I. Wine Basics
1. What is the difference between red and white wine?
2. Can you name any countries where people make wines?
3. Where does wine come from?
4. Do you prefer sweet or dry wine?
5. What are the ingredients of wine?
II. Wine Preferences
6. Are you interested in wine?
7. Can you tell if a bottle of wine is spoiled just by looking at it or smelling it once opened?
8. What’s the most expensive bottle of wine you’ve ever purchased?
9. What is the best wine you’ve ever tasted?
10. Is there a specific type of wine that goes best with certain foods or meals? If so, what are those types of wines and foods/meals?
III. Wine Experiences
11. Is there any wine that you don’t like? Why?
12. Do you like to drink wine with food or without?
13. Do you like red or white wine more than the other? Why?
14. What does it mean when a wine is described as “dry”?
15. How long does it take for a bottle of wine to go bad after it’s been opened?
IV. Wine Production
16. How long does it take to make a bottle of wine?
17. Do you have a favorite kind of wine?
18. Where do most of the grapes used to make wine come from?
19. How much does wine cost in your country?
20. Have you ever had an allergic reaction to wine?
V. Wine Regulations
21. How old do you have to be to drink wine in your country?
22. Are there different types of wines?
23. Do you think that the French are famous for making good wine? Why or why not?
24. Does wine taste good?
25. Why do people drink wine?
VI. Wine in Families
26. Does anyone in your family drink wine regularly? If so, who and how often do they drink it?
27. Do you like wine?
28. What’s the best way to store wine?
29. Can you drink alcohol without getting drunk and having a hangover the next day?
30. What type of grapes are used to make red and white wines?
VII. Wine Preferences Continued
31. Why do some people prefer white wine while others prefer red wine?
32. Are there any health benefits of drinking wine?
33. Do you know what the word “tannin” means?
34. Are you a wine expert?
35. Is it true that all wines are made from grapes?
VIII. Wine Varieties
36. Is it made out of other fruits or vegetables?
37. If you had to choose between drinking beer and drinking wine, which would you choose? Why?
38. What kind of glasses do you use when you drink wine?
39. What is your favorite type of wine?
40. Have you ever been to a wine tasting event?
IX. Wine and Culture
41. What role does wine play in your culture?
42. Are there any traditional wine festivals in your country?
43. How do people celebrate with wine in your country?
44. Do you think wine is an important part of social gatherings?
45. What is your favorite memory involving wine?
X. Wine and Food Pairing
46. What foods do you think pair well with red wine?
47. What foods do you think pair well with white wine?
48. Do you have a favorite wine and food pairing?
49. Have you ever tried a wine and cheese pairing?
50. What wine would you recommend for a special dinner?
XI. Wine Trends
51. Are there any new wine trends you have noticed?
52. What do you think about organic or natural wines?
53. Do you think wine prices are going up or down?
54. Have you ever tried a wine from a new region?
55. What do you think about wine in cans or boxes?
XII. Wine Knowledge
56. How can you learn more about wine?
57. Are there any good books or websites about wine?
58. Do you think it’s important to know about wine?
59. Have you ever taken a wine class?
60. What is one thing you want to learn about wine?
