WSET 3 Advanced Program Exam Updated Questions and Answers 100% A + Graded Name the 6 Principal Districts in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Médoc Graves Sauternes Entre Deux Mers Saint -Emillion Pomerol What are the 2 primary grape varieties used in Red Wines from Libourne? - CORRECT ANSWER -Merlot Cabern et Franc Name the 4 APPEARANCE Categories for Tasting - CORRECT ANSWER -Clarity - Intenisty - Color - Other Observations Name the 4 NOSE Categories for Tasting - CORRECT ANSWER -Condition - Intensity - Aroma Characteristics - Development Name the 8 PALATE Categories for Tasting - CORRECT ANSWER -Sweetness Acidity Tannin Alcohol Body Flavor Intensity Flavor Characteristics Other Observations - Finish Name the 2 CONCLUSION Categories for Tasting - CORRECT ANSWER -Quality Level Level of Readiness for Drinking /Potential for Aging Name the 5 PREMIERS CRUS Red Producers in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Chateau Margeaux (Maurgaux) Chateau Lafite -Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Latour (Pauillac) Chateau Mouton -Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Haut -Brion (Pessac -Leognan, Gr aves) Name the 1 red Premiers Cru Chateau outside Medoc - CORRECT ANSWER -Chateau Haut -
Brion Name the 7 AOC sub -regions of Haut -Medoc - CORRECT ANSWER -Haut Medoc Saint -Estephe Pauillac Saint Julien Margaux Moulis en Medoc Listrac Medoc http://www.winemeg a.com/images_2006/images_new/regions_rive_gauche_eng.jpg What is the typical soil of Left Bank Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gravelly, Excellent Drainage, Heat Retaining Stone What is the typical soil of Right Bank Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Clay Soils, poo r drainage, limited heat retention What are the main aspects of wine STRUCTURE? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tannins Acidity Alcohol Fruit Concentration Define ISINGLASS - CORRECT ANSWER -Fish oil used in fining wine White Wine Fermentation Temperature - CORRECT ANS WER -12º-22ºC Helps maintain Fruit Characteristics Red Wine Fermentation Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -30º-32ºC Service Temp for Medium/Full -bodied Whites, Oaked Whites - CORRECT ANSWER -Lightly Chilled 10 -13ºC Service Temp for Light -Medium Bodied White - CORRECT ANSWER -Chilled 7 -10ºC Service Temp for Sweet Wines - CORRECT ANSWER -Well Chilled 6 -8ºC Service Temp for Sparkling Wines - CORRECT ANSWER -Well Chilled 6 -8ºC Service Temp for Light Bodied Red - CORRECT ANSWER -Lightly Chilled 13ºC Service Temp fo r Full Bodied Red - CORRECT ANSWER -Room Temperature 15 -18ºC What is the species of grape used in Wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitis Vinifera What are the 3 species of grapes used in root stock. - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitis Riparia Vitis Berlandia Vitis Rupestris What are the 4 price categories? - CORRECT ANSWER -<$10 - Inexpensive $10-$20 - Mid Priced $20-$40 - High Priced >$40 - Premium What is the appropriate wine storage temp? - CORRECT ANSWER -10º-15ºC, or 55ºF unwavering What is Diurnal Range? - CORRECT ANSWER -Temperature difference between day and night. What are the two main acids in Wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tartaric Malic - Becomes Lactic through Malolactic fermentation What 5 factors effect wine style? - CORRECT ANSWER -Climate Soil Varietal Viticulture Vinif ication/Maturation What is Bloom? - CORRECT ANSWER -The waxy film around the grape that contains natural yeast What aspects does skin impart on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tannin Color Flavor What aspects does Pulp impart on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sugars Juice Acids What is Chaptalization? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adding of sugars to grape must. What is Enrichment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adding concentrated grape must. What is acidification? - CORRECT ANSWER -Addition of synthetic acid to wine. What are 5 synthetic adjus tments wine makers use on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chaptalization Enrichment Acidification De-acidification Fining What is the most important yeast in wine making? - CORRECT ANSWER -Saccharomyces Cerevisiae What are lees? - CORRECT ANSWER -Left over lees and sediments More Free Run Juice... - CORRECT ANSWER -Makes for higher quality wine. What is the climate of Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Maritime wet, mild climate What does AC stand for in France? - CORRECT ANSWER -Appelation Controlee Name the 4 main Red G rape Varieties in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petite Verdot (doesn't always ripen and small quantity) Name the 3 main white grape varieties in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle (used in Se million and Balsac) What are the 2 primary rivers in Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dordogne Garrone They come together in the 'Gironde Estuary'
