WSET Level 1 Flashcards by Micah Boerma

Wine comes from the fermentation of grape juice.
a. True
b. False

True

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What must happen to grapes to release their juice?

a. They are crushed
b. They are fermented
c. They are matured
d. Nothing happens

They are crushed

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Which of the following pairs are the two principal types of grapes?
a. Black and Pink Grapes
b. White and Yellow Grapes
c. Black and White Grapes
d. White and Pink Grapes

C. Black and White Grapes

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The skins of a black grape contain which of the following?

Acid
Sugar
Tannin
Water

a. 1, 2, and 4
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. All of the above

3 only (tannin)

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What colour is the skin of ripe white grapes?
a. Amber
b. Golden
c. Green
d. White

B Golden

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The colour of the grape pulp is the same for both white and black grapes
a. True
b. False

A. True

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The pulp of a grape contains which of the following?
1. Acid
2. Sugar
3. Tannin
4. Water

a. 1, 2, and 4
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. All of the above

a. 1, 2, and 4

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Which is of the below is required for alcoholic fermentation?
a. Alcohol
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Grape Skins
d. Yeast

Yeast

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Alcoholic fermentation of grape juice results in which combination?

a. Acid and Water
b. Alcohol and Carbon Dioxide
c. Colour and Tannin
d. Sugar and Yeast

b. Alcohol and Carbon Dioxide

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A wine with 10% abv means:
a. 10% of the liquid is alcohol
b. 10% of the liquid is made from grapes
c. 10% of the liquid is sugar
d. 10% of the liquid is water

a. 10% of the liquid is alcohol

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Grape vines do not need to be planted every year.
a. True
b. False

A. True

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When do grape vines flower?
a. Spring
b. Summer
c. Autumn
d. Winter

a. Spring

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Each flower on a grape vine becomes a grape.
a. True
b. False

a. True

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Which of the following statements about grape ripening is FALSE?
a. Acid levels rise
b. Grapes swell with water
c. Sugar levels rise
d. Skins change from green to golden or purple colour

a. Acid levels rise

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Which of the following is needed in correct balance for grape vines to grow?
1. Oxygen
2. Heat
3. Sunlight
4. Water

a. 4 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 2, 3, and 4
d. 1 and 3

c. 2, 3, and 4

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Grape vines grow best in areas where winter is cold.
a. True
b. False

a. True

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Cool climate regions are typically:
a. Closer to the Equator
b. Closer to the Poles
c. Only in the Northern Hemisphere
d. Only in the Southern Hemisphere

b. Closer to the Poles

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Which of the following pairs are examples of cool climate regions?
a. Australia and Germany
b. California and Southern France
c. Germany and Northern France
d. Northern and Southern France

c. Germany and Northern France

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Black grapes are commonly grown in cool climates.
a. True
b. False

b. False

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Warm climate regions are typically:
a. Closer to the Equator
b. Closer to the Poles
c. Only in the Northern Hemisphere
d. Only in the Southern Hemisphere

a. Closer to the Equator

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Which of the following pairs are examples of warm climate regions?
a. Australia and Germany
b. California and Australia
c. Germany and Northern France
d. Northern and Southern France

b. California and Australia

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Which of the following statements about grapes from a warm climate is TRUE?
a. Acidity levels are higher
b. Grape flavours taste riper
c. Grapes can struggle to ripen at all
d. Sugar levels are lower

b. Grape flavours taste riper

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Which is the correct order for making still white wines?
a. Crushing, Fermentation, Pressing, Maturation
b. Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation, Maturation
c. Fermentation, Pressing, Crushing, Maturation
d. Pressing, Crushing, Maturation, Fermentation

b. Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation, Maturation

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In which vessels does the fermentation of still white wines take place?
1. Glass Bottles
2. Oak Barrels
3. Plastic Baskets
4. Stainless Steel Tanks

a. 1, 2, and 4
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. All of the above

c. 2 and 4 only

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White wines can be made from black grapes. a. True b. False

a. True

Which is the correct order for making still red white wines? a. Crushing, Fermentation, Pressing, Maturation b. Crushing, Pressing, Fermentation, Maturation c. Fermentation, Pressing, Crushing, Maturation d. Pressing, Crushing, Maturation, Fermentation

a. Crushing, Fermentation, Pressing, Maturation

A winemaker uses which of following to produce still red wine? 1. Alcohol 2. Carbon Dioxide 3. Skins 4. Yeast a. 1, 2, and 4 b. 2 only c. 3 and 4 only d. None of the above

