WSET LEVEL 2 MOCK REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
1. Blending
2. Malolactic conversion
3. Lees-stirring
4. Barrel Fermentation
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
C. 1 & 4 only
D. 2, 3 & 4 only - Answer-B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and
black-fruit, cedar and tobacco characteristics?
A. Meursault
B. Beaune
C. Beaujolais
D. Margaux - Answer-D. Margaux
Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality
Chardonnay?
A. Burgundy
B. Alsace
C. Rias Baixas
D. Bordeaux - Answer-A. Burgundy
Which of the following statements is true for Pinot Noir?
A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates
B. Typical flavors include tropical fruit and citrus
C. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines
D. It typically has a deep color and high levels of tannin - Answer-A. It is at its best when
grown in cool or moderate climates
Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines?
A. Hermitage
B. Chianti
C. Rioja
D. Bordeaux - Answer-A. Hermitage
Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre?
A. Chardonnay
B. Chenin Blanc
, C. Sauvignon Blanc
D. Riesling - Answer-C. Sauvignon Blanc
Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of...
A. lemon, honey and nuts
B. dried apricot, coconut and biscuit
C. candy, mint and butter
D. grass, blossom and passion fruit - Answer-D. grass, blossom and passion fruit
In the Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from...
A. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
B. Chardonnay and Sémillon
C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
D. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc - Answer-C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
A. Chardonnay
B. Syrah
C. Cabernet Sauvignon
D. Sauvignon Blanc - Answer-A. Chardonnay
Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Riesling
4. Sémillon
A. 1 & 3 only
B. 1 & 2 only
C. 3 & 4 only
D. 2 & 4 only - Answer-A. 1 & 3 only
A wine labelled Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as...
A. dry, light bodied and simple
B. sweet, light bodied and simple
C. medium, full bodied and complex
D. sweet, full bodied and complex - Answer-A. dry, light bodied and simple
Grand Cru Classé is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
A. Bordeaux
B. Rhône
C. Loire
D. Barolo - Answer-A. Bordeaux
Sweet wines with high acidity, low alcohol and dried apricot and honey characteristics
best describes....
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines?
1. Blending
2. Malolactic conversion
3. Lees-stirring
4. Barrel Fermentation
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
C. 1 & 4 only
D. 2, 3 & 4 only - Answer-B. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and
black-fruit, cedar and tobacco characteristics?
A. Meursault
B. Beaune
C. Beaujolais
D. Margaux - Answer-D. Margaux
Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality
Chardonnay?
A. Burgundy
B. Alsace
C. Rias Baixas
D. Bordeaux - Answer-A. Burgundy
Which of the following statements is true for Pinot Noir?
A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates
B. Typical flavors include tropical fruit and citrus
C. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines
D. It typically has a deep color and high levels of tannin - Answer-A. It is at its best when
grown in cool or moderate climates
Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines?
A. Hermitage
B. Chianti
C. Rioja
D. Bordeaux - Answer-A. Hermitage
Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre?
A. Chardonnay
B. Chenin Blanc
, C. Sauvignon Blanc
D. Riesling - Answer-C. Sauvignon Blanc
Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of...
A. lemon, honey and nuts
B. dried apricot, coconut and biscuit
C. candy, mint and butter
D. grass, blossom and passion fruit - Answer-D. grass, blossom and passion fruit
In the Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from...
A. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
B. Chardonnay and Sémillon
C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
D. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc - Answer-C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
A. Chardonnay
B. Syrah
C. Cabernet Sauvignon
D. Sauvignon Blanc - Answer-A. Chardonnay
Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
1. Pinot Gris
2. Chardonnay
3. Riesling
4. Sémillon
A. 1 & 3 only
B. 1 & 2 only
C. 3 & 4 only
D. 2 & 4 only - Answer-A. 1 & 3 only
A wine labelled Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is typically described as...
A. dry, light bodied and simple
B. sweet, light bodied and simple
C. medium, full bodied and complex
D. sweet, full bodied and complex - Answer-A. dry, light bodied and simple
Grand Cru Classé is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
A. Bordeaux
B. Rhône
C. Loire
D. Barolo - Answer-A. Bordeaux
Sweet wines with high acidity, low alcohol and dried apricot and honey characteristics
best describes....
