Welcome to our Online Wine Quiz, below is a series of 10 questions randomly picked from over 100 to test your knowledge of wine. Pick the answer you believe most appropriate and then hit Score test and your knowledge will be evaluated
What nationality was the author who wrote the first book on Australian viticulture?
1) Australian
2) New Zealand
3) Scottish
4) French
In the early 1800's, Scotsman James Busby wrote the book In the early 1800's, Scotsman James Busby wrote the book
Rioja is a famous wine region in Spain. In which part of Spain is it located?
1) North
2) South
3) East
4) West
Northern Spain produces some of the best wines in Spain and the wines of the Rioja region are particularly famous. Northern Spain produces some of the best wines in Spain and the wines of the Rioja region are particularly famous.
When an unnamed friend of ours recently visited a famous female pop star and her equally famous footballer husband and asked if he would like a glass of fizz, which enormously expensive beverage was he offered?
1) 1988 Dom Perignon Champagne
2) Krug Rose
3) Asti Spumante
4) Louis Roederer Cristal 1990
Asti Spumante is the correct answer. Just goes to show that money can't buy taste Asti Spumante is the correct answer. Just goes to show that money can't buy taste
Sonoma, a prime wine growing area is located in which country?
1) Argentina
2) Chile
3) USA
4) Spain
USA is the correct answer. It is located in California. Other growing areas in California include Napa Valley and Russian River Valley. USA is the correct answer. It is located in California. Other growing areas in California include Napa Valley and Russian River Valley.
Which wine region annually produces more wine?
1) Bordeaux
2) California
3) Washington State
4) Alsace
Bordeaux is the correct answer. On average, Bordeaux produces 3 times as much wine as California which in turn produces considerably more wine than Alsace and Washington State Bordeaux is the correct answer. On average, Bordeaux produces 3 times as much wine as California which in turn produces considerably more wine than Alsace and Washington State
What is malo-lactic fermentation?
1) Malo-lactic fermentation is when lactic acids are turned into malic acids.
2) This fermentation is when lactic bacteria turn the mailc acids (apples) into lactic acids (milk)
3) This process turns grapes into wine
4) This fermentation destroys bacteria
Desirable to happen in most red wines but not in most white wines because winemakers want to keep the crisp, refreshing acid tastes in their white wine. This fermentation is encouraged by higher temperatures and low sulphur levels Desirable to happen in most red wines but not in most white wines because winemakers want to keep the crisp, refreshing acid tastes in their white wine. This fermentation is encouraged by higher temperatures and low sulphur levels
Where in the Barossa Valley located?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Chile
4) South Africa
The Barossa Valley is large quality wine area in Australia, producing white, red and dessert wines. The Barossa Valley is large quality wine area in Australia, producing white, red and dessert wines.
Rosso is a commonly used name for red wine in which country?
1) Spain
2) Italy
3) Hungary
4) Portugal
Rosso is the name given to red wine in Italy Rosso is the name given to red wine in Italy
Where are the wine growing districts of Spring Mountain, Clear Lake and Merrit Island?
1) Chile
2) USA
3) Argentina
4) Australia
They are all in California, USA They are all in California, USA
What is a Butt?
1) A tenacious ginger topped midfielder who plays for Manchester United
2) An American persons rear end
3) An oak cask used in sherry and Madeira
4) The seal for an oak cask
A Butt was originally an English cask that contained ale. It was later used for Madeira and sherry and has a capacity of 500 -600 litres. A Butt was originally an English cask that contained ale. It was later used for Madeira and sherry and has a capacity of 500 -600 litres.