C3 - Storage And Service Of Wine Flashcards
What is the ideal long-term storage temperature for wines?
10 - 15C
Where is one of the worst places in a house to store wine? Why?
Kitchen; wide fluctuations in temperature
What are the two biggest risks with long term refrigeration of wines?
The cork may harden and lose its elasticity, resulting in the wine prematurely oxidising
Sparkling wine may lose its fizz
What are the four general points to observe when storing wine?
Store between 10-15C
Store cork-sealed wine on its side
Keep wines away from strong light
Keep wine away from vibrations
Why should cork-sealed wine be stored on its side?
To keep the cork in contact with the wine; this stops the cork drying out and the wine consequently oxidising
What effect can strong light have on a wine?
It can heat the wine, causing it to become stale and old before its time
Artificial light can cause unpleasant flavours to develop in wine
How may reds taste if they are too cold? How can this be remedied?
Thin and harsh
By warming them up slowly
Why must reds not be warmed by any sudden exposure to heat?
It may irretrievably damage the wine
What may happen to a red wine at above 18C?
It will appear to lose its freshness and flavours will become muddled
How should an ice-bucket be filled?
3 quarters full with equal quantities of water and ice
Why is cooling more effective with the presence of water?
Air acts as an insulator - heat is more easily transferred via water to melt the ice
What can over-chilling do to a white wine/ rosé?
Mask the flavours
What is the ideal serving temperature for a medium/full bodied, oaked white wine?
Lightly chilled: 10-13C
What is the ideal serving temperature for light/medium bodied white wines?
Chilled: 7-10C
What is the ideal serving temperature for sweet wines?
Well chilled: 6-8C