Blending, Clarification, and Stability

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01PreparationWhat you need 02Video lessonWatch or revisit 03Background material3 deeper chapters 04Glossary & sourcesTerms and evidence 05Knowledge checkComplete the lesson

Knowledge check

Can the claim survive the glass?

Each attempt draws a fresh mix from this lesson’s question bank. Choose the best answer for each question. You need 4 of 5 to complete this lesson.

01Clear wine is automatically microbiologically stable.

True False

02A blend may work differently from its individual components.

True False

03Why does Krug evaluate many components separately?

To understand their contributions before assembling blends To prove the oldest is always best To remove every vintage difference To avoid tasting the final blend

04What is racking?

Transferring wine away from settled material Adding a new yeast culture Sealing a screwcap Heating barrel staves

05What does Ridge’s statement of pad filtration establish?

A disclosed finishing method Exact pore size and microbial count A guarantee of better taste A complete sulfur analysis

Lesson overview

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