National
Trivia Day was Monday, January 4, but I just couldn’t pass up the chance to
delve into some wine trivia as a way to celebrate the New Year.
Test
your wine knowledge and see how many of the answers you know.
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| Amphora |
1. When
were the first wines produced?
Around
6600 B.C.
2. In
the ancient world, what type of vessel held wine?
An
amphora
3. How long does it take for a grapevine to produce grapes?
Three to five years
4. How
many grapevines make up an acre?
Around
400
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| Grapevines |
5. One
ton of grapes will make how many cases of wine?
Around
60 cases or 720 bottles
6. How
many grapes are in a bottle of wine?
600
– 800 grapes
7. How
much wine is in a single barrel?
60
gallons, 25 cases or 300 bottles
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| Grapes |
8. How
many pounds of grapes does one bottle contain?
About
2.8 lbs
9. A
vintage wine is crafted from how many year’s harvests?
One year
10.
A non-vintage wine includes grapes from how many harvests?
Two
or more years blended together
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| Corkscrew Patent |
11.
When was the corkscrew first patented?
1795 in England
12.
What temperature should white wine be served at?
49-55º
Fahrenheit
13.
What temperature should red wine be served at?
60-68º
Fahrenheit
14.
How many calories are in a 5 ounce glass of dry red wine?
About
110
15.
What is the difference between a sparkling wine and Champagne?
Sparkling
wine is any effervescent wine not grown in the Champagne region of France.
16.
What are the top three U.S. states for wine consumption?
California,
New York, and Florida
Alright, you've earned
a glass of wine. Cheers to the New Year!
~ Joy
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