Cellaring & Aging

Question 1

Give two reasons why you would age wines

Answer 1

1. Enhanced flavor complexity (tertiary flavors)
2. Flavor concentration

Question 2

Name 2 red grape varieties that age well in Australia

Answer 2

1. Shiraz
2. Cabarnet Sauvignon

Question 3

Name 2 unwooded white grape varieties that age well in Australia

Answer 3

1. Semillion
2. Riesling

Question 4

Optimum conditions for cellaring
1. Temperature
2. Humidity

Answer 4

1. 14-18 C
2. 60-70 %

Question 5

The best possible cellaring conditions (including temp and humidity) are

Answer 5

good ventilation, no direct sunlight, no vibration, (horizontal storage when corked)

Question 6

List 2 grape varieties that are commonly oaked

Answer 6

1. Chardonnay
2. Cabarnet Sauvignon

Question 7

Screw cap closure allows …

Answer 7

Upright storage

(no cork taint, can´t be attacked pests, doesn´t deteriorate with age)

Question 8

Name 2 types of oak and their characteristics

Answer 8

1. USA vanilla, coconut, whisky
2. FRANCE vanilla, citrus, spices, cinnamon