WSET Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Semillon - ANSWER-Which grape variety is often blended with Sauvigon Blanc? -Semillon -Chardonnay -Riesling Pinotage - ANSWER-Which Grape variety is ingenious for South Africa? -Pinotage -Pinot Noir -Granacha Premium quality Chardonnay - ANSWER-Which wine is typically fermented in oak barrels? -Premium quality Chardonnay -Pinot Gri -Cabernet Sauvignon light colour, full body, strawberry aromas, low acidity - ANSWER-What are typical characteristics of Grenache wines? -light colour, full body, strawberry aromas, low acidity -dry, light in body, alcohol, acidity -high acidity, aromatic, low-med alcohol True - ANSWER-Good quality Merlot is often matured in oak. TRUE/FALSE Burgundy, Champange, Pays d'Oc IGP - ANSWER-Which regions in France are well known to produce wine from Chardonnay? -Pays d'Oc IGP, Phône -Burgundy, Champange, Pays d'Oc IGP -Loire, Bordeaux dry, light in body, alcohol, acidity - ANSWER-Hunter Valley Semillon characteristics are... -light colour, full body, strawberry aromas, low acidity -dry, light in body, alcohol, acidity -high acidity, aromatic, low-med alcohol toast, honey and nuts - ANSWER-Hunter Valley Semillon develops what falvours with age? -citrus, green -red berries, dry fruit -toast, honey and nuts body and softness - ANSWER-In blends with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot supplies what? -body and softness -flavour and acidity -tannins and colour vodk