Brion Name the 7 AOC sub -regions of Haut -Medoc - CORRECT ANSWER -Haut Medoc Saint -Estephe Pauillac Saint Julien Margaux Moulis en Medoc Listrac Medoc http://www.winemeg a.com/images_2006/images_new/regions_rive_gauche_eng.jpg What is the typical soil of Left Bank Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gravelly, Excellent Drainage, Heat Retaining Stone What is the typical soil of Right Bank Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Clay Soils, poo r drainage, limited heat retention What are the main aspects of wine STRUCTURE? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tannins Acidity Alcohol Fruit Concentration Define ISINGLASS - CORRECT ANSWER -Fish oil used in fining wine White Wine Fermentation Temperature - CORRECT ANS WER -12º-22ºC Helps maintain Fruit Characteristics Red Wine Fermentation Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -30º-32ºC Service Temp for Medium/Full -bodied Whites, Oaked Whites - CORRECT ANSWER -Lightly Chilled 10 -13ºC Service Temp for Light -Medium Bodied White - CORRECT ANSWER -Chilled 7 -10ºC Service Temp for Sweet Wines - CORRECT ANSWER -Well Chilled 6 -8ºC Service Temp for Sparkling Wines - CORRECT ANSWER -Well Chilled 6 -8ºC Service Temp for Light Bodied Red - CORRECT ANSWER -Lightly Chilled 13ºC Service Temp fo r Full Bodied Red - CORRECT ANSWER -Room Temperature 15 -18ºC What is the species of grape used in Wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitis Vinifera What are the 3 species of grapes used in root stock. - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitis Riparia Vitis Berlandia Vitis Rupestris What are the 4 price categories? - CORRECT ANSWER -<$10 - Inexpensive $10-$20 - Mid Priced $20-$40 - High Priced >$40 - Premium What is the appropriate wine storage temp? - CORRECT ANSWER -10º-15ºC, or 55ºF unwavering What is Diurnal Range? - CORRECT ANSWER -Temperature difference between day and night. What are the two main acids in Wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tartaric Malic - Becomes Lactic through Malolactic fermentation What 5 factors effect wine style? - CORRECT ANSWER -Climate Soil Varietal Viticulture Vinif ication/Maturation What is Bloom? - CORRECT ANSWER -The waxy film around the grape that contains natural yeast What aspects does skin impart on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tannin Color Flavor What aspects does Pulp impart on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sugars Juice Acids What is Chaptalization? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adding of sugars to grape must. What is Enrichment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adding concentrated grape must. What is acidification? - CORRECT ANSWER -Addition of synthetic acid to wine. What are 5 synthetic adjus tments wine makers use on wine? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chaptalization Enrichment Acidification De-acidification Fining What is the most important yeast in wine making? - CORRECT ANSWER -Saccharomyces Cerevisiae What are lees? - CORRECT ANSWER -Left over lees and sediments More Free Run Juice... - CORRECT ANSWER -Makes for higher quality wine. What is the climate of Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Maritime wet, mild climate What does AC stand for in France? - CORRECT ANSWER -Appelation Controlee Name the 4 main Red G rape Varieties in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petite Verdot (doesn't always ripen and small quantity) Name the 3 main white grape varieties in Bordeaux - CORRECT ANSWER -Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Muscadelle (used in Se million and Balsac) What are the 2 primary rivers in Bordeaux? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dordogne Garrone They come together in the 'Gironde Estuary'
