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1
Q

At its basic level, what is wine?

A

Fermented grape juice

2
Q

In order for alcoholic fermentation to occur, what must be present?

A

yeast, as well as sugars

3
Q

What is done to grapes to release their juice?

A

They are crushed.

4
Q

What are the two typical types of grapes for making wine?

A

White grape and Black grapes

5
Q

What do black grape skins contain?

A

Tannins

as well as color and flavor compounds

6
Q

How do tannins feel on your palate?

A

Dry and Astringent

7
Q

What color is the skin of white grapes?

A

Golden

8
Q

The pulp of the grape contains…

A

water, sugar and acid

9
Q

What does ABV stand for?

A

Alcohol By Volume

This is the measure of how much alcohol is in a wine, expressed as a percentage

10
Q

What are the by-products of alcohol fermentation?

A

Alcohol (ethanol), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

11
Q

What are microscopic organisms that are responsible for fermentation?

A

Yeast

12
Q

At what percentage does alcoholic fermentation usually stop?

A

15%

most yeast cannot survive at a percentage above this