Wine Tasting, Storing, Serving, and Pairing Flashcards
4 steps for tasting wine
Sight
Smell
Taste
Conclusion
You should sniff before you swirl so you can smell the aromas present on the top layer of the wine. That way, when you do swirl, you can appreciate how the aromas change when exposed to oxygen.
True
Aromas that are considered faulty in wine:
Nail varnish
Vinegar
Musty smell
Will make your mouth water
Acidity
Will give a drying sensation on your gums and cheeks
Tannin
When tasting a wine, take a _____ sip of wine and hold it in your mouth for ____ before ____.
generous, 3 seconds, spitting it out
Aroma association to wine
Black Pepper
Shiraz
Aroma association to wine
Black Currant
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aroma association to wine
White Pepper
Grenache
Aroma association to wine
Herbaceous
Sauvignon Blanc
Aroma association to wine
White Flowers and Peaches
Riesling
As white wines age
They deepen in color and develop aromas of honey and nuttiness
As red wines age
they become paler in color and develop aromas of dried fruit and leather
The most important consideration when drawing conclusions about a wine is whether or not you liked it!
True
For long-term storage, wines should be kept at a cool and constant temperature. Extremes of cold and heat can damage wines.
True