Module 1: Getting to Know Your Palate

White wines may taste "red" if

They are full bodied and dry

They are dry with little weight in the mouth

They are full bodied and sweet

They have lots of acidity and some weight in the mouth

Red wines may taste "white" if:

They are carbonated

They have lots of acidity and not too much weight in the mouth

They are full bodied and dry

They are strong and full bodied

The retro-nasal passage is:

The outer nostrils which allow vapours to directly travel to the olfactory receptors

The area at the back of the mouth which allows vapours from the foods to travel up the nose and to the olfactory receptors

The area at the back of the mouth which allows vapours to trigger memories from early childhood

The nostrils of an older individual who has lost sensitivity to certain vapours

How are the levels of sweetness in white wine traditionally described?

Bone dry, medium dry, medium sweet

Bone dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet, sweet, very sweet

Dry, sweet, very sweet

Bone dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet

How are the levels of sweetness in red wine traditionally described?

Bone dry, medium dry, very sweet

Bone dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet, very sweet

Bone dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet

Medium dry, medium sweet, sweet, very sweet

High acidity in a wine may be due to:

The grapes were ripened quickly by the sun

All of the above

The grapes were picked before fully ripe

Acidity has been added to the wine or fermenting grape juice

It is important to have a good balance of acidity and ______________ in wine:

Umami

Dryness

Bitterness

Sweetness

A 'cloying' wine means:

It is nicely balanced by a high level of acidity

The wine is too dry and not well-balanced

The wine has gone bad and is not good to drink

The wine is too sweet and not well-balanced

The fifth basic taste "umami" is often encountered in which of the following foods:

Lemons

Bread

Tomatoes

Grape juice

What part of the tongue is most sensitive to bitter tastes?

Front tip of the tongue

Underside of the tongue

Back of the tongue

Sides of tongue