3. Storage & service of wine Flashcards
What three points should be followed when storing wine?
1) At a cool and constant temperature, 2) Away from light, 3) On its side (if with cork closure)
Red wine glasses are typically larger or smaller than white wine glasses?
Larger
Which two systems are commonly used to keep wine fresh?
1) Vacuum (pump to remove air) & 2) Blanket (Pumps gas into bottle to remove air)
Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?
Well chilled - 43-46f
6-8c
Sparkling wines should be served at what temperature?
Well chilled - 43-50f
6-10c
Light, medium white and rose wines should be served at what temperature?
Chilled - 45-50f
7-10c
Full bodied white wines should be served at what temperature?
Lightly chilled - 50-55F
10-13c
Light bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?
Room temp or lightly chilled - 55-64
13-18c
Medium to full bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?
Room temperature - 59-64f
15-18c
Sparkling wine should be opened by twisting the…
Bottle and holding the cork
Cork taint is caused by the chemical…
TCA (Trichloroanisole)
Cork taint can give the wines aromas of…
Damp cardboard, the fruit flavours are muted
Failure of closure can the wine to…
Oxidise and appear deeper colour / browner than it should be
Failure of closure can cause the wine to have aromas of…
honey, caramel or coffee, lacking freshness and fruitiness
Heat damage can cause the wine to…
lose its freshness, lacking expected fruit flavours, tasting dull and stale