Q- What area was the center of California's wine industry in the 1870's?

A- Los Angeles.

Q- Cabernet and Chardonnay are the two most planted grapes in Napa. What is the third most?

A- Merlot

Q- What Bordeaux varietal was rediscovered in Chile in 1994?

A- Carmenere, which is now Chile's signature grape. Similar to Merlot, but with more structure like a Cab.

Q- Who produced the first commercially available Cabernet in California?

A- While Almaden made the first Cab from Santa Clara grapes, James Concannon (Concannon Vineyard) is often credited for pioneering Bordeaux-style winemaking by importing Château Margaux vines to Livermore Valley in 1883

Q- Name the sub-AVA that is located half in Sonoma and half in Napa

A- Carneros, in the southern end of Napa/Sonoma Valleys.

Q- What is a "diurnal shift", and why is it significant to grape growing and wine?

A- Diurnal shift in wine refers to significant day-to-night temperature swings (hot days, cool nights) crucial for grape balance. Found in, for instance: Napa, Paso Robles, Mendoza, Argentina, and Central Otago, New Zealand.

Q- What city is known as the "Wine Capital of Washington"?

A- Prosser, in the Yakima Valley

Q- What actor's wine brand is called "Persued by Bear?

A- Native Yakimer (WA state) Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City)

Q- What is Plonk?

"Plonk" is a colloquial term, especially in Australia, UK, and NZ, for cheap, low-quality, mass-produced wine, often lacking complexity.

Q- What is the largest wine-producing area in France?

A- The Languedoc-Roussillon region.

Q- What wine region in the US is known as the "Zinfandel Capital of the World"?

A- Lodi, in central California

Q- French Beaujoulais wines are popular around this time of the year (and pair well with your Thanksgiving dinner). What grape are they made from?

A- The Gamay grape

Q  How many bubbles does a standard bottle of Champagne have?

A- Around 49 million.

Q- What region in Spain is known for Albariño?

A- Rías-Baixas

Q- What is the primary grape used in the Rioja region of Spain?

A- Tempranillo.

Q- What Napa Valley cult winery does Rams owner Stan Kroenke own?

A- Screaming Eagle.

Q- I'm often described as spicy and peppery. What wine am I?

A- Syrah.

Q- Who wrote and performed "Elderberry Wine", and what album was it from?

A- Elton John and Bernie Taupin, from the album "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player"

Q-  What is Spain's Bodega Irache winery most famous for?

A- Having a wine "fountain" (more like a faucet) on the Camino de Santiago, to quench the thirst of those walking the famous pilgrimage route.

Q- Which U.S. Supreme Court justice was a serious wine collector, once owning over 20,000 bottles?

A- Justice Antonin Scalia

Q- What is Botrytis, or "Noble Rot"?

A- A fungus that, if conditions are right, contributes to richness and roundness in notable dessert wines like Sauternes and Hungarian Tokaj.

Q- What wine thrust Australia onto the world stage?

A- Penfolds "Grange",  a Shiraz.

Q- What are the three white Bordeaux grapes?

A- Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle.

Q- Who made the first wine from the Sierra Foothills region in California to garner 100 points from Wine Enthusiast?

A- Bill Easton, Owner/Winemaker of Terra Rouge/ Easton wines near Plymouth, CA

Q- In the movie From the Vine, actor Joe Panotlian's character moves to Italy to pursue making wine from which Italian varietal?

A- Anglianico, considered to be one of the three greatest Italian grapes (Nebbiolo and Sangiovese being the other two).

Q- In Sideways, where was the "I am not drinking any f***ing Merlot scene shot?

A-- the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe in Los Olivos, California.

Q- The Hitching Post restaurant rose to fame in the movie "Sideways". What city is the original Hitching Post Restaurant in?

A- Casmalia, 30 miles north of Hitching Post 2 in Buellton, where the film was shot.

Q- How did the cult Napa Valley Cabernet called "Scarecrow" get its name?

A- The wine's name pays homage to Joseph Judson Cohn, who produced "The Wizard of Oz", and who also owned the land where the vineyard is located, and planted Cabernet Sauvignon vines there in 1945

Q- What is it called when a wine's aromas and flavors are muted or altered? Hint - it's also the name of a well-known movie that centers on wine.

