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WSET Level 2 Practice test

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From Workbook issue 1 50 multiple choice questions related to wine and spirits training and education
Ian Hooper
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Question 1

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Which latitudes N & S of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found?
Answer
  • 40 & 50 degrees
  • 30 & 50 degrees
  • 20 & 40 degrees
  • 30 & 40 degrees

Question 2

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Which one of the following does NOT affect temperature in a vineyard?
Answer
  • Climate
  • Weather
  • Grape Variety
  • Soil

Question 3

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Which one of the following statements is true?
Answer
  • Top quality wines can only be made from hand-harvested grapes
  • Top quality wines can only be made from machine-harvested grapes
  • Top quality wines can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes
  • Top quality wine cannot be made from machine-harvested grapes

Question 4

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What is the correct sequence of events for most RED winemaking?
Answer
  • Crush, press, ferment
  • Crush, ferment, press
  • Press, ferment, crush
  • Press, crush, ferment

Question 5

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Old oak vats...
Answer
  • 1) Add the flavour of oak to wine
  • 2) Allow oxygen to dissolve the wine
  • 3) Allow the tannins in the red wine to soften
  • 1 & 2 only
  • 1 & 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1,2 and 3

Question 6

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Which one of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour?
Answer
  • Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks
  • Pressing juice from the grapes
  • Fermentation in oak casks
  • Fermentation in contact with the skins

Question 7

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Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate, and hot climates?
Answer
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

Question 8

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Which of the folliowing are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines?
Answer
  • 1) Flor yeast
  • 2) Botrytis
  • 3) Lees stirring
  • 4) Barrel fermentation
  • 1 & 2 only
  • 2 &3 only
  • 3 & 4 only
  • 1 & 4 only

Question 9

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Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of...
Answer
  • Pineapple and oak
  • Gooseberry and passionfruit
  • Pear and honey
  • Citrus and butter

Question 10

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Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling?
Answer
  • Burgundy
  • Alsace
  • Rioja
  • Vouvray

Question 11

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Which one of the following statements is true about Pinot Noir?
Answer
  • It is only used to make inexpensive, low quality wines
  • It typically has a lot of colour and lots of tannin
  • Typical flavours include tropical fruit and citrus
  • It is at its best in cool to moderate climates

Question 12

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Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have...
Answer
  • High tannins and low acidity
  • Low tannins and high acidity
  • Low tannins and low acidity
  • High tannins and high acidity

Question 13

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Grenache grapes typically have...
Answer
  • Low sugar, Low acidity
  • Low sugar, high acidity
  • High sugar, low acidity
  • High sugar, high acidity

Question 14

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Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines?
Answer
  • Barossa Valley
  • Bordeaux
  • Rioja
  • Chianti

Question 15

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From which grape variety is Sancerre made?
Answer
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay

Question 16

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Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grown in Alsace?
Answer
  • 1. Pinot Gris
  • 2. Chardonnay
  • 3. Gewurztraminer
  • 4. Semillon
  • 1 & 2 only
  • 1 & 3 only
  • 2 & 4 only
  • 3 & 4 only

Question 17

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The best vineyards of the Northern Rhone are...
Answer
  • Coastal
  • Steep
  • Poorly drained
  • Flat

Question 18

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In Bordeaux, premium dry white wines are usually made from...
Answer
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay and Semillon
  • Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Question 19

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Which grape variety is used to make Meursault?
Answer
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Syrah

Question 20

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Many consider Germany to be the home of which one of the following grape varieties?
Answer
  • Semillon
  • Torrontes
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

Question 21

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Which one of the following is an Italian black grape variety?
Answer
  • Verdicchio
  • Trebbiano
  • Aglianico
  • Chardonnay

Question 22

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Which one of the following is a full-bodied red wine with high levels of tannin, acidity, and alcohol?
Answer
  • Gavi
  • Soave
  • Barolo
  • Rias Baixas

Question 23

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Which one of the following grape varieties is most important in Rioja?
Answer
  • Pedro Ximenez
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Trebbiano
  • Tempranillo

Question 24

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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely used in the production of rose wines in Spain?
Answer
  • Pinotage
  • Garnacha
  • Malbec
  • Carmenere

Question 25

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Which country's specialties are wines made from Malbec and Torrontes?
Answer
  • Australia
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • South Africa

