Subject: Wine Around the World!

1. What river forms the backbone of German wine country?

a. Tiber; b. Danube c. Rhine

2. What type of wine varietal is synonymous with Argentina?

a. Pinot Noir; b. Malbec; c. Chardonnay

3. In what U.S. state is the oldest winery in the country, Brotherhood Winery?

a. California; b. Pennsylvania; c. New York

4. What Italian city is in the famous wine region of Tuscany?

a. Rome; b. Florence; c. Venice

5. Created in 1953 the Alsace Wine Route is the oldest route in which country?

a. France; b. Australia; c. Italy

6. What wine varietal is the Finger Lakes region of New York known for?

a. Syrah; b. Cabernet; c. Reisling

7. What year was Napa Valley’s first winery established?

a. 1892; b. 1861; c. 1902

8. Settlers from what country first produced wine in South Africa in the 17th century?

a. England; b. Portugal; c. The Netherlands

9. The famous Australian wine region of Hunter Valley is closest to which major city?

a. Sydney; b. Melbourne; c. Perth

10. In what country is the sweet wine of Tokay, once escorted to Tsar Peter the Great by Russian soldiers, produced?

a. Austria; b. Hungary; c. Romania

Bonus question: 11. How many U.S. states produce wine?

a. 50; b. 46; c. 43 Answers

1. c. Rhine; 2. b. Malbec; 3. c, New York; 4. b, Florence; 5. a, France; 6. c, Reisling; 7. b, 1861; 8. c, The Netherlands; 9. a, Sydney; 10. b, Hungary; 11. a, 50

Ken Gooden is a long time Denver resident, a commercial real estate professional and enjoys geography and exploring the world in his spare time.