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Wine Tasting Vocabulary

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Instructions: Master the specialized language of wine tasting, from aroma descriptions to vineyard terms

  1. 1.

    In wine tasting, what does 'tannin' refer to?

    A
    The alcohol content
    B
    The sugar level in wine
    C
    A naturally occurring compound that creates a dry, puckering sensation in the mouth
    D
    The color of white wine
  2. 2.

    What does 'terroir' mean in the wine world?

    A
    The aging process
    B
    A type of grape
    C
    A wine region in France
    D
    The complete natural environment in which a wine is produced, including soil, climate, and topography
  3. 3.

    In wine terminology, what does 'bouquet' describe?

    A
    The shape of the glass
    B
    The wine label design
    C
    The complex aromas that develop in wine as it ages in the bottle
    D
    A flower arrangement at dinner
  4. 4.

    What does it mean when a wine is described as having 'body'?

    A
    The weight and fullness of the wine on the palate, from light to full
    B
    It has a dark color
    C
    It is very alcoholic
    D
    It contains sediment
  5. 5.

    In wine tasting, what are 'legs' or 'tears'?

    A
    Cracks in the bottle
    B
    The foam on sparkling wine
    C
    The droplets of wine that cling to and run down the inside of the glass after swirling
    D
    The sediment at the bottom
  6. 6.

    What does 'vintage' specifically refer to in wine?

    A
    A high-quality wine
    B
    An expensive bottle
    C
    An old wine
    D
    The year in which the grapes were harvested
  7. 7.

    In wine terminology, what does 'decanting' involve?

    A
    Slowly pouring wine from its bottle into another vessel to separate it from sediment and aerate it
    B
    Corking the bottle
    C
    Chilling the wine
    D
    Adding water to wine
  8. 8.

    What does 'dry' mean when describing a wine?

    A
    The wine is low quality
    B
    The wine has little to no residual sugar, not tasting sweet
    C
    The wine needs water added
    D
    The wine is old
  9. 9.

    In wine tasting, what does 'finish' refer to?

    A
    When the bottle is empty
    B
    The flavors and sensations that linger in the mouth after swallowing
    C
    The last sip
    D
    The end of fermentation
  10. 10.

    What is a 'sommelier'?

    A
    A winemaker
    B
    A wine bottle opener
    C
    A grape farmer
    D
    A trained wine professional who specializes in wine service and pairing
  11. 11.

    In wine language, what does 'corked' mean?

    A
    The wine is tainted by a chemical compound (TCA) from a contaminated cork, giving it a musty flavor
    B
    The wine has a cork
    C
    The wine is sealed properly
    D
    The wine is expensive
  12. 12.

    What does 'nose' refer to in wine tasting?

    A
    The overall aroma and smell of the wine
    B
    The wine expert's skill
    C
    The shape of the bottle
    D
    The first taste
  13. 13.

    In wine terminology, what is 'malolactic fermentation'?

    A
    A type of grape disease
    B
    Adding malt to wine
    C
    A secondary fermentation converting sharp malic acid into softer lactic acid, creating a creamier texture
    D
    A sparkling wine process
  14. 14.

    What does 'oaky' describe in wine tasting?

    A
    A wine made from acorns
    B
    Flavors of vanilla, spice, or toast imparted to wine by aging in oak barrels
    C
    A woody defect
    D
    A dry, bitter taste
  15. 15.

    In wine language, what does 'brut' mean on a sparkling wine label?

    A
    Strong
    B
    Bubbly
    C
    Natural
    D
    Very dry, indicating very low sugar content

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