WSET 2 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The words sur lie on a bottle indicates that ... - Answer-It has been bottled directly off
the dead yeast
(Condrieu AC) This is made from this grape variety: - Answer-Viognier
(Condrieu AC) The following best matches a tasting note for that wine: - Answer-Pale
lemon color, delicate floral and stone fruit aromas with medium acidity and high alcohol
Pale, lemon colour, dry with high acid, green and citrus fruit aromas. This tasting note
best matches which of
the following wines: - Answer-Chablis AC
Off-dry, high acid, with medium body and flavors of citrus, green fruit and mineral (wet
wool). This tasting
note best matches which of the following? - Answer-Vouvray AC
Which of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling? - Answer-
Clare Valley
Which of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in
cool or moderate climate? - Answer-Riesling
When referencing vineyards/wine, 30° to 50° is related to: - Answer-The range of
latitude north and south of the equator where most vineyards are found
Which of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, alcohol, and
acidity? - Answer-Barolo
Which of the following has been aged for a period of time in oak? - Answer-Crianza
Which of the following varieties is used for making full-bodied reds in Rioja? - Answer-
Tempranillo
The following is the correctly matched grape variety and region of production: - Answer-
Corvina - Veneto
Which one of the following temperatures is best suited for light to medium bodied white
wines, i.e. Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis? - Answer-Chilled 7-
10°C (45-50°F)
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The words sur lie on a bottle indicates that ... - Answer-It has been bottled directly off
the dead yeast
(Condrieu AC) This is made from this grape variety: - Answer-Viognier
(Condrieu AC) The following best matches a tasting note for that wine: - Answer-Pale
lemon color, delicate floral and stone fruit aromas with medium acidity and high alcohol
Pale, lemon colour, dry with high acid, green and citrus fruit aromas. This tasting note
best matches which of
the following wines: - Answer-Chablis AC
Off-dry, high acid, with medium body and flavors of citrus, green fruit and mineral (wet
wool). This tasting
note best matches which of the following? - Answer-Vouvray AC
Which of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling? - Answer-
Clare Valley
Which of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in
cool or moderate climate? - Answer-Riesling
When referencing vineyards/wine, 30° to 50° is related to: - Answer-The range of
latitude north and south of the equator where most vineyards are found
Which of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, alcohol, and
acidity? - Answer-Barolo
Which of the following has been aged for a period of time in oak? - Answer-Crianza
Which of the following varieties is used for making full-bodied reds in Rioja? - Answer-
Tempranillo
The following is the correctly matched grape variety and region of production: - Answer-
Corvina - Veneto
Which one of the following temperatures is best suited for light to medium bodied white
wines, i.e. Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis? - Answer-Chilled 7-
10°C (45-50°F)
