Wines Trivia

1. One of the fathers of wine criticism, this famous Roman was killed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. Don't confuse him with his young nephew. Who praised Falernian wine and died at Pompeii?

From Quiz Influencers: Great Personalities in Wine

Answer: Pliny the Elder

Bon vivant, diplomat and naval commander, Pliny the Elder covered a lot of territory. It was in his capacity as a Roman admiral that Pliny launched the ill-fated rescue expedition that cost his life. His surviving writings include many references to wine. He was a big partisan of the Roman favorite Falernian wine and made a favorable mention of the wines produced near the Gaulish garrison town of Burdigala, now known as Bordeaux. Falernian wine is no more, but millions of people have discovered the veracity of Pliny's opinion of Burdigala wine.

From Quiz Corked!

Answer: Yarra Valley

Yering station was the first place in Victoria to have wine grapes. The area produces cooler-climate wines. There are numerous wineries of growing reputation in the area, that offer wine sales at cellar doors and tastings paired with foods. There are also viticulture courses.

From Quiz Some Wine Vocabulary

Answer: controlled appellation

You will see "appellation control" in many different languages on wine labels. It's a good start towards quality assurance. At least you know your Burgundy is Burgundian or your Chianti comes from the Italian district of that name. Unfortunately, the practice is inconsistent worldwide, with the European Union protecting not only wine origin names, but those of cheeses and even teas. By contrast, the United States is at minimum sloppy about it, with little legal force behind the few protections that exist. It's usually left to local producers to defend their turf.

From Quiz A Little Wine Miscellany

Answer: To remove sediment before serving.

Modern wines throw much less sediment than those of as little as thirty years ago, but wines (especially reds) of great bottle age still produce precipitants that need removal. Many young reds do benefit from aeration, but drinking wine so young is a modern tendency.

From Quiz Pass the Port

Answer: Portugal

The city of Porto lies on the mouth of the Douro River and the vineyards are in the Duoro Valley region of Portugal. Merchants have spent centuries shipping port wine from Porto to England. While some port-style wines are now made in other countries, authentic ports are marked with "Porto" on the label.

From Quiz Some Interesting Facts About Wine

Answer: Paul

This advice can be found in 1 Timothy 5:23. While the Bible condemns drunkenness, there are many verses, both in the Old and New Testaments, that speak favorably of wine. In fact, every book in the Old Testament, with the exception of the Book of Jonah, mentions wine or vineyards. Paul seems to have believed that his friend Timothy's health problems stemmed from his being a teetotaler, and drinking only water. Many people today believe that moderate consumption of wine bestows many health benefits.

From Quiz Wine Whine

Answer: Georgia

Georgia is located in the Caucasus area of the world. The Black Sea is at its west, Russia at its north, Turkey and Armenia are at its south, and Azerbaijan is to its south-east. Archaeologists have now established that wine-making first began in this region. Pieces of pottery dated at 6,000 BC, showing clear evidence of wine storage, have been discovered here. By 5,000 BC this wine-making knowledge had been exported to Iran, to Greece and Macedonia by 4,500 BC, and to Armenia by 4,000 BC.

From Quiz I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Answer: viticulture

Viticulture, sometimes called viniculture, is the science and study of grapes and grapevines. The name is derived from the Latin word for the grapevine, Vitis. The science of viticulture is also concerned with the production and marketing of grapes. It is a serious business where the production of wine is concerned and includes identifying pests and diseases, ensuring the vines have optimum growing conditions and much more. Someone who works in this field is called a viticulturist. Olericulture is the science/study of vegetables, arboriculture refers to trees and fruiticulture to fruit.

From Quiz Wines of Bordeaux

Answer: 700 million bottles

The amount of wine produced will vary slightly from vintage to vintage; 700 million bottles is typical for an average year. Bordeaux contains over 8,000 properties, known as "chateaux," distributed across 60 regions known as "appellations." The quality of the wines varies greatly; only a handful of appellations produce the famous wines that sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars a bottle.

