Wine Quiz Touchdown Tipples: A Wine and Sports Quiz Nov 15, 2024 1 of 12 RIGHT! WRONG! In 2022, Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard and 10-time NBA All-Star James Harden announced he was releasing a California red from this grape that makes full-bodied wines with hefty tannins and dark fruit notes: Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon Gamay Allé Oop A few years back, to celebrate the 36th America’s Cup sailing competition, French winery G.H. Mumm created a special-edition bottling of this sparkling wine: Prosecco Cava Champagne Limoux In which U.S. state does five-time 24 Hours of Daytona champion and NASCAR coach Scott Pruett make acclaimed Syrahs? Oregon Washington California New York Recently, Languedoc wine and rugby legend Gérard Bertrand and NBA Hall of Famer-turned-vintner Tony Parker received this notable honor in international athletics: They made wine for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They served their wines at the 13th ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. They carried the Olympic torch for the Summer Olympics. They commentated at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. For the 2024 Masters Club Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club, 2023 Masters Tournament winner Jon Rahm honored his native Spain by pairing the dinner with wines from CVNE, a leading winery in which region? Rioja Monterrei Jerez de la Frontera Jumilla Earlier this year, which retired Swiss tennis pro—known as one of the sport’s GOATs—starred alongside other well-known names in a short film made by Champagne house Moët & Chandon? Rafael Nadal Roger Federer Pete Sampras Stan Wawrinka Basketball legend Carmelo Anthony, business partner Asani Swann and winemaker Stéphane Usseglio launched a French wine label, VII(N) The Seventh Estate, which is based in this Rhône Valley appellation celebrated for Grenache-based blends: Condrieu Côte-Rôtie Taveling Châteauneuf-du-Pape In a 2024 contest, Barefoot Wine offered fans the chance to enjoy wine on the sidelines of a Chicago Bears–Green Bay Packers game alongside this Olympic-winning gymnast: Simone Biles Mary Lou Retton Gabby Douglas Shannon Miller While Champagne is more traditional for post-race spraying, in 2022, Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo teamed up with St Hugo, a winery in which Southern Hemisphere country: Argentina New Zealand Australia South Africa As the co-founder of California winery The Calling, which famed CBS sportscaster has gained a reputation for high-scoring Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon? Jackie Stewart Bryant Gumbel Jim Nantz Stephen Smith In 2024, which leading California wine company became the official wine partner of the NBA and WNBA? Jackson Family Wines Robert Mondavi Trinchero Family Estates Jordan Vineyard & Winery At the 2024 Paris Olympics, swimmer Katie Ledecky became the most decorated American female athlete of all time, surpassing the record of former teammate and Gaderian Wines co-owner: Natalie Coughlin Hall Dara Torres Jenny Thompson Kate Douglass Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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