What do you know about Food&Pairing?

Quiz Questions

1.
1. Which part of the four tongue zones senses sweet?
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- A.
  Back
- B.
  Back sides
- C.
  Front sides
- D.
  Tip
2.
2. Shrimp and crab go best with the following wine:
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- A.
  Chardonnay
- B.
  Merlot
- C.
  Pinot Noir
- D.
  Cabernet Sauvignon
3.
3. Pinot Noir does NOT pair well with:
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- A.
  Beef Teriyaki
- B.
  Spicy Pork Burritos
- C.
  Grilled Hake
- D.
  Roast Duck
4.
4. Champagne does NOT pair well with:
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- A.
  Popcorn
- B.
  Smoked Salmon
- C.
  Chocolate cake
- D.
  Fish and Chips
5.
5. Which of the following is true?
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- A.
  Sweetness in food makes dry wine taste better
- B.
  Acidity in food increases the acidity in wine
- C.
  Umami flavours enhance wine
- D.
  Light foods and light wines match.
6.
6. Dry white wines are usually very poor matches with which type of food?
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- A.
  Sweets
- B.
  Salads
- C.
  Young cheeses
- D.
  Simple roasted fish or poultry
7.
7. Certain ingredients serve as “bridges” with specific wines. What would make a vinegar-dressed salad pair well with a tart white wine?
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- A.
  Toasted croutons
- B.
  Pickled beets
- C.
  Cucumbers
- D.
  Fresh cheese, such as chèvre
8.
8. Which of the following is true?
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- A.
  Red wine only pairs with meat
- B.
  White wine pairs best with fish
- C.
  Wine increases the heat of spicy food
- D.
  Sweet wines only pair with desserts

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Maybe next time !
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Honestly it's up to you! You could be a good sommelier if you tried ! Never forget what Michael Broadbent once said “Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures”
2.
Could be better ...
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Try and build more confidence in your food & wine pairing and come back soon! Never forget what someone once said “A meal without wine is like a day without sun”
3.
You are perfect for the job !
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What a great result, you're definitely a great sommelier ! And never forget “The 'perfect marriage' of food & wine should allow for infidelity”