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Reckon
you know your Chablis from your Chardonnay and your Chianti from your
Cabernet Sauvignon? Do you impress friends and family over the dinner
table with your exceptional taste and wine savoir-faire or do you
blush behind a Blush? Caves Saint-Pierre challenges you to put your
dinner party wine knowledge to the test with this fun quiz &ldots;.
What
colour is Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
A. Red
B. White
C. Can be
white or red
How does
chilling a light red wine improve it?
A. It
reduces its molecule size, making it taste stronger
B. It makes
it more compatible with white meat and fish
C. It
exaggerates its tannins, which gives it more structure
Certain
Cotes du Rhône grapes are picked at night- why is this?
A. To
ensure that they are at their coolest
B. To
maintain colour as they fade in the sunlight
C. To
protect from oxidisation
What
does the name Châteauneuf-du-Pape mean?
A. The
clergyman's old house
B. The
pastors home
C. The
Pope's new castle
How many
grapes does it take to make the average bottle of wine?
A. 150
B. 300
C. 600
What is
the most dominant grape used in wines from the Southern area of
Rhône Valley?
A. Syrah
B. Mourvèdre
C. Grenache
What is
the term used to describe the residue left on the inside of a glass
after a red wine has been swirled around?
A. Arms
B. Face
C. Legs
How
many calories does a small glass of red or white wine have?
A. 50 calories
B. 75 calories
C. 110 calories
'Cremant'
describes which style of wine?
A. Buttery wine
B. Wine
with a smooth finish
C.
Sparkling wine
How are
the differences between 'aroma' and 'bouquet' usually defined?
A. 'Aroma'
is the wine's first impression and 'bouquet' its longer finish
B. 'Aroma'
is its smell and 'bouquet' its floral characteristics
C. 'Aroma'
is used to describe a young wine and 'bouquet' an older wine
How
did you do?
Mostly
As and Bs (the wrong answer)
You like
your wine but still have lots to learn. Glean information from labels
and tasting notes to widen your knowledge and don't be afraid to try
out wine that you haven't sampled before to widen your palate.
Mostly
Cs (the right answer)
You take
your wine drinking very seriously and have a wide knowledge. Put your
experience to the test by now branching out. With your keen interest
in wine, trying something new will always be a pleasure.
Caves
Saint-Pierre wines
Caves
Saint-Pierre is a centenary winery located in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape on the southern Rhone Valley, just above
Avignon, where Grenache and Syrah grapes are blended with intense
Mourvedre and Cinsault red grapes to make classic French wines. The
range includes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhône and
Vacqueyras and is available from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Somerfield and
Thresher from £4.99 to £14.99.
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