c. 3 and 4 only

Which of the below gives tannin to red wines? a. Skins b. Sugar c. Water d. Yeast

a. Skins

Draining is used to produce both red and rosé wines. a. True b. False

a. True

To create their pink colour, how long do rosé wines spend in contact with their skins? a. A few seconds b. A few hours c. A few days d. A few months

b. A few hours

Rosé wines are rarely matured in oak. a. True b. False

a. True

Red wines only mature in oak. a. True b. False

b. False

Most still wines are within which alcohol range? a. 8% - 12% b. 11.5% - 14% c. 14.5% - 18% d. 15% - 22%

b. 11.5% - 14%

Which of the following is NOT an example of a still wine? a. Burgundy from France b. Cava from Spain c. Chianti from Italy d. Sancerre from France

b. Cava from Spain

The bubbles in sparkling wine come from oxygen that becomes trapped in the wine during fermentation. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the below is a sparkling wine from Italy? a. Champagne b. Chablis c. Pinot Grigio d. Prosecco

d. Prosecco

Extra alcohol is added to wine to make fortified wines. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following pairs are both examples of fortified wines? a. Prosecco and Sancerre b. Port and Prosecco c. Sherry and Port d. Sherry and Sancerre

c. Sherry and Port

Rioja from Spain is an example of a still red wine. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following pairs are examples of white wines? a. Cabernet Sauvignon and Rioja b. Chablis and Riesling c. Port and Chianti d. Sancerre and White Zinfandel

b. Chablis and Riesling

Rosé wines are made from black grapes. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following are ways a winemaker can make a medium sweet wine? 1. Add unfermented grape juice to dry wine 2. Add grape spirit to the fermenting wine 3. Remove yeast during fermentation 4. Nothing – the grapes are so high in sugar that the yeast stops fermenting a. All of the above b. 1, 2, and 3 c. 1 and 3 only d. 1 only

c. 1 and 3 only

Which of the following pairs are examples of sweet wines? a. Chablis and Chianti b. Côtes du Rhône and German Riesling c. Sauvignon Blanc and White Zinfandel d. Sauternes and Port

d. Sauternes and Port

Why is acidity important for sweet wines? a. It adds extra body to the wine b. It prevents the wine from being unpleasantly sweet c. It enhances the fruity character of the wine d. It makes the wine seem less alcoholic

b. It prevents the wine from being unpleasantly sweet

How can you perceive acidity in wine? a. It has a bitter taste b. It has a mouth-filling sensation c. It has a mouth-watering effect d. It has a thick, syrupy texture

It has a mouth-watering effect

Wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are typically: a. High acidity b. High tannin c. Rosé d. Sweet

a. High acidity

Which pair of wines are generally low in tannin? a. Beaujolais and Pinot Noir b. Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling c. Chianti and Red Bordeaux d. Chablis and Prosecco

a. Beaujolais and Pinot Noir

Still and sparkling wines have the same alcohol range. a. True b. False

a. True

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an example of a still, high alcohol wine. a. True b. False

a. True

All aromas and flavours in wine come from the grapes themselves. a. True b. False

b. False

What types of flavours does oak give to a wine? a. Apple and Peach b. Clove and Vanilla c. Grass and Flowers d. Herbs and Mushrooms

b. Clove and Vanilla

Which of the below would best be described as full-bodied? 1. Beaujolais 2. Californian Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Côtes du Rhône 4. Sancerre a. 2, 3, and 4 b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 d. All of the above

b. 2 only

Which of the following white grapes is used in Burgundy? a. Chardonnay b. Pinot Grigio c. Riesling d. Sauvignon Blanc

a. Chardonnay

Chardonnay from a warm climate will typically show flavours of: a. Apple and Lemon b. Grapefruit and Asparagus c. Lime and Apricot d. Peach and Pineapple

d. Peach and Pineapple

Dry, intensely fruity, light to medium body with refreshingly high acidity and aromas of green fruits and herbaceous notes best describes which of the following wines? a. Chardonnay b. Merlot c. Pinot Noir d. Sauvignon Blanc

d. Sauvignon Blanc

Which of the following is a wine made from Sauvignon Blanc? a. Chablis b. Champagne c. Sancerre d. Sherry

c. Sancerre

Pinot Grigio is a dry white wine that is often matured in oak. a. True b. False

b. False

Riesling is the classic grape of: a. France b. Germany c. Italy d. Spain

b. Germany

Which of the following statements about Riesling is FALSE? a. It is always high in acidity b. It is never dry c. It is not matured in oak d. It is popular in Australia

