Pairing, Serving, and Storing Wine Flashcards
What are the ideal storage conditions for wine?
Cool, constant temperature.
Away from su light or bright light.
If sealed with cork, layed on its side.
What temperature should light-, medium-bodied white wines and rose wines be served at?
Chilled: 45-50F
What temperature should sparkling wine be served at?
Well chilled (43-50F)
What temperature should sweet wine be served at?
Well chilled-43-46F
What temperature should full-bodied wine be served at?
Lightly chilled: 50-55F
What temperature should light-bodied red wine be served at?
Lightly chilled: 55-64F
What temperature should medium and full bodied red wine be served at?
Room Temperature: 59-64
What chemical can cause cork taint?
TCA (Trichloroanisole)
What is failure of closure?
A wine fault resulting from unwanted oxygen interact with the wine.
What can heat damage do to a wine?
The wine can lose its freshness quickly and lack the expected fruit character.
What is a vacuum system?
Pump air out of the bottle.
What is an inert gas system?
Use gas, such as nitrogen and argon, within the bottle to avoid wine coming in contact with air.
What effect can sweet food have on wine?
It can make wine seem more drying, bitter, and less sweet and fruity.
What effect can salty food have on wine?
It can make the wine seem less drying, bitter and acidic, and have more fruitiness and body.
What effect can highly flavored food have on a wine?
Wine can seem overwhelmed by the food.
