Storage and Service

Question 1

What is the temperature range for long term storage of wine

Answer 1

Between 10 and 15 deg C

Question 2

At what temperature do red wines begin to lose their freshness and become muddled

Answer 2

18 deg C

Question 3

At what temperature should a White Burgundy be served

Answer 3

Lightly chilled 10-13 C

Question 4

At what temperature should a Valpolicella be served

Answer 4

Lightly chilled 13 C

Question 5

At what temp should a New Zealand S.B be served

Answer 5

Chilled 7-10 C

Question 6

At what temp should sparkling wine be served

Answer 6

Well chilled 6-10 C

Question 7

At what temp should sweet wines be served

Answer 7

Well chilled 6-8 C

Question 8

At what temp should a medium / full bodied red like a Barolo be served

Answer 8

Room temp 15-18 C

Question 9

Why are fortified wines typically served in small glasses

Answer 9

Because of their high alcohol content

Question 10

How many 125, 175 and 250ml glasses can be poured from a bottle of wine

Answer 10

6, 4 and 3 respectively

Question 11

What are the reasons for decanting a wine

Answer 11

Because of heavy sediment or because the wine is very young

Question 12

What are 3 ways to preserve wine once open

Answer 12

Refrigeration, Vacuum pumping, Inert gas blanket