WSET|182 Level 1 Test Your Knowledge Questions With Answers|2025
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WSET Level 1
Oak (vanilla, coconut) - ️️What is the aromatic/flavor profile of Syrah/Shiraz?
Black grapes - ️️What color of grape grows best in warm climates?
Black grapes have deeply colored skins that contain tannins - ️️What is the key difference between white and black grapes?
Bordeaux - ️�...
WSET Level 1 Notes
Oak (vanilla, coconut) - ✔ ✔ What is the aromatic/flavor profile of
Syrah/Shiraz?
Black grapes - ✔ ✔ What color of grape grows best in warm climates?
Black grapes have deeply colored skins that contain tannins - ✔ ✔ What is
the key difference between white and black grapes?
Bordeaux - ✔ ✔ Where is Sauternes made?
Bordeaux (Cab Sauv blend), Chile, California - ✔ ✔ What 3 regions are
known for producing Merlot?
Burgundy, New Zealand (princpal black grape), