Wine Quiz Quiz: Collect Correct Sep 25, 2020 1 of 11 RIGHT! WRONG! Which of these is NOT among the top, reputable auction houses in the wine world? Christie’s Zachys Sotheby’s Sleepy’s It’s best to shelve cork-sealed bottles of still wine horizontally when assembling a cellar. What's the main reason that this is the correct way to put bottles to bed? It keeps the wine in contact with the cork, preventing it from drying out and letting oxygen in It allows sediment and tartar crystals to settle closer to the neck of the bottle so they can be served into the first pours upon opening It can help to prevent bubbles from developing in still wine while in the bottle Because that's how it's done in Burgundy One way to pick up collectible Bordeaux wines at potentially lower prices is buying via what type of sale, in which châteaus offer their wines for purchase as futures while they’re still aging in barrel? En vrac En primeur Entre-Deux-Mers En Sale Generally, the ideal conditions for cellaring wine bottles are … In freezing temperatures, to preserve the wines’ acidity and body In constantly vibrating, airtight boxes, to disperse sediment and prevent oxidation At a consistent 45° F to 65° F in a moderately humid space At room temperature, ideally with no humidity Which of these is a potential benefit of buying wines for your collection directly from the winery that makes them? It can help build a close relationship with the winery, enriching your knowledge of the wines, the viticulture and the people behind them It ensures the wines’ provenance It can give you access to wines that aren’t available elsewhere, shipped—in some states—right to your door These are all benefits to buying wine directly from wineries Wine collectors may build up a cellar of bottles that can age for decades, but it's handy to have high-quality yet ready-to-drink wines in your stash as well. Which of these wine styles might you stock to reward earlier drinking? A selection of hefty, top-tier Barolos A coterie of sanguine grand cru red Burgundies An array of fresh New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs A mess of Vintage Ports Fetching big prices and possessing plenty of structure for aging, Napa Cabernets are a staple of wine auctions and top collections, especially Cabs from the likes of Harlan, Schrader, Bryant Family and this avian Oakville cult winery, source of one of the most sought-after Cabs. Cardinal Lafaurie Screaming Eagle Hidden Dragon Clay Pigeon One of the most infamous men in the world of wine, Rudy Kurniawan is perhaps the most famous convicted practitioner of this crime, a potential pitfall for collectors of top-shelf wine … Wine counterfeiting Premeditated bottle cooking Red and white blending Illegal Pétrus mulling As wine fans know, tastes can evolve—after a visit to a new winery, a surprise find in a restaurant or just a general shift in palate preference. In case this happens, it’s good for collectors to keep which of these tips in mind? Always leave some extra space in your collection for new favorite bottles It’s necessary to drink white wines first if you’re looking to free up room for reds Make sure to taste through at least a quarter of your collection via Coravin periodically, to check if you still like those bottles Never spend more than $30 on a bottle Why does bright light, especially sunlight, pose a threat to bottles over the long term? It can fade the labels, an issue for potentially valuable, resalable wines It can reduce the pressure in the bottle, pulling the cork into the wine It can degrade and prematurely age the wine Both A and C It's no surprise that top winemakers often have amazing wine collections themselves, like the bottle stash of this famed Burgundy vintner from Vosne-Romanée, which included many rare wines that he’d made. After his death, a consignment from his personal collection sold for a whopping $34.7 million at auction. Comte Liger-Belair Michel Gros Henri Jayer Monty R. Chet Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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