C3 - Storage And Service Of Wine /checked Flashcards
What is the ideal long-term storage temperature fr wines?
10 - 15 Celsius
Where is one of the worst places in a house to store wine? Why?
Kitchen; wide fluctuations in temperature
What are the 2 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 4 general points to observe when storing wine?
light, temperature, vibrations, horizontal
- 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?
- HEAT
- FLAVOUR IMPACT
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
- Harsh
Warm up slowly
Why must reds not be warmed by any sudden exposure to heat?
DAMAGES WINE
It may irretrievably damage the wine
What may happen to a red wine at above 18C? (2)
- Loses its freshness
2. Flavours will become muddled
How should an ice-bucket be filled?
75% full with 50/50 water and ice
Why is cooling more effective with the presence of water?
WATER IS A BETTER CONDUCTOR
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
What is the ideal serving temperature for sparkling wines?
Well chilled: 6-10C
What is the ideal serving temperature for light-bodied reds?
Lightly chilled: 13C
What is the ideal serving temperature for medium/full-bodied red wines?
Room temperature: 15-18C
What kind of glass should a red wine be served in? Why?
Larger sized
It allows air to come into contact with a large wine surface and develop the aromas and flavours
What kind of glass should a white or rosé wine be served in? Why?
A medium sized glass
Fresh fruit aromas can be gathered and directed towards the top of the glass
What kind of glass should sparkling wines be served in? Why?
Flute glasses
The shape enhances the effect of the wine’s bubbles and therefore the wine’s aroma, by allowing them to travel through a larger volume of wine before reaching the surface
What kind of glass should fortified wines be served in? Why?
Small glasses
Smaller portions due to high alcohol content
Why should a fortified wine glass not be too small? (2)
It should allow room for
- swirling
- nosing
Why is clean glassware so important? (2)
- FLAVOUR TAINT can ruin the flavour of a wine
2. Sparkling wine may lose its FIZZ more quickly
What is the best way to prepare glasses before use? What will this do?
Polish them before each use with a LINEN CLOTH
It will ensure they are clean and free of finger marks and dust, it will also remove any residue without leaving small pieces of fluff in the glass
Describe the order of opening a bottle of still wine (5)
- Remove the top of the capsule by CUTTING below the lip of the bottle
- CLEAN the shoulder and neck
- Draw the CORK as gently and cleanly as possible
- Give the neck of the bottle a final CLEAN inside and out
- Pour a SAMPLE to check condition
Which wines need to be decanted? (2)
- Wines with a heavy deposit
2. Some young wines (AERATION)
Describe the process of decanting a wine (5)
- CAREFULLY Remove the bottle HORIZONTALLY from the rack and place in a decanting basket/hold carefully, making sure not to agitate the deposit
- Remove the top of the capsule by CUTTING below the lip of the bottle
- CLEAN the shoulder and neck
- Draw the CORK as gently and cleanly as possible
- Carefully remove the bottle from the basket (where applicable) and holding the bottle in front of a light, pour the wine carefully into a decanter until the deposit can be seen near the neck. Stop pouring at this point
How is the pressure in a bottle of sparkling wine reduced?
By CHILLING it to the correct temperature
List the process of correctly opening a bottle of sparkling wine
- Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage
- Hold the cork securely in place
- Tilt the bottle at an angle of about 30 DEGREES, gripping the cork with one hand and gripping the base with the other
- Turn the bottle
- Hold the cork steady and ease it out
- Gas pressure should be released with a quiet ‘phut’
How many glasses can you get out of a 75cl bottle in the following glass sizes;
125ml
175ml
250ml
6
4
3
What is the simplest way to extend a wine’s life for a few days after opening it?
Replace the closure and store in a fridge
What are two methods of preserving a wine’s life after opening?
- Vacuum systems
2. Blanket systems
Describe how a vacuum preservation system works
What is this system unsuitable for?
The oxygen is removed from the bottle and the bottle is sealed
Sparkling wines (they will lose their bubbles)
Describe how a blanket preservation system works
It blankets the wine with an inert gas heavier than oxygen, to form a protective layer between the wine and air
