WSET Level 2 Study Guide Questions/answers with latest updates

Which one of the following is true? a. Hail protects grapes from fungal attacks b. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars c. fertile soils give the highest quality grapes for winemaking d. Irrigation is used widely for quality wine production in Europe - CORRECT ANSWERb. Too much heat can stop the vine producing sugars Compared with red wines, white wines are generally fermented at a. Either higher or lower temperatures b. The same temperature c. Higher temperatures d. Lower temperatures - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Lower temperatures Vines with lots of large bunches of big grapes are most suitable for a. Intensely flavored, complex dry wines b. Inexpensive, simple dry wines c. Long-lived sweet wines d. Branded wines - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Inexpensive, simple dry wines Why are there very few vineyards lying closeer to the equator than 30 degrees? a. It is too windy b. It is generally too hot c. There is not enough sunlight d. It is generally too cold - CORRECT ANSWER-b. It is generally too hot Which one of the following describes the production of STILL RED wines? a. Crush-Press-Ferment (15-20 degrees C) b. Crush-Ferment (25-30 C)-Press c. Ferment (25-30 C)-Fortify-age in sloera-blend d. Ferment (15-20 C)-bottle-Second fermentation-Disgorge - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Crush-Ferment (25-30 C)-Press Which of the following does not add flavors to red wine? a. New oak barrels b. Fermantation c. Glass bottles d. Grape skins - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Glass bottles "Pale lemon color, green fruit and smoky mineral aromas; dry with high acidity" describes which wine? a. Chablis AC b. Oaked Hunter Valley Chardonna