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There are few things in this world loved as universally as wine. Whether you love it sweet or dry, full of tannins or light and easy, fruity or earthy or spicy or chocolatey, there’s so much delicious wine out there for any kind of wine lover to enjoy.
What isn’t quite as common is someone whShow More
There are few things in this world loved as universally as wine. Whether you love it sweet or dry, full of tannins or light and easy, fruity or earthy or spicy or chocolatey, there’s so much delicious wine out there for any kind of wine lover to enjoy.
What isn’t quite as common is someone who knows all the nuances of their wine, how to test the body, smell the bouquet, assess the flavor, and decide if this is truly a good wine. Despite all of our wine love, most of us don’t know the first thing about wine, from how it’s made to the specifics of different varieties.
But maybe you’re one of those rare few who knows everything about wine. If you think you’ve got what it takes to prove that you’re a true sommelier, all you have to do is take this quiz. Prove your wine wisdom.
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What size is a standard bottle of wine?
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100 ml
250 ml
500 ml
750 ml
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How many grapes does it take to make a single bottle of wine?
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About 1 pound
About 2.5 pounds
About 3.75 pounds
About 5.5 pounds
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What variety of French wine is typically made from the pinot noir grape?
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Pinot Noir
Burgundy
Mourvedre
Gamay Noir
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What makes something a fortified wine?
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It has a spirit added to it
It’s aged longer than a typical wine
It’s grown in highly mineral rich soil
It’s made with the grape skins
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What is a testavin?
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The person who conducts a tasting
A place that offers tastings
A spit bucket
A tasting cup
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True or false: White wine gets lighter as it ages.
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False, all wines get darker as they age.
False, but red wine does get lighter.
True, and so does red wine.
True, but red wine gets darker.
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Which city has the highest consumption of wine per capita?
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Paris
Vatican City
Los Angeles
London
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How many types of grapes are used in champagne?
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1
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4
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Which of these is a vertical tasting?
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Tasting wines from the same maker but different years
Tasting multiple wines from the same year
Tasting multiple wines of the same variety
Tasting wines at multiple vineyards in similar locales
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Which wine is likely to contain blackberry, black pepper, and plum flavors?
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Pinot Noir
Shiraz
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
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When there are fewer grapes on a vine how does the flavor of the wine change?
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It’s sweeter
It weakens the flavor
It intensifies the flavor
It creates more acidity
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When someone describes a wine as hot, what are they saying about it?
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