WSET Level 2 - Wine & Spirits Study Guide
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What are the characteristics of Riesling? - ANSWER aromatic, fruity & floral. High
acidity, susceptible to Noble Rot. cool climate - green fruit flavors and sometimes a hint
of citrus fruit (green apple, lemon, lime)
moderate climate - citrus & stone fruit notes, fresh lime or white peach
In Germany basic Rieslings are generally classified as _________ and above this in
quality is ________. - ANSWER Qualitatswein
Pradikatswein
What is the order of sweetness levels in German Pradikatswein? - ANSWER Kabinett
Spatlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Trockenbeenenauslese - sweetest
Mosel, Germany produces what type of Rieslings? - ANSWER Kabinett & Spatlese -
medium sweetness, high acidity
produces Germany's lightest-bodied wines
Rheingau produces what type of Rieslings? - ANSWER Kabinett, Spatlese, & Auslese -
usually drier in style and medium-bodied
Where is Pflaz? - ANSWER Southern Germany (lies close to Alsace, France)
What are the two valleys in Australia that produce Riesling? - ANSWER Clare Valley &
Eden Valley
What are other countries that produce Riesling? - ANSWER France, Austria, & New
Zealand
Are Welschriesling, Laski Riesling and Olasrizling Rieslings? - ANSWER NO
What are the characteristics of Syrah? - ANSWER thick skins, deeply colored, with
medium or high levels of tannins and medium acidity. Full-bodied with black fruit and
dark chocolate flavors
,What are the characteristics of Grenache? - ANSWER thin skinned, seldom deep in
color, very full-bodied, red fruit flavors with spicy notes. With age, spicy notes evolve
into toffee & leather. Low acidity, medium tannin, high sugars, high alcohol
What are three areas in Northern Rhone famous for Syrah? - ANSWER 1. Cote-Rotie
2. Hermitage
3. Crozes-Hermitage
What are the blends often referred to in the Southern Rhone? - ANSWER Grenache
with Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault
What is Chateauneuf du Pape? - ANSWER A southern Rhone appellation: mostly
Grenache but can have up to 13 different varietals in wine --> typically full-bodied,
medium tannins, low acidity, and intense, complex red fruit & spice characteristics
What is a famous area in Australia that makes Syrah/Shiraz? - ANSWER Barossa
Valley (number one)
Hunter Valley
McLaren Valley
Grenache (Grenacha) is often blended with Tempranillo to make ________ but when it
dominates the blend or is even 100% it is made in __________ in Spain. - ANSWER
Rioja
Priorat
Bulk Syrah and Grenache are made in which areas of Southern France? - ANSWER
Languedoc
Minervois
What white wine is added to Syrah to soften the blend? - ANSWER Viognier
The main form of branding in Bordeaux is _______? - ANSWER Chateau
The main in Bordeaux if often referred to as __________. - ANSWER Grand Vin
If a wine is regional in Bordeaux it will be called ____________. - ANSWER Bordeaux
AC
What happened in 1855? - ANSWER The French government ranked all of the best
wines in Medoc. Rankings still stand today.
What are the 6 communes in Medoc (Bordeaux)? - ANSWER Medoc AC
Haut-Medoc AC
, Pauillac AC
Margaux AC
St. Estephe
St. Julien
Red grapes of Bordeaux: - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Green grapes of Bordeaux: - ANSWER Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Muscadelle
Grapes of Burgundy: - ANSWER Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cote d'Or in Burgundy is made up of the _________ in the North and the __________
in the South. - ANSWER Cote de Nuits (North)
Cote de Beaune (South)
Which is better quality? Premier Cru or Grand Cru? - ANSWER Grand Cru
What is a domaine? - ANSWER a producer that makes wine exclusively from grapes
grown in their own vineyards
Do the following villages of Burgundy make red or white wine?
