The Wine Profile

1 What is the signature fruit profile of California Zinfandel?

A Green apple and citrus B Melon and tropical fruit C Blackberry, raspberry, and black cherry D Lemon and grapefruit

2 What classic American dish pairs well with Zinfandel?

A BBQ ribs with smoky, sweet sauce B Sushi and sashimi C Plain steamed fish D Caesar salad without dressing

3 What is the typical color of young Zinfandel wine?

A Pale straw yellow B Deep orange-brown C Nearly colorless D Deep ruby-purple

4 How does a well-aged old-vine Zinfandel usually feel in the mouth compared to a lighter red wine?

A Lighter and thinner, with less body B About as light, but with more acidity C Heavier and fuller, with more body D Almost no body at all, like a rosé wine

5 How does Zinfandel typically feel on the palate?

A Light-bodied and crisp with high acidity B Completely flat with no texture C Full-bodied, warm, and fruit-forward with soft to moderate tannins D Extremely tannic and austere like young Nebbiolo

6 A friend orders 'Zinfandel' at a restaurant and gets a dry, dark red wine. She expected something pink and slightly sweet. What happened?

A Zinfandel is only made dry in the USA, and pink versions always come from Europe B The restaurant made an error – Zinfandel should always be pink and slightly sweet C Zinfandel is a red grape – the pink, slightly sweet wine is called White Zinfandel D White Zinfandel is an older name for the same red wine, just from a different vintage