Question 1

This grape is the main varietal used in red Bordeaux wines.

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What is Cabernet Sauvignon?

Question 2

This white grape is known for being oaky and buttery when aged in barrels.

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What is Chardonnay?

Question 3

This grape is the dominant varietal in red wines from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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What is Pinot Noir?

Question 4

This aromatic white grape is often associated with Germany and can be dry or sweet.

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What is Riesling?

Question 5

This thick-skinned red grape thrives in hot climates like Spain and California’s Central Valley.

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What is Tempranillo (or Zinfandel also accepted)?

Question 6

This country is the world’s largest wine producer by volume.

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What is Italy?

Question 7

Malbec is most famously associated with this South American country.

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What is Argentina?

Question 8

Chianti wines come from this region in central Italy.

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What is Tuscany?

Question 9

This famous French wine region is divided into Left Bank and Right Bank.

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What is Bordeaux?

Question 10

The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region in this country.

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What is Australia?

Question 11

This term refers to the environmental factors that affect a wine grape’s growing conditions.

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What is terroir?

Question 12

This is the process of allowing wine to mix with air before drinking, often using a specific vessel.

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What is decanting (or aeration)?

Question 13

This compound found in red wine comes from grape skins and affects bitterness and mouthfeel.

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What are tannins?

Question 14

This type of sparkling wine comes from a region in northeast France.

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What is Champagne?

Question 15

This term is used when a wine smells like wet cardboard—a sign it may be spoiled.

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What is corked?

Wine Trivia Questions & Answers: Sip & Solve Quiz

2) This white grape is known for being oaky and buttery when aged in barrels.