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Quiz! Wine Trivia that Even Ted Allen Would Appreciate

Not just for the oenophiles at the table, you too can learn quirky, shareable facts about reds, whites, and booze.

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True or False: red wine is made from red grapes, and white wine is made from white grapes

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True or False: red wine is made from red grapes, and white wine is made from white grapes

False; red wine gets its color because the grape skins are left to ferment with the juice. To make white wine, the skins are removed before fermentation.

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Q: How many standard wine bottles equals one Nebuchadnezzar?

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Q: How many standard wine bottles equals one Nebuchadnezzar?

A: 20 (yes, 20!) standard (750 mL) bottles! Other fun names for large format wine bottles include Rehoboam (6 bottles), Methusaleh (8 bottles), and magnum (2 bottles).

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Q: What was Dom Perignon’s occupation when he invented Champagne?

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Q: What was Dom Perignon’s occupation when he invented Champagne?

A: He was a monk.

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Q: Which South American wine countries are known for their good-value red wine?

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Q: Which South American wine countries are known for their good-value red wine?

A: Chile and Argentina!

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Q: What kind of French wine is traditionally made from the pinot noir grape?

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Q: What kind of French wine is traditionally made from the pinot noir grape?

A: Burgundy.

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Q: “Slainte” is a typical toast in which country?

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Q: “Slainte” is a typical toast in which country?

A: Ireland; the word means “health.”

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True or false: fortified wines have been distilled to have a greater alcohol content

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True or false: fortified wines have been distilled to have a greater alcohol content

False; Fortified wines have had brandy or another spirit added to them.

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