Do you have plans to host a wine party or a casual wine night? Challenge your friends with some fun wine trivia! No matter how knowledgeable your guests may be — from casual drinkers to wine enthusiasts — these questions can result in fantastic conversations, plenty of laughter, and unforgettable memories! We’ve put together a list of wine trivia questions perfect for your next get-together. So grab some bottles of Tennessee Homemade Wines, a few friends, and enjoy this exciting wine trivia:
Wine Trivia Questions
1. What does “vintage” mean on a wine label?
A) Aged in Oak barrels
B) From a single year’s grape harvest
C) A limited release
D) Wine that’s over 10 years old
Answer: B
2. How many grapes are usually required to make a bottle of wine?
A) 250
B) 500
C) 1,000
D) 2,500
Answer: D
3. Which country is the birthplace of wine?
A) Italy
B) Georgia
C) France
D) Greece
Answer: B
4. Which country produces the most wine each year?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) United States
Answer: B
5. What’s the term for a person who is a trained wine expert?
A) Vintner
B) Oenophile
C) Sommelier
D) Distiller
Answer: C
6. What’s a bottle that holds 30 liters of wine called?
A) Jeroboam
B) Nebuchadnezzar
C) Melchizedek
D) Balthazar
Answer: C
7. What grape is commonly used in red Bordeaux wines?
A) Zinfandel
B) Tempranillo
C) Merlot
D) Pinot Noir
Answer: C
8. What does “Brut” mean on a bottle of sparkling wine?
A) Dry
B) Sweet
C) Fruity
D) Aged
Answer: A
9. Which wine is often served chilled?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Merlot
C) Chardonnay
D) Syrah
Answer: C
10. What wine is Tennessee most known for?
A) Merlot
B) Cabernet
C) Muscadine
D) Pinot Grigio
Answer: C
11. What’s the ideal temperature to serve red wine?
A) Ice cold
B) Room temperature
C) Warm
D) Hot
Answer: B
12. What’s the term for the smell of a wine?
A) Flavor
B) Bouquet
C) Finish
D)Texture
Answer: B
13. Which of the following fruits are most commonly used in dessert wine?
A) Blackberry
B) Raspberry
C) Peach
D) All of the Above
Answer: D
14. What wine is Tennessee Homemade Wines especially known for?
A) Proper Peach
B) Old Apple
C) Midnight Red Muscadine
D) All of the Above
Answer: D
Tips for Hosting a Wine Trivia Night
1. Mix it with a wine tasting.
Serve a sample from Tennessee Homemade Wines with each round of wine trivia! Give each guest a small pour of a few different wines as you move from question to question.
2. Make it a team game.
Split up your group into teams to see who’s most knowledgeable about wine. Give out small prizes to the winner(s), like items from our store, such as glassware or apparel.
3. Make printed wine trivia cards.
Have each question of your wine trivia printed on individual cards. Allow participants to take turns reciting questions, making it ideal for playing around the table or in outdoor spaces.
4. Incorporate a blind taste test.
Give your guests a chance to guess different wines based on smell and taste. This challenge is especially fun with any of the fruity varieties from Tennessee Homemade Wines.
These fun wine trivia questions are sure to provide tons of fun for your next party or wine night! Don’t forget to grab some bottles of sweet wines from Tennessee Homemade Wines to sip on during the occasion!
