Storage and Service of Wine Flashcards
Which two conditions are recommended for long-term storage of wines
Cool and constant temperature
Away from sunshine and bright artificial light
How should a wine be stored if it is sealed with a cork
On its side, to ensure the cork remains in contact with the wine and stays moist
How could a wine be stored if it is sealed with a screwcap
Upright or on its side
Which styles of wine are recommended to be served well chilled
Sparkling
Sweet
Which styles of wine are recommended to be served chilled
Light-med bodied white and rose
Which styles of wine are recommended to be served lightly chilled
Full Bodied White
Light bodied red
Which styles of wine are recommended to be served at room temperature
Medium to full bodied red
What are the differences between glasses used to serve white, red, and sparkling
Red - bigger bowl
White - Smaller bowl
Sparkling - Flute
What are the 3 steps in opening a bottle of still wine
Remove capsule and wipe the neck clean
Remove cork
Wipe bottle with cloth
What are the 3 steps of opening a bottle of sparkling wine
Remove foil and unscrew cage, keeping hand over cork until it is safely out of the bottle
Hold bottle at an angle, cork in one hand and base in other, hold cork and turn the bottle
Hold the cork firmly so that the pressure does not force the cork out too quickly (try for a quiet removal without any loss of wine)
What are the 3 quality checks to perform when serving a wine
Check appearance for haziness
Check that there are no floating bits
Check aroma for any faults (vinegar or wet cardboard)
What are the 2 types of systems that can be used to extend the life of a wine
Vacuum
Blanket
How do vacuum systems keep wines protected from the air
Pump removes air from inside the bottle
How do blanket systems keep wines protected from air
Pump gas into the bottle which pushes the air out of the bottle
