WSET Level 2 Practice Examination Questions with 100% Correct (Rated A+)

WSET Level 2 Practice Examination Questions with 100% Correct (Rated A+) Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? -Answer- 30 and 50 degrees Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? -Answer- Grape variety Which one of the following statements is TRUE? -Answer- Top-quality wine can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? -Answer- Crush - ferment - press Old oak vats... -Answer- Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine Allow the tannins in red wine to soften Which of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour? -Answer- Fermentation in contact with the skins Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium-quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? -Answer- Chardonnay Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium-quality dry Chardonnay wines? -Answer- Lees stirring Barrel fermentation Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of... -Answer- Gooseberry and passion fruit Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium-quality Riesling? -Answer- Alsace Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? -Answer- It is at its best in cool to moderate climates Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have... -Answer- High tannin and high acidity Grenache grapes typically have... -Answer- High Sugar, low acidity Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines? -Answer- Barossa Valley