# The Neighbourhood Pub Wine Training Quiz

Pass mark: 12 out of 15

Scope: by-the-glass wines only

## Questions

1. A guest asks for a light, easy white. Which wine should you recommend?

   A. Pinot Grigio, Amori
   B. Malbec, El Abasto
   C. Salice Salentino Riserva
   D. Vina Mues Tempranillo Rioja

2. Which wine is the best match for battered cod and chips?

   A. Picpoul de Pinet, Christophe Muret
   B. Merlot, Ladera Verde
   C. Rose d'Anjou
   D. Prosecco

3. A guest likes Sauvignon Blanc and wants a safe crisp white. What should you suggest?

   A. Sauvignon Blanc, Ladera Verde
   B. Salice Salentino Riserva
   C. La Cueva Pais Carignan
   D. Vouvray, L'Alcove

4. Which wine is the more aromatic Sauvignon-style upsell?

   A. Sauvignon Blanc, Snapper Rock
   B. Pinot Grigio, Amori
   C. Merlot, Ladera Verde
   D. Prosecco

5. Which wine works best with pappardelle, ricotta and lemon cream?

   A. Chardonnay, Samurai Free Run Juice
   B. Malbec, El Abasto
   C. Pinot Grigio Rose, Amori
   D. Prosecco

6. A guest orders monkfish, king prawn and chickpea tagine. Which wine is the best match from the training?

   A. Vouvray, L'Alcove
   B. Salice Salentino Riserva
   C. Merlot, Ladera Verde
   D. Prosecco

7. A guest wants a smooth easy red. Which wine should you recommend?

   A. Merlot, Ladera Verde
   B. Petit Chablis, Gérard Tremblay
   C. Picpoul de Pinet
   D. Chenin Blanc, The Winery of Good Hope

8. Which wine is the safest match for the bar burger?

   A. Malbec, El Abasto
   B. Pinot Grigio, Amori
   C. Vouvray, L'Alcove
   D. Prosecco

9. Which red is lighter, juicy and a little peppery?

   A. La Cueva Pais Carignan
   B. Salice Salentino Riserva
   C. Malbec, El Abasto
   D. Merlot, Ladera Verde

10. What should you recommend with tomato and mozzarella pizza?

   A. Vina Mues Tempranillo Rioja
   B. Chenin Blanc, The Winery of Good Hope
   C. Prosecco
   D. Pinot Grigio Rose, Amori

11. Which wine is best for chilli and nduja pork pizza?

   A. Rose d'Anjou
   B. Petit Chablis
   C. Merlot, Ladera Verde
   D. Prosecco

12. Which phrase is the best natural upsell?

   A. "If you want something brighter with the fish, the Picpoul is a nice step up."
   B. "The house wine is not worth having."
   C. "You need the most expensive wine."
   D. "I cannot help with wine."

13. Which wine should you suggest for bubbles by the glass?

   A. Prosecco
   B. Malbec, El Abasto
   C. Vina Mues Tempranillo Rioja
   D. Chenin Blanc, The Winery of Good Hope

14. Which shortcut is correct?

   A. Fresh whites work with fried food and seafood.
   B. Full-bodied reds are best with every salad.
   C. Prosecco is the main choice for burgers.
   D. Merlot is the crispest white.

15. What is the best way to recommend wine at the table?

   A. Give one clear reason linked to the dish or preference.
   B. List every grape and region on the wine list.
   C. Tell the guest they have chosen badly.
   D. Avoid making a recommendation.

## Answer Key

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. A