A- Bottle Shock.

Q- Which country has the highest wine consumption per capita in the Americas?

A- Argentina. Somewhat surprisingly, Uruguay placed second.

Q- What California wine grape was considered "America's vine and wine" until DNA tracing showed it to be from Croatia?

A- Zinfandel.

Q- What is Spain's most notable wine region, and what are the two main grape varieties planted there?

A- Rioja is the region, Garnacha (Grenache) and Termpranillo are the grapes.

Q- In which famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci does wine play a significant role?

A- The Last Supper. In the painting, Jesus is shown gesturing towards a glass of wine and a piece of bread, signifying the establishment of the Holy Communion rite. 

Q- What is the primary grape variety used in Barossa Valley, Australia, and how is it referred to in the rest of the world?

A- Shiraz (aka Syrah).

Q- What wrestler was known for his ability to drink prodigeous amounts of alcohol?

A- Andre the Giant

Q- Which famous Dutch artist painted “The Drunken Couple” and several other works featuring wine?

A- Jan Steen.

Q- What are Ice Wines?

A- A type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine.

Q- One way to understand Napa Valley's grapes and wines is to understand the 3 different types of places/soil within Napa that produce these world-renowned wines. What are they?

A- Benchland = gravel, alluvial soil, good drainage. Perfect for Cabernet
Hillsides, slopes, and mountain vineyards = volcanic, clay, and sandstone, but not as deep as benchland.
Valley Floor = rock-strewn sites and clay soils. These vineyards have the ability to withstand the hot dry summers.

Q- What is the primary grape used in Sauternes (famous French dessert wines known for being sweet, delicious, and complex)?

A- Semillon, which is also known as the main blending grape with Sauvignon Blanc to make White Bordeaux Blends.

Q- What white wine, from Northwestern Spain, is currently seeing a surge in popularity?

A- Albarino

Q- True or False: Champagne can be made using both red and white grapes.

A- True. "Classic" Champagnes are made from Pinot Noir (red), Chardonnay (white), and Pinot Meunier (red). Other popular types of Champagne include Blanc de Blanc (100% Chardonnay), Blanc de Noirs (typically made from Pinot Noir and Meunier), and Rosé (also typically made from Pinot Noir and Meunier, but using a different winemaking style).

Q- Which country has the oldest wine-producing region in the Americas?

A- Mexico

Q-What is the longest aged bottle of wine in the world?

A- The "Speyer" bottle (housed at a museum in Speyer Germany) is 1700 years old, sealed and intact, and experts say still drinkable.

Q- Which wine-producing country has the highest percentage of organic vineyards?

A- Austria

Q- How does a bottle of champagne differ from your car tire?

A- It contains around twice as much PSI as your car tire

Q- What two grapes is Chardonnay a descendent of?

A- Chardonnay is a descendent of Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc- a white grape variety that's seldom grown today, and was known as "the grape of the peasants".

Q- Odette Kahn, one of the judges at the Judgement of Paris, became famous for what?

A- After the American wines bested their French counterparts in a blind tasting, Odette Kahn demanded her scorecard back. It didn't' happen.

Q- Which countries are considered "new world" and which "old world"?

A- Old World: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany. New World: North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, China.

Q- Which US state had the first licensed winery in North America?

A- In 1798 - John Dufour established America's first commercial winery, aptly named "First Vineyard," on the banks of the Kentucky River in what is now Nicholasville, KY.

Q- What are the best Spring wines?

A- Spring wines are often light and crisp, and pair well with fresh, seasonal foods- Sauvignon Blanc, Rose' and Riesling.

Q- Where does the word vino (wine) come from?

A- From the Sanskrit word venas, which means to love. Happy Valentines Day!

Q-Where is the most northern vineyard in the U.S.?

A- Although Alaska has a few wineries, they import the grapes. Veranda Beach Cellars in Washington State is one of the most northern vineyards in the United States. It's located less than a mile from the Canadian border. 

Q- Who is considered the father of Modern Winemaking in California?

A- Agoston Haraszthy is considered the father of Modern Winemaking in CA. He was a Hungarian immigrant who played a crucial role in introducing European grape varieties and modern winemaking techniques to the region.

