The Wine Profile

Bronze

Finger Lakes

Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Since which century has the Finger Lakes region been growing grapes and making wine?

A The 18th century B The 21st century C The 19th century D The 20th century

2 Beyond winemaking itself, what is the Finger Lakes also well known for?

A As a popular tourism destination B As a place closed to the public C As a hub of big-city nightlife D As an area that draws no visitors

3 How do visitors most often travel between the wineries of the Finger Lakes?

A By flying between the vineyards B Along organised wine trails around the lakes C Through a single central wine market D By crossing the lakes by ferry

4 How old is the Finger Lakes' reputation for high-quality dry wine compared with its winemaking history?

A It is as old as the winemaking history B It predates winemaking in the region itself C It is far younger than the winemaking history D No such reputation has ever existed

5 What role does the Finger Lakes play within New York State's wine world?

A A region known only for table grapes B The state's most important wine region C A region lying outside the state entirely D A small and little-known region

6 What does the Finger Lakes build its marketing and identity as a wine region on?

A Its cool-climate, Riesling-led character B Its bold, oak-aged red wines C Its fortified wines in a port style D Its hot climate and early harvest