WSET Level 2 Practice Examination Questions and elaborated answers With complete solution 100% PASS

WSET Level 2 Practice Examination
Questions and elaborated answers
With complete solution 100% PASS
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Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most
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vineyards are found? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 and 50 degrees
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Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Grape variety
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Top-quality
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wine can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes
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What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Crush - ferment - press
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Old oak vats... - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine
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Allow the tannins in red wine to soften
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Which of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their
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colour? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fermentation in contact with the skins
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Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium-quality wines
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in cool, moderate and hot climates? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chardonnay
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Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium-quality dry
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Chardonnay wines? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lees stirring Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`

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Barrel fermentation
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Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of... - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Gooseberry and passion fruit
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Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium-quality Riesling? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Alsace
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Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
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at its best in cool to moderate climates
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Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have... -
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CORRECT ANSWER-High tannin and high acidity
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Grenache grapes typically have... - CORRECT ANSWER-High Sugar, low acidity
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Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines? - CORRECT
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ANSWER-Barossa Valley
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From which grape variety is Sancere made? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sauvignon Blanc
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Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grow in Alace? - CORRECT
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Gewürztraminer
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