Wine faults Flashcards
1
Q
the culprit behind cork taint
A
a mold
2
Q
_% to _% of wines are affected by cork taint
A
1 - 8
3
Q
odors resulting from sulfur compounds
A
sulfur dioxide - too much will cause “burnt match” ordor + burning sensation in throat and nose
hydrogen sulfide - rotten eggs
mercaptan - sulfar + ethanol - garlic and onions
4
Q
bacterial related faults
A
acetic acid
butyric acid
lactic acid
ethyl acetate
geranium fault
