Storage & Service of Wine

Question 1

Wine storage (long term)

Answer 1

• Cool, constant temp
• Out of direct/strong light
• Sealed with cork

Question 2

Suggested service temp - Sweet (White, Rose, Sparkling)

Answer 2

Well chilled - 6-8C

Question 3

Suggested service temp - Sparkling

Answer 3

Well chilled - 6-10C

Question 4

Suggested service temp -
Light, medium-bodied white & Rose

Answer 4

Chilled - 7-10C

Question 5

Suggested service temp - Full bodied white

Answer 5

Lightly chilled - 10 - 13C

Question 6

Suggested service temp - Light- bodied red

Answer 6

Lightly chilled - 13C

Question 7

Suggested service temp - Medium, full bodied red

Answer 7

Room temp - 15-18C

Question 8

Glassware types

Answer 8

Red - Less narrow, wider bowl
White - more narrow, tulip shape
Sparkling - Flutes, narrowest glass, concentrates aromas

Question 9

Opening Sparkling wine considerations

Answer 9

• Remove foil & take off wire cage
• With cage off, hand always on cork
• Hold bottle at angle
• Twist the bottle, not cork (hand still on), until it pops off

Question 10

Assessing wine before serving

Answer 10

• No haziness
• No bits
• Smell fresh

Question 11

Ways to keep open wine fresh

Answer 11

Vacuum system -
Removes air out of bottle i.e. Tall white pump w handle

Blanket system -
Pumps inert gas into bottle.
Heavier than O2 so sinks and sits on top of wine as a protective layer.
Gas does not harm wine.
i.e. standard grey tops (like the boat ones)