Question 26

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Premium Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is produced in which one of the following regions?
Answer
  • Casablanca
  • Catalunya
  • Carneros
  • Central Otago

Question 27

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Australia has a reputation for premium quality Rieslings produced in...
Answer
  • Margaret River
  • Clare Valley
  • Hunter Valley
  • McLaren Vale

Question 28

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Which one of the following grape varieties is widely grown in South Africa?
Answer
  • Gewurztraminer
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Semillion
  • Chenin Blanc

Question 29

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'Grand Cru Classe' is a labelling term most associated with which wine region?
Answer
  • Rhone
  • Bordeaux
  • Barolo
  • Loire

Question 30

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Which term is used on an Italian wine label to indicate that the grapes were grown in the historic centre of the district?
Answer
  • Classico
  • Crianza
  • Riserva
  • Cortese

Question 31

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Sparking Asti is made from...
Answer
  • Glera
  • Muscat
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

Question 32

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In Champagne production, to disgorge means to...
Answer
  • Blend still wines
  • Move the yeasty deposit towards the neck of the bottle
  • Remove the yeasty deposit from the bottle
  • Add sugar and yeast to the wine

Question 33

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Vintage is a common labelling term for which of the following wines?
Answer
  • 1. Port
  • 2. Sherry
  • 3. Champagne
  • 1 only
  • 1 & 2 only
  • 1 & 3 only
  • 3 only

Question 34

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Sauternes is made from Semillon and...
Answer
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier

Question 35

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The Solera System is a method of...
Answer
  • Fermentation
  • Maturation
  • Pruning
  • Trellising

Question 36

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Which of the following is a common labelling term for Port?
Answer
  • NV
  • VS
  • LBV
  • PX

Question 37

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Rum is made from...
Answer
  • Potatoes
  • Grain
  • Molasses
  • Malted barley

Question 38

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The dominant flavour is gin comes from...
Answer
  • Juniper
  • Citrus Peel
  • Anise
  • Agave

Question 39

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VSOP is a common labelling term used for...
Answer
  • Whisky
  • Bourbon
  • Cognac
  • Vodka

Question 40

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A single malt whisky must always come from a single...
Answer
  • Cask
  • Distillery
  • Malting
  • Pot still

Question 41

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When opening a bottle of sparkling wine, what can be done to make the process easier and safer?
Answer
  • 1. Chill the wine
  • 2. Hold the cork securely from the moment the wire cage is loosened
  • 3. Twist the bottle gently whilst holding the cork
  • 1 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1,2 and 3

Question 42

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Which one of the following provides ideal cellar conditions for the storage of wine sealed with a cork?
Answer
  • The temperature should be alternately hot and cold
  • The temperature should be cool and constant
  • The bottle should be stored vertically
  • The storage area should be in strong bright light

Question 43

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Cork taint is identified by...
Answer
  • Bits of cork in the bottle
  • Brown colouring
  • Musty aromas
  • Toffee and caramel aromas

Question 44

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With regard to excessive alcohol consumption, which of the following statements is false?
Answer
  • It can impair your ability to operate machinery.
  • It can lead to problems with personal relationships
  • It can enhance co-ordination
  • It can damage internal organs

Question 45

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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
Answer
  • Deep gold
  • Pale pink
  • Pale lemon
  • Medium garnet

Question 46

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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Answer
  • Red fruit and floral
  • Green fruit and herbacious
  • Black fruit and spice
  • tropical fruit and oak

Question 47

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In relation to a youthful Pouilly-Fume: The sweetness and acidity would typically be...
Answer
  • Sweet, medium acidity
  • Medium, high acidity
  • Off-dry, low acidity
  • Dry, high acidity

Question 48

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In relation to mature Margaux: Which one of the following would best describe the appearance?
Answer
  • Deep gold
  • Deep purple
  • Medium garnet
  • Pale pink

Question 49

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In relation to mature Margaux: On the nose, the aroma characteristics would typically be...
Answer
  • Black fruit, tobacco, cedar
  • Tropical fruit, floral, spice
  • Green fruit, vegetal, oak
  • Citrus fruit, nuts, oak

Question 50

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In relation to mature Margaux: The acidity and tannin levels would typically be...
Answer
  • High acidity, low tannin
  • high acidity, high tannin
  • medium acidity, low tannin
  • low acidity, medium tannin
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