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WSET LEVEL 2 MOCK EXAM WITH

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LATEST UPDATED GRADED A+.

In which season do flower clusters form? A. Autumn B. Winter C. Summer D. Spring - Answ 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 - Answ A. water and sugar Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are found? A. 40 and 50 B. 20 and 40 C. 30 and 50 D. 30 and 40 - Answ C. 30 and 50 What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow? A. warm, dry mornings and damp, misty afternoons B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons C. cool nights and warm, dry mornings D. damp, misty mornings and rainy afternoons - Answ B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons Which of the following is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO)? A. Qualitätswein B. Vin de pays C. Indication géographique protégée D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée - Answ D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée Which of the following techniques are used to produce sweet wines?

1. Juice is extracted from grapes with high levels of concentrated sugar
2. Yeast is removed after fermentation has completed
3. A dry wine is blended with a sweet wine A. 1 & 2 only B. 2 & 3 only C. 1, 2 & 3 D. 1 & 3 only - Answ D. 1 & 3 only What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? A. pressing, alcoholic fermentation B. pressing, crushing, alcoholic fermentation C. crushing, pressing, alcoholic fermentation D. crushing, alcoholic fermentation, pressing - Answ D. crushing, alcoholic fermentation, pressing Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have... A. high tannins, low alcohol and low acidity B. low tannins, high alcohol and low acidity C. low tannins, concentrated fruit and low acidity D. high tannins, concentrated fruit and high acidity - Answ D. high tannins, concentrated fruit and high acidity Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
4. Blending
5. Malolactic conversion
6. Lees-stirring
7. Barrel Fermentation A. 1 & 2 only B. 1, 2, 3 & 4 C. 1 & 4 only D. 2, 3 & 4 only - Answ B. 1, 2, 3 & 4 Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and black-fruit, cedar and tobacco characteristics? A. Meursault B. Beaune C. Beaujolais

D. Margaux - Answ D. Margaux Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay? A. Burgundy B. Alsace C. Rias Baixas D. Bordeaux - Answ A. Burgundy Which of the following statements is true for Pinot Noir? A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates B. Typical flavors include tropical fruit and citrus C. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines D. It typically has a deep color and high levels of tannin - Answ A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines? A. Hermitage B. Chianti C. Rioja D. Bordeaux - Answ A. Hermitage Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre? A. Chardonnay B. Chenin Blanc C. Sauvignon Blanc D. Riesling - Answ C. Sauvignon Blanc Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of... A. lemon, honey and nuts B. dried apricot, coconut and biscuit C. candy, mint and butter D. grass, blossom and passion fruit - Answ D. grass, blossom and passion fruit In the Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from... A. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay B. Chardonnay and Sémillon C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

D. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc - Answ C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault? A. Chardonnay B. Syrah C. Cabernet Sauvignon D. Sauvignon Blanc - Answ A. Chardonnay Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?

1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Riesling
4. Sémillon A. 1 & 3 only B. 1 & 2 only C. 3 & 4 only D. 2 & 4 only - Answ A. 1 & 3 only A wine labelled Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as... A. dry, light bodied and simple B. sweet, light bodied and simple C. medium, full bodied and complex D. sweet, full bodied and complex - Answ A. dry, light bodied and simple Grand Cru Classé is a labelling term most associated with which wine region? A. Bordeaux B. Rhône C. Loire D. Barolo - Answ A. Bordeaux Sweet wines with high acidity, low alcohol and dried apricot and honey characteristics best describes.... A. Sauternes B. Pouilly-Fuissé C. Pouilly-Fumé D. Trockenbeerenauslese - Answ D. Trockenbeerenauslese

Australia has a reputation for very good and outstanding quality Riesling wines produced in... A. Clare Valley B. Central Valley C. Hawke's Bay D. Walker Bay - Answ A. Clare Valley Merlot is often blended with which one of the following grape varieties? A. Chardonnay B. Pinot Noir C. Cabernet Sauvignon D. Primitivo - Answ C. Cabernet Sauvignon A Barossa Valley Shiraz is typically... A. full bodied with black cherry, vanilla and coffee characteristics B. full bodied with pineapple, butter and honey characteristics C. light bodied with strawberry, leather and wet leaf characteristics D. light bodied with black cherry, butter and leather characteristics - Answ A. full bodied with black cherry, vanilla and coffee characteristics Which of the following grape varieties are grown successfully in cool and moderate climates?

