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Storage and Service of Wine (47 Cards) Flashcards

1
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What temperature range should wines be stored at?

A

10°C to 15°C.

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2
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When storing wines, extremes of cold and heat and significant changes in temperature can?

A

Change and damage the wine.

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3
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Extended periods of refrigeration can cause corks to?

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Harden and lose elasticity with the seal failing.

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4
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A still wine with a cork that has failed and exposed the wine to air will?

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Become stale.

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5
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A sparkling wine with a cork that has failed been exposed to air will?

A

Lose its fizz.

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6
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How should a wine sealed with a cork be stored?

A

On its side.

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7
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What happens to a wine sealed with a cork if it is not stored on its side?

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

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8
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Wines sealed with a screw cap should be stored horizontally. Is that correct?

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

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9
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Storing a wine in sunshine will heat the wine, causing?

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

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10
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When ageing wines in bottle are vibrations considered good?

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No

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11
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Which four conditions are important for long term storage of wine?

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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.

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12
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Medium to full-bodied, oaked white wines should be served at what temperature?

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Lightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F).

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13
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Light to medium-bodied white and rosé wines should be served at what temperature?

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Chilled 7-10°C (45-50°F).

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14
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Q. Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?

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A. Well chilled 6-8°C (43-46°F).

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15
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Sparkling wines served be served at what temperature?

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A. Well chilled 6-10°C (43-50°F).

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16
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Light-bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?

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

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17
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Medium to full-bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?

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Room temperature 15-18°C (59-64°F).

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18
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If reds are too cool they will taste?

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Thin and harsh.

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19
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How might you warm up a glass of wine?

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

20
Q

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

A

To lose freshness & flavours will become muddled.

21
Q

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

A

Equal quantities of Ice and water.

22
Q

What will over-chilling do to a wine?

A

Mask the flavours.

23
Q

A red wine glass should be what size and why?

A

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

24
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A white wine glass should be what size why?

A

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

25
Q

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

A

Bigger

26
Q

Which glass shape is most common for sparkling wines?

A

Flute

27
Q

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

A

Tulip shaped
White wine glasses

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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

A

Give it strange flavours.

30
Q

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

A

Lose its sparkle more quickly.

31
Q

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

A

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.

32
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Old wines in a bottle with a heavy deposit will need to be?

A

Decanted

33
Q

Why do young wines benefit from decanting?

A

Aeration

34
Q

Does opening a bottle shortly before serving benefit the wine?

A

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

35
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What are the six steps to decanting a bottle?

A

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.

36
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Q. What are the advantages to opening a bottle of sparkling wine that has been chilled?

A

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

37
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Q. At what angle should a bottle of sparkling wine be held when opening?

A

A. 30°

38
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Q. When opening a bottle of sparkling wine should you twist the cork or the bottle?

A

A. Bottle

39
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Q. When opening a bottle of sparkling wine what must you do once the wire cage is loosened?

A

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

40
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Q. What sort of noise should a sparkling wine bottle being opened make?

A

A. A quiet ‘phut’ sound.

41
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Q. What are the four steps to opening a bottle of sparkling wine?

A

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’.

42
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How many 125ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

A

6

43
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How many 175ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

A

4

44
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How many 250ml glasses can be poured from a 750ml bottle?

A

3

45
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Q. How does a vacuum system work?

A

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

46
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Q. How does an inert gas system preserve wine?

A

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

47
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Q. Name three ways to help keep a wine fresh after opening?

A

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

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