WSET-L2-mock-exam-Answers.doc

Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits Mock Examination Name:-…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Which latitudes north and south of the equator mark the temperate zone where most vineyards are found? 40 and 50 degrees. 30 and 50 degrees. 20 and 40 degrees. 30 and 40 degrees. Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? Climate. Weather. Grape variety. Soil. Which one of the following statements is true? Top quality wine can only be made from hand harvested grapes. Top quality wine can only be made from machine harvested grapes. Top Quality wine can be made from both hand and machine harvested grapes. Top quality wine cannot be made from machine harvested grapes. What is the correct sequence of events for most red wine making? Crush, press, ferment. Crush, ferment, press. Press, ferment, crush. Press, crush, ferment. Old oak vats add the flavour of oak to a wine. allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine. allow the tannins in red wine to soften. 1 and 2 only. 1 and 3 only. 2 and 3 only. 1, 2 and 3. Which of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour? Fermentation in contact with just the pips and stalks. Pressing juice from the grapes. Fermentation in oak casks. Fermentation in contact with the skins. Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium quality dry Chardonnay wines? Flor yeast. Botrytis. Lees stirring. Barrel Fermentation. 1 and 2 only. 2 and 3 only. 3 and 4 only. 4 and 1 only. Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? Chardonnay. Pinot Noir. Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling. Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of Pineapple and oak. Gooseberry and passion fruit. Pear and honey. Citrus and butter. Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium quality Riesling? Burgundy. Alsace. Rioja. Vouvray. Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir