Wine Sorting 101

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Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?

Pneumatic presses

Modern vertical presses

Hydraulic presses (correct)

All of the above

What is the purpose of transferring the press wine into barrels?

To blend the wine

To age the wine

To add structure and tannin

To decide the final blend (correct)

Where does malolactic conversion take place?

In tanks

In the press

In both tanks and barrels (correct)

In barrels

What is the purpose of inoculating during malolactic conversion?

To ensure rapid completion Signup and view all the answers

Where are simpler wines typically aged?

In concrete vats Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrels are high-quality wines matured in?

French oak barriques Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common mix of French oak barriques for maturing wines?

New, one-year old, and two-year old Signup and view all the answers

How long are wines matured for?

18-24 months Signup and view all the answers

How often are wines racked during maturation?

Every three months Signup and view all the answers

When do most estates blend their wines?

In the spring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common practice in red winemaking?

Fermentation in closed vats Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wine is typically intended for early drinking?

Inexpensive wines Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method of sorting grapes for high quality wines?

Sorting by hand on a vibrating belt Signup and view all the answers

Why do top estates sometimes decide not to sort grapes in the winery?

The fruit is of uniformly high quality Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of plot by plot winemaking?

Producing higher quality wine Signup and view all the answers

Which fermentation temperature range is typically used for wines intended for early drinking?

Low to mid-range Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual period of post-fermentation maceration on the skins for wines intended for early drinking?

5-7 days Signup and view all the answers

Which fermentation temperature range may be employed for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?

High to very high Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for reducing maceration times in poor vintages?

To preserve primary fruit Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice in winemaking for high quality wines?

Using cultured yeast Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety did they advocate an increased focus on?

Sauvignon Blanc Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skin contact in winemaking?

To extract aromatics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the reduction in the proportion of new oak used in fermentation and maturation stages?

To reduce production costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in producing sweet wines in Bordeaux?

Low yields Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed yield in the top appellations, Sauternes and Barsac?

25 hL/ha Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in harvesting grapes for sweet wines?

Selecting properly botrytised and ripe bunches or berries Signup and view all the answers

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