From Quiz Wines of the Loire

Answer: Melon de Bourgogne

Muscadet is unusual in that, unlike other AOC wines, it is named neither after the area in which it is made, nor the grape variety from which it is made. It is considered by many to be the perfect partner for seafood, especially oysters. Pineau de la Loire is the local name for the Chenin Blanc grape.

From Quiz What's Your Poison, Mate?

Answer: Penfolds

Penfolds was established in 1844 by Dr Christopher Penfold, a medical doctor. Believing in the medicinal benefits of wine, he initially made fortified wines for his patients. It was in 1951 that the flagship Penfolds Grange Hermitage wine was first created. 'Hermitage', the name of a French wine producing area, was dropped in order to allow sales in the European Union The others listed are all wineries from the Napa Valley in California.

From Quiz Glorious Grapes!

Answer: Cinsault and Pinot Noir

The grape was created in 1925 and is rarely grown outside of South Africa.

From Quiz Wine Regions of the World

Answer: Oregon

Oregon is the 4th largest wine producing state in the United States, behind California, Washington, and New York. The Pinot Noir is the most prominent variety. Oregon also produces a very good Pinot Gris which is much less talked about. Chardonnay and Rieslings are also commonly seen throughout the Pacific NW.

From Quiz Wines of the South Island, NZ

Answer: 1982 St Helena Pinot Noir

Danny Schuster is the doyen of wine making in Canterbury. His stunning 1982 pinot noir was not quite replicated by the 1983 - but still excellent. Canterbury has won many golds since then and now that Danny has his own vineyard in the Omihi Hills of North Canterbury, the legend continues.

From Quiz The Fascinating World of Italian Wines

Answer: Umbria

Italy has 20 different regions that function as administrative divisions. One of these is Umbria, which is a landlocked region located in the center of the country. Umbria is sometimes referred to as the "green heart of Italy" because its continental climate provides an ideal environment for agriculture to flourish (for instance, olives for olive oil production and vineyards). The capital is Perugia. The Lungarotti winery, which continues to operate as a family-run business, was founded in the 1960s by Giorgio Lungarotti, though the company claims that the family had been producing wine decades before. The winery is primarily known for the famous DOCG Torgiano it makes, which it calls Rubesco. Red wines produced in this region are primarily made with the Sangiovese grape.

From Quiz French Wines

Answer: Pauillac

Many people would consider Ch. Lafite-Rothschild to be the world's finest wine.

From Quiz Name That Grape

Answer: Chardonnay

"Chablis" became synonymous with cheap white jug wine in the 70's and even the 80's but is actually one of the most unique and well respected regions in Burgundy.

From Quiz Italian Wines

Answer: red

Made from grapes that are dried like raisins. Goes well with red meat, game, & sharp cheeses.

From Quiz Wines of the Pacific Northwest

Answer: Pinot Noir

In the 1960s, recent college grad David Lett set out to produce Pinot Noir outside of its traditional Burgundy, France locale-- against the advice of his professors. It was a success, and by the early 2020s nearly 60% of all grapes grown in Oregon are of this variety. The other three are all whites-- pinot gris is ca. 15% of Oregon grapes, and the other two are under 10%.

From Quiz More Wines of the World

Answer: Portugal

This delightful wine comes from the Minho province in Northern Portugal, where it's been made for hundreds of years from a variety of grape types. The name literally means "green wine" but translates as "young wine" as the wine is normally released between three and six months after making. Originally malolactic fermentation in the bottle led to the wine's slight spritzy prickle, but these days it's induced by artificial carbonation.

From Quiz Wines of the World

Answer: Portugal

Dão is a wonderful Portuguese wine, big and with a lot of tannin. Red (80% of the area's output) and white (20% of the output) wines are made from indigenous grape varieties, and they're aged in oak. In my last year at Uni I met a wonderful girl called Pam. Her Dad was wealthy, and he took us out for dinner at a very up-market restaurant where he ordered a bottle of Dão - at that time it was the most expensive wine I'd ever drunk. So whenever I buy a bottle now, 50 years later, I think about Pam.

