Sample Class: Quiz Answers

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  1. Most wines are best consumed in their youth.

      (A) True
    (B) False

     
    Explanation: Only a tiny fraction of the world's wines are actually better after a couple years in the cellar.


  2. Over time, an ageworthy wine develops ______.

      (A) More residual sugar
    (B) A higher level of alcohol
    (C) A fuller body
    (D) More complex aromas and flavors

     
    Explanation: With cellaring, ageworthy wines develop additional aromas and flavors called bottle bouquet.


  3. As a red wine matures, its texture often becomes smoother and silkier.

      (A) True
    (B) False

     
    Explanation: As a red wine matures, the tannins become softer and less drying. They can also fall out of the wine as sediment.




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