Cellaring & Aging Flashcards
1
Q
Give two reasons why you would age wines
A
- Enhanced flavor complexity (tertiary flavors)
- Flavor concentration
2
Q
Name 2 red grape varieties that age well in Australia
A
- Shiraz
- Cabarnet Sauvignon
3
Q
Name 2 unwooded white grape varieties that age well in Australia
A
- Semillion
- Riesling
4
Q
Optimum conditions for cellaring
1. Temperature
2. Humidity
A
- 14-18 C
- 60-70 %
5
Q
The best possible cellaring conditions (including temp and humidity) are
A
good ventilation, no direct sunlight, no vibration, (horizontal storage when corked)
6
Q
List 2 grape varieties that are commonly oaked
A
- Chardonnay
- Cabarnet Sauvignon
7
Q
Screw cap closure allows …
A
Upright storage
(no cork taint, can´t be attacked pests, doesn´t deteriorate with age)
8
Q
Name 2 types of oak and their characteristics
A
- USA vanilla, coconut, whisky
- FRANCE vanilla, citrus, spices, cinnamon