Q- What is the oldest winery in the United States?

A- Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York is the oldest continuously operating winery in the United States. Find out more here.

Q- At which winery was much of the vineyard filming done in the movie Bottle Shock?

A- At Kunde, in Kenwood, CA

Q- Why did Paul Giamatti's character Miles hate Merlot in the movie "Sideways"?

A- Because it is associated with his ex-wife, who preferred that type of wine,

Q- Who is the largest importer of US wines?

A- England imports more wines from the US than any other country.

Q- Spiked eggong started out in England, back in the 1700's. What was it called back then

A- Spiked eggnog, created in England used to be called sack posset. We have no idea why.

, Q- Phylloxera, the devastating vine pest, has affected vines in every country except one. Which one?

A- Chile- probably because it's isolated- bordered by the Andes to the east and Pacific Ocean to the west.

Q- What wine region (in Italy) does Prosecco come from?

A- Veneto, in the Northeast. The name derives from Venice, it's largest city.

Q- Red and white Burgundy are classic wine matches with Christmas lunch or dinner. What grapes are used in the production of the wines?

A- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Q- Where was the first place vines were planted in California?

A- Mission San Juan Capistrano

Q- What did Icelander Leif Eriksson call North America when he first visited 1000 or so years ago?

A- Vinland, due to the abundance of wild grape vines.

Q- What is Ugni Blanc and why does it matter?

A Known as Trebbiano in Italy, Ugni Blanc is the most widely planted white grape in France.

Q- What is the name of Spain's sparkling wine, and what notable city is it made near?

A- Cava. around 95% of Cava comes from just one area in Catalonia, and is close to Barcelona.

Q- Malbec, Argentinas favorite varietal, hails from what region in France, originally?

A- Cahoors, near Bordeaux, where it's used as a blending grape, often with Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot.

Q- Which red grape variety is known for its soft tannins and plum flavors?

A- Merlot

Q- The Zinfandel grape is often thought of being distinctly American. What country is it actually from?

A- Croatia.

Q- Where is Bionic Frog Syrah made?

A- In Walla Walla, WA, by Cayuse. If you love Syrah and don't know Cayuse, find out more here.

Q- What is the name of the grape varietal that has the wackiest name, is indigenous to the U.S, and kinda rhymes with warthog?

A- Scuppernong, found in the Southeast where, uh, some of the United States's finest wines come from;). They are related to the muscadine grape, and were named after North Carolinas' Scuppernong river.

Q-What does a wine's vintage (year) indicate?

A- The year the grapes were harvested.

Q- What winery was home to the first tasting room in Napa Valley?

A- Charles Krug opened the first tasting room in Napa, in 1861.

Q- Uruguay is the fourth largest wine producer in South America. What grape are they most known for?

A- Tannat

Q- Before Napa and Sonoma, in the early 1800s, where was most of California's commercial viticulture based?

A-  In Los Angeles, along the banks of the L.A. River, and later (1830's) in Santa Monica Canyon.

Q- In which Italian Wine Region do you find Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino, and what primary grape makes these wines?

A- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino are in Tuscany, and the primary grape that makes these wines is Sangiovese

Q— What's the name of the wire cage on a Champagne bottle?

A-  A “muselet,” and comes from the French word “to muzzle.

Q- What's the name of the AVA (American Viticultural Area) in Hawaii?

A- Ulupalakua AVA on Maui.

Q- In what valley were the first Chardonnay grapes gown in California?

A- Napa Valley? NO! The first Chardonnay grapes in California were grown in the Livermore Valley, about 70 miles southeast of Napa and at the northern end of the San Joaquin Valley.

Q- Which French wine region is known for producing some of France's oldest and most expensive wines?

A- Burgundy.

Q- The "Judgement of Paris" in 1976 put California wines on the map. What was the highest ranking wine at that event?

A- 1973 Chardonnay from Chateau Montelena.

Q- What event brought settlers to North and Central California in the 1850's thus spurring an increase in wine demand?

A- The Gold Rush, which began in 1849.

Q- What type of wine is Fume' Blanc, and who coined it's name?

A- Robert Mondavi first used the name for his oak aged Sauvignon Blancs.

