Oak aging - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of wine production with these meticulously crafted study notes designed for WSET Level 4 D1. Perfect for both seasoned enthusiasts and budding professionals, this resource offers a blend of in-depth analysis, easy-to-understand explanations, and graphical illustrations to enhance your learning experience. Inside this guide, you'll find: Comprehensive Coverage: Delve into every facet of wine production, from vineyard management and grape harvesting to f...

WSET Level 2 Wines - Questions with Verified Answers What is the most important region for Gamay production? Beaujolais AOC What are the typical acidity, tannins and flavours expected from a Gamay wine? Acidity - high Tannins - low to medium Flavours - red fruit (raspberry, red cherry, red plum) What service temperature is often recommended for Beaujolais wines? Lightly chilled What difference would you expect between a Beaujolais AOC wine and a Beaujolais Villages AOC wine? Beaujolais Village...

Both Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? Still Base Wine, usually light in alchohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv What is Tank Method? part of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping True or False: The base wine could be partially fermented must, where the last part of the fermentation takes place in a sealed tank True What is Prosecco? A sparkling wine from NE Italy, and it's usuall...

Oak aging correct answers Complex compounds and gently clarify and stabilize wine while depending colour and softening wine's texture American Oak vs French Oak correct answers American Oak has more vanilla (coconut) and astringency than French Oak. Also American oak is cheaper than French ($500 - 750 instead of $750 - 1000) How to save money during Okay barrel aging correct answers Add oak chips or powder in tank when fermenting wine Barrels "toasted" in three levels correct answers...

Appearance Intensity Color Intensity How much color the wine has 45 degree angle WW with broad watery rim = pale pigment reaches almost to the rim=deep RW if lightly pigmented from rim to core=pale intensely pigmented to rim= deep (can't see the stem from above) Colour White Wines White wines=lemon to amber Most common is lemon hint of orange or brown=gold noticeable level of browning =amber Color Red Wines Purple to Tawny Most common is RUBY Noticeable blue ...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers define spirit (w/ 3 characteristics) 1) distilled alcoholic beverages 2) no sugar 3) at least 40% ABV 6 types of spirits Vodka, Gin, Rum, Agave, Whiskey, Brandy How is Vodka made Neutral grain or potato/fruit/sugar. fermented and then distilled. sometimes distilled multiple times to purify it more. How is gin made Neutral grain. Smoke-infused or steeped with juniper / botanicals (herb, root, citrus), then redistilled. ...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers define spirit (w/ 3 characteristics) 1) distilled alcoholic beverages 2) no sugar 3) at least 40% ABV 6 types of spirits Vodka, Gin, Rum, Agave, Whiskey, Brandy How is Vodka made Neutral grain or potato/fruit/sugar. fermented and then distilled. sometimes distilled multiple times to purify it more. How is gin made Neutral grain. Smoke-infused or steeped with juniper / botanicals (herb, root, citrus), then redistilled. ...

Class of spirits distilled from fruit Brandy Brandy labeled Armagnac XO premium must be age for a minimum of how long 20 years Which Brandy may be released unaged in Blanche style Armagnac (r-min-yac) Grand Champagne is a subregion of? Cognac What is the region and country of origin of Aguardiente da Lourinha? Estremadura, Portugal E.U Aging requirements? (Brandy) Six months in an oak barrel or one year in any Oak container. The alcohol level in a vat of aging cognac decreases...

Wines Prelim 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers 100% Verified. What information is listed on the wine label? - answerVarietal (What type of wine, grape) Producer (Who made it) Vintage (What year) Origin (Where its from) Any special handling or classification What are the major differences between how white and red wines are made? - answerRed wine fermentation with skin contact, wine wine the skin is removed. You can make white wine with red grapes! Viticulture is the same, vinicultu...

Canadian Wine History correct answers 1. 1800's- Pioneer towns lack legal controls and unclean water. Alcohol abuse vs. temperance/family 2. 1878- Canadian Temperance act- temperance support groups had some provinces enacting prohibition 3. 1918- federal government prohibited all sales/production/importation of alcoholic beverages leading to home brewing 4. 1919- Quebec then BC (20) legalized and produced some 5. 1927- Prohibition revoked in most provinces b/c problems with enforcement and...