4 - Storage and Service of Wines

Question 1

Which two conditions are recommended for long-term storage of wine

Answer 1

1. cool and constant temperature (extreme and/or significant changes in temperature can damage wine)
2. Away from strong sunshine and bright artificial light (light and heat can cause wine to taste stale)

Question 2

How should a wine be stored if it is sealed with a cork

Answer 2

on its side toensure the cork remains in contact with the wine to stay moist

Question 3

How could a wine be stored if it is sealed with a screwcap

Answer 3

On its side or standing up

Question 4

Which style(s) of wine are recommended to be served WELL chilled?

Answer 4

sweet wines and sparkling wines

Question 5

Which style(s) of wine are recommended to be served chilled?

Answer 5

Light and medium bodied white and rose

Question 6

Which style(s) of wine are recommended to be served LIGHTLY chilled?

Answer 6

Full bodied white wines and light bodied red wines

Question 7

Which style of wine are recommended to be served at room temperature

Answer 7

medium and full bodied red wine

Question 8

What are the differences between glasses used to serve white, red and sparkling wine?

Answer 8

Usually red wine glasses are slightly larger than white wine glasses and sparkling wines are served in flutes

Question 9

What are three of the steps of opening a bottle of still wine that is sealed with a cork

Answer 9

1. Remove the top of the capsule with a capsule remover or corkscrew, then clean the neck of the bottle with a cloth
2. Center the corkscrew in the middle of the cork. Screw it into the cork and gently draw the cork out
3. Once the cork is removed, wipe around the inside and inside of the neck with a clean cloth

Question 10

What are three of the steps of opening a bottle of sparkling wine that is sealed with a wire cage

Answer 10

1. Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage, once loosened you must keep the cork covered with your hand until it is safely out of the bottle
2. Hold the bottle at angle, the cork in one hand and the base of the bottle in the other. holding the cork, turn the bottle
3. Hold the cork firmly so the pressure in the bottle does not force the cork out too quickly. Pressure can be released with a quiet “phut” without any loss of wine

Question 11

What are the 3 quality checks to perform when serving a wine?

Answer 11

1. Check the appearance - haziness could indicate faulty wine
2. Check there are no floating bits
3. Check the aroma - the wine should not smell stale or have aromas of wet cardboard or vinegar

Question 12

What are the two types of systems that can be used to extend the life of a wine

Answer 12

Vacuum System & Blanket System

Question 13

How do vacuum systems keep wine protected from the air

Answer 13

These systems rely on a pump to remove air from inside the bottle

Question 14

How do the blanket systems keep wines protected from the air

Answer 14

These systems pump a gas into the bottle which pushes the airour of the bottle. The gas does not harm the wine

Question 15

What effect does sweet wine have on food

Answer 15

Wine seems MORE drying, bitter and acidic; LESS sweet and fruity

Question 16

What effect does chilli (spicy) have on wine?

Answer 16

Makes alcohol in wine seem more noticeable

Question 17

What effect does umami flavor in food have on wine

Answer 17

Wine seems MORE drying, bitter and acidic; LESS sweet and fruity

Question 18

What effect does salty food have on wine

Answer 18

Wine seems LESS drying, bitter and acidic; More fruity and more body

Question 19

What effect does acidic food have on wine

Answer 19

Wine seems LESS drying, bitter and acidic; More fruity and more body

Question 20

What effect does highly flavored food have on wine

Answer 20

Wine can be overwhelmed by the food flavours

Question 21

What effect does fatty/oily food have on wine

Answer 21

Wine seems LESS acidic