Summit Wine TastingsBasic Wine Knowledge Test

This is a multiple choice test. Please read each question and then highlight the correct response. Then attach your completed test in an email to eric@summitwinetastings.com .Thank you for your time and attention.

When looking at wine, you should evaluate its: A. Color and hue B. Clarity C. Intensity D. All of the above

What can you learn about a wine from its color? A. Whether it is young or old B. The wine region in which it was made C. Whether it was aged in oak barrels or not D. None of the above

An example of an aroma descriptor in a wine’s tasting notes would be:

A. Crisp B. Firm tannins C. Black cherry D. Supple

When matching wine with food, you should try to do which of the following:

A. Balance the heaviness or lightness of the wine with that of the food

B. Look for flavor links between the wine and the food C. Match the price of the wine with the cost of the ingredients D. Both A and B

A Sauvignon Blanc can, generally, be defined by what aromas? A. Jasmine flowers and lychees B. Grapefruit, gooseberry and/or lime, citrusy C. Dark cherry, berry jam, warm spices D. Buttery toasted bread, tropical fruit and/or marmalade

Which of the following grapes is not used to make Champagne? A. Pinot Noir B. Riesling C. Pinot Meunieur D. Chardonnay

Cabernet Sauvignon is best known for which flavors? A. Cherry, plum, black currant, and cassis B. Strawberry and banana

C. White pepper and meaty, sanguine game flavors D. Apple, peach and tropical fruits

What is the primary grape used to make white Burgundy? A. Sauvignon Blanc B. Pinot Blanc C. Chardonnay D. Riesling

What are you not able to determine from a wine’s taste? A. Whether it is young or old B. The main grape variety used to make the wine C. The cost of the wine D. Whether the grapes were ripe or unripe when picked

Sulfites are: A. Added to most wines before bottling B. A natural byproduct of the fermentation process C. Found in small amounts even in organic wines D. All of the above

How can someone tell if a wine is “corked?” A. Pieces of cork are floating in the wine B. The wine has an unpleasant, moldy, musty smell C. The cork breaks off when a corkscrew is inserted D. None of the above

Which of the following appellations is not famous for great Cabernet Sauvignons?

A. Bordeaux B. Napa Valley C. Maipo Valley D. Burgundy

What does the vintage date on a wine label indicate? A. The year the wine was bottled B. The year the grapes were harvested C. The year the winery was founded D. None of the above

What is the best order to taste these styles of wines? A. Light reds, heavy, light whites, heavy whites B. Light whites, heavy whites, light reds, heavy reds C. Light whites, light reds reds, heavy whites, heavy reds D. Tasting order is not important

Which of the following is the safest “carding policy” to follow? A. Require identification from anyone who appears to be under

40. B. Require identification from anyone who looks young C. Require identification from everyone D. Randomly require identification