Storage and Service of Wine

Question 1

Ideal storage conditions

Answer 1

Temperature: 55-59’ F and 55-75% Humidity

In a dim light/dark space (Cellar)

If it’s a corked wine, make sure wine is tipped on its side to ensure the cork is wet while being stored.

Screw caps may be placed facing upright

Question 2

2 systems which help preserve wine

Answer 2

Vacuum system: Pump that removes air from bottle.

Blanket system: Inserting inert gas(i.e. Argon or Nitrogen), which is heavier than air to preserve the wine. It creates a blanket over the wine, blocking oxygen from contacting the wine.

Question 3

Service temperature description of White and Rosé wine.

Answer 3

Sparkling wines – well chilled
Sweet wines – well chilled
Light- and medium-bodied white and rosé – chilled
Full-bodied white – lightly chilled

Question 4

Service temperature description of Red wine

Answer 4

Medium- and full-bodied red – room temperature

Light bodied red – lightly chilled

Question 5

Opening still wine

Answer 5

1. Cut foil below the lip
2. Insert corkscrew and rotate until worm is almost in.
3. Pull cork out to reduce breakage

Question 6

Opening sparkling wine

Answer 6

1. Remove foil and loosen cage (turn in 6 times)
2. Grip bottle neck with thumb over top of the cage and cork
3. Firmly grip the cork and cage with one hand while rotating the bottom of the bottle with the other hand.
4. Apple resistance as the cork begins to push out.
5. Slowing release the cork and cage, holding the bottle at a 45 degree.