a. Gevrey Chambertin
b. Chablis
c. Meursault
d. Macon Villages
e. Nuits St. Georges - ANSWER a. Red (Pinot Noir)
b. White (Chardonnay)
c. White
d. White
e. Red
Beaujolais is made from which grape? - ANSWER Gamay
Place the Beaujolais appellation's in order of quality, starting with the highest quality. -
ANSWER 1. Beaujolais Crus (10 famous villages such as Morgon and Moulin a Vent
AC)
2. Beaujolais Villages AC
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What are the characteristics of Riesling? - ANSWER aromatic, fruity & floral. High
acidity, susceptible to Noble Rot. cool climate - green fruit flavors and sometimes a hint
of citrus fruit (green apple, lemon, lime)
moderate climate - citrus & stone fruit notes, fresh lime or white peach
In Germany basic Rieslings are generally classified as _________ and above this in
quality is ________. - ANSWER Qualitatswein
Pradikatswein
What is the order of sweetness levels in German Pradikatswein? - ANSWER Kabinett
Spatlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Trockenbeenenauslese - sweetest
Mosel, Germany produces what type of Rieslings? - ANSWER Kabinett & Spatlese -
medium sweetness, high acidity
produces Germany's lightest-bodied wines
Rheingau produces what type of Rieslings? - ANSWER Kabinett, Spatlese, & Auslese -
usually drier in style and medium-bodied
Where is Pflaz? - ANSWER Southern Germany (lies close to Alsace, France)
What are the two valleys in Australia that produce Riesling? - ANSWER Clare Valley &
Eden Valley
What are other countries that produce Riesling? - ANSWER France, Austria, & New
Zealand
Are Welschriesling, Laski Riesling and Olasrizling Rieslings? - ANSWER NO
What are the characteristics of Syrah? - ANSWER thick skins, deeply colored, with
medium or high levels of tannins and medium acidity. Full-bodied with black fruit and
dark chocolate flavors
,What are the characteristics of Grenache? - ANSWER thin skinned, seldom deep in
color, very full-bodied, red fruit flavors with spicy notes. With age, spicy notes evolve
into toffee & leather. Low acidity, medium tannin, high sugars, high alcohol
What are three areas in Northern Rhone famous for Syrah? - ANSWER 1. Cote-Rotie
2. Hermitage
3. Crozes-Hermitage
What are the blends often referred to in the Southern Rhone? - ANSWER Grenache
with Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault
What is Chateauneuf du Pape? - ANSWER A southern Rhone appellation: mostly
Grenache but can have up to 13 different varietals in wine --> typically full-bodied,
medium tannins, low acidity, and intense, complex red fruit & spice characteristics
What is a famous area in Australia that makes Syrah/Shiraz? - ANSWER Barossa
Valley (number one)
Hunter Valley
McLaren Valley
Grenache (Grenacha) is often blended with Tempranillo to make ________ but when it
dominates the blend or is even 100% it is made in __________ in Spain. - ANSWER
Rioja
Priorat
Bulk Syrah and Grenache are made in which areas of Southern France? - ANSWER
Languedoc
Minervois
What white wine is added to Syrah to soften the blend? - ANSWER Viognier
The main form of branding in Bordeaux is _______? - ANSWER Chateau
The main in Bordeaux if often referred to as __________. - ANSWER Grand Vin
If a wine is regional in Bordeaux it will be called ____________. - ANSWER Bordeaux
AC
What happened in 1855? - ANSWER The French government ranked all of the best
wines in Medoc. Rankings still stand today.
What are the 6 communes in Medoc (Bordeaux)? - ANSWER Medoc AC
Haut-Medoc AC
, Pauillac AC
Margaux AC
St. Estephe
St. Julien
Red grapes of Bordeaux: - ANSWER Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
Green grapes of Bordeaux: - ANSWER Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Muscadelle
Grapes of Burgundy: - ANSWER Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cote d'Or in Burgundy is made up of the _________ in the North and the __________
in the South. - ANSWER Cote de Nuits (North)
Cote de Beaune (South)
Which is better quality? Premier Cru or Grand Cru? - ANSWER Grand Cru
What is a domaine? - ANSWER a producer that makes wine exclusively from grapes
grown in their own vineyards
Do the following villages of Burgundy make red or white wine?
a. Gevrey Chambertin
b. Chablis
c. Meursault
d. Macon Villages
e. Nuits St. Georges - ANSWER a. Red (Pinot Noir)
b. White (Chardonnay)
c. White
d. White
e. Red
Beaujolais is made from which grape? - ANSWER Gamay
Place the Beaujolais appellation's in order of quality, starting with the highest quality. -
ANSWER 1. Beaujolais Crus (10 famous villages such as Morgon and Moulin a Vent
AC)
2. Beaujolais Villages AC
