Wine Quiz Challenge Quiz: Wine & Dessert, The Delica(cy) Dance Feb 14, 2020 1 of 10 RIGHT! WRONG! Which of these is the vital element for fermentation in both winemaking and chocolate production, responsible for wine’s alcohol and chocolate’s hallmark flavor? Bean roasting Oak-barrel aging Yeast Old cheese rinds Both chocolate and wine are sensitive to how they are stored. Which of these statements is true for properly keeping both of these vital vittles? They should be stored in completely dry, incredibly warm conditions They should be kept at consistent, low to moderate temperatures A standard kitchen fridge is fine for storing both indefinitely Lengthy aging in direct sunlight brings out subtle secondary flavors in wine and chocolate “Dancing” on dried chocolate beans—that is, crushing them by foot—is a method of traditional chocolate production with a long history. It is analogous to crushing grapes by foot, or grape trodding, which is still sometimes employed in the making of this sweet European wine. Beaumes de Venise Port Vin Santo Stellenbosch Straw Wine Why might a rich dark chocolate and a dry Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc make a less-than-ideal pairing? The wine would make the chocolate taste too much like gooseberries The chocolate could coat your mouth and overpower the delicate wine flavors, masking the Sauvignon Blanc The acidity in the wine would make the chocolate taste predominantly sour This is a trap! They would pair perfectly, and you can’t convince us otherwise! Which of these wines would pair best with a sweet milk chocolate from Zurich, and why? A noble-rot Riesling from Alsace, because it is partially made from moldy white chocolate itself A dry, oaky Chardonnay, because its bold banana and vanilla notes are dessert-like A rich younger tawny Port, because its sweetness, fruitiness, nutty aromas and body could match the chocolate’s flavor and texture An elegant, decades-aged grand cru red Burgundy, because its high quality and price would ensure that it could hold its own against anything While sweet white wine can be used to poach pears for a classic French dessert, which of these is the wine region that prepares this dish with dry reds from its local Gamay vineyards? Beaujolais Alsace Aquitaine Mille-Feuille In recent years, the worldwide love for which type of summery wine has inspired confectioners to create flavored gummy candies based on it? Loire Chenin Blanc Rosé Glühwein White Vermouth One of Britain’s classic sponge cakes received its name from which island-made fortified wine, traditionally served as a fitting complement to the buttery, citrus-tinged dessert? Compleanno Sauternes Eccles Madeira Some wineries make their own desserts to pair with their pours, offering honeys, jams and marmalades from estate-grown fruits or even tarts and pastries made at bakeries on the premises. Which is one? McEvoy Ranch in California's Marin County Michael David Winery in California's Lodi Jordan Wine Estate in South Africa's Stellenbosch All of the above do The northern Italian dessert Zabaglione is often served in a Champagne coupe, and traditionally prepared with eggs, sugar and a sweet Italian wine from which of these appellations? Arbois or Savoie Moscato d’Asti or Marsala Recioto or Amarone della Valpolicella Tokaji Aszú or Niagara Falls Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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