WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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How does the gravel on the Left Bank of Bordeaux help Cabernet Sauvignon ripen?
Select all that apply. -Answer- -allows rainwater to drain away so that the vines' roots
are not cold and damp
-absorbs heat during the day and warms the vineyard at night
What is the distinguishing aromatic characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon from the
foothills of the mountains in Chile? -Answer- mint
Which of the following is a common blending partner with Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile?
Select all that apply. -Answer- Merlot and Carmenére
True or False? Cabernet Sauvignon is Chile's most widely planted variety. -Answer- true
Which country is having success with producing early-drinking style Cabernet
Sauvignon using a gentler winemaking approach to extract less tannin? -Answer- chile
Which of these is NOT a Chilean region known for its Cabernet Sauvignon? -Answer-
Coonawarra
What is the name of the region in South Africa that produces high quality Cabernet
Sauvignon? -Answer- stellenbosh
Where should Cabernet Sauvignon be grown in moderate climates? -Answer- in the
warmest sites
From which Napa Valley region would you find the ripest, most full-bodied Cabernet
Sauvignon wines? -Answer- calistoga
What is the climate of Bordeaux? -Answer- moderate climate
What can a winemaker do in a cooler vintage in a moderate climate to soften Cabernet
Sauvignon's very high tannin and acidity levels? Select all that apply. -Answer- mature
in oak, blend with Merlot
Which of these statements about Cabernet Sauvignon wines labelled 'California' is
FALSE? -Answer-
, Which of these is NOT a reason that Cabernet Sauvignon is well-suited for Napa
Valley? -Answer- gravel soils
What is the main reason good or outstanding Syrah/Shiraz wines can be suitable for
bottle ageing? -Answer- intense flavors and tannins
Why would a producer choose to co-ferment a small amount of Viognier with Syrah in
the Northern Rhône? -Answer- to add floral aromas to the wine
True or False? Syrah is the only black grape variety permitted in Northern Rhône AOC
wines. -Answer- true
True or False? The use of 'Syrah' or 'Shiraz' on a wine label can give the consumer an
idea of the style the wine has been made in. -Answer- true
What natural factors help slow ripening in the Hunter Valley region for Shiraz wines?
Select all that apply. -Answer- high cloud cover, and sea breezes
Which of these descriptors would you generally NOT expect in a Northern Rhône syrah
wine? -Answer-
Which of the following statements about the Northern Rhône are TRUE? Select all that
apply. -Answer- the climate is moderate, the best vineyard sites are planted on steep
slopes
Which of the following does Syrah/Shiraz NOT typically bring to a blend? -Answer-
delicate floral aromas
Where are the majority of Syrah/Shiraz plantings outside of France located? -Answer-
south eartern australia
Which of these tertiary aromas would you expect in a long-aged Shiraz? Select all that
apply. -Answer- leather, meat and earth
Where can Syrah be found as a single-varietal wine in the South of France? -Answer-
Pays d'Oc IGP
What is the dominant grape variety in Chianti? -Answer- sangiovese
What is a Cape Blend? -Answer- a blend of pinotage, cab sav and merlot produced in
south africa
What does 'Classico' indicate on an Italian wine label? -Answer- the wine is made from
grapes grown in the historic center of a region
100% CORRECT ANSWERS-
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How does the gravel on the Left Bank of Bordeaux help Cabernet Sauvignon ripen?
Select all that apply. -Answer- -allows rainwater to drain away so that the vines' roots
are not cold and damp
-absorbs heat during the day and warms the vineyard at night
What is the distinguishing aromatic characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon from the
foothills of the mountains in Chile? -Answer- mint
Which of the following is a common blending partner with Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile?
Select all that apply. -Answer- Merlot and Carmenére
True or False? Cabernet Sauvignon is Chile's most widely planted variety. -Answer- true
Which country is having success with producing early-drinking style Cabernet
Sauvignon using a gentler winemaking approach to extract less tannin? -Answer- chile
Which of these is NOT a Chilean region known for its Cabernet Sauvignon? -Answer-
Coonawarra
What is the name of the region in South Africa that produces high quality Cabernet
Sauvignon? -Answer- stellenbosh
Where should Cabernet Sauvignon be grown in moderate climates? -Answer- in the
warmest sites
From which Napa Valley region would you find the ripest, most full-bodied Cabernet
Sauvignon wines? -Answer- calistoga
What is the climate of Bordeaux? -Answer- moderate climate
What can a winemaker do in a cooler vintage in a moderate climate to soften Cabernet
Sauvignon's very high tannin and acidity levels? Select all that apply. -Answer- mature
in oak, blend with Merlot
Which of these statements about Cabernet Sauvignon wines labelled 'California' is
FALSE? -Answer-
, Which of these is NOT a reason that Cabernet Sauvignon is well-suited for Napa
Valley? -Answer- gravel soils
What is the main reason good or outstanding Syrah/Shiraz wines can be suitable for
bottle ageing? -Answer- intense flavors and tannins
Why would a producer choose to co-ferment a small amount of Viognier with Syrah in
the Northern Rhône? -Answer- to add floral aromas to the wine
True or False? Syrah is the only black grape variety permitted in Northern Rhône AOC
wines. -Answer- true
True or False? The use of 'Syrah' or 'Shiraz' on a wine label can give the consumer an
idea of the style the wine has been made in. -Answer- true
What natural factors help slow ripening in the Hunter Valley region for Shiraz wines?
Select all that apply. -Answer- high cloud cover, and sea breezes
Which of these descriptors would you generally NOT expect in a Northern Rhône syrah
wine? -Answer-
Which of the following statements about the Northern Rhône are TRUE? Select all that
apply. -Answer- the climate is moderate, the best vineyard sites are planted on steep
slopes
Which of the following does Syrah/Shiraz NOT typically bring to a blend? -Answer-
delicate floral aromas
Where are the majority of Syrah/Shiraz plantings outside of France located? -Answer-
south eartern australia
Which of these tertiary aromas would you expect in a long-aged Shiraz? Select all that
apply. -Answer- leather, meat and earth
Where can Syrah be found as a single-varietal wine in the South of France? -Answer-
Pays d'Oc IGP
What is the dominant grape variety in Chianti? -Answer- sangiovese
What is a Cape Blend? -Answer- a blend of pinotage, cab sav and merlot produced in
south africa
What does 'Classico' indicate on an Italian wine label? -Answer- the wine is made from
grapes grown in the historic center of a region
