Chapter Two: Wine Faults

Question 1

What is the wine fault described as smelling like “burnt matches”?

Answer 1

Sulfur dioxide

Question 2

What is the substance that can smell like onions or garlic?

Answer 2

Mercaptan

Question 3

What is the wine fault described as smelling like “rotten eggs”?

Answer 3

Hydrogen sulfide

Question 4

What is the wine fault that smells of nail polish remover?

Answer 4

Ethyl acetate

Question 5

What smells like rancid butter?

Answer 5

Butyric acid

Question 6

What is caused by 2, 4, 6-Trichloranisole?

Answer 6

Cork taint

Question 7

What is the bacteria that can turn wine into vinegar?

Answer 7

Acetobacter

Question 8

What provides “oxidized” aromas to Sherry?

Answer 8

Acetaldehydes

Question 9

What can lead to aromas such as” Band-Aid, “horsey,” and “sweaty”?

Answer 9

Brett (Brettanomyces)

Question 10

What is the term used for a “cooked” or “baked” aroma?

Answer 10

Maderized

Question 11

What is the fault caused by the improper breakdown of sorbic acid?

Answer 11

Geraniuim fault

Question 12

What are the conditions that lack oxygen called?

Answer 12

Reduction

Reductive