5 Riddles for the Refined (and Slightly Tipsy) Mind
At Plume Ridge Bottle Shop, we believe wine is best enjoyed with great company, and a little bit of fun.
Our wine riddles combine clever wordplay, wine knowledge, and a dash of humor to create the perfect conversation starter at your next tasting, party, or wine night. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a seasoned collector, these puzzles celebrate the rich traditions of winemaking while encouraging responsible enjoyment.
Explore our collection, test your knowledge, and see if you can uncork the answers.
Click on the + sign to see the answers.
Wine Riddles
1. I wear a coat of glass and hold a sunset’s glow; uncork me slow and let the stories flow. What am I?
2. Born on a vine, I travel in oak; some call me tart, some call me smoke. What am I?
3. I’m clear as water but not for the sea... I add fizz and cheer to a celebration, that’s me. What am I?
4. I’m named for a place but loved worldwide; light on the tongue, with red-fruit pride. What am I?
5. I start as grape, then rest and age; my label tells the year I turned the page. What am I?
Contributed by Blake Leland, Sommelier for Plume Ridge Bottle Shop.
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