Serve Wine Flashcards
What is the first step in opening a bottle of still wine?
Remove the top of the capsule by cutting around below the lip of the bottle
This can be done with a capsule remover or knife.
What should be done after removing the capsule from a still wine bottle?
Wipe the neck of the bottle with a clean cloth.
How should the cork be removed from a bottle of still wine?
Draw the cork as gently and cleanly as possible using your selected corkscrew.
What is the purpose of pouring a sample of still wine into a glass?
To check the wine’s condition.
Why do wines with a heavy deposit need to be decanted?
The deposit is formed during the ageing process of many good red wines.
What can benefit from the aeration that occurs during decanting?
Some young wines.
What is ineffective for airing a wine before service?
Opening a bottle some time before service does no good at all.
What is the recommended procedure for removing a bottle of wine from a rack for decanting?
Remove the bottle horizontally and place it in a decanting basket if available.
What should be done to the shoulder and neck of the bottle before decanting?
Clean the shoulder and neck of the bottle.
How should the wine be poured into the decanter?
Pour carefully until the deposit can be seen near the neck, then stop pouring.
What should be done to reduce the pressure in a bottle of sparkling wine?
Chill the wine to the correct temperature.
What is the first step in opening a bottle of sparkling wine?
Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage.
What must be done once the wire cage of a sparkling wine bottle is loosened?
The cork must be held securely in place.
At what angle should the bottle of sparkling wine be tilted during opening?
About 30°.
What should be done while easing the cork out of the bottle?
Hold the cork steady, resisting its tendency to fly out.
What should happen to the gas pressure when opening a bottle of sparkling wine?
It should be released with a quiet phut, not an explosion.
