Meaning of appreciation

[Sidor]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #128 "Culinary delights", question 9

Many people drink wine, but many wine consumers know little about wine ......... or wine and food pairing because they are intimidated or put off by the pretensions often associated with wine.

(a) appropriation
(b) appreciation
(c) apportion
(d) apprehension

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #128 "Culinary delights", answer 9

Many people drink wine, but many wine consumers know little about wine appreciation or wine and food pairing because they are intimidated or put off by the pretensions often associated with wine.

Correct answer: (b) appreciation
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What does "wine appreciation" mean?

Sidor

[Mister Micawber]

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Enjoyment in the knowledge of wine facts and tastes, etc.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber