Storage and Service of Wine (47 Cards)

Question 1

What temperature range should wines be stored at?

Answer 1

10°C to 15°C.

Question 2

When storing wines, extremes of cold and heat and significant changes in temperature can?

Answer 2

Change and damage the wine.

Question 3

Extended periods of refrigeration can cause corks to?

Answer 3

Harden and lose elasticity with the seal failing.

Question 4

A still wine with a cork that has failed and exposed the wine to air will?

Answer 4

Become stale.

Question 5

A sparkling wine with a cork that has failed been exposed to air will?

Answer 5

Lose its fizz.

Question 6

How should a wine sealed with a cork be stored?

Answer 6

On its side.

Question 7

What happens to a wine sealed with a cork if it is not stored on its side?

Answer 7

The cork will dry out, letting oxygen in, leading to a stale and old tasting wine.

Question 8

Wines sealed with a screw cap should be stored horizontally. Is that correct?

Answer 8

It does not matter if the bottle is stored on its side or upright.

Question 9

Storing a wine in sunshine will heat the wine, causing?

Answer 9

The wine to become stale.
Taste old before its time.

Question 10

When ageing wines in bottle are vibrations considered good?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Which four conditions are important for long term storage of wine?

Answer 11

Cool and constant temperature.
Keep away from sunlight and strong artificial lights.
Wine sealed with a cork should be kept on its side.
Keep away from vibrations.

Question 12

Medium to full-bodied, oaked white wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 12

Lightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F).

Question 13

Light to medium-bodied white and rosé wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 13

Chilled 7-10°C (45-50°F).

Question 14

Q. Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 14

A. Well chilled 6-8°C (43-46°F).

Question 15

Sparkling wines served be served at what temperature?

Answer 15

A. Well chilled 6-10°C (43-50°F).

Question 16

Light-bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 16

Lightly chilled or room temperature 13° (55°F).

Question 17

Medium to full-bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 17

Room temperature 15-18°C (59-64°F).

Question 18

If reds are too cool they will taste?

Answer 18

Thin and harsh.

Question 19

How might you warm up a glass of wine?

Answer 19

Slowly, holding the bowl of the glass in your hands.

Question 20

Red wines with a temperature in excess of 18°C will appear?

Answer 20

To lose freshness & flavours will become muddled.

Question 21

When using an ice bucket, how should it be filled?

Answer 21

Equal quantities of Ice and water.

Question 22

What will over-chilling do to a wine?

Answer 22

Mask the flavours.

Question 23

A red wine glass should be what size and why?

Answer 23

Larger sized glass.
Larger glasses allow more air to contact the wine and develop aromas and flavours.

Question 24

A white wine glass should be what size why?

Answer 24

Medium-sized glass.
So that the flavours are gathered and directed to the top of the glass.

Question 25

A red wine glass should be ________ than a white wine glass?

Answer 25

Bigger

Question 26

Which glass shape is most common for sparkling wines?

Answer 26

Flute

Question 27

Apart from a flute what other wine glasses are used for sparkling wines.

Answer 27

Tulip shaped White wine glasses

Question 28

What two things should be done to prepare a glass for use?

Answer 28

Check to ensure no detergent or salt residue remains. Polish with a linen cloth.

Question 29

A still wine glass with detergent or salt residue will do what to the wine?

Answer 29

Give it strange flavours.

Question 30

A sparkling wine glass with detergent or salt residue will do what to the wine?

Answer 30

Lose its sparkle more quickly.

Question 31

Give the five steps to opening a bottle of wine, in the correct order?

Answer 31

Remove the top of the capsule. Wipe the neck of the bottle. Remove the cork. Give the bottle a final wipe. Pour a sample to check the wine's condition.

Question 32

Old wines in a bottle with a heavy deposit will need to be?

Answer 32

Decanted

Question 33

Why do young wines benefit from decanting?

Answer 33

Aeration

Question 34

Does opening a bottle shortly before serving benefit the wine?

Answer 34

Not normally, there is too little wine in contact with the air.

Question 35

What are the six steps to decanting a bottle?

Answer 35

Remove from rack and place in a decanting basket without agitating the deposit. Remove the top of the capsule. Wipe the neck of the bottle. Remove the cork. Give the bottle a final wipe. Hold the wine in front of a light, pour into decanter until the deposits are near the neck, stop pouring.

Question 36

Q. What are the advantages to opening a bottle of sparkling wine that has been chilled?

Answer 36

A. The cooler the wine, the lower the pressure in the bottle.

Question 37

Q. At what angle should a bottle of sparkling wine be held when opening?

Answer 37

A. 30°

Question 38

Q. When opening a bottle of sparkling wine should you twist the cork or the bottle?

Answer 38

A. Bottle

Question 39

Q. When opening a bottle of sparkling wine what must you do once the wire cage is loosened?

Answer 39

A. Keep a hand on the wire and cork until removed from the bottle

Question 40

Q. What sort of noise should a sparkling wine bottle being opened make?

Answer 40

A. A quiet 'phut' sound.

Question 41

Q. What are the four steps to opening a bottle of sparkling wine?

Answer 41

A. Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage, holding on to the cork. Grip the cork with the wine bottle at 30° and the other hand on the base. Turn the bottle not the cork. Keep control of the cork to stop it flying out, it should make a 'phut sound'.

Question 42

How many 125ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

Answer 42

6

Question 43

How many 175ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

Answer 43

4

Question 44

How many 250ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

Answer 44

3

Question 45

Q. How does a vacuum system work?

Answer 45

A. It removes air from the bottle, minimising oxygen contact with the wine.

Question 46

Q. How does an inert gas system preserve wine?

Answer 46

A. Oxygen is kept away from the wine by an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Question 47

Q. Name three ways to help keep a wine fresh after opening?

Answer 47

A. Keep the wine in a fridge Vacuum system Inert gas system