Storage & Service

Question 1

What are the three points to follow when storing wine?

Answer 1

For long term storage- cool and constant temperature

Keep wine’s away from sunshine

If a wine is sealed with a cork it should be set on its side

Question 2

Common wine faults

Answer 2

Cork taint: TCA is in the wine. Aromas of damp cardboard, fruit aromas appear less fresh

Failure of closure: oxygen has gotten into the wine. The wine appears browned than it should

Heat Damage: wine stored in co dictions too hot, sunlight exposure, etc. the wine loses its freshness and tastes dull and stale