WSET LEVEL 2 TEST PREP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

WSET LEVEL 2 TEST PREP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found? - Answer-30 and 50 degrees _______, ____, and _______ all affect the temperature in the vineyard. - Answer-climate, soil, and weather true or false: top quality wine can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes. - Answer-true What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? - Answer-Crush, Ferment, Press Old oak vats do what for wine? - Answer-Allow oxygen to dissolve and the tannins in red wine to soften. How do most red wines get their color? - Answer-Fermentation in contact with the skins. Which of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium-quality wines in cool, moderate, and hot climates? a) Chardonnay b)Pinot Noir c)Sauvignon Blanc d) Riesling - Answer-a) Chardonnay ____ stirring and barrel ____________ are commonly used to add complexity to premium-quality dry Chardonnay wines. - Answer-Lees and Fermentation Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of: - Answer-gooseberry and passionfruit ______, France has a reputation for premium-quality Riesling. - Answer-Alsace true or false: Pinot Noir is at its best in cool to moderate climates. - Answer-true premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have: - Answer-High tannins and high acidity Grenache grapes typically have ____ sugar and ___ acidity. - Answer-High and Low Barossa Valley is renowned for powerful what based wines? - Answer-Shiraz Sancerre is made from what grape? - Answer-Sauvignon Blanc