Q-What gives wine it's color?

A- The color of a wine is determined by the contact that the grape juice has with grape skins. Grape juice is naturally white.

Q- Are grapes a fruit?

A- Technically speaking, grapes are a berry, not a fruit.

Q- What happens during fermentation during the winemaking process?

A- Yeast consumes the sugar in grape juice and produces alcohol and a bit of carbon dioxide

Q- What is Crémant?

A- A type of sparkling wines made with the same technique as Champagne, but from outside the Champagne region, typically less expensive, but still darn good!

Q- What was the first winery in Paso Robles?

A- Andrew York, a settler from Indiana, began planting vineyards and established the Ascension Winery in 1882  at what is now York Mountain Winery.

Q—What do wine, frogs, and Mark Twain have in common?

A- Calaveras County. A wine region in the Sierra foothills, Mark Twain spent time there when he wrote " The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."

Q—What does the symbol of a black rooster on the neck of a bottle of Italian wine mean?

A-The rooster makes it possible to distinguish a wine that has been produced within the territory of Chianti Classico from those that have been produced outside of the territory. So, you know you’re about to drink an authentic bottle of Chianti Classico, perfected by generations of vintners.

Q—What are the major flavor components typically found in a wine aged in oak?

A-  Vanilla, cloves, smoke, coconut, or toast.

Q- Name the US president (1801-1809) who was known for his love of wine and visited Bordeaux and other wine regions before his presidency.

A- Thomas Jefferson, who stated "Good wine is a necessity of life for me".

Q- How do you pronounce the wine/grape Gewürztraminer?

A- Ga-vurts-tra-meaner
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Q- What sense contributes most to "experiencing" a wine- looking at it, smelling it, or tasting it?

A- Smell, which is why people swirl the wine in their glass and smell it before tasting.

Q- What's the most popular wine produced in North Dakota?

A- Strawberry Rhubarb!

Q- In California, what is a transverse valley, and why is it important to the wines of California?

A- In California, transverse valleys generally run East to West as opposed to North to South, which provides for cool air originating from the west (often at or near the ocean) to travel up the valley, making grapes that like colder climes (Chardonnay and Pinot for instance) happy.

Q-How did the Chinese contribute to the California wine industry?

A- Chinese immigrants played a big part in establishing California wineries in the early years digging cellars, and harvesting grapes, planting vineyards.

Q- At what point in the wine making process does champagne get it's bubbles?

A- In the last stage, while it's aging in bottle.

Q-  Beyond the Champagne region, winemakers throughout France use the Champagne method (methode traditionelle) to produce sparkling wines under what name?

A- Cremant

Q- What is the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold?

A- A 1945 Romanée-Conti from Burgundy sold for $558,000 at auction in 2018.

Q- What region in the U.S., famed for its Pinot Noir, is on the same latitude as Burgundy, Frances' legendary Pinot region?

A- The Willamette (rhymes with dammit!) Valley in Oregon.

Q- What grape is used to make Barolo (aka "The King of Wines"), and it's not quite as famous cousin, Barbaresco?

A. The Nebbiolo grape.

Q- What's (arguably) the best song where wine plays a prominent role?

A- Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. The song opens and closes with "A bottle of white, a bottle of red, perhaps a bottle of rosé instead?". For more wine songs, click here.

Q- How does "Ice Wine" get its name?

A- the grapes used to produce this wine are harvested when they are frozen to the vine.

Q- Italy's Primativo grape is identical to what other well known (in the US) grape?

A- Zinfandel.

Q-What city has the highest per capita wine consumption?

A- The Vatican, most likely due to all those Holy Communions.

Q- What country produces the most organic wine?

A- Spain.

Q- Where was the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States?

A- Nope, not Napa! Augusta Missouri (35 miles west of St. Louis) became the first official AVA in 1980, 8 months before Napa.

Q- What is Kalimotxo, a drink found in Spain?

A- Red Wine mixed with Coke or another soft drink.

Q- What are "New World Wines"?

A- Wine that comes from Western Europe and the Middle East is referred to as Old Wine. New World wines come from America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.

Q- Who said, "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day"?

A- Frank Sinatra

Q- Where does the majority of cork used for wine corks come from?