b. It is never dry

Which statements about Cabernet Sauvignon are TRUE? 1. Black fruit and herbaceous flavours 2. High acidity 3. High tannin 4. Light Body a. 1, 2, and 3 b. 3 only c. 2 and 4 d. All of the above

a. 1, 2, and 3

Which of the following grapes is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia? a. Merlot b. Pinot Noir c. Shiraz

c. Shiraz

Which pair of regions produces good examples of Merlot-based wines? a. Australia and Spain b. California and Châteauneuf-du-Pape c. Chile and Bordeaux d. New Zealand and Burgundy

c. Chile and Bordeaux

Merlot is commonly blended with which grape variety? a. Cabernet Sauvignon b. Chardonnay c. Pinot Noir d. Syrah/Shiraz

a. Cabernet Sauvignon

Which of the following statements about Pinot Noir is FALSE? a. It has high acidity b. It has flavours of blackberry, and black pepper c. It has low tannins d. It is light-bodied

b. It has flavours of blackberry, and black pepper

Which pair of regions produces wines made from Pinot Noir? a. Beaujolais and Sauternes b. Bordeaux and Sancerre c. Burgundy and Champagne d. Côte du Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape

c. Burgundy and Champagne

Full-bodied, high tannins, medium acidity with black pepper and jammy black fruit flavours best describes a: a. Australian Shiraz b. Californian Cabernet Sauvignon c. Chilean Merlot d. New Zealand Pinot Noir

a. Australian Shiraz

Which pair of grapes is used to make Champagne? a. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot b. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah c. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir d. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

c. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Which pair of wines is used to make red Bordeaux? a. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot b. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah c. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir d. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

a. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Chablis is a dry white wine made from Chardonnay. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following are dry red wines from France? 1. Beaujolais 2. Châteauneuf-du-Pape 3. Côtes du Rhône 4. Sauternes a. 1, 2, and 3 b. 2 and 3 c. 4 only d. All of the above

a. 1, 2, and 3

Cava and Rioja are both still wines from Spain. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following wines not typically oaked? a. Beaujolais b. Chianti c. Rioja d. Sauternes

a. Beaujolais

Which of the following is a dry, medium-bodied red wine? a. Cava b. Côtes du Rhône c. Châteauneuf-du-Pape d. Sherry

b. Côtes du Rhône

Sherry and Port are both fortified wines from Spain. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following lines contains the correct information? Wine Country Type/Style a. Cava - Italy - Sparkling b. Chianti - Italy - White c. Rioja - Spain - Still d. Sauternes - France - Fortified

c. Rioja - Spain - Still

A fortified wine made to be dry, medium, or sweet best describes a: a. Port b. Prosecco c. Sauternes d. Sherry

d. Sherry

Burgundy wines are made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Bright light will make the wine stale b. Incorrect storage can affect the quality of the wine c. Wines should be kept at a cool and constant temperature d. Wines with corks should be stored upright

d. Wines with corks should be stored upright

Which style of wine may be lightly chilled to 13ºC a. Beaujolais b. Châteauneuf-du-Pape c. Côtes du Rhône d. Rioja

a. Beaujolais

What is the serving temperature range for Cava? a. 6 - 10ºC / 43 - 50ºF b. 10 - 13ºC / 50 - 55ºF c. 13ºC / 55ºF d. 15 - 18ºC / 59 - 64ºF

a. 6 - 10ºC / 43 - 50ºF

6 - 10ºC / 43 - 50ºF is the correct serving temperature range for an Oaked Chardonnay. a. True b. False

b. False

Which temperature range is considered “Room Temperature?” a. 10 - 13ºC / 50 - 55ºF b. 11.5 - 14ºC / 53 - 57ºF c. 15 – 18ºC / 59 - 64ºF d. 18 - 22ºC / 64 - 72ºF

c. 15 – 18ºC / 59 - 64ºF

Sauternes should be served well chilled. a. True b. False

a. True

The best way to bring a chilled wine to room temperature is to place it next to a heat source such as a radiator. a. True b. False

b. False

Detergent residue in a glass can spoil a wine. a. True b. False

a. True

All still wines need to be opened with a corkscrew, such as a “waiter’s friend.” a. True b. False

b. False

When opening a sparkling wine, which of the following steps is FALSE? a. Remove the foil b. Keep your thumb on the neck of the bottle c. Hold the bottle at an angle d. Twist the bottle, not the cork

