Question 1

A typical oak barrel can hold approximately how much wine?&#10;A) 35 gallons&#10;B) 45 gallons&#10;C) 60 gallons&#10;D) 70 gallons

Accepted Answer

A typical oak barrel, often referred to as a "barrique," can hold approximately 60 gallons of wine.

Question 2

The most common wood for making wine barrels:&#10;A) Pine&#10;B) Chestnut&#10;C) Bamboo&#10;D) Oak

Accepted Answer

Oak is the most common wood used for making wine barrels due to its ability to add desirable flavors, tannins, and structural complexity to wine.

Question 3

Which is NOT a reason for aging a wine in stainless steel is to&#10;A) Preserve a wine's youthfulness&#10;B) Preserve the natural acidity in the wine&#10;C) Eliminate the passage of oxygen&#10;D) Help evolve a wine and contribute some complexity

Accepted Answer

Aging wine in stainless steel is primarily used to maintain the wine's freshness, preserve its natural acidity, and prevent oxidation. It does not contribute to the evolution or complexity of the wine in the same way that aging in oak barrels would.

Question 4

The aroma and flavor of butter is associated with:&#10;A) Stainless steel aging&#10;B) Malolactic fermentation&#10;C) Oak aging&#10;D) Grape type

Accepted Answer

Malolactic fermentation is a process in which malic acid in wine is converted to lactic acid by bacteria, which can produce flavors and aromas reminiscent of butter.

Question 5

Coopers are individuals who construct wine barrels.

Accepted Answer

Coopers are craftsmen who specialize in making or repairing barrels and casks, which are traditionally used for storing wine, among other liquids.

Question 6

&#34;RS&#34; refers to leftover sugar in a wine after fermentation has occurred.

Accepted Answer

"RS" stands for Residual Sugar, which is the sugar remaining in wine after fermentation has stopped or been stopped, affecting the sweetness of the wine.

Question 7

The greater the level of toast in a wine barrel-less flavor will be extracted into the wine.

Accepted Answer

The more a wine barrel is toasted, the more flavor will be extracted into the wine. This is because toasting caramelizes the sugars in the wood, which creates compounds that can interact with the wine and add flavor.

Question 8

Grape juice usually contributes enough of the sugar necessary to ferment a wine.

Accepted Answer

Grape juice naturally contains high levels of sugar, which are essential for fermentation to occur in winemaking, as the yeast consumes the sugar to produce alcohol.

Question 9

Which is better for closing a bottle of wine, a cork or screwcap?

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Question 10

What are some reasons for blending wine? Identify some famous examples of blended wines and some examples of unblended wines.

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Question 11

Which are the &#34;better&#34; closure for a bottle of wine, screwcaps or corks? Defend your response

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Deck 4: Enology: Inside the Winery