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Storage and Service of Wine Flashcards

Learn the optimal ways to store and serve wine. (21 cards)

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What is the optimal storage temperature range for all wines?

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10º - 15ºC

(50ºF - 59ºF)

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List some places in your home where wine should NOT be stored.

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  • Kitchen, especially on top of the refrigerator
  • In direct/strong light (sunlight or bright artificial lights)
  • Near a radiator or heating vent
  • Bathroom
  • Near anything that vibrates (e.g. busy staircase)
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What happens to wine when it is stored improperly?

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  • Wines can taste cooked (maderized)
  • Wines can taste old/stale (oxidized)
  • Sparkling wines lose their bubbles
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Bottles with cork enclosures should be stored on _______.

Bottles with screw cap enclosures can be stored _______.

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Cork: on their sides to keep the cork moist

Screw cap: standing up

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What is the optimal serving temperature for sparkling wines?

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Well chilled, 6º - 10ºC (43º - 50ºF)

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What is the optimal serving temperature for unoaked, light- to medium-bodied white wines?

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Chilled, 7º - 10ºC (45º - 50ºF)

e.g. Albariño, Sancerre

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What is the optimal serving temperature for oaky, medium- to full-bodied whites?

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Lightly chilled, 10º-13ºC (50º-55ºF)

e.g. Sonoma Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Condrieu

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What is the optimal serving temperature for light reds?

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Lightly chilled, 13ºC (55ºF)

e.g. Frappato, Beaujolais

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What is the optimal serving temperature for medium- to full-bodied reds, oaked or unoaked?

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Room temperature, 15º - 18ºC (59º - 64ºF)

e.g. Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, Ribera del Duero, Aglianico

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What is the optimal serving temperature for sweet wines?

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Well chilled, 6º - 8ºC (43º - 46ºF)

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What is the correct ratio of ice-to-water in an ice bucket meant for chilling down a bottle of wine?

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Bucket should be filled 3/4 full with equal parts water and ice.

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What is the best material for glass polishing?

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Linen as it will not leave particles on the glass.

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In what glasses can you see sparkling wine being served?

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  1. Flutes (enhances visual effect of bubbles);
  2. Tulip-shaped flutes or white wine glasses (both allow a slightly larger surface area for the wine, enhancing the aromas).
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What is the optimal glass size for whites and rosés?

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Typically medium-sized stemware is best for whites and rosés as the smaller size can capture and focus fresh fruit characteristics and delicate aromas.

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What is the optimal glass size for red wines?

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Typically larger-sized stemware is best for red wines as the roomy globe allows for more of the wine to come in contact with air, and there is a larger surface area that can release aromatic molecules.

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What is the optimal glass for fortified wines?

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Typically a small glass (4-6oz capacity {118ml - 177ml}) is best for fortified wines because of their high alcohol content. There should be enough space in the glass for sniffing and swirling.

17
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How many times should you wipe the neck/top of the wine bottle with a cloth prior to serving?

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Twice: once immediately after removing the foil, once immediately after removing the cork (or screw cap).

Be sure to wipe the inside the bottle neck, too, after removing the cork to remove any debris.

18
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How many servings does one 750ml bottle of wine provide at 125ml, 150ml, 175ml, and 250ml per glass, and what are those volumes in ml (or oz.)?

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  • 6 glasses / 125ml (4oz) pour
  • 5 glasses / 150ml (5oz) pour
  • 4 glasses / 175ml (6oz) pour
  • 3 glasses / 250ml (8.5oz) pour
19
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Name 2 wine preservation systems used to extend a wine’s life after it has been opened.

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Vacuum system

  • Removing air from the bottle with a pump and compatible rubber stopper

Inert gas system

  • Nitrogen or Argon pumped into the bottle that creates a barrier between the remaining wine in the bottle and oxygen
20
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One of the best ways to extend a wine’s life after it has been opened is to put it in the _______.

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Fridge. Placing its original cork (or any cork) back into the neck of the bottle and keeping it in a cold, dark fridge will slow the aging/oxidizing process and prolong its life for a few days.

21
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What happens to a wine’s aromas and flavors if it is over-chilled in a wine bucket or regular fridge?

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Over-chilling temporarily dulls or masks a wine’s aromas + flavors.

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