Wine Stuff

Question 1

The Noble Grapes

Answer 1

Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

Question 2

Pinot Noir

Answer 2

This grape tends to be lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot and it has a red-fruits aroma (red cherries, strawberries, raspberries).

Question 3

Merlo

Answer 3

Most people find Merlot to be softer and milder than Cabernet, but with similar flavors. It can smell a bit herbal and have occasional hints of blueberry.

Question 4

Syrah

Answer 4

This is generally a rich wine with plenty of black-cherry flavors and a distinct taste of black pepper.

Question 5

Malbec

Answer 5

One of the most popular grapes, this has very rich blackberry and even boysenberry flavors.

Question 6

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 6

This features black cherry, blackberries, black pepper and even the smell of cedar at times.

Question 7

Zinfandel

Answer 7

A rich and powerful red wine that can be made into a sweet rosé wine, too (see below), this tastes more like red fruits than black fruits—and often has a raisin character.

Question 8

Red blends

Answer 8

These are becoming increasingly popular. Since they contain more than one grape, they display lots of different flavors.

Question 9

Pinot Grigio

Answer 9

Made famous in Italy, this is always light and crisp with apple and lemon flavors.

Question 10

Riesling

Answer 10

Most people think of this as a sweet wine, which is often the case. It can be dry, too, but it usually smells like sweet fruits (peaches, apricots), apples and occasionally flowers.

Question 11

Moscato

Answer 11

This is usually sold as a sweet wine and always has a wonderfully floral aroma.

Question 12

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 12

This is a light, crisp, tangy wine that often smells a bit herbal.

Question 13

Chardonnays

Answer 13

They don’t need to be aged in a barrel, but they usually display the toasty, spicy notes of one. They also often smell buttery.

Question 14

Rose grape varieties

Answer 14

Pinot Noir, Grenache, Mourvedre and Zinfandel are the most popular, can range from dry to sweet.

Question 15

Champagne

Answer 15

A region noted for its limestone and chalk soils, this region of France is the most famous sparkling wine–producing region in the world—so famous that some brands in California still use the term for their sparkling wines. But most producers outside of France simply call their products sparkling wine.

Question 16

Sherry

Answer 16

Traditionally from Spain and is much less fruity than port. It tends to have caramel, toffee and even butterscotch flavors.

Question 17

Port

Answer 17

Named after its home country of Portugal, port is a sweet, fortified wine with lots of black-fruit and raisin flavors.