Ja. General questions from WSET Advanced online

Question 1

Which one of the pairs is correctly matched?

a) Pommeral and Gravel Soils
b) Ch. Haut Brion and Margaux
c) Merlot and Limestone soils
d) Ch. Cheval Blanc and Paulliac

Answer 1

c) Merlot and Limestone soils

Question 2

What is the main soil type in Base Armagnac?

Answer 2

Clay

Question 3

What type of wine is Monbazillac?

Answer 3

Botrytised Sweet Wine

Question 4

Name 2 products used to “Fine” a wine

Answer 4

Egg whites.

Bentonite

Question 5

Which of the following regions is most important for the production of Botrytised Sweet Wine.

a) Dealul Mare
b) Wienviertel
c) Eger
d) Neusiedlersee

Answer 5

d) Neusiedlersee

Question 6

Which best describes the climate of Stellenbosch

a) Mediterranean
b) Maritime
c) Sub Tropical
d) Continental

Answer 6

a) Mediterranean

Question 7

Asti is produced using a variation of which method of sparkling wine production.

a) Tank
b) Traditional
c) Transfer
d) Carbonation

Answer 7

a) Tank

Question 8

What does “ Erstes Gewachs” On a German wine label mean?

Answer 8

Dry wines made from Erste Large vineyards of a Rhiengau VDP member.

Question 9

How is Malolactic Fermentation encouraged to take place?

Answer 9

By warming the wine.

Question 10

Put the following in sequence for Scotch Malt Whisky.

1. Extraction.
2. Maturation.
3. Distillation.
4. Conversion.
5. Fermentation.

Answer 10

4, 1, 5, 3, 2.

Question 11

Where is Port matured?

Answer 11

Villa Nova de Gaia

Question 12

The word “Meritage” on a bottle of Californian wine indicates?

Answer 12

A Bordeaux blend.

Question 13

Which mountains protect the Rinegau?

Answer 13

Taunus

Question 14

What is the French word for Lees Stirring?

Answer 14

Battonage

Question 15

Tannat is commonly grown in which South American country?

Answer 15

Uruguay

Question 16

Which one will sell at a medium high price?

a. Cote Rotie AC
b. Hermitage AC
c. Chateau Grillet AC
d. Crozes Hermitage AC

Answer 16

d. Crozes Hermitage AC

Question 17

What is the Western Cape in South Africa?

a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.
b. A premium quality vineyard on the west coast producing Bordeaux look a likes.
c. A viticulture region around Cape Town producing high quality wines from Pinotage.
d. A corporate brand producing inexpensive wines.

Answer 17

a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.

Question 18

A Portuguese wine labelled “DOC” will be the equivalent of French?

Answer 18

AC

Question 19

A bottle of white wine has small, clear crystals in the bottom. What are they most likely to be?

Answer 19

Harmless Tartrate Cyrstals

Question 20

Which of the Following is NOT correctely paired?

a. Gavi - Piedmonte
b. Soave - Veneto
c. Conero - Marche
d. Frascati - Abruzzo

Answer 20

d. Frascati - Abruzzo

Should be Latium

Question 21

You have been advised to consume “no more” than the equivalent of 20ml of pure alcohol a day. What is the maximum number of small (125ml) glasses of wine at 12 abv you can drink without exceeding thse guidelines?

Answer 21

1 glass.

Question 22

Which one of the Chilean regions is renowned for its white wines from Chardonay and Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 22

Casablanca Valley

Question 23

Which grape is commonly used to make Soave?

Answer 23

Garganega

Question 24

What is Creme de Menthe classified as?

Answer 24

Herb Liquor

Question 25

Which grape variety is most common in Marne Valley?

Answer 25

Pinot Menuier

Question 26

What is the minimum maturation period for VSOP Cognac?

Answer 26

4 years

Question 27

Which one of the following statements about Vinho Verde is FALSE? a. It is produced in northern Portugal. b. It may be dry or medium dry. c. It is always white. d. It should be drunk young.

Answer 27

c. It is always white.

Question 28

In red wine production when are the grapes usually pressed?

Answer 28

After Fermentation

Question 29

Which region is reputed to produce the most intensely Peated Scotch Malt Whisky?

Answer 29

Islay

Question 30

What is Odium?

Answer 30

A Fungus

Question 31

Where is the "Tinta Negra Mole" grape commonly grown?

Answer 31

Maderia

Question 32

The Palomino grape variety is mainly associated with which region?

Answer 32

Jerez

Question 33

Where would you find a analyzer and rectifier?

Answer 33

In a Patent still.

Question 34

Which region is most important for Cava production?

Answer 34

Penedes.

Question 35

Which Spanish wine region is know for white, crisp, acidic with aromas of peaches?

Answer 35

Rueda

Question 36

Which one of the following is an AC for premium priced Burgundy? a. Macon AC b. Cote de Beaune AC c. Bourgogne Aligote AC d. Montrachet AC

Answer 36

d. Montrachet AC

Question 37

What best describes the style of Fitou AC?