b. Keep your thumb on the neck of the bottle

Which is the best way to keep a wine fresh after opening? a. Leave the bottle unopened on the counter b. Reseal the bottle and let sit on the counter c. Leave the bottle unopened in the fridge d. Reseal the bottle and store in the fridge

d. Reseal the bottle and store in the fridge

A Blanket System preserves a wine by removing the oxygen from the bottle a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following is NOT an aroma or flavour characteristic in wine? a. Fruit b. Oak c. Sweetness d. Vegetables

c. Sweetness

Which of the following is NOT an ideal way to prepare for a tasting? a. Make sure there are no distracting smells b. Use a plain white surface c. Use a glass with a wide top and a narrow bowl d. Make sure to have a clean palate

c. Use a glass with a wide top and a narrow bowl

Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to both short- and long-term health issues. a. True b. False

a. True

Governments issue low risk guidelines for alcohol consumption. a. True b. False

a. True

A person’s preference is the most important thing to consider when pairing wine and food. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following foods make a wine seem dryer and more acidic? a. Acidic foods b. Fatty/oily foods c. Salty foods d. Umami foods

d. Umami foods

Sweet foods make a wine seem: a. More bitter and less sweet b. Less acidic and less drying c. More acidic and more sweet d. Less bitter and more drying

a. More bitter and less sweet

Acidity in food increases the perception of acidity in wine. a. True b. False

b. False

Salt decreases the perception of acidity in a wine. a. True b. False

a. True

Chili heat makes alcohol seem more noticeable in wine. a. True b. False

a. True

Which factors in wine contribute to bitterness in wines? 1. Alcohol 2. Flavour intensity 3. Oak 4. Tannins a. 1, 2, and 4 b. 3 only c. 3 and 4 d. All of the above

c. 3 and 4

What three things does the grape pulp contain?

Sugar, acid, water

ABV stands for...

alcohol by volume

T or F, a couple of years after they are planted, grape vines can produce a crop of grapes?

True

What do grape vines need: ________ and _____ to grow and produce good quality grapes?

sunlight and heat

In cool climate regions, it is common to grow white/black grapes? (Think about acid/sugar levels)

white grapes

In warm climate regions, it is common to grow white/black grapes? (Think about acid/sugar levels)

black

A few hours, many, or several days is the amount of time skins are left with pulp for Rose wines?

a few hours

The majority of still wines ABV are between __.5 and ___%

11.5 and 14

The ____ in sparkling wines is caused by carbon dioxide gas that is produced by fermentation and trapped in the wine

fizz

Fortified wines typically have ABV between __% to __% alcohol

15 - 22 %

Is Cote Du Rhone a red or white wine?

A red wine

Chardonnay grown in a ____ climate shows aromas and flavours of green fruits (apple) and citrus fruits (lemon) while when grown in ____ climates shows aromas and flavours of stone fruits (peach) and tropical fruits (pineapple)

cool; warm

Can reisling be made both dry and sweet?

Yes

What two varietals are made into champagne?

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

____________ is a dry, medium-bodied French white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc

Sancerre

____________ is a dry, light- to medium bodied French white wine that is unoaked with high acidity, green fruit (apple), and Citrus (lemon) aromas made from Chardonnay

Chablis

_____________ can either be red or white. The white are made from chardonnay, and the red from pinot noir.

Burgundy

__________________ is a light bodied, sparkling wine from Italy, with green fruit (pear) and floral aromas, that can be either dry, medium, or sweet

Prosecco

______ is a dry, sparkling wine from Spain with flavours of green fruit (apple) and citrus (Lemon)

Cava

_______ ________ is a rose wine from california. It is unoaked and has low alcohol, a medium level of sweet ness and flavours of red fruits.

White Zinfadel

___________ is a dry, light-bodied red wine from France that is unoaked, with low tannins and flavours of red fruits

Beaujolais

.... is a dry, medium bodied red wine from france that has red fruit (strawberry, red plum) and white pepper flavours.

Cotes du Rhone

.... is a dry, medium-bodied italian red wine with high tannin and acidity, which has red fruit flavours, dried herb notes.

Chianti

.... is a dry medium to full bodied red wine from Spain that typically has red fruit and vanilla flavours from Oiak

Rioja

... is a dry, full bodied, high alcohol red wine from France with red fruit flavours and clove flavours from oak

Chateauneuf du pape

.... is a sweet white wine made in Bordeaux that is full bodied with flavours of stone fruits, vanilla from oak, and honey.

Sauternes

________ is a fortified wine from Spain, while ________ is a fortified wine from Portugal

Sherry; Port