WSET II Continued

Question 1

Where are the most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Burgundy located?

Answer 1

Cote d’Or
North: Cote de Nuits
South: Cote de Beaune

Question 2

Which grape variety is most likely to be used to make a dry rosé wine?

Answer 2

grenache

Question 3

California wine region known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 3

oakville, rutherford, calistoga

Question 4

A region in Cali known for growing Pinot Noir

Answer 4

Carneros - san pablos bay cooling with fogs

Question 5

A light-bodied Pinot Noir wine was made in France and has low tannins, high acidity, and fresh red fruit aromas of cherry & strawberries.

Answer 5

Bourgogne AOC

Question 6

Which of these Italian wines is NOT named after its grape variety & region?

Answer 6

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Question 7

the majority of the following wines are simple & intended for enjoying soon after bottling, from which would you be most likely to find an outstanding example that can develop tertiary aromas after bottle-ageing?

Answer 7

Verdicchio dei Castella di Jesi DOC

Question 8

Which of these regions is known for producing Chenin Blanc from old vines?

Answer 8

South Africa

Question 9

Which of these grape varieties is thick-skinned?

Answer 9

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 10

Where are the finest Viognier wines produced?

Answer 10

Condrieu AOC - France’s northern rhone

Question 11

Where is Coonawarra?

Answer 11

Southern Australia - known for growing Cabernet Savuignon

Question 12

typical temperature range for fermenting red wines?

Answer 12

(68-90°F)

Question 13

Region where you most likely to find a Merlot-dominated blend?

Answer 13

Saint-Émilion AOC

Question 14

When are frosts a particular risk in many regions?

Answer 14

spring

Question 15

What is the latitude range that most vineyards are located between?

Answer 15

30-50°

Question 16

Which winemaking technique is LEAST likely to be used for aromatic white grapes & wines?

Answer 16

stirring the lees

Question 17

wine refers to ‘Puttonyos’ on its label, what is the principal grape variety used to make that wine?

Answer 17

Furmint

Question 18

Zinfandel/Primitivo

Answer 18

California: Zinfandel
Italy: Primitivo (southern - Puglia)

Question 19

California Red Zinfandel:

Answer 19

matured in oak, black fruit, dried fruit, med-high tannin and acidity, high alcohol, full body

Question 20

Which of these wines is not made from dried or partially-dried grapes?

Answer 20

Valpolicella Classico DOC

Question 21

the German labelling term for ‘late harvest’?

Answer 21

Spätlese

Question 22

describe an Alsace Riesling?

Answer 22

Dry, medium-bodied with citrus, stone fruit & blossom aromas

Question 23

Describe a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 23

high quality wine with pronounced aromas of mint, blackcurrant & cedar

Question 24

Which of these labelling terms indicates a wine that has been aged the longest in oak barrels?

Answer 24

Reserva

Question 25

From which country is a wine produced if it is labeled as 'Riserva'

Answer 25

Italy

Question 26

South Africa Signature Black Grape

Answer 26

Pinotage - closely related to pinor noir

Question 27

Methode Cap Classique

Answer 27

South African term indicating a sparkling wine made in the traditional method