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WSET level 2 Award Practice Exam Questions with
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1.Where does a rosé wine get is color from?
- Artificial Coloring
- The addition of red wine
- The skins of black grapes
- Stainless steel tanks.: Where does a rosé wine get is color from? 3. The skins of black grapes 2.Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert?
- High acid, low tannin red wine
- Dry, light bodied white wine
- High tannin, full bodied red wine
- Sweet, high acid white wine.: Which ONE of the following wines is the best paring when served with a fruit-based dessert? 4. Sweet, high acid white wine. 3.In which country is Chianti DOCG Produced?: In which country is Chianti DOCG Produced? Italy 4.Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Rôtie?
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Sémillon
- Syrah: Which grape variety is used to make AC Côte-Rôtie? 2. Pinot Noir 5.Which spirit uses the term London Dry?: Which spirit uses the term London Dry? Gin 6.What style of wine is Rutherglen Muscat?
- Dry Fortified White
- Sweet Fortified White
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- Dry Fortified Red
- Sweet Fortified Red: What style of wine is Rutherglen Muscat? 2. Sweet Fortified White 7.In which country is the county of Sonoma?: In which country is the county of Sonoma? USA 8.Which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation?: Which gas is given off during alcoholic fermentation? Carbon Dioxide 9.Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argenti- na?
- Gewurstraminer
- Nebbiolo
- Malbec
- Grenache: Which ONE of the following is the most important grape variety in Argentina? 3. Malbec 10.Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched?
- Vouvray and Italy
- Beaujolais and Bordeaux
- Meursault and Portugal
- Tempranillo and Rioja: Which ONE of the following pairs is CORRECTLY matched? 4. Tempranillo and Rioja 11.Which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine?
- Good natural daylight
- No distracting smells
- Dark wooden surfaces and walls
- A clean ISO tasting glass: Which one of the following conditions would NOT be ideal when assessing a wine?
3 / 16 3. Dark wooden surfaces and walls 12.Which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unoaked white wines that are high in acidity?
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Gamay: Which one of the following grape varieties is used in Alsace to make unoaked white wines that are high in acidity? 1. Riesling 13.Which ONE of the following is a varietally labelled wine?
- Gevery-Chambertin
- Pouilly-Fuissé
- Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Saint-Emilion: Which ONE of the following is a varietally labelled wine? 3. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 14.In which country is the region of Maipo?
- USA
- Australia
- Chile
- Argentina: In which country is the region of Maipo? 3. Chile 15.What style of wine is Sekt?
- Dry, still wine
- Sweet, still wine
- Sparkling wine
- Fortified wine: What style of wine is Sekt? 3. Sparkling wine 16.When drinking wine, tannin is detected by.
- a mouth-drying bitter sensation
- making your mouth water
- producing sweet ripe flavors
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- producing salty tangy flavors: When drinking wine, tannin is detected by. 1. a mouth-drying bitter sensation 17.In which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown?
- Alsace
- Bordeaux
- Burgundy
- Rhône: In which region of France is Gewurztraminer predominantly grown? 1. Alsace 18.Which ONE of the following wines benefits form being served lightly chilled?
- Ruby Port
- Pauillac
- Beaujolais
- Australian Shiraz: Which ONE of the following wines benefits form being served lightly chilled? 3. Beaujolais 19.In which country is Auslese produced?
- Spain
- Portugal
- Italy
- Germany: In which country is Auslese produced? 4. Germany 20.Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing long- lived Semillon wines that are dry, light body and alcohol, but high in acidity?
- Hunter Valley
- Tasmania
- Rutherglen
- Gisborne: Which ONE of the following regions is known for producing
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- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- France: Which country is Vin de Pays produced in? 4. France 22.Where is Tokaji Produced?
- Hungary
- France
- Germany
- Australia: Where is Tokaji Produced? 1. Hungary 23.Which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates?
- Grenache
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Which of the following is least tolerant of hot climates? 2. Pinot Noir 24.Which of the following do vines need for healthy growth?
- Sunlight
- Warmth
- Water
- Nutrients: Which of the following do vines need for healthy growth? 1. Sunlight 2. Warmth 3. Water 4. Nutrients 25.Where are grapes vines fro wine production mainly planted?
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- Near the equator
- Between 15° - 30° latitude
- Between 30° - 50° Latitude
- Between 50° - 70°Latitude: Where are grapes vines fro wine production mainly planted? 3. Between 30° - 50° Latitude 26.What would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese?
- Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin
- Dry, high tannin red wine
- Dry, delicately flavored, high acid white wine.
- Dry Sparkling wine: What would be a good pairing with salty blue cheese? 1. Sweet, full bodied red with soft tannin 27.Where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from?
- Leaves and Sticks
- Pulp and Yeast
- Seeds and Pulp
- Skins and Stalks: Where do the tannins in red wine mainly come from? 4. Skins and Stalks 28.What style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate?