Answer 37

Spicy, medium body red wine. | Lang / Rous

Question 38

Which one of the following regions produces large volumes of inexpensive wine? a. Barossa Valley b. Frankland River c. Adelaide Hills d. Riverina

Answer 38

d. Riverina

Question 39

What wine comes from Australia Rutherglen?

Answer 39

Liqueur Muscat

Question 40

What is the process for removing yeast deposits from traditional method sparkling wine know as? a. Tirage b. Dosage c. Disgorgement d. Autolysis

Answer 40

c. Disgorgement

Question 41

Which forrest provides oak for maturation of Cognac? a. Allier b. Landes c. Monlezun d. Troncais

Answer 41

d. Troncais

Question 42

In which town does Manzanilla Sherry mature? a. Puerto de Santa Maria b. Sanlucar de Barrameda c. Chiclana de la Frontera d. Jeraz de la Frontera

Answer 42

b. Sanlucar de Barrameda

Question 43

What is the name given to the chalk rich soil of the Jerez? a. Sevillana b. Albariza c. Arragones d. Schist

Answer 43

b. Albariza

Question 44

What name is given to the early stages of the Solera system? a. Ruedos b. Serpias c. Barrios d. Criaderas

Answer 44

d. Criaderas

Question 45

What is the best Port grape?

Answer 45

Touriga National

Question 46

What is the most widely planted grape of Madeira? a. Terrantez b. Alvarinho c. Tinta Negro d. Bastardo

Answer 46

c. Tinta Negro

Question 47

Which of the following statement is TRUE? a. Most Vodka is made in a Pot Still. b. Under French law minimum maturation for Cognac is 3 years in cask. c. XO Armagnac must be aged 6 years in cask. d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.

Answer 47

d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.

Question 48

What is the main soil in Douro?

Answer 48

Schist

Question 49

Australian district / finest Liqueur Muscat Wines?

Answer 49

Rutherglen

Question 50

Which one of the following could be a unsweetened flavoured spirit? a. Kirsch b. Aquavit c. Benedictine d. Tequila

Answer 50

a. Kirsch

Question 51

Which one of the following is a part of the Patent Still? a. Reflux b. Analyser c. Swans Neck d. Spirit return valve

Answer 51

b. Analyser

Question 52

What is the principle grape of the "Montilla - Moriles" region?

Answer 52

Pedro Ximenez

Question 53

Which one of the Port styles will have the year of harvest on the label? a. Crusted Port b. Colheita c. Reserve Ruby d. Indicated Aged Tawney

Answer 53

b. Colheita

Question 54

True or False? | If a Scotch Whisky declares an age on the label this must refer to the youngest Whisky in the blend?

Answer 54

True

Question 55

What is Slow Gin? a. Herb flavoured spirit. b. Fruit flavoured liquor. c. Brandy based liquor. d. Fortified wine.

Answer 55

b. Fruit flavoured liquor.

Question 56

What is the flavour of Tia Maria?

Answer 56

Coffee

Question 57

Which four regional styles are Scotch Whisky grouped?

Answer 57

Highland, Lowland, Islay, Spreyside.

Question 58

What approximate strength are most Fino Sherries fortified to? a. 10.5 - 11.5 b. 14.5 - 15.5 c. 18.5 - 19.5 d. 23.5 - 24.5

Answer 58

b. 14.5 - 15.5

Question 59

Which Madeira is the sweetest? a. Malmsey b. Verdelho c. Sercial d. Bual

Answer 59

a. Malmsey (Malmsey)

Question 60

What is the minimum age for Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez? a. 3 b. 6 c. one d. ten

Answer 60

d. ten

Question 61

Which one of the following Sherries has matured under a layer of of "Flor"? a. Oloroso b. Classic Amantllado c. Brown Sherry d. Amoroso

Answer 61

b. Classic Amantllado

Question 62

Which spirit production includes charcoal filtration?

Answer 62

Vodka

Question 63

Which one is a Vins Doux Naturels from the Rhone? a. Muscat de Frontignan b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise c. Muscat de Lunel d. Muscat de Mireval

Answer 63

b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

Question 64

What is the Maximum Sugar content of a sparkling wine labelled Brut? a) 0 g/l b) 6 g/l c) 15 g/l d) 20 g/l

Answer 64

c) 15 g/l | Note: text says 12 g/l

Question 65

Which grape is traditional for Cava? a) Airen b) Trebbiano c) Mauzac d) Parellada

Answer 65

d) Parellada

Question 66

What is the most widely planted grape in NZ?

Answer 66

Chardonnay

Question 67

What is Autolysis?

Answer 67

Breaking down of dead yeast cells imparting flavours into the wine.

Question 68

Where is the most Cava produced?

Answer 68

Penedes

Question 69

Which is the largest wine producing state in Australia? a) Victoria b) NSW c) South d) Western

Answer 69

c) South

Question 70

What Sparkling wine is low in Alcohol?

