Turkey Day Trivia: How well do you know your MO wine?

November 26, 2015

While the turkey settles, test your vino knowledge with these trivia questions.

  1. How many varieties of wine grapes exist in the world?
    1. Around 500
    2. Less than 1,000
    3. More than 10,000
    4. 356
  2. How long does it take before a new grapevine would bear fruit suited to winemaking?
    1. 1 year
    2. 3-5 years
    3. About 6-9 months
    4. 7-8 years
  3. What is Missouri’s official state grape?
    1. Cabernet Sauvignon
    2. Chambourcin
    3. Vignoles
    4. Norton/Cynthiana
  4. How many gallons of wine does Missouri produce annually?
    1. 25 million
    2. 500,000
    3. 1 million
    4. 750,000
  5. When was the corkscrew designed?
    1. 1785
    2. Early 1600s
    3. Mid 1800s
    4. 1903
  6. What does a vertical wine tasting involve?
    1. Wines from the same year but from different vineyards or winemakers
    2. Wines from the same vineyards or winemakers but from different years
    3. Tasting wines while standing up
    4. None of the above
  7. How many wine trails are there in the “Show Me” State?
    1. 10
    2. 9
    3. 13
    4. 7
  8. What is Missouri’s featured varietal for November?
    1. Seyval Blanc
    2. Traminette
    3. Norton
    4. Chambourcin
  9. How many gallons of wine are in a barrel?
    1. 46
    2. 39
    3. 60
    4. 75
  10. How many acres of grapes are there in Missouri wine country?
    1. 1,250
    2. 1,700
    3. 950
    4. 1,000
  11. If a wine is described as “hot”, it most likely means?
    1. It is served warm
    2. It has spicy flavors
    3. It has a high alcohol content
    4. It has an attractive bottle
  12. What type of wine is made from frozen grapes?
    1. Table wine
    2. Sparkling wine
    3. Late Harvest wine
    4. Ice wine
  13. How many designated American Viticulture Areas (AVA) does Missouri have?
    1. 6
    2. 5
    3. 4
    4. 3
  14. Which was the first AVA ever named?
    1. Napa, CA
    2. Augusta, MO
    3. Fingerlakes, NY
    4. Walla Walla, WA
  15. Before prohibition where did Missouri rank in wine production in the U.S.?
    1. 1st
    2. 5th
    3. 2nd
    4. 8th

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Windy Wine Company

Windy Wine Company was founded 4 years ago by Kraig and Becky Keesaman. Now licensed and bonded, we are located in Osborn. Mo., on the family Missouri Century Farm. Windy Wine Company has planted nearly 6 acres of grapes, including Vignoles, Delaware, Concord and Chambourcin. We plan on adding more varieties in the future. We are proud to buy and support other local growers and producers in Missouri for many of our products.

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Wildlife Ridge Winery

Wildlife Ridge Winery is a family-owned and-operated winery. Our winery is a brand new facility setting on a 3.5 acre lake. At WRW you will experience a quiet, serene atmosphere. Sit inside our cozy winery, around the lake, or on our covered porches. Enjoy sipping our wines while watching the many varieties of wildlife in the area.

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Wild Sun Winery & Brewery

Located just a short, scenic drive from St. Louis, this beautiful country estate is the perfect destination for family and friends. We welcome you to enjoy its rustic elegance and surrounding natural beauty while sampling our world class wines. Wild Sun Winery… where the outside world ends and serenity begins.

 

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White Mule Winery

Come visit and hear the story of Charlotte’s White Mule Winery. Newly opened with easy access to Highway 50, White Mule Winery is located in the old community of Charlotte. White Mule Bed and Breakfast is next door for visitors wanting to spend more time with us. There are four acres of grapes surrounding the winery, along with farm land, cattle and of course a pair of beautiful white mules. Come, relax and enjoy a little piece of country life.

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Westphalia Vineyards

Westphalia Vineyards is located in Osage County, on the site of an 1840’s brewery. The rolling hills, soil structure, and proximity to the Maries River create excellent growing conditions. Our traditional wine-making techniques release natural grape expression.

We do not add sulfites to our products and age our wines using only Missouri oak barrels, creating fresh and vigorous wines. Westphalia Vineyards wines are currently available only online and at select stores and restaurants.

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Weston Wine Company

Come take a break, let your hair down (or put it up in one of our crowns) and have some fun while sipping on delicious wines! Our enchanting tasting room offers a fun and relaxed setting to sample our delectable wines and shop for unique take-home treats and wine goodies. Accessorize your tasting with our perfectly-paired gourmet selections of mini-cupcakes or cheeses. Or, bring the whole gang for an evening of fun and rent the winery for your event.

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West Winery

West Winery was started in August of 2007, with the goal of providing a fun, relaxing setting to enjoy and learn about wine and wine-making. Our renovated 1800’s tasting room features plenty of indoor seating and overlooks our wine-making facility. We bring the outdoors in with our unique glass front, which rolls up (weather permitting). Conveniently located less than one mile off of Highway 63 (in downtown Macon), we are a 20 minute drive south from the La Plata Train Depot & Inn.

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Wenwood Farm Winery

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Wenwood Farm Winery is a fourth generation family farm. A former dairy, Wenwood Farm produced award-winning Guernsey cattle for many years. Now, this generation’s owners, Laura Neese and Thomas Kalb, will produce another time-honored beverage – wine. We offer a full range of fine wines – hearty dry reds, semi-sweet blushes, sweet German-style whites and more – made by our winemaker, Tom, who has over 20 years of wine-making experience. Tom has worked in several wineries, both here in Missouri and in his home state of Wisconsin.

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Weingarten Vineyard

Weingarten Vineyard is a winery, plus full-service banquet and meeting facility. We offer wines under our own label, as well as wines from Missouri and other regions, plus microbrew beers.

Our deli serves a variety of artisan breads and premium cheeses that complement the wines within our cellar. Our kitchen features appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas baked in our Italian wood-burning oven.

We have private rooms available for special events; the largest accomodates 300 guests.

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