WSETLevel2.doc

WSET Level 2 1. Where does a red wine get its colour from? a) Artificial colouring. b) The addition of red wine. c) The skins of the grapes. d) Stainless steel tanks. 2. Which is the correct sequence in making RED wine? a) Fermentation, crushing, pressing, maturation b) Crushing, fermentation, pressing, maturation. c) Crushing, pressing, fermentation, maturation d) Crushing, fermentation, maturation, pressing 3. Which one of the following wines should be avoided when serving oily fish? a) High acid, low tannin red wines. b) Dry, light bodied white wines. c) High tannin, full bodied red wines. d) Off-dry, high acid white wines. 4. Wines make from grapes grown in cool regions typically are: a) High acidity b) Full bodied c) High tannin d) High in alcohol 5. A customer wants to try a new world wine similar to Hermitage. Which of the following wine will you recommend? a) Central Otago Pinot Noir b) Barossa Valley Shiraz c) Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. d) Maipo Merlot 6. In which country is Barolo DOCG produced? a) Italy. b) Spain. c) Portugal. d) Greece. 7. Which grape variety is used to make AC Pouilly-Fumé? a) Riesling. b) Sauvignon Blanc. c) Sémillon. d) Chenin Blanc. 8. Bulk/Inexpensive wines in Australia are typically produced in which of the following regions? a) New South Wales b) South Australia c) South Eastern Australia d) West Australia 9. Fermentation of white wine is typically at what temperature range? a) 10-15C b) 15-20C c) 20-25C d) 25-30C 10. Using which of the followings will give the best oak flavour? a) Oak barrels b) Oak chips c) Oak essence d) Oak staves 11. Which spirit uses the initials VSOP? a) Vodka. b) Gin. c) Cognac. d) Scotch Whisky. 12. Medoc is most famous for? a) Dry red wine b) Sweet white wine c) Both dry red wine and sweet white wine d) Sparkling wine 13. What style of wine is AC Muscat de Beaumes de Venise? a) Dry fortified white. b) Sweet fortified whit