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How Much Do You Know About the World of Wine?

This quiz will test your knowledge of wine and wine-tasting to the limits!

David B. 3/24/2020

Do you think you know your Pinot Noir from your Pinot Grigio, and your Semillon from your Sauvignon Blanc? This quiz will test your knowledge of wine and wine-tasting to the limits! Give it a go, and find out if you're the legendary sommelier that the world's been waiting for!

Which of these types of grapes are white?

Pinot Grigio

Merlot

Zinfandel

When speaking of white wine, if it has a dull yellow to brown coloring it is...

An old wine

A young wine

What is the correct term for the year a wine is produced?

The vintage

The age

The season

In which type of wine are all the skins of the grapes removed?

Rosé

Sparkling wine

Dry white wine

What pairs well with a lobster dish?

Full-bodied white wine

Sparkling wine

Any red wine

What type of grape variety could this wine be?

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chenin Blanc

What are the two main red grapes of Bordeaux?

Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir & Merlot

Pinot Noir & Syrah

Where does Chianti come from?

Italy

France

Chile

What are the characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape?

Grass, green fruits, sharp, rarely oaked

Honey, straw, pale, light-bodied

Figs, citrus, full-bodied

Which wine-making region would you associate with the left bank of Bordeaux?

Medoc

Saint Emillion

The Rhone Valley

The Grape Greenhorn

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The Wine Wizard

Good job! While you didn't manage to answer all of the questions correctly, you got enough right to show us that you've got a pretty solid grounding when it comes to wine and wine tasting. You know your Pinot Noir from your Pinot Grigio and your Semillon from your Sauvignon Blanc, so keep up the good work and you might end up becoming a world-class sommelier one day! Don't forget to share this quiz with your friends and family, to see if they're anywhere near as knowledgeable as you are!

The Supreme Sommelier

Outstanding! Your incredible result shows us that you've got an impeccable understanding of every aspect of the wine culture. You know precisely which kind of wine matches any given dish, as well as exactly where each kind of grape comes from. We'll certainly need to get in touch with you if we ever have any doubts about wine, since you're practically a walking sommelier's handbook! Don't forget to share this quiz with your friends and family, to see if they're anywhere near as knowledgeable as you are!