WSET Level2 Exam Bundle Graded A+

In which season do flower clusters form? A. Autumn B. Winter C. Summer D. Spring - Answer-D. Spring What does the pulp of a grape contain? A. water and sugar B. acid and tannins C. tannins and sugar D. sugar and yeast - Answer-A. water and sugar Which latitudes north and south of the e...

Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? - Answer-30-50 degrees Why are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees? - Answer-It is generally too hot What is typical order of events in red winemaking? - An...

cool climate Chardonnay characteristics - Answer-green fruit, high natural acidity, dry moderate climate Chardonnay characteristics - Answer-citrus & stone fruit, medium/high acidity, dry hot climate Chardonnay characteristics - Answer-tropical fruit, medium acid, dry other Chardonnay flavo...

Acetic Acid - Answer-the acid component of vinegar present in small quantities in all wines excessive amounts result in a vinegary nose and taste Adamado - Answer-Portuguese - Sweet Adega - Answer-Portuguese - Winery Agiorgitiko - Answer-Greek black grape variety (used in Nemea) Low in ac...

a - Answer-Pinot Noir is grown in this region of Chile: a) Casablanca Valley b) Los Carneros c) Rías Baixas d) Jerez d - Answer-Pommard makes some of the most tannic and full-bodied Pinot Noirs in this region: a) Côte de Nuits b) Pays D'oc IGP c) Loire Valley d) Côte de Beaune ...

what are the main factors that determine how a wine will taste? - Answer-- the grape variety used - the environment which it is grown (climate and weather; soil an slope) - the care with which the grapes are grown and harvested - how the wine is made - how it is matured (including bottle aging ...

The main purposes of the Systematic Approach to Tasting spirits are to: a. Analyze the component parts of a spirit b. Taste and evaluate spirits in a consistent way and record your notes systematically c. Communicate to other people what a spirits is like d. a, b, and c - Answer-d. a, b, and c ...

Four reasons for tasting notes - Answer-Provide a personal record, assist in articulating, assess the quality, monitor the progress of the wine. Five ideal conditions for tasting - Answer-No distracting odors, good natural light, clean white surface, clean palate, correctly filled ISO glass. H...

What term is sometimes described as 'mouth feel'? - Answer- Body Tannin - Answer- Is what makes strong black tea taste bitter What aroma or flavor characteristics indicate wine has seen oak? - Answer- vanilla, toast, and cedar notes Dishes high in sugar should be paired with a wine tha...

Malbec - Answer-"Other" black grape variety most associated with Argentina Carmenere - Answer-"Other" black grape variety most associated with Chile Pinotage - Answer-"Other" black grape variety most associated with South Africa Zinfandel - Answer-"Other" black grape variety most as...

Sweetness and umami in food - Answer-Two components in food that tend to make Wine harder (more astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and fruity) Salt and acid in food - Answer-Two components whose presence in food tends to make wines taste softer (less astringent and bitter, less acidic...

Both Tank and Bottled-Fermented Sparking Wines start with what? - Answer-Still Base Wine, usually light in alcohol, and processes add approximately 1-2% abv What is Tank Method? - Answer-part of fermentation takes place in sealed tank, which prevents any carbon dioxide gas from escaping True o...

Which of the following regions is an important producer of high-volume, early-drinking Merlot wines? -Answer- Chile's Central Valley Which of these is NOT a common descriptor for Merlot? -Answer- high tannins Which of the following is NOT a typical blending partner for Merlot in the South of ...

What are the ideal tasting room conditions? - Answer-Odour-free, with good natural light, and white surfaces to judge the appearence. What glass does the WSET use and why? - Answer-The ISO glass, because it has a rounded bowl to swirl the wine, and the sides slope inwards to concentrate the aroma...

Grape used in most Sherry - Answer-Palomino Solera system - Answer-Technique of blending younger and older wines FINO Sherry - Answer-Pale in color, dry, medium, and typically ~~ 15% abv FLOR - Answer-Layer of yeast floating / protecting the wine from air Pale Cream Sherry - Answer-Young...

Which one of the following temperatures s best suited for light to medium bodied red wines (i.e. Beujolais, Valpolicella) - Answer-Lightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F) If you pair a high acid wine with a high acid food, the wine will seem: - Answer-Less acidic The following best matches a tasti...

Where does a rosé wine get its colour from? a) Artificial colouring. b) The addition of red wine. c) The skins of black grapes. d) Stainless steel tanks. - Answer-c) The skins of black grapes. Which ONE of the following wines is the best match when served with a fruit-based dessert? a) High...

Name one significant difference between port and sherry. - Answer-Port is made with black grapes; sherry is made with white grapes. What are the steps for producing Port? - Answer-1. Rapidly extract color and tannins from the skins during a short period of fermentation. While there is still a hig...