3 - Storage and Service of Wine Flashcards
Storage
What can happen if wine is incorrectly stored? (2)
It can:
Effect the flavour
The wine can become faulty
Storage
What is the ideal temperature for long-term storage of wine?
Between 10 and 15 degrees C
Storage
What can happen if the wine is stored too cold? (2)
Corks can harden and lose elasticity, letting in oxygen.
Sparkling wines can lose their fizz
Storage
How should wines with a cork be stored?
On their sides to keep the cork in contact with the wine.
Storage
Why should you keep wines away from strong light? (2)
They can warm up and become stale before their time.
Artificial light can cause unpleasant flavours to develop in some wines.
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve medium/full-bodied, oaked white wines?
Lightly chilled 10-13 degrees C
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve light/medium-bodied white wines?
Chilled 7-10 degrees C
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve sweet wines?
Well Chilled 6-8 degrees C
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve sparkling wines?
Well chilled 6-10 degress C
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve light-bodied red wines?
Lightly Chilled 13 degrees C
Service temperature
At what temperature should you serve medium/full-bodied red wines?
Room temperature 15-18 degrees C
Service temperature
What happens to a wine served above the recommended temperature?
It will lose freshness and the flavours become muddled
Service temperature
How is it best to prepare an ice bucket for chilling wines?
Filled 3/4 full with equal parts ice and water to make sure the cool liquid is in full contact with the bottle
Service temperature
What can happen if a wine is served too cool?
It will mask the flavours
Glassware
What style glass should you serve red wine in?
A large glass, allowing air to come into contact with the wine to release aromas and flavours
Glassware
What style glass should you serve white wine in?
Medium sized glass so fresh fruit flavour can gather
Glassware
What style glass should you serve sparkling wine in?
A flute to enhance the visual effect of the bubbles
Glassware
What style glass should you serve fortified wine in?
A small glass due to the high alcohol content. It should still be large enough to swirl the wine
Serving
What are the 5 steps in opening a bottle of still wine
1) Cut the foil around the lip and remove
2) Wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth
3) Draw the cork out gentley
4) Wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth
5) Pour a sample of the wine to check quality
Serving
What wines would you decant?
Old wines that may have sediment can benefit from decanting
Serving
Does opening the bottle some time before serving benetif the wine?
No. There is too little air on the wine surface to make a difference.
Serving
What are 4 steps to opening a bottle of wine for decanting
1) Hold the bottle still so as not to disturb the sediment too much
2) Gently remove the cork and wipe the neck of the bottle
3) Be careful not to disturb the sediment and pour the wine into a decanter in front of a light so you can see the sediment in the neck.
4) Stop pouring when you can see the sediment collected
Serving
What are the 6 steps to opening a bottle of sparkling wine?
1) Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage
2) Hold the cork securely
3) Tilt the bottle about 30 degrees, gripping the cork and the bottom of the bottle
4) Turm the bottle, not the cork
5) Hold the cork steady and ease it out of the bottle
6) The gas should be released with a quiet ‘phut’ and not the cork flying out
Preserving wine
What are 3 ways of preserving wine after opening?
1) Replace the screw cap and place it in a wine fridge
2) A vacuum system where oxygen is removed from the bottle before storing
3) An inert gas system flushes in a gas such as argon or nitrogen to remove oxygen
