Chapter 3 - Storage and service of wine

Question 1

Basic rules of storage

Answer 1

• Cool and constant temperature
• Avoid bright light
• Should be stored on the side to keep the cork moist

Question 2

Serving temperatures

Answer 2

• Only guidelines, individual preference may override them
• Use insolated container or ice bucket to keep wine chilled
• Sweet wines: 6-10
• Champagne: 6-10
• Light bodied white: 7-10
• Full-bodied white: 10-13
• Light bodied red: 13-18
• Full-bodied red: 15-18

Question 3

How to keep wine fresh?

Answer 3

• Vacuum system: pump air out of wine

- Blanket system: replace air with gas

Question 4

What are common wine faults?

Answer 4

• Cork taint: damp cardboard, aromas are less fresh
• Failure of closure: leads to oxidation, wine is darker and browner than expected. Honey, coffee, caramel, lack freshness
• Heat damage: lose freshness, taste dull