Wine Storage and Service

Question 1

Long term storage of wine should be at what temperature range?

Answer 1

10 - 15 oC

Question 2

Medium/full bodied and oaked white wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 2

10-13oC

Question 3

Light/medium bodied white wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 3

7-10oC

Question 4

Sweet wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 4

6-8oC

Question 5

Sparkling wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 5

6-10oC

Question 6

Light bodied red wines should be served at what temperature?

Answer 6

13oC

Question 7

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

Answer 7

15-18oC

Question 8

What angle should you hold a sparkling wine bottle at when opening?

Answer 8

30 degrees

Question 9

What are methods of preserving wine after opening?

Answer 9

Vacuum system - all oxygen in removed from the bottle (suitable for sparkling wines)
Blanket System - a gas heavier than oxygen goes into the bottle to create a protective layer between the wine and oxygen.