WSET LEVEL 2 SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The tannins soften making the wine smoother. - Answer-What effect does oxygen have
on red wine as its matured in oak cats?
It is generally too hot and grapes grown too close to the equator may become overripe
and loose some of the finesse and characteristics of the grape variety - Answer-Why
are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees?
Remove the wine from the rack and keep it horizontal, being careful not to disturb the
deposit. With the aid of light, pour into a decanter until the deposit can be seen near the
neck. At this point stop pouring. - Answer-What is considered the correct procedure to
decant a wine that has a heavy deposit?
Well chilled (6-10 degrees celcius or 43-50 degrees Fahrenheit) - Answer-What is the
ideal temperature for the serving of Cava?
The temperature should be cool and constant, preferable between 10 and 15 degrees
celcius (50-58 degrees Fahrenheit), the bottle stored on its side so that the cork remains
in contact with the wine, away from strong light and vibrations. - Answer-What provides
the ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
The wine is affected by cork taint. - Answer-Why would a wine have a musty aroma?
Oak - Answer-If oxygen is NOT wanted during the maturation of a wine which vessel
material type would be deemed unsuitable?
Crush, ferment, press - Answer-What is the correct sequence of events for most red
winemaking?
Between 30 and 50 degrees latitude - Answer-What latitudes north and south of the
equator mark the the temperature zone where most vineyards are found?
Lower - Answer-Compared to red wines, white wines are generall fermented at
___________ temperatures?
True 👌 - Answer-True or false: too much heat can stop the grape vine from producing
sugars
Climate, weather, soil - Answer-What affects temperature in the vineyard?
, Fermentation in contact with the skins, as the flesh of almost all grape varieties is white
and the color is obtained by soaking the colored skins in the fermenting juice - Answer-
Which technique is used to give most red wines their color?
French/European - Answer-Which type of oak is more expensive, French/European or
American?
Sweet coconut and vanilla flavors - Answer-What flavors does American oak tend to
give?
More subtle, toasty and nutty flavors - Answer-What flavors does French or European
oak tend to give?
Still red wine - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Crush- ferment (20-
32 C) - press
Sherry - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Ferment (20-32 C)-
fortify- aged in solera- blend
Champagne - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Ferment (15-20 C)-
bottle - second fermentation- disgorge
Still white wine - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Crush- press-
ferment (15-20 C)
The cork can harden and fail, leading to oxidation. - Answer-What can happen to a wine
that is left for long periods of time in a fridge?
Chill the wine, hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened, twist
the bottle gently whilst holding the cork - Answer-What is the easiest and safest way to
open a bottle of sparkling wine?
Oloroso sherry - Answer-Of these four wines, which would you expect to have
deliberate oxidation:
A. Beaujolais
B. An aged Pinot Noir
C. Pouilly-Fume
D. Oloroso Sherry
Chardonnay - Answer-Which white variety is not an aromatic grape, with delicate fruit
that makes it suitable for expressing oak and yeast driven flavors?
It is unique in that it can make attractive wines in regions of varying climates- cool,
moderate, and hot. The style will vary greatly depending on where it's grown. - Answer-
What climate type can Chardonnay grow in?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The tannins soften making the wine smoother. - Answer-What effect does oxygen have
on red wine as its matured in oak cats?
It is generally too hot and grapes grown too close to the equator may become overripe
and loose some of the finesse and characteristics of the grape variety - Answer-Why
are there very few vineyards lying closer to the equator than 30 degrees?
Remove the wine from the rack and keep it horizontal, being careful not to disturb the
deposit. With the aid of light, pour into a decanter until the deposit can be seen near the
neck. At this point stop pouring. - Answer-What is considered the correct procedure to
decant a wine that has a heavy deposit?
Well chilled (6-10 degrees celcius or 43-50 degrees Fahrenheit) - Answer-What is the
ideal temperature for the serving of Cava?
The temperature should be cool and constant, preferable between 10 and 15 degrees
celcius (50-58 degrees Fahrenheit), the bottle stored on its side so that the cork remains
in contact with the wine, away from strong light and vibrations. - Answer-What provides
the ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
The wine is affected by cork taint. - Answer-Why would a wine have a musty aroma?
Oak - Answer-If oxygen is NOT wanted during the maturation of a wine which vessel
material type would be deemed unsuitable?
Crush, ferment, press - Answer-What is the correct sequence of events for most red
winemaking?
Between 30 and 50 degrees latitude - Answer-What latitudes north and south of the
equator mark the the temperature zone where most vineyards are found?
Lower - Answer-Compared to red wines, white wines are generall fermented at
___________ temperatures?
True 👌 - Answer-True or false: too much heat can stop the grape vine from producing
sugars
Climate, weather, soil - Answer-What affects temperature in the vineyard?
, Fermentation in contact with the skins, as the flesh of almost all grape varieties is white
and the color is obtained by soaking the colored skins in the fermenting juice - Answer-
Which technique is used to give most red wines their color?
French/European - Answer-Which type of oak is more expensive, French/European or
American?
Sweet coconut and vanilla flavors - Answer-What flavors does American oak tend to
give?
More subtle, toasty and nutty flavors - Answer-What flavors does French or European
oak tend to give?
Still red wine - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Crush- ferment (20-
32 C) - press
Sherry - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Ferment (20-32 C)-
fortify- aged in solera- blend
Champagne - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Ferment (15-20 C)-
bottle - second fermentation- disgorge
Still white wine - Answer-Which type of wine is produced in this order: Crush- press-
ferment (15-20 C)
The cork can harden and fail, leading to oxidation. - Answer-What can happen to a wine
that is left for long periods of time in a fridge?
Chill the wine, hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened, twist
the bottle gently whilst holding the cork - Answer-What is the easiest and safest way to
open a bottle of sparkling wine?
Oloroso sherry - Answer-Of these four wines, which would you expect to have
deliberate oxidation:
A. Beaujolais
B. An aged Pinot Noir
C. Pouilly-Fume
D. Oloroso Sherry
Chardonnay - Answer-Which white variety is not an aromatic grape, with delicate fruit
that makes it suitable for expressing oak and yeast driven flavors?
It is unique in that it can make attractive wines in regions of varying climates- cool,
moderate, and hot. The style will vary greatly depending on where it's grown. - Answer-
What climate type can Chardonnay grow in?
