Storing and serving wine

Question 1

Wine should be stored…

Answer 1

At a cool and constant temperature, away from strong sunlight and bright lights, and (if sealed with a cork) on its side.

Question 2

In order to keep wine chilled until the bottle is finished…

Answer 2

you can use an insulated container or an ice bucket. Ice buckets must be filled with a combination of water and ice.

Question 3

If your wine is too cold…

Answer 3

Place it in the room where it will be served and allow to it to warm naturally.

Question 4

The best glasses for wine…

Answer 4

have bowls which narrow at the rim.

Question 5

Sparkling wines are typically served in…

Answer 5

flutes or tulip shaped glasses.

Question 6

Before serving wine, you should check…

Answer 6

that there are no bits floating in the wine; that it is not cloudy or fizzy (unless it is sparkling); and that it does not smell stale or of wet cardboard or vinegar.

Question 7

In order to keep a bottle of wine fresh once it has been opened, it can be sealed with a

Answer 7

vacuum system, which works by pumping out the air; or a blanket system, which works by pumping an inert gas into the bottle.

Question 8

Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 8

Well chilled (6-8C)

Question 9

Sparkling wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 9

Well chilled (6-10C)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Chilled (7-10C)

Question 11

Full-bodied white wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 11

Lightly chilled (10-13C)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Lightly chilled (13C) or room temperature.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Room temperature.