A) Bordeaux Blanc
B) Côtes du Rhône Blanc
C) Australian Semillon
D) California Pinot Gris
E) All of the above

ANSWER:
E) All of the above

Chardonnay can be the fullest and biggest white wine there is. I love to drink them more in the winter since I find the weight during the summer months too heavy and cumbersome for my palate. But how much Chardonnay can one gal drink?

Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The Semillon rounds out the body and creates a fabulous synergy with the Sauvignon Blanc.

Some Côtes du Rhone Blancs are made from Roussane, Marsanne, Clairette and Grenache Blanc. Remember there are 26 varietals grown in the Rhône so you have to know each appellation to know what exactly is in each bottle. This month we feature a Rhône white in Everyday Libations and Company’s Coming and both have Roussane, Clairette and Grenache Blanc.

Can you put these varietals in the correct order from dry to sweet:
a) Chardonnay from California
b) Gewürztraminer from Alsace
c) Riesling Auslese
d) Sauterne
e) Sauvignon Blanc from France?

A) b, a, e, d, c
B) a, e, c, d, b
C) e, a, b, c, d
D) a, b, e, c, d

What is true of Rueda? It is

A) a region in France, known for the varietal Vermentino
B) a region in Spain, known for the varietal Verdejo
C) a region in France, known for the varietal Verdejo
D) a region in Spain, known for the varietal Vermentino

What is not true of Carmènere?

A) Historically comes from the Burgundy region in France
B) Is closely related to Merlot
C) When picked at its full ripeness can be jammy and when picked earlier can have bell pepper notes
D) Typically used as a blending grape but is sometimes bottled on its own

What is this a picture of?

A) An old-style wine opener
B) Recycling hole just for wine bottles, only in Italy!
C) The original "hole in the wall"
D) A symbol commonly found on 13th and 14th century homes that announced they were wine drinkers.