WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM (CUL3020) LATEST UPDATE

WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM (CUL3020) LATEST UPDATE If a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . - CORRECT ANSWER out-of-condition The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose is? - CORRECT ANSWER Cork taint: low levels - strips wine of fresh, friuty aromas high levels - adds pungent, unpleasant damp cardboard or musty smell to wine Wines that are slightly sweet are called? - CORRECT ANSWER off-dry Tannin is present is grapes skins. High levels of tannins indicate what type of climate? - CORRECT ANSWER warm/hot climate What is the body of the wine? - CORRECT ANSWER "mouth-feel"; richness, weight or viscosity What characteristics indicate a good wine? - CORRECT ANSWER well balanced, smooth, complexity, layers to wine What wine would match a rich heavyweight food? - CORRECT ANSWER full-bodied wines. Preferably red wine, but full-bodied white can go well What does a wine need to match tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar? - CORRECT ANSWER high acidity If you have a dry wine with a dessert what happens to the wine? - CORRECT ANSWER it will seem tart and over-acidic What component in wine is a good match with protein? - CORRECT ANSWER wines with high levels of tannin In order to grow a vine needs: a, b, c, d, e - CORRECT ANSWER a. Carbon dioxide (CO2) b. Sunlight c. Water d. Warmth e. Nutrients WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM (CUL3020) LATEST UPDATE 2 | P a g e What affects the style and quality of wine each year? - CORRECT ANSWER Climate; weather conditions vary from year to year What are four vineyard activies? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. careful pruning 2. controlling the number of bunches of grapes on each vine 3. pest control 4. careful positioning of leaves to increase or decrease temperature of grape bunches, or their degree of exposure to sunlight Lower yields result in ________ grapes - CORRECT ANSWER riper; with more concentrated flavors What are two pests in the vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWER Animal pests (birds & insects) Fungal diseases (long-term diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses When does harvesting occur? - CORRECT ANSWER once the grapes have ripened. End of September or end of August if it's a good summer White wines and red wines are both crushed but what extra step happens to white wines after they have been crushed? - CORRECT ANSWER they are pressed to separate juice from skins What temperature does white wine get fermented at? - CORRECT ANSWER 12-22 Celsius (53.6-71.6 Fahrenheit): preserves delicate fruit aromas What temperature does red wine get fermented at? - CORRECT ANSWER 20-32 Celsius (68-89.6 Fahrenheit) What vessels can wine mature in? - CORRECT ANSWER barrels or large neutral wooden or stainless steel vats, concrete. Also takes place in bottle after bottling What vessels allow oxidation? - CORRECT ANSWER new and old vats or barrels (oak) What vessels do not allow oxidation? - CORRECT ANSWER bottles, cement, and stainless steel vats What does vintage mean? - CORRECT ANSWER the year the grapes were harvested