Extraction — Managing the Cap

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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.

01Darker colour always proves more tannin.

True False

02Time, temperature and the changing wine matrix can affect extraction.

True False

03What is a pump-over?

Moving liquid from below over the cap Putting a person inside a tank Bottling under pressure Adding oak powder

04What does délestage mean here?

Rack-and-return Barrel topping Bottle ageing Sterile filtration

05What is the role of heading-down boards?

Keep the cap submerged Create several internal shelves Measure sulfur Seal each grape

Serious wine knowledge.
Questionable levels of seriousness.

Taste responsibly. Spitting is encouraged. Transport plans beat tasting notes.

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