What Your Wine Personality Says About the Bottle You Should Open

Some evenings call for a familiar favorite. Others are the perfect excuse to open something new—or finally pull a special bottle from the cellar. This wine lover’s personality quiz will help you choose what to open tonight.

Answer five quick questions, keep track of your letters, and see which bottle style fits your mood. No wine expertise required. Just go with your first instinct.

The Quiz

1. What kind of evening are you hoping for?

A. A satisfying dinner and a bottle I know I’ll love
B. A little adventure, surprise me
C. Something worth celebrating, even if there’s no big occasion
D. A slower evening with time to enjoy every sip

2. Pick your ideal first bite.

A. A good steak or a hearty roast
B. A dish with a flavor or ingredient I haven’t tried before
C. Salty snacks, oysters, or a celebratory toast
D. A comforting meal that brings back good memories

3. Which bottle catches your eye first?

A. A classic Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux
B. A grape or region I don’t recognize
C. Champagne or another sparkling wine
D. A bottle with some age and a story behind it

4. Your ideal wine night is…

A. Relaxed, familiar, and delicious
B. Full of discoveries and “I didn’t know wine could taste like that” moments
C. Lively, with good company and glasses raised
D. Unhurried, with a bottle worth lingering over

5. You find an unexpected bottle in your cellar. What do you do?

A. Save it for a dinner that suits its style
B. Open it now. There’s only one way to find out
C. Call a friend and make an evening of it
D. Look up its story, then choose the right moment

Your Results

Count your answers. Your most common letter reveals what you should open tonight.

Mostly A: The Classic Favorite

You know what you enjoy, and there’s nothing boring about choosing well. Tonight, reach for a bottle with structure and depth, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, or a favorite from Napa Valley. Pair it with a satisfying meal or let the wine be the main event.

Mostly B: The Curious Pour

For you, the best bottle is often the one you haven’t tried yet. Explore an unfamiliar grape, region, or producer. A new Italian red, a Rhône blend, or a distinctive white wine could turn an ordinary evening into a discovery.

Mostly C: The Occasion Maker

You don’t need a milestone to make a moment feel special. Open Champagne or another sparkling wine, gather a few favorite snacks, and give tonight a little sparkle. The occasion can be as simple as making it to the end of the day.

Mostly D: The Slow Sipper

You like a bottle with a little history and an evening that gives it room to shine. Choose a mature wine or a cellar favorite you’ve been saving. Pour slowly, enjoy the aromas as they develop, and take your time with each glass.

Tied between two?

That’s your permission to blend the plans. Open the classic bottle and add something unexpected, or turn a quiet night into a small celebration. The best wine for tonight is the one you’ll be glad you opened.

This quiz is just for fun. Your wine personality can change with the menu, the company, or the mood and that’s part of the pleasure of choosing a bottle.

Cheers,
The BWG team