Storage & Service Of Wine Flashcards

1
Q

What is the ideal temperature for storing wine?

A

10-15C or 50-59F

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2
Q

Wines should be stored away from what?

A
Strong light (both sun & artificial)
Vibrations
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3
Q

What temperature should Medium/Full-bodied, oaked white wine like White Burgundy, Fumé Blanc be served at?

A

Lightly chilled (10-13C, 50-55F)

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4
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What temperature should Light/Medium-bodied white wines

e.g. Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Fino Sherry be served at?

A

Chilled (7-10C, 45-50F)

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5
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What temperature should Sweet Wines

e.g. Sauternes, Eiswein be served at?

A

Well Chilled (6-8C, 43-45F)

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6
Q

What temperature should Sparkling wine

e.g. Champagne, Cava, Asti be served at?

A

Well Chilled (6-8C, 43-45F)

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7
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What temperature should Light bodied red wines

e.g. Beaujolais, Valpolicella be served at?

A

Lightly Chilled (13C, 55F)

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8
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What temperature should Medium/Full bodied Red Wine
e.g. Red Bordeaux, Rioja, Australian Shiraz, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barolo, Amarone Della Valpolicella, Vintage Port be served at?

A

Room Temperature (15-18C, 59-64F)

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9
Q

What are the best ways to preserve left over wine

a) For a short time
b) For a longer time

A

a) Replace cork & store in fridge (good for a couple of days)
b. i) Vacuum systems e.g. Vacuvin
b. ii) Blanket systems (blanket the wine with a non tainting gas that is heavier than oxygen to form a protective layer between the wine and the air).

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