Wine Quiz – Tasting Wine

How well do you know how to Taste Wine ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know how to taste wine?
● Or - You think you know what you are looking for in wine?

Take this short Tasting Wine Quiz & find out.

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Before you smell, taste a wine, and to help better understand the wine you are about to try. You can first slightly tilt your glass and look at the wine, and you should evaluate the..?

Colour and Hue.

Clarity and Shine.

Intensity and Depth.

All of the Above.

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After doing the first step in tasting wine. What can you learn about a wine from its colour?

The region in which it was made.

Whether the wine is young or old.

Whether the wine was aged in oak or not.

None of the Above.

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The next stage in tasting wine is the 'aroma' of the wine. Which of the following is a ‘typical example’ that would be used described a wines 'aroma' in a tasting note?

Acidic and Crisp.

Apples and Pears.

Soft and Supple.

Tannic and Dry.

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When tasting wine, which of the following are you ‘unlikely’ to learn about a wine from its taste?

Whether it is young or old.

How much the wine costs.

The main grape varietal in the wine.

Whether the wine has been aged in oak barrels.

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When tasting wine, what does the term ‘tight’ refer to when describing a wine?

The wine never opens it wallet.

The wine has a close group of friends.

The wine is extremely fit from working out.

The wines aromas and flavours are still developing and shy to show themselves.

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What does it mean when a wine is described and referred to as tired and flabby?

The wine is sleepy and full of sugar.

The wine is lacking energy and low on calories.

The wine is lacking a depth of flavour and balanced acidity.

The wine has been out partying all night and needs some exercise.

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When tasting wine, what does it mean when a white wine is described as ‘round’?

The wine is flabby and lacks natural acidity.

The wine has let itself go and has a rounded waistline.

The wine is extremely full-bodied and goes around your mouth.

The wine is ripe, with a smooth texture on the palate and soft acidity.

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What is the name of the harmless crystals that can form on the bottom of a cork and wine bottle & sometimes fall into your glass?

Calcite Crystals.

Epidote Crystals.

Quartz Crystals.

Tartrate Crystals.

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When tasting wine, what does it mean when a wine is described as being ‘mature’?

The wine is past its prime and getting old.

The wine is well developed and ready to drink.

The wine needs another few years of age before drinking.

The wine has years of experience, and can cope with any situation.

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If someone describes a wine as: aromas of peaches, flavours of ripe stone-fruits with a hint of vanilla toast on a dry finish - refers to which of the following wines?

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc

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When tasting wine, particularly red wines - you describe the wine as having varied intensity of tannins. The sensation your palate quickly experiences a dried-out feeling in your mouth. Which of the following red wines typically has the highest level of tannins?

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grenache

Malbec

Pinot Noir

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When tasting wine, your palate can identify sweet, dry, oak and bitter notes, along with the texture of a wine at varied levels of expression. But which of the following is not always talked about, but is very important for the first impression and enjoyment of wine?

Good natural light.

Shape of the wine glass.

The temperature of the wine.

All of the Above.

Your score is

The average score is 70%