Wine Basics Quiz

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah are all examples of red wines from the Noble variety of grape.Wine Basics

Varietal is the name for a wine made primarily or exclusively from one variety of grapes.Wine Basics

California law requires that a varietal wine contain at least 75 percent of the grape named on the label.Wine Basics

Viticulture is the wine term that describes the way the vines are tended and how much fruit they are allowed to produce.Wine Basics

Chardonnay is the world's most popular varietal.Wine Basics

Pinot Blanc is a dry wine similar to Chardonnay but not as complex, with aromas and flavors of white melon and citrus, usually made with little or no oak.Wine Basics

Riesling is a white wine considered by most connoisseurs to be on of the world's greatest wines but is underappreciated in America.Wine Basics

Shiraz is the name Australians gave to their greatest wine.Wine Basics

Zinfandel has an unknown ancestry and is produced almost exclusively in California.Wine Basics

Blend is the name for a wine that does not carry a single varietal designation.Wine Basics