WSET Level 3 Exam 2024 Graded A+

WSET Level 3 Exam 2024 Graded A+ continentality - ANStemperature difference between the coldest and hottest month Diurnal Range - ANSdifference between the day time and night time temperatures spring frost mitigation - ANSheaters placed through vineyard wind machines sprinklers vineyard design - plant on slopes or trained high water hazards - ANSonce a sufficient canopy has grown, important to limit water to promote grape ripening rather than shoot growth. this would leave less sugar for the grapes. also increases canopy growth - more shade - less ripening. droughts risk photosynthesis stopping, killing the vine rainfall during flowring and fruitset can disrupt. Pinot Noir Characteristics - ANScolor intensity: light Tannins: low Acidity: high Flavour characteristics: strawberry, raspberry, red cherry Burgundy - entry level - light, high acid, hint of oak. Cote D'Or have intensity and complexity. Range from delicate and floral to tannic and spicy. cool vintage risk of vegetal notes like cabbage and wet leaves. if too hot, jammy and unattractive. Baden, Carneros, Sonoma, Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago (NZ), Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania (Australia), Walker Bay (South Africa), Casablanca Valley (Chile). Pinot Noir can be amove 30F ferment to extract more flavor, color and tannin. Cabernet Sauvignon Characteristics - ANSColour intensity: deep Tannins: high Acidity: high Flavour characteristics: blackcurrant, black cherry, green bell pepper thick skinned, late ripening. can be astringent and herbaceous if not ripened fully Haut Medoc: Grippy tannins in youth, cedar and black currant leaf. (Merlot gives it smoother texture. Italy, Spain, South of France - blended with indigineous grape varieties Napa, Margaret River, Hawke's Bay, Stellenbosch, Colchagua Valley - warm, long bright sunlight ripens fruit Merlot Characteristics - ANSColou