 11

Port grapes & Alvarinho

Question 12

Who are the top producers of Chardonnay?

Answer 12

the US, Argentina, and Chile

Question 13

What’s the best temp to serve RED wine?

Answer 13

62 - 68 degrees F

Question 14

What’s the best temp to serve WHITE wine?

Answer 14

49-55 degrees F

Question 15

What are the most popular WHITE wines?

Answer 15

Champagne, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling

Question 16

What are the most popular RED wines?

Answer 16

Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Zinfandel and Syrah

Question 17

What are the top 5 TX wineries?

Answer 17

Ste. Genevieve, Llano Estacado, Becker Vineyards, Messina Hof, and Grape Creek Vineyards

Question 18

Basic Pairings for Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio?

Answer 18

Vegetables & Fish

Question 19

Basic Pairings for Moscato & Riesling?

Answer 19

Soft cheeses, dessert & smoked/cured meats

Question 20

Basic Pairings for Chardonnay

Answer 20

Roasted Veggies, Shellfish & White meat

Question 21

Basic Pairings for Champagne & Prosecco

Answer 21

Soft & Hard cheeses and Fish

Question 22

Basic Pairings for Pinot Noir

Answer 22

Hard cheeses, shellfish & white meat

Question 23

Basic Pairings for Merlot & Tempranillo

Answer 23

Hard Cheese, white meat, red meat and cured/smoked meats

Question 24

Basic Pairings for Cab/Zinfandel/Syrah

Answer 24

Hard cheeses and heavy meats

Question 25

Basic Pairings for Port & Sherry

Answer 25

soft cheeses, cured/smoked meats & desserts

Question 26

3 ways to pair wines

Answer 26

Balancing Flavors, Using your senses, and Thinking Regionally

Question 27

What does it mean to "Think Regionally?"

Answer 27

If it grows together, it goes together. EX: eating Foie Gras w/Merlot or eating Italian seafood dish with Pinot Grigio

Question 28

What does it mean to "Balance Flavors?"

Answer 28

Pairing foods with wines that either enhance the food in its similarities or contrast it EX: counterbalance salty foods w/sweet wine, foie gras and moscato