- High alcohol, light body, high acid
- Low alcohol, light body, high acid, low tannin
- High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin
- Low alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin: What style of wine is usually produced in a hot climate? 3. High alcohol, full body, lower acidity, high tannin 29.Which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak aging?
- Vanilla
- Red fruits
- Butter
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- Cassis: Which of the following is the flavor characteristic associated with oak
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- Chablis
- Mâcon
- Bordeaux
- Côte d'Or: Which of the following is NOT a classic region fro Chardonnay? 3. Bordeaux 31.Which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir?
- Strawberries
- Mushrooms
- Cherries
- Blackcurrant: Which flavors are associated with Pinot Noir? 1. Strawberries 2. Mushrooms 3. Cherries 32.Where are the AC regions of Pomeral and Saint-Emilion.
- Rioja
- Mosel
- Chianti
- Bordeaux: Where are the AC regions of Pomeral and Saint-Emilion. 4. Bordeaux 33.Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Grenache: Which ONE of the following grape varieties is often blended with Merlot? 1. Cabernet Sauvignon
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- Which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine.
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grenache
- Pinot Gris
- Syrah: Which grape variety is grown in both Alsace and Italy, making very different styles of wine. 3. Pinot Gris 35.Which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Eiswein?
- Germany
- Spain
- Portugal
- France: Which country has the categories of TBA, BA and Eiswein? 1. Germany 36.Which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti?
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
- Tempranillo
- Sangiovese: Which of the following is the main grape used in Chianti? 4. Sangiovese 37.What does Joven indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine?
- The wine is sweet.
- The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing
- The wine has been aged at least a year in oak
- The wine is white.: What does Joven indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine? 2. The wine has no discernible flavors from oak ageing 38."Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a ...
- Champagne NV
- South African Chenin Blanc
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- New Zealand Pint Noir
- Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon: "Pale lemon color, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas; off dry, with high acidity and medium body" best describes a ... 2. South African Chenin Blanc 39.What is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines?
- They are the cheapest to make
- You can bottle them sooner than tank fermented wines
- The second fermentation gives the wine sweetness
- The wine gains complex aromas and flavors: What is an advantage of second fermentation in bottle for sparkling wines? 4. The wine gains complex aromas and flavors 40.What methods are used to make a sweet wine?
- Interrupting the fermentation
- Adding sweet component.
- Concentration of grape juices
- Boiling the wine.: What methods are used to make a sweet wine? 1. Interrupting the fermentation 2. Adding sweet component 3. Concentration of grape juices 41.A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be?
- Ruby
- LBV
- Tawny
- Vintage: A Port you try is brownish-red in color and has flavors of walnut, coffee and caramel. What type of Port is it most likely to be? 3. Tawny 42.Which spirit is made from distilled beer?
- Tequila
- Rum
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- Whisky
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- Brandy: Which spirit is made from distilled beer? 3. Whisky 43.Tequila must be ...
- aged
- made in the tequila region in Mexico
- made from Blue Agave.: Tequila must be ... 2. made in the tequila region in Mexico 3. made from Blue Agave. 44.Which ONE of the following statements is true?
- Liqueurs must be sweetened
- Liqueurs always have higher alcohol than spirits
- Liqueurs may only use rum as a base
- Liqueurs may only use natural flavors and sweeteners.: Which ONE of the following statements is true? 1. Liqueurs must be sweetened 45.Frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of...
- alcohol dependence
- cirrhosis of the liver
- cardiac arrest and stroke: Frequently drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase the risk of... 1. alcohol dependence 2. cirrhosis of the liver 3. cardiac arrest and stroke 46.Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in...
- northern Italy
- central Spain
- the Loire Valley
- southern Germany: Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in... 1. northern Italy
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- Beaujolais Villages
- Hunter Valley Semillon
- Ribera de Duero Crianza
- Argentinian Torrontés: "Ruby red, with aromas of blackberry, plum and toasty oak, medium body and high tannins" best describes which wine? 3. Ribera de Duero Crianza 48.Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is...
- pale lemon
- deep ruby
- deep gold
- medium garnet: Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The appearance of this wine is... 2. deep ruby 49.Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is...
- Light in intensity with aromas of citrus, green apple and green pepper.
- medium in intensity with aromas of strawberries, wet leaves and cabbage.
- pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke.
- pronounced in intensity with aromas of peach, tropical fruit, butterscotch and vanilla.: Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The nose of this wine is... 3. pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke. 50.Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is...
- sweet, high in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of apricots, marmalade and lime.
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- off-dry, medium in acidity, medium bodied with flavors of red apple, peach and lychee
- dry, low in acidity, light in body, with low tannins and flavors of cherries,
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- dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar.: Youthful Australian Barossa Shiraz The palate of this wine is... 4. dry, medium in acidity, full bodied with high tannins and flavors of black berries, eucalyptus, pepper and cedar.