This round is all about wine wisdom — but no multiple choice this time.

You’re the quizmaster. Read the open-ended trivia question out loud and let the player give their best answer. No options. No clues. Just knowledge, instinct… or a lucky guess.

Scoring:
2 points for a correct answer.
0 points for vague rambling — unless it’s funny enough to earn a bonus sip. 

Extra rules:

• Feel free to pick any question in any order

• When it’s your turn to answer, your neighbor reads the question to you

• And remember: once you'e read the question out loud, the player answers first — no group debate allowed!

Terroir refers to the unique environmental characteristics of a wine region, such as soil, climate, topography, and microclimate, which influence the wine’s flavor.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

No, some red wines, such as Pinot Noir or light reds, can also pair wonderfully with fish, especially richer fish or those with more robust sauces.

No, many rosé wines are dry, depending on the region and winemaking

techniques. There are also sweet rosés, but they are less common.

Wines from cool climates often have higher acidity, lighter body, and aromas of green or underripe fruits (such as green apple, citrus, or cherry).

Tannin is a natural compound found in grape skins, seeds, and stems, which gives a dry, astringent sensation in the mouth, especially in red wines.

New oak barrels impart aromas of vanilla, coconut, spices, and sometimes smoky notes, which are typically stronger than with older barrels.

Sangiovese (the primary grape in Chianti) and Nebbiolo (the main grape in Barolo and Barbaresco).

Napa Valley is located in California, United States.

Riesling, which thrives in cooler climates such as Germany and Alsace in France.

A dry wine has very little residual sugar, so it doesn’t taste sweet.

A young red wine is often bright red to purple in color.

Pinot Noir for red wine and Chardonnay for white wine are the most famous wines from Burgundy.

An appellation is a protected designation of origin that specifies the region a wine comes from, with specific regulations and standards for quality and production.

‘Brut’ means the wine is almost dry, with little sugar, while ‘demi-sec’ is semi-sweet, containing more sugar

Sauvignon Blanc.

A tannin-rich wine has a high tannin content, creating a dry, astringent sensation in the mouth. This is common in red wines.

Chianti is in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Tempranillo

Pinotage, a unique grape widely grown in South Africa.

Malbec.

Traditional Method
(also accepted: Méthode Traditionnelle or Méthode Champenoise)

Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, and spices like pepper.

The term is oenology. It encompasses the entire process of wine production, from grape cultivation to fermentation and bottling.