A Robust Wine Quiz

Do you like wine? Have you wanted to learn about wine in an fun way? If you answered yes to either question then, here is a robust wine quiz full of flavor. It will start wine lovers on the road to becoming wine experts. Therefore, grab a glass of red wine and relax while taking this grape wine quiz.

1. Hong Kong is the number 2 wine-auction market. What's the number 1 wine-auction market?

A: London
B: New York City
C. Paris
The answer is New York City. This makes sense because New York City is a known for its great food.

2.Top Chef's finale was in Napa Valley. What is Napa Valley's famed grape?

A: Cabernet Sauvignon
B: Sauvignon Blanc
C: Cabernet Franc
The answer is Cabernet Sauvignon. I have always wanted to go to Napa Valley to taste wine.

3. What does the term biodynamism mean?

A: A method for fermenting wine.
B: A philosophy of eco-agriculture.
C: The name of a vineyard in Napa.
The answer is a philosophy of eco-agriculture. I am happy that wine and philosophy are a nice pairing.

4. How did ice wine get its name?
A: It should be stored in the freezer.
B: It's made from frozen grapes.
C: It's often served with ice cubes.
The answer is it's made from frozen grapes. Ice wine sounds cool and refreshing.

5.When can peas be paired with a light red wine?

A: Never. Peas should be paired with white wine, period.
B: If there is an ingredient with a strong flavor, like onion, mixed in.
C: Only during spring, peak pea season
The answer is if there is an ingredient with a strong flavor, like onion, mixed in.

6. Which vegetables aren't particularly wine-friendly?

A: Tomatoes
B: Mushrooms
C: Artichokes
The answer is artichokes. Therefore, spaghetti with artichokes aren't a good pairing.

7. Bread and wine are fermented with yeast?

A: True
B: False
The answer is true.

8. Acidity makes a wine refreshing with salty foods?

A: True
B: False
The answer is true. Therefore, please pass the pretzels.

9. How many wineries are there in California (as of 2009)?

A: 677
B: 3,047
C: 5,019
The answer is 3,047.

10. What country drinks more wine by volume than the U.S.?

A: Italy
B: Spain
C: China
The answer is Italy. I have always wanted to travel to Italy in order to eat drink wine, and shop. Food and wine are an essential part of Italy's culture.

Wine and food go great together. However, people might be afraid to learn about wine. Hopefully, this robust wine quiz will help people learn more about wine. It is important to remember to remember that wine is red, white, and fine. source: Food and Wine, April, 2010