The Wine Profile

Bronze

Sonoma County

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 What characterises the range of grape varieties grown in Sonoma County?

A Only white grapes used for sparkling wine B A wide range of both red and white varieties C Just grapes destined for sweet dessert wines D Almost exclusively a single red variety

2 Which red grape is regarded as one of Sonoma County's signature varieties, especially in its cooler areas?

A Nebbiolo B Pinot Noir C Sangiovese D Tempranillo

3 Which grape variety is the most widely planted in Sonoma County?

A Zinfandel B Sauvignon Blanc C Cabernet Sauvignon D Chardonnay

4 Which red grape has a long history in Sonoma County and has long been associated with the area?

A Merlot B Zinfandel C Grenache D Malbec

5 In what kind of sites is Cabernet Sauvignon a major red grape in Sonoma County?

A The coolest, most fog-exposed coastal sites B The windiest sites closest to the ocean C The highest mountain peaks above the fog D The warm, sheltered inland valleys

6 Which wine style does Sonoma County have a long tradition of producing?

A Sparkling wine B Oxidative flor wines C Sweet ice wines D Fortified port wine