1. Merlot
2. Pinot Noir
3. Riesling
4. Sauvignon Blanc A. 2, 3 & 4 only B. 1 & 2 only C. 2 & 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Answ A. 2, 3 & 4 only Which of the following wine regions are both well known for outstanding quality wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape? A. Stellenbosch & Margaret River B. Barolo & Carneros C. Burgundy & Coonnawara D. Rhône Valley & Napa Valley - Answ A. Stellenbosch & Margaret River In Northern Rhône, the best vineyards are planted...

A. on north-facing hillsides B. close to the coast C. on steep slopes D. on flat valley floor - Answ C. on steep slopes Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety? A. Verdicchio B. Chardonnay C. Corvina D. Cortese - Answ C. Corvina Which one of the following is a full bodied red wine with high tannin and high acidity? A. Soave B. Gavi C. Barbaresco D. Rias Baixas - Answ C. Barbaresco Which of the following is a sub-region of Napa Valley? A. Coonawara B. Calistoga C. Sonoma D. Stellenbosch - Answ B. Calistoga Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa? A. Chenin Blanc B. Semillon C. Glera D. Gewürztraminer - Answ A. Chenin Blanc Malbec is the most important grape variety in... A. South Africa B. Chile C. Argentina D. Australia - Answ C. Argentina Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja? A. Tempranillo B. Pedro Ximénez C. Cortese

D. Cabernet Sauvignon - Answ A. Tempranillo What term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic region? A. Crianza B. Riserva C. Classico D. Cortese - Answ C. Classico Which of the following best describes Fiano di Avellino DOCG? A. medium bodied with medium acidity and peach and melon characteristics B. full bodied with high acidity and blossom and apple characteristics C. light bodied with medium acidity and blossom and apple characterisics D. light bodied with high acidity and peach and melon characteristics - Answ A. medium bodied with medium acidity and peach and melon characteristics Which grape variety is used to make Beaujolais? A. Gamay B. Gargangea C. Glera D. Grenache - Answ A. Gamay A Crianza wine from Rioja has... A. only primary fruit flavors B. no oak ageing requirements C. longer oak ageing requirements than a Reserva wine D. some oak flavors - Answ D. some oak flavors Pinotage is often blended with which of the following varieties for a Cape Blend? A. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot B. Chenin Blanc and Malbec C. Chenin Blanc and Merlot D. Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier - Answ A. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot In Champagne production, disgorgement is the process of... A. adding sugar and yeast to still wine

B. moving the lees towards the neck of the bottle C. blending still wines D. removing the lees from the bottle - Answ D. removing the lees from the bottle Sparkling Asti is made from... A. Chardonnay B. Glera C. Pinot Noir D. Moscato (Muscat) - Answ D. Moscato (Muscat) Which one of the following regions is known for powerful, full bodied wines made from Garnacha? A. Pommard B. Port C. Pomerol D. Priorat - Answ D. Priorat The flavors of autolysis are... A. lemon and pineapple B. apple and cream C. butter and cream D. biscuit and bread - Answ D. biscuit and bread The solera system is a method of... A. removing yeast from Champagne B. adding sweetness to Port C. blending and adding Sherry D. drying grapes before fermentation - Answ C. blending and ageing Sherry Cork taint is defined by... A. deep brown color B. damp cardboard aromas C. caramel aromas D. bits of cork in the bottle - Answ B. damp cardboard aromas Which of the following best describes Prosecco? A. light bodied with melon and apple characteristics B. full bodied with bread and biscuit characteristics

C. full-bodied with blossom and grape characteristics D. medium bodied with lemon and biscuit characteristics - Answ A. light bodied with melon and apple characteristics 'Sweet with flavors of almond and apple' best describes a... A. Vintage Port B. Ruby Port C. Oloroso Sherry D. Pale Cream Sherry - Answ D. Pale Cream Sherry Which of the following is a common labelling term for Port? A. LBV B. DOC C. TBA D. PX - Answ A. LBV When opening a bottle of Sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?

1. Chill the wine
2. Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened
3. Turn the bottle gently while holding the cork A. 1 only B. 1 & 3 only C. 1, 2 & 3 D. 1 & 2 only - Answ C. 1, 2 & 3 Which of the following pairs of wines should be well chilled before serving? A. Prosecco and Cabernet Sauvignon B. Sauternes and Tokaji Aszú C. Shiraz and Oaked Chardonnay D. Champagen and Beaujolais - Answ B. Sauternes and Tokaji Aszú Which of the following describes ideal storage conditions for wine sealed with a cork? A. The bottle should be stored vertically B. The temperature should be cool and constant C. The temperature should be warm D. The storage should be in strong bright light - Answ B. The temperature should be cool and constant