From Quiz Time in a Bottle

Answer: Rioja

Rioja wines are traditionally made from seven grape varieties (four red and three white ones) grown in the region, which takes its name from the autonomous community of La Rioja in northern Spain. Wine-making in the region dates at least from Roman times, though it did not fully develop until the 18th century, when the use of oak aging barrels was introduced in the local cellars (bodegas). Rioja wines are now exported all over the world, and are by far the best-known Spanish wines at the international level. White Rioja wines are aged for a minimum of six months, while the red ones need at least two years. Tempranillo is the main red grape variety used in the making of red Rioja wines. While Romagna (in northeastern Italy) and Roussillon (in southern France) are both wine-producing regions, the Ruhr in western Germany is known as one of Europe's foremost industrial hubs.

From Quiz Corked!

Answer: Barossa Valley

The Barossa was surveyed in 1839 after its promise was revealed by an expedition led by Colonel Light, some two years earlier. Blessed with a continental climate the area holds some of the oldest grape stock in the country. The area is famous for its "old vine" Shiraz, which is generally described as a full bodied red with rich chocolate flavours. Other varieties are not excluded and the region is also noted for it's fine Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mourvedre and Cabernet Sauvignon. The area is so important to Australia's wine reputation that in 2011 steps were taken by the South Australian premier to introduce legislation that would protect its unique heritage.

From Quiz A Little Wine Miscellany

Answer: your hands

There is enough pressure in a bottle of Champagne to launch an uncontrolled cork at nearly 400 miles per hour (640 kph), so it is very dangerous to use any tools, especially a corkscrew, to open one. Loosen the wire cage around the cork, grip the cage and cork firmly in your strong hand, and gently rotate the bottle with your off hand. In seconds the bottle will open itself. Yes, you've seen Champagne opened with a sword, the technique is called "sabrage", trust me it's for experts only!

From Quiz Pass the Port

Answer: Stomping with bare feet

Some vintners still use the traditional method of bare-foot stomping in large tanks, made of stone or cement, called lagares. Vintners that have modernized use a mechanical device designed like the human foot to simulate treading.

From Quiz Some Interesting Facts About Wine

Answer: Dionysus

It is not surprising that the Greeks had a god of wine. The Greek historian, Thucydides, even went so far as to claim that wine was one of the pillars of civilization when he wrote in the fifth century BC that "the peoples of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learnt to cultivate the olive and the vine." Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele, the daughter of King Cadmus of Thebes. There is evidence that the cult of Dionysus may even predate the earliest Greek civilizations. Dionysus was known to the Romans as Bacchus.

From Quiz Wine Whine

Answer: Grapes

Some doubts have been raised about this theory by historians however, as the common grape vine wasn't introduced to China for another 6,000 years. That doesn't eliminate the possibility that the Chinese used their indigenous wild grapes instead. It is thought that the hawthorn fruit may have also been used there for wine production as well. Whichever fruit went into the mix, rice wine was definitely being consumed in China by 6,000 BC.

From Quiz I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Answer: with dessert

Sauternes is a sweet French dessert wine which comes from the Graves section of Bordeaux, which has a maritime climate. As with some other wines, its distinctive flavour is due to a fungus called Botrytis Cinerea or 'Noble Rot' which acts upon the grapes. To enhance the flavour of the wine it is vital they are harvested at exactly the right stage in their development, which is quite a labour-intensive process, hence the higher cost.

From Quiz Wines of Bordeaux

Answer: 2,000 years

The Romans are believed to have introduced viticulture to the Bordeaux region in the first century AD. The Roman historian, Gaius Plinius Secundus, or Pliny the Elder, makes mention of vineyards here in the year 71 AD. The Romans called the area Burdigala; the first vines were probably planted to supply the Romans legions occupying the area with wine.

From Quiz What's Your Poison, Mate?

Answer: Wolf Blass

Wolfgang Blass produced his first batches of wine in 1966 in the Barossa Valley of South Australia. From Germany originally, he had been asked to come to Australia in 1961 for his experience in champagne-style wine making. It was however with new styles of red wine that he initially made his name in Australia. The Wolf Blass Platinum Label showcases the winery's top wines. The others listed are well-known wineries in Marlborough, New Zealand.

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