WSET Level 2 Mock Exam Rated A+

WSET Level 2 Mock Exam Rated A+ In which season do flower clusters form? A. Autumn B. Winter C. Summer D. Spring D. Spring What does the pulp of a grape contain? A. water and sugar B. acid and tannins C. tannins and sugar D. sugar and yeast A. water and sugar Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the zone where most vineyards are found? A. 40 and 50 B. 20 and 40 C. 30 and 50 D. 30 and 40 C. 30 and 50 What are the ideal conditions for botrytis/noble rot to grow? A. warm, dry mornings and damp, misty afternoons B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry afternoons C. cool nights and warm, dry mornings D. damp, misty mornings and rainy afternoons afternoons B. damp, misty mornings and warm, dry Which of the following is a French labelling term used to indicate a wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO)? A. Qualitätswein B. Vin de pays C. Indication géographique protégée D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée D. Appellation d'origine contrôlée Which of the following techniques are used to produce sweet wines? 1. Juice is extracted from grapes with high levels of concentrated sugar 2. Yeast is removed after fermentation has completed 3. A dry wine is blended with a sweet wine A. 1 & 2 only B. 2 & 3 only C. 1, 2 & 3 D. 1 & 3 only D. 1 & 3 only What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? A. pressing, alcoholic fermentation B. pressing, crushing, alcoholic fermentation C. crushing, pressing, alcoholic fermentation D. crushing, alcoholic fermentation, pressing D. crushing, alcoholic fermentation, pressing Outstanding-quality red wines age well for several years because they have... A. high tannins, low alcohol and low acidity B. low tannins, high alcohol and low acidity C. low tannins, concentrated fruit and low acidity D. high tannins, concentrated fruit and high acidity acidity D. high tannins, concentrated fruit and high Which of the following can be used to add complexity to dry white wines? 1. Blending 2. Malolactic conversion 3. Lees-stirring 4. Barrel Fermentation A. 1 & 2 only B. 1, 2, 3 & 4 C. 1 & 4 only D. 2, 3 & 4 only B. 1, 2, 3 & 4 Which of the following AOCs is a full-bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and black-fruit, cedar and tobacco characteristics? A. Meursault B. Beaune C. Beaujolais D. Margaux D. Margaux Which one of the following regions has a reputation for outstanding-quality Chardonnay? A. Burgundy B. Alsace C. Rias Baixas D. Bordeaux A. Burgundy Which of the following statements is true for Pinot Noir? A. It is at its best when grown in cool or moderate climates B. Typical flavors include tropical fruit and citrus C. It is only used to make inexpensive, low-quality wines D. It typically has a deep color and high levels of tannin moderate climates A. It is at its best when grown in cool or Which one of the following is renowned for Syrah based wines? A. Hermitage B. Chianti C. Rioja D. Bordeaux A. Hermitage Which grape variety is used to make Sancerre? A. Chardonnay B. Chenin Blanc C. Sauvignon Blanc D. Riesling C. Sauvignon Blanc Youthful Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavors of... A. lemon, honey and nuts B. dried apricot, coconut and biscuit C. candy, mint and butter D. grass, blossom and passion fruit D. grass, blossom and passion fruit In the Bordeaux, very good and outstanding dry white wines are usually made from... A. Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay B. Chardonnay and Sémillon C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon D. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc C. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon Which grape variety is used to make Meursault? A. Chardonnay B. Syrah C. Cabernet Sauvignon D. Sauvignon Blanc A. Chardonnay Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?