Answer 70

Asti

Question 71

Which soil is most common in Champagne? a) Clay b) Granite c) Slate d) Chalk

Answer 71

d) Chalk

Question 72

Where is the producing region "Mount Barker"? a) Victoria b) Tasmania c) Western Australia d) NZ South Island

Answer 72

c) Western Australia

Question 73

How is most Pink Champagne produced? a) Macerated crushed grapes 1 to 3 days b) Blending Red and White c) Pressing black grapes / fermenting as white d) lightly crushing and vatting grapes 12 - 24 hours.

Answer 73

b) Blending Red and White

Question 74

What is the predominant grape planted in "Montagne de Reims" a) Xare-Lo b) Chardonnay c) Chenin Blanc d) Pinot Noir

Answer 74

d) Pinot Noir

Question 75

What is the minimum maturation of NV Champagne?

Answer 75

15 Months. | 12 on Lees

Question 76

What method of Sparkling wine production involves a second fermentation in bottle, but does not use disgorgement to remove sediment? a) Transfer b) Tank c) Asti d) Traditional

Answer 76

a) Transfer

Question 77

Why are most NZ wine regions positioned on the eastern seaboard? a) Benefit from cooling mists & fog s from sea breezes. b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind. c) These are the only agricultural regions not used for other crops or animals. d) Access to irrigation during drought.

Answer 77

b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind.

Question 78

What is Deutscher Sekt?

Answer 78

Sparkling made in Germany from German based wine.

Question 79

In which region is Syrah extensively planted? a) Martinbourgh b) Yarra c) Marlbourogh d) Barossa

Answer 79

d) Barossa

Question 80

Which California wine region is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

Answer 80

Carneros

Question 81

Elqui is a wine producing region in which country?

Answer 81

Chile.

Question 82

Which California wine region is known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer?

Answer 82

Mendocino

Question 83

Which current has a cooling effect on Chile?

Answer 83

Humbolt current.

Question 84

Which country is Casablanca wine region in?

Answer 84

Chile

Question 85

Which grape variety is used in Naoussa?

Answer 85

Xynomavro

Question 86

What is Chenin Blanc also known as in South Africa?

Answer 86

Steen

Question 87

What does it mean for a wine to be labeled "Meritage"?

Answer 87

Bordeaux Blend

Question 88

Where is the district of "Paarl" a) Klein Karoo b) Boberg Region c) Breede River Valley d) Coastal Region

Answer 88

d) Coastal Region

Question 89

What is the most important grape variety of Uruguay? a) Gewurztraminer b) Malbec c) Tannat d) Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 89

c) Tannat

Question 90

Which region is Monterey County? a) Sierra Foothills b) North Central Coast c) Central Valley d) Southern California

Answer 90

b) North Central Coast

Question 91

Colli Senesi and Rufina are sub regions of?

Answer 91

Chianti

Question 92

Describe the wine from the "Taurasi" DOCG

Answer 92

Aglianico. Full bodied. High Acidity and Tannin. Blackberry and Blackcherry.

Question 93

What Portuguese term indicates a wine with extra ageing? a) Reserva b) Adega c) Branco d) Garrafeira

Answer 93

d) Garrafeira red / 30 months / 12 glass W&R / 12 months / 6 glass

Question 94

Which is a grape variety NOT used in the production of "Orvieto"? a) Garganega b) Verdello c) Trebbiano d) Malvasia

Answer 94

a) Garganega

Question 95

Which food group goes well with Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi?

Answer 95

Marche. | White Fish

Question 96

Which region is Soave found in?

Answer 96

Veneto

Question 97

Which region is the Arien grape predominate?

Answer 97

La Mancha

Question 98

Which one of the following is NOT a wine region of Portugal? a) Bairrada b) Utier - Reuena c) Ribatejo d) Alentejo

Answer 98

b) Utier - Reuena

Question 99

What is the principal soil of Bairrada?

Answer 99

Limestone / Clay

Question 100

Which one of the following is a Spanish DOCa? a) Tora b) Priorat c) Valencia d) La Mancha

Answer 100

b) Priorat

Question 101

What is the minimum ageing in cask, for a Spanish Red Reserva. (Not Rioja) a) 6months b) 1year c) 2 years d) 3) years

Answer 101

b) 1year / 12 months

Question 102

Where is the Baga grape grown?

Answer 102

Bairrada

Question 103

Which one of the following grape varieties would not ripen properly in a cool climate? a) Grenache b) Pinot Noir c) Chardonnay d) Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 103

a) Grenache

Question 104

What style of Sherry is "Aged Fino with rich nutty characteristics"? a) Cream b) Oloroso c) Amontillado d) Manzanilla

Answer 104

c) Amontillado

Question 105

What grape variety is found in the Rioja? a) Pinot Noir b) Nebbiola c) Tempranillo d) Sangiovese

Answer 105

c) Tempranillo