Storage and service

Question 1

True or False? A wine with a screwcap closure should always be stored on its side, as is done for wines with a cork.

Answer 1

false

Question 2

What effect does oxidation have on a wine? Select all that apply.

a. gives aromas of honey and caramel
b. deepen the color intensity
c. lose freshness and fruitiness
d. color will turn browner

Answer 2

a. gives aromas of honey and caramel
c. lose freshness and fruitiness
d. color will turn browner

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the service of wine is FALSE?

a. when using an ice bucket, both ice and cold water should be used to fill the bucket
b. before serving a wine, the wine should be smelled for any faulty aromas
c. recommended service conditions should always override personal preference.
d. the best wine glasses have a rim that narrows.

Answer 3

recommended service conditions should always override personal preference.

Question 4

Which of the following are methods to keep a wine fresh after opening? Select all that apply.

a. placing the wine in the fridge with a cork in
b. storing in a cool, dark area with the cork in
c. removing air from the bottle
d. pumping a gas into the bottle to push out the air

Answer 4

a. placing the wine in the fridge with a cork in
c. removing air from the bottle
d. pumping a gas into the bottle to push out the air

Question 5

What should the final step be when opening a still wine before serving?

a. remove the cork from the bottle
b. wipe the inside and outside of the neck of the bottle
c. hold the wine up to the light to see the deposit
d. remove the foil on the neck of the bottle

Answer 5

wipe the inside and outside of the neck of the bottle

Question 6

What is the most important consideration when handling a bottle of wine that needs decanting?

a. ensuring that you have a wine basket for the bottle
b. the wine is well chilled before opening
c. ensuring that the deposit in the bottle is disturbed as little as possible
d. removing the cork swiftly and forefully

Answer 6

ensuring that the deposit in the bottle is disturbed as little as possible

Question 7

What are the 3 key considerations for the proper storage of wine with a cork closure?

a. cool and constant temperature, stored on it’s side, kept away from light
b. stored chilled, stored on it’s side, kept indoors under artificial light
c. stored at room temperature, stored upright, kept away from light
d. stored in natural light, stored on it’s side, cool and constant temperature

Answer 7

cool and constant temperature, stored on it’s side, kept away from light

Question 8

What is the recommended service temperature for a full-bodied WHITE wine?

a. well chilled
b. lightly chillled
c. room temperature
d. chilled

Answer 8

lightly chillled

Question 9

What effect does TCA (tricholroanisole, cork taint) have on a wine? Select all that apply.

a. increases perception of acidity
b. gives damp cardboard aromas
c. mutes fruit flavors
d. gives a varnish aroma

Answer 9

gives damp cardboard aromas

mutes fruit flavors