A- Portugal (34%) followed by Spain (27%).

Q- If a wine has been given the Demeter certification, what does that mean?

A- The Demeter certification means a wine has been certified biodynamic.

Q- What color is White Zinfanadel?

A- Pink. White Zinfandel is essentially a Rose'

Q- What wine-growing region is named in the song"It's a Beautiful Day for a Ballgame"?

A- Walla Walla Washington ("...The fans are out to get a ticket or two, from Walla Walla Washington to Kalamazoo.")

Q- What state is credited with the first widespread production of wine in the US?

A- New Mexico. In fact, Nearly a century and a half before California first planted vines, two priests and a monk are credited with planting vines in the Rio Grande Valley with cuttings from vineyards in Spain.

Q- After signing the Declaration of Independence, the forefathers toasted each other with what wine?

A- Madeira- a legendary wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands off the coast of Africa.

Q- Chablis is made from what type of grape?

A- Chardonnay. Chablis is a sub-region in the NW corner of Burgundy, where, for the most part, only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown.

Q- Hammurabi’s Code (1800 B.C.) had a law about wine. What was it?

A- Fraudulent wine sellers were to be punished by drowning in a river. Apparently they were rather serious about their wine!

Q- Wineries are California's second leading tourist destination. What's first?

A- Disneyland

Q- Which wine scored the most points at "The Judgement of Paris," the French wine competition that put California wines on the map?

A- The 1973 Chateau Montelena scored 132 points and beat out a 1973 Mersault Charmes Roulet (126.5 points).

Q- Where was the first wine in the United States made?

A- The earliest wine made in the United States was produced between 1562 and 1564  from Scuppernong grapes near Jacksonville, Florida.

Q- What region is known as "the Wild West of California wine?

A- Paso Robles. The town El Paso de Robles (which means Pass of the oak trees) in fact was co-founded by Kentucky outlaws Frank and Jesse James’ uncle Drury around 1869 and is characterized by that same rule-breaking diversity and innovative spirit in which the town was founded.

Q- What kind of glass is the best to use when drinking Champagne?

A- It depends on who you ask. A flute used to be the traditional choice, but it only helps you see the bubbles better. A traditional wine glass is better if you want to get more out of the taste.

Q- What is "dumb" wine?

A- A “dumb” wine refers to the lack of odor in a wine, though it may develop a pleasing odor in the future. Many Cabernet-Sauvignons, for example, are considered "dumb."

Q- Where is the world's highest wine cellar?

A- The world’s highest wine cellar is in Canada, atop Toronto’s CN Tower at 351 meters (1,151 feet). Up in the sky above you are 9,000 bottles.

Q- Where is the world's oldest known winery?

A- In 2007, large-scale wine production was discovered in a cave in Armenia.

Q- Every state has a winery. Where is the Volcano Winery located?

On the South East slope of Mauna Loa on the big island of Hawaii. For a good time, walk across the Kilauea Crater and then visit the winery, less than five miles away.

Q- Who is the Patron Saint of Winemakers?

A- St. Vincent, who lived during the fourth century in Sargossa, Spain. Rumour has it he was tortured on a wine rack (before being martyred), and the blood that flowed from his veins has become a metaphor for wine.

Q- What are the origins of toasting to one's health?

A- In ancient Greece, the host of a party would drink the first cup of wine to show his guests that he was not attempting to poison them, thus, drinking to their health.

Q- Are All Wines Vegan?

A- No. Although made from fruit, some animal products (ie, egg whites) may be used in the fining process.

Q- Where is the world's oldest grapevine?

A- the world’s oldest fully documented grapevine is thriving in London.

Q- What are the best wines to pair with grilled burgers?

A- Zinfandel, Rhone Blends (GSM, Grenache, Syrah), Cab, and beer;{

Q- What's the southernmost winery in the United States

A- Schnebly Winery in Homestead, Florida.

Q- What is the name of Dave Matthews (Dave Matthews Band) wines?

A- Dreaming Tree Wines

"The Dreaming Tree" is a song from Dave's album Before These Crowded Streets. To find out what an album is, click here;).

Q- Where can you get free wine?

