Sweetness, body and warmth

5 min 24 secC05After Lessons 1–4

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.

01A wine smells fruity and feels full. Is it necessarily sweet?

No; sweetness still needs its own observation. Yes; fruit always means sugar. Yes; body is another word for sweetness.

02What does the milk comparison teach?

That fuller wines are better. A familiar reference for apparent weight and coating. That wine texture is caused by milk fat.

03What can perceived warmth establish?

An exact alcohol percentage. A measured temperature increase. That warmth was noticeable to this taster.

04Which statement best distinguishes body from quality?

A light wine can still be excellent. Full body always means better. Light body means diluted.

05You like fullness but dislike heat. What request helps?

More sugar regardless of other sensations. Fuller feel with less obvious warmth than this example. More expensive wine.

Serious wine knowledge.
Questionable levels of seriousness.

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

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