WSET2 - Chapter 6 - Storage and Service Flashcards

1
Q

What temperature should wine be stored at?

A

10 - 15 C

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2
Q

Why should you store wine on its side? Do all wines need to be stored on their side?

A

To prevent the cork from drying out. No, wines with screw caps do not need to be stored on their side.

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3
Q

What happens to a wine if the cork dries out?

A

It lets air in and the wine becomes oxidized.

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4
Q

What four things are you trying to avoid when storing a wine?

A

Extremes in temperature (need constant), oxidation, light and vibration

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5
Q

Is 18 C to cold for a red wine to be served?

A

No, above this temperature red wines may lose their freshness.

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6
Q

How should you prepare an ice bucket to hold wine?

A

Fill it 3/4 full with an equal mix of water and ice

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7
Q

What serving temperature for a medium/full-bodied white?

A

Lightly chilled (10-13 C)

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8
Q

What serving temperature for a sparkling wine?

A

Well chilled (6-8 C)

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9
Q

What serving temperature for a light-bodied white?

A

Chilled (7-10 C)

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10
Q

What serving temperature for a sweet white?

A

Well chilled (6-8 C)

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11
Q

What serving temperature for a medium/full-bodied red?

A

Room temperature (15-18)

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12
Q

What serving temperature for a light-bodied red?

A

Lightly chilled (13 C)

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13
Q

Larger sized glass allow _____ to come in contact with the wine. They are best for ___ wines.

A

Air to come in contact with the wine. They develop the aromas and flavors of red wine.

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14
Q

Medium sized glass allow _____ . They are best for ___ wines.

A

The fresh, fruit characteristics to be gathered and directed to the top of the glass WHITE and ROSE

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15
Q

Flutes ______ and are best for ____ wines

A

These enhance the effect of bubbles and let them travel through alot of liquid before bursting at the top. SPARKING

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16
Q

What type of cloth should be used to polish glasses?

A

Linen cloth.

17
Q

Wine will lose its aromatic intensity _____ after opening

A

in a matter of days

18
Q

Name three ways to prolong the lifetime of an opened bottle of wine.

A

Apply Vaccuum system or Blanket system.

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