A- At the Caldari di Otrona wine fountian in the Abruzzo Region just outside of Rome, and the Bodegas Irache wine fountain along the Camino de Santiago in Navarra, Spain.

Q- Where is Maynard Keenan's (from the band Tool) Caduceus Cellars tasting room?

A- Jerome, AZ, an old mining town north of Phoenix.

Q-What red wines pair well with fish?

A- Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Beaujolais

Q- What is the world's healthiest wine?

A- Cannonau from Sardinia

Sardinians (a blue zone location with ten times more centenarians than the US ) are known to drink 3 to 4 small glasses a day. Cannonau has 2-3 times the level of flavonoids (a powerful antioxidant) and is made from the Grenache grape (Cannonau is the Sardinian name for the grape).

Q- What is malolactic fermentation?

A- A secondary fermentation that converts malic acid into lactic acid, which is much "softer" and sometimes buttery.

Q- What was the first type of wine ever created?

A- Rose'.

Rose's were made for a few thousand years before red and white wines were introduced into the mix.

Q-Esgana Cão is a Portuguese white grape. What does it translate to, in English?

A- Dog strangler

Q- Who was the Greek God of Wine?

A- Dionysus.

Bacchus was the Roman god of agriculture, wine, and fertility. As a child, Bacchus was tutored by Silenus, who was a great lover of wine and often had to be carried on the back of a donkey.

Q- What is the most widely planted wine grape in California?

A-  Chardonnay is the most planted wine variety at 29%, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon at 22%, Pinot Noir at 18%, and Merlot is 14%.

Q- True or False- red wine is made from red grapes, and white wine is made from white grapes.

A- False, red wine gets its color because the grape skins are left to ferment with the juice. To make white wine, the skins are removed before fermentation.

A- At the time, California was oversaturated with Merlot, which also meant there was a lot of bad Merlot there too.

Q- In "Sideways", why did Miles hate Merlot?

A- At the time, California was oversaturated with Merlot, which also meant there was a lot of bad Merlot there too.

Q- What's the AVA that's half in Napa and half in Sonoma?

A- Carneros

Also one of the coolest AVAs due to being on the southern end of the valleys, near San Pablo Bay.

Q- What was the name explorer Lief Eriksson gave to North America?

A- Vinland, due to the proliferation of grape vines he encountered.

Q- What was the primary fruit crop in Napa during the 1940s?

A- Prunes

Q-What varietal (grape) is the Cheval Blanc that Miles drinks at the Mcdonald's at the end of Sideways?

A- Merlot.

Cheval Blanc is a "right bank" Bordeaux made from Merlot, Ironic since halfway through the film Miles tells Jack outside a restaurant that he's not going to drink any f*#$ing Merlot!

Q- In which Queen song are Moet & Chandon mentioned?
Killer Queen

Q-What is the oldest wine grape?
A- Saperavi
This grape is native to Georgia in Eastern Europe (formerly part of the Soviet Union).

Q-Who said, 'I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food.'
A- W.C. Fields

Q-Which varietals (types of grapes) are allowed to be used in a bottle of Champagne?
A- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier
"Blanc de Blanc" is made from Chardonnay, "Blanc de Noirs" from red grapes (Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier), and Rose' from a blend of red and white. A "typical" Champagne will often be a blend of all three varietals.

Q-What is Mark Wahlberg's favorite wine?
A- Sassicaia
Sassicaia is one of the original "Super Tuscans"- wines produced in Italy that don't follow the strict rules of wine production in the country, typically using Bordeaux grapes in their blends instead of native varietals. Watch Mark in his wine cellar here.

Q-What was the first winery in California?
A- Buena Vista (Sonoma) in 1857
This was soon followed by John Patchett who hired Charles Krug to make his first wines in Napa, around 1858.

Q-What was Jackie Kennedy's favorite Champagne?
A- Veuve Clicquot
Bien sûr!

Q-What's the name for the biggest kind of wine bottle?
A-It’s called a Nebuchadnezzar and it holds 15 liters of wine
Most large format bottles are named for ancient kings of Israel.

Q-What two grapes are the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon?
A-Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
Merlot is a half-brother with Cabernet Franc as a "father", but  Its  "mother" is a previously unknown grape dubbed Magdeleine Noire de s Charentes