As we enter into the fall season when the days get shorter and the sun sets a bit sooner every day, I think of things to do indoors. I am a trivia “geek”- love to learn new facts whether they are pertinent to my life at the moment or not. I am constantly trying to gain new knowledge, especially as it pertains to wine. So, to help me, I will offer my followers some wine trivia. We will start out easy…promise! Play along and test yourself! No cheating! 🙂
Match these grape varietals to their wine style.
Easy level:
- Chardonnay- red? white?
- Pinot Noir – red? white?
- Grenache- red? white?
- Riesling- red? white?
- Sauvignon Blanc- red? white?
- Cabernet Franc- red? white?
- Merlot- red? white?
- Pinot Blanc- red? white?
- Cabernet Sauvignon- red? white?
- Zinfandel- red? white? Too easy? Let’s ramp it up a bit.
Moderate level:
- Pinot Meunier- red? white?
- Roussanne- red? white?
- Shiraz- red? white?
- Chenin Blanc- red? white?
- Mourvèdre- red? white?
- Sangiovese- red? white?
- Viognier- red? white?
- Cortese- red? white?
- Carignan- red? white?
- Petit Verdot- red? white? Not hard enough?
Difficult level:
- Picpoul- red? white?
- Malagouzia- red? white?
- Zweigelt- red? white?
- Dornfelder- red? white?
- Mazuelo- red? white?
- Cannonau- red? white?
- Loureiro- red? white?
- Parallada- red? white?
- Corvina- red? white?
- Pais- red? white?
How did you do? Take your learning to a new level by researching where these grapes are grown and what their flavor profile is like…who knows, you may find a new favorite!
