WSET VOCABULARY LEVEL 2 EXAM 2024- WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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WSET VOCABULARY LEVEL 2 EXAM 2024-
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How long is following aging of tequila?
a. Reposado
b. Anejo
c. Golden
d. Plata (Silver) - CORRECT ANSWERa. older than 1 year
b. 2 month - 1 year
c. silver with caramel added
d. youngest - no aging
Cheap gins cold compound wit...
WSET VOCABULARY LEVEL 2 EXAM 2024-
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How long is following aging of tequila?
a. Reposado
b. Anejo
c. Golden
d. Plata (Silver) - CORRECT ANSWERa. older than 1 year
b. 2 month - 1 year
c. silver with caramel added
d. youngest - no aging
Cheap gins cold compound with botanicals such as juniper - what do the more
upmarket distilled gins and London dry gins do? - CORRECT ANSWERthey do a
second distillation
Pernod, Ricard, Pastis, Ouzo, and Absinthe all have a flavor of _______. - CORRECT
ANSWERanise
What are bitters? - CORRECT ANSWERa bitter or bittersweet type of spirit made from
different herbs, roots and plants. Used to flavor and add a dry zest to cocktails. high
alcohol. helps the digestive system and should be consumed after a meal
Look at the following liqueurs and tell me whether they are fruit, herb, bean/kernel/nut or
dairy?
a. Creme de Cassis
b. Curacao
c. Cointreau
d. Galliano
e. Baileys
f. Creme de Menthe
g. Kummel
h. Drambuie
i. Southern Comfort
j. Creme de Cacao
k. Amaretto - CORRECT ANSWERa. fruit (black currant)
b. fruit (orange)
c. fruit (orange)
d. herbal
e. cream
f. mint
g. carroway seed
,h. scotch whiskey w/ herbs & honey
i. Bourbon with peach
j. chocolate
k. nuts
For long term storage of wine the temp should be ____________. - CORRECT
ANSWERconsistent
a. Lightly Chilled _____ degrees Celsius
b. Chilled ______ degrees Celsius
c. Well Chilled ______ degrees Celsius - CORRECT ANSWERa. 10-13
b. 7-10
c. 6-8
Sensible Drinking: Men and Women - CORRECT ANSWERUSA 14g = 1 unit
Recommended 2 units for men and 1 unit for women
UK 8g = 1 unit
Recommended 3 -4 units for men and 2 - 3 for women
If a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . - CORRECT ANSWERout-of-condition
The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose is? - CORRECT
ANSWERCork taint:
low levels - strips wine of fresh, friuty aromas
high levels - adds pungent, unpleasant damp cardboard or musty smell to wine
Wines that are slightly sweet are called? - CORRECT ANSWERoff-dry
Tannin is present is grapes skins. High levels of tannins indicate what type of climate? -
CORRECT ANSWERwarm/hot climate
What is the body of the wine? - CORRECT ANSWER"mouth-feel"; richness, weight or
viscosity
What characteristics indicate a good wine? - CORRECT ANSWERwell balanced,
smooth, complexity, layers to wine
What wine would match a rich heavyweight food? - CORRECT ANSWERfull-bodied
wines. Preferably red wine, but full-bodied white can go well
What does a wine need to match tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar? - CORRECT
ANSWERhigh acidity
, If you have a dry wine with a dessert what happens to the wine? - CORRECT
ANSWERit will seem tart and over-acidic
What component in wine is a good match with protein? - CORRECT ANSWERwines
with high levels of tannin
In order to grow a vine needs:
a, b, c, d, e - CORRECT ANSWERa. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b. Sunlight
c. Water
d. Warmth
e. Nutrients
What affects the style and quality of wine each year? - CORRECT ANSWERClimate;
weather conditions vary from year to year
What are four vineyard activies? - CORRECT ANSWER1. careful pruning
2. controlling the number of bunches of grapes on each vine
3. pest control
4. careful positioning of leaves to increase or decrease temperature of grape bunches,
or their degree of exposure to sunlight
Lower yields result in ________ grapes - CORRECT ANSWERriper; with more
concentrated flavors
What are two pests in the vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWERAnimal pests (birds &
insects)
Fungal diseases (long-term diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses
When does harvesting occur? - CORRECT ANSWERonce the grapes have ripened.
End of September or end of August if it's a good summer
White wines and red wines are both crushed but what extra step happens to white
wines after they have been crushed? - CORRECT ANSWERthey are pressed to
separate juice from skins
What temperature does white wine get fermented at? - CORRECT ANSWER12-22
Celsius (53.6-71.6 Fahrenheit): preserves delicate fruit aromas
What temperature does red wine get fermented at? - CORRECT ANSWER20-32
Celsius (68-89.6 Fahrenheit)
What vessels can wine mature in? - CORRECT ANSWERbarrels or large neutral
wooden or stainless steel vats, concrete. Also takes place in bottle after bottling
What vessels allow oxidation? - CORRECT ANSWERnew and old vats or barrels (oak)
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