Service: WSET L3 Learning Outcome 5 Flashcards
What are the optimal conditions for wine storage?
Cool temperature, horizontal, away from light and vibrations.
What is the ideal temperature range for wine storage?
Cool and consistent 10-15 degrees. Cork bottles should be stored horizontally.
How does light affect wine storage?
Natural and artificial light heat the wine and can make it stale. Artificial light can cause unpleasant flavor development in some wines.
What impact do vibrations have on wine storage?
Vibrations can disturb sediment in bottles.
What is the sequence of service for white wine?
Capsule, clean, cork, clean, sample, pour.
What is the sequence of service for rosé wine?
Capsule, clean, cork, clean, sample, pour.
What is the sequence of service for red wine?
Capsule, clean, cork, clean, sample, pour.
What is the sequence of service for sparkling wine?
Remove foil and loosen cage (holding until the end). 30-degree angle, turn the bottle not the cork, ease cork out of the bottle.
What is the sequence of service for decanting wine?
Remove horizontally, decanting basket, remove capsule and clean, remove cork, pour gently using light until deposit can be seen near the neck.
What are the temperature categories for wine service?
Well chilled, chilled, lightly chilled, room temperature.
What are the glassware requirements for red wine?
Red wine requires larger bowls to develop and present flavor.
What are the glassware requirements for white wine?
White wines require medium bowls that direct fresh fruit towards the top of the glass.
What are the glassware requirements for sparkling wine?
Sparkling wines are traditionally served in flutes, but white wine glasses increase surface area for intensity.
What are the two preservation methods for wine?
Vacuum or inert gas.
What is cork taint?
TCA cork taint has aromas of damp cardboard. It mutes the fruit and the wine will appear less fresh.
What is oxidation in wine?
Opposite of reduction. Typically caused by cork failure. Deeply coloured, toffee honey caramel notes, lack of freshness and fruitiness.
What is reduction in wine?
Opposite of oxidation. Stinky characters of rotten eggs, boiled cabbage, and onions or blocked drains.
What is volatile acidity in wine?
At high concentration, aromas of vinegar or nail polish remover.
What is Brettanomyces?
Yeast that gives plastic or animal aromas, sometimes hospital, bandaid, smoked meat, sweaty horses.
What does it mean when wine is out of condition?
Lost vibrancy and freshness, dull and stale. Too old or poorly stored.
What is high sulfur dioxide in wine?
High sulphur acrid match burned smell can mask fruitiness.
How does sweetness in wine relate to food pairing?
Sweetness in a wine should be higher than the dish to preserve its effect.
How does acidity in food affect wine?
Acidity in food increases perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine, but decreases the acidity.
How do tannins interact with food?
Tannins are accentuated in dishes that unbalance the sweetness, acidity, and bitterness of the wine.
How does fruitiness in wine relate to food?
Fruitiness of wine is undermined by sweetness, umami, acidity, and chili heat of the dish.
How does alcohol level in wine relate to food?
Alcohol level is affected by umami and chili heat foods.
How should high sugar dishes be paired with wine?
Dishes with high sugar should be paired with high sugar wine as the food will diminish the wine’s sweetness.
How do high acid foods pair with wine?
High acid foods pair well with wines, but highly acidic foods should be matched with highly acidic wines.
What is the effect of umami on wine?
Umami emphasizes astringency and bitterness in the wine. Wines should therefore have concentrated primary notes.
How does salt in food affect wine pairing?
High salt foods pair well with wines. Salt in food increases perception of body and decreases astringency, bitterness, and acidity of the wine.
How does bitterness in food affect wine?
Dishes high in bitterness emphasize the bitterness in the wine. Consider white or low-tannin red wine.
How should dishes high in chili be paired with wine?
Dishes high in chili should be paired with lower alcohol wines. Red wines should be low-tannin.
How does fat in a dish affect wine pairing?
Fat in a dish should be matched with acidity in wine that can contrast through the richness.
How should flavor intensity be matched in food and wine?
Commonly match the flavor intensity of food and wine, but highly intense dishes such as curry can be successfully paired with a light unaromatic wine.
What are the social and health issues associated with wine?
Excess consumption of wine.
What are the effects and complexities of excess consumption of wine?
Alcohol affects behavior and can become antisocial. Alcohol is addictive and can lead to short and long-term health effects.
