Oh, Sweet Child of Wine

In honor of the most sip-sational holiday—aka National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18—we dive into everything from wineries spanning the state to local wine shops and sommeliers. How *pour* are your wine smarts? 

Our fave type of red? Wolfpack red, of course! NC-based Shelton Vineyards proudly produced NC State’s Hallowed Places Collection, which debuts annual limited-edition red and white wines. Which iconic university spot does the 2023
edition highlight?

a. Carter-Finley Stadium
b. Reynolds Coliseum 
c. Talley Student Union 
d. Hunt Library

Oh, grape! Vitis House became NC’s first-ever wine school when it opened in 2019. NTM owner Doreen Colondres boasts an impressive résumé, including serving as a celeb chef on which
major network?

a. ABC
b. Fox 
c. CBS
d. NBC

Biltmore House boasts a winery—and estate!—attracting visitors from all over to Asheville for sips and strolls around the grounds. What type of building was the now-winery before it was converted? 

a. Horse stables
b. Silo
c. Dairy barn
d. Greenhouse

Nestled about five minutes from the Wake County border, Zinc House Winery & Brewery transports its visitors to a tranquil oasis feat. expansive vineyards of muscadine grapes. What does the winery’s name nod to? 

a. The zinc coating the walls and roofs
b. The zinc found in the fountains
c. An elevated sense of taste and smell
d. Good wine and good health

Siler City’s FireClay Cellars produced an impressive vino that earned a double gold win at the NC State Fair wine competition in 2019. Which of the family-run business’ bevs earned the prize? 

a. Mulled chambourcin
b. 2018 red blend reserve
c. 2016 chambourcin
d. 2017 chambourcin

Ciao, bella! Transport yourself to surrounds reminiscent of the tranquility of the Tuscan countryside via Raffaldini Vineyards. The philosophy of the estate is influenced by which famed poet? 

a. Publius Vergilius Maro (Virgil)
b. William Shakespeare
c. Emily Dickinson
d. Robert Frost

Hop to Chapel Hill for drinks that’ll rock your world at Rocks + Acid Wine Shop, dedicated to discovering the “most terroir-driven wines of the world.” Which esteemed publication(s) has Chief Wine Drinker Paula de Pano’s sippery appeared in? 

a. Wine Enthusiast
b. Wine Spectator
c. Wine Magazine
d. All of the above

Lexington-based Childress Vineyards opened its doors in 2004, thus fulfilling the lifelong dream of Richard Childress, who is also known for owning a team
in what league?

a. NFL
b. NBA
c. NASCAR 
d. MLB

Certified wine expert? Uh, sign us up! While there are four levels of wine sommeliers total, how many people in North Carolina have earned the highest level of Master Sommelier?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 12
d. 22

Answers: 1. B; 2. B; 3. C; 4. A; 5. C; 6. A; 7. D; 8. C; 9. B