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What does the "legs" mean in wine tasting?
It is referring to the viscosity and alcohol content.
Why do we swirl the wine?
Because this act releases the aromas and oxygenates the wine.
What is happening when somebody is "nosing" the wine?
They are smelling the wine.
What 3 senses are you using when wine tasting?
Sight, smell, and taste.
What are the 5 steps in wine tasting?
Sight, Swirl, Smell, Taste, and Savor.
What are wine "notes"?
What tasters use to describe the aromas and flavors of the wine.
What is the term "body" in wine tasting mean?
The weight and/or texture of the wine.
What does "dry" wine typically taste like?
No residual sugar a.k.a. not sweet.
What are "tannins"?
The compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stem. They impart the drying sensation in your mouth when drinking wine.
Why is it recommended to stay hydrated and have light snacks prior to wine tasting?
To cleanse the palate and keep your senses alert.
True or False: Grape vines go dormant in the winter.
True!
What city in Italy started the act of "toasting" wine glasses?
Rome.
How many grapes makes 1 bottle of wine?
Approximately 600-800 grapes.
What country was "Sherry" originated?
Spain.
What part of the grape imparts the color for the wine?
Grape skins.
How many bottles of wine come in one "case"?
12 bottles in 1 case.
When grown in hotter climates the grapes will have more or less acidity?
True or False: Champagne can be made using both red and white grapes.
True.
What does it mean if a wine is described as "hot"?
That it is high in alcohol content.
True or False: The heavier the bottle, the better the wine.
False.
What US state consumed the most wine in the year 2024?
California.
True or False: Corkscrews were designed mid 1800's.
True.
Does aging wine guarantee better quality?
No.
What is the difference between table grapes and wine grapes?
Table grapes have thinner skins and more seeds than wine grapes.
What is fortified wine?
Fortified wine is wine with brandy, or another spirit added to it.