Iconic Wine Regions and Grape Varieties Quiz

Silver Oak Cellars Twomey Cellars Russian River Pinot Noir 2016, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 and Hands of Time Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 at VanWineFest 2019
Silver Oak Cellars Twomey Cellars Russian River Pinot Noir 2016, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 and Hands of Time Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 at VanWineFest 2019

Some regions of the world are iconic for specific varieties of grapes, like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier in Champagne.  While we may think about Old World, European countries, having iconic wines made with specific grape varieties, New World regions, such as California and Australia, also can be iconic, with California’s Cabernet Sauvignon and Australia’s Shiraz wines.  Take this fun, 5-question quiz to see how familiar you are with iconic wine regions and grape varieties from around the world.

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