Quiz: Think you know about wine? Check your knowledge of the drink

Where did the variety of grapes used to produce Chardonnay originate?
1. Eastern France
2. South of France

White wines have a larger amount of tannins than red. True or false?
1. True
2. False

Which kind of wine loses colour with ageing?'
1. White
2. Red

Which of these two regions is chiefly associated with Pinot Noir grapes?
1. Burgundy
2. Willamette Valley

If you are strapped for time to serve wine, what will you be using?
1. Aerator
2. Decanter

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Did you know?
Alicante Bouschet is the only red wine grape whose flesh is red as well. All other red grapes have only red skin, but this one has a deep red flesh which is used for dark red wines and blendings as well.
Karan Vasani, chief winemaker, Sula Vineyards

Answers

1. Eastern France

2. False

3. Red

4. Burgundy

5. Aerator

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