WSET 2 Practice Test Questions with correct Answers

Which one of the following temperatures s best suited for light to medium bodied red wines (i.e. Beujolais, Valpolicella) - Answer- Lightly chilled 10-13°C (50-55°F) If you pair a high acid wine with a high acid food, the wine will seem: - Answer- Less acidic The following best matches a tasting note for a youthful Beaune? - Answer- Medium ruby, red fruits, mushrooms Hot climate wines are more likely to have: 1. High acid 2. High tannin 3. Lighter body 4. Higher alcohol - Answer- 2 and 4 only Gevrey-Chambertin AC is a village with its own appellation, lying within the region of ... - Answer- Côte de Nuits Which of the following describes the production of STILL WHITE wine? - Answer- Crush - press - ferment (15-20°C) Which of the following pairs of regions are famous for premium wines made from Chardonnay? - Answer- Walker Bay and Adelaide Hills The following best matches a tasting note for Sancerre - Answer- Dry, high acid, pronounced aromas of citrus and stony minerals Compared with white wines, red wines are usually fermented at: - Answer- Higher temperatures The following label represents a wine made from this grape variety: - Answer- Sauvignon Blanc Which grape variety is used for red wines coming from the Côte de Beaune? - Answer- Pinot Noir Which of the following is not a classic region for Chardonnay? - Answer- Bordeaux Which of the following varieties is typically used for dry, unoaked white wines with pungent herbaceous flavors and high acidity? - Answer- Sauvignon Blanc New oak vats 1. Add flavor of oak to wine 2. Allow oxyg