Chapters Twenty-One thru Twenty-Three: Tasting, Service, Health Flashcards

1
Q

What is the term used for wine that is cloudy or otherwise not clear in appearance?

A

Turbid

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2
Q

What is the average human recognition threshold for sweetness/sugar?

A

1%

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3
Q

What are the 5 generally accepted basic tastes?

A

Acid (sour)

Sweet

Salt

Bitter

Umami

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4
Q

What are the 4 aspects of wine quality?

A

Balance

Complexity

Intensity

Finish

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5
Q

What are primary aromas?

A

Derived from the fruit and primary fermentation, often fruity or floral

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6
Q

How are secondary aromas created?

A

Post-fermentation, via such procedures as oak contact, MLF, and lees aging

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7
Q

What are examples of secondary aromas?

A

Buttery notes, vanilla, clove, wood-derived, bread dough

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8
Q

How are tertiary aromas created?

A

The aging process, extensive bottle aging

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9
Q

What are examples of tertiary aromas?

A

Leather, mushroom, toffee, forest floor, honey, dried fruit, coffee, caramel, toffee

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10
Q

What is the alternative term for tertiary aromas?

A

Bouquet

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11
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for sweet white wines?

A

43-47 F

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12
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for dry Sherry?

A

43 to 47 F

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13
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for sparkling wines?

A

43 to 50 F

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14
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for light white wines and roses?

A

45 to 50 F

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15
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for medium- to full-bodied dry white wines?

A

50 to 55 F

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16
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for light-bodied red wines?

A

50 to 55 F

17
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for medium-bodied red wines?

A

55 F

18
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for full-bodied/aged red wines?

A

59 to 64 F

19
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for Tawny Port and Sweet Sherry?

A

54 to 61 F

20
Q

What are the ideal serving temps for Vintage Port?

A

64 to 68 F

21
Q

What are the ideal temperatures for a wine cellar, or storage?

A

50 to 60 F

22
Q

What are the 5 ideal conditions–in addition to cool temps–for wine storage?

A

Mod. humidity (65% to 75%)

Constant temperature

No light/sunlight

Little to no vibration

Bottles stored on their sides

23
Q

When is decanting most appropriate?

A

Young, robust reds

Complex wines with moderate aging

Fully aged/matured wines

Wines with sediment

Biodynamic white wines