CSW CSW Wine & Food Pairing

Question 1

Which wine is most traditionally paired with oysters?

Accepted Answer

Chablis

Answer

Oaked Chardonnay

Answer

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer

Zinfandel

Question 2

Which component in wine most effectively cuts through rich, fatty foods?

Accepted Answer

Acidity

Answer

Residual sugar

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Tannins

Question 3

Sauternes is classically paired with which dish?

Accepted Answer

Foie gras

Answer

Beef tenderloin

Answer

Grilled salmon

Answer

Caesar salad

Question 4

Which wine style best suits spicy Asian cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Off-dry Riesling

Answer

High-tannin Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer

Heavily oaked Chardonnay

Answer

Dry Barolo

Question 5

Which classic food and wine match pairs a sweet Bordeaux white with a pungent blue cheese?

Accepted Answer

Sauternes with Roquefort

Answer

Muscadet with Brie

Answer

Chianti with Gorgonzola

Answer

Champagne with Stilton

Question 6

The 'weight-matching' principle of food and wine pairing means:

Accepted Answer

Matching the body of the wine to the richness of the dish

Answer

Weighing the bottle before service

Answer

Serving wine only with heavy foods

Answer

Choosing wine based on calorie count