summer wine quiz
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Summer is in full swing at Decanter headquarters in the UK, so we've created a new, light-hearted wine quiz with 10 questions focused on wine styles, food pairings and serving tips that are typically associated with warmer months.

Answers to some of these multiple-choice questions can also be found in recent Decanter articles, including the July 2026 magazine issue.

Take our summer wine quiz


Chris Mercer

Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com, having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print.

He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media.

Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills.

Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.