Wine Trivia

Todays Wine Trivia - U.S. State Wineries

Wine Journal — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:37:07 GMT

Question: How many states in the U.S have wineries?

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorrow's post.

Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Which best describes "Estate Wines"?
Answer: From Grape to Bottle, estate wines are produced at a single location.

Todays Wine Trivia - Estate Wines

Wine Journal — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:47:56 GMT

Question: Which best describes "Estate Wines"?

Wines that are aged longer at the vineyard
A vineyard's best wines
Wines that are completely produced at a single location
Wines that are bought at an estate sale or auction

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Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: You want to get more blood into your alcohol stream. So which of the following generally has the least amount of alcohol?
Answer: Riesling is generally lower in alcohol content, if you want the opposite effect, Everclear is always potent. (never drink everclear straight!)

Todays Wine Trivia - Low Alcohol

Wine Journal — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:53:02 GMT

Question: You want to get more blood into your alcohol stream. So which of the following generally has the least amount of alcohol?

Riesling
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Everclear

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorrow's post.

Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Your daughter is getting married, you are responsible for the rehearsal dinner. How much wine should you order per person?
Answer: If you are not living in Wisconsin, then 1/2 bottle is plenty.

Todays Wine Trivia - How Many Bottles

Wine Journal — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:37:02 GMT

Question: Your daughter is getting married, you are responsible for the rehearsal dinner. How much wine should you order per person?

1/3 bottle
1/2 bottle
1 bottle
2 bottles (the Wisconsin option)

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.

Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Question: What does the term "Off-Dry" mean?
Answer: Off-Dry wines have just a hint of sweetness.

Today's Wine Trivia - "Off-Dry"

Wine Journal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:42:06 GMT

Question: What does the term "Off-Dry" mean?

A Little Sweet
More Sweet
Very Sweet

I know, this one is pretty easy.

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Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Your significant other, the one who NEVER breaks a cork, is demanding a "Corkage Fee" to open bottles of wine for you. What, really, is a corkage fee?
Answer: A corkage fee is a nominal fee to have a restaurant open and serve a bottle of wine that you have brought into the restaurant.

Todays Wine Trivia - Corkage Fee

Wine Journal — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:48:13 GMT

Question: Your significant other, the one who NEVER breaks a cork, is demanding a "Corkage Fee" to open bottles of wine for you. What, really, is a corkage fee?

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.

Yesterday's Answer:
Question: Your "love handles" are wondering how many calories are in a typical 4 oz. glass of wine?
Answer: A 4 oz. glass contains 80 calories. Not to bad in my book, drink up!

Today's Wine Trivia - Love Handles

Wine Journal — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:37:26 GMT

Question: Your "love handles" are wondering how many calories are in a typical 4 oz. glass of wine?

50 calories
80 calories
100 calories

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.

Yesterday's Answer:
Question: How should wine glasses be held when drinking red wine?
Answer: The glass should be held by the stem, it helps keep the wine cooler.

Todays Wine Trivia - Wine Glass

Wine Journal — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:30:07 GMT

Question: How should wine glasses be held when drinking red wine?

By the bowl
By the stem
By a combination of both

I know this is easy, but I had to correct a friend just last saturday.
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Yesterday's Answer:
Question: What is the best way to remove the foil capsule that covers the cork in a new wine bottle?
Answer: Cut the top off, of course.

Todays Wine Trivia - Foil Capsule

Wine Journal — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:56:05 GMT

Question: What is the best way to remove the foil capsule that covers the cork in a new wine bottle?

Cut the top off
Peel the whole thing off
Pull the cork through it

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.

Yesterday's Answer:
Question: What is the official wine of the Seattle Seahawks?
Answer: Gallo of Sonoma.

Todays Wine Trivia - Seattle Seahawks

Wine Journal — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:55:29 GMT

Question: What is the official wine of the Seattle Seahawks?

Gallo of Sonoma
Columbia Crest
Chateau St. Michelle

Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.

Yesterday's Answer:
Question: What kind of wine is Prosecco?
Answer: Prusecco is a sparkling wine.