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. 1^st
    2. 5^th
    3. 2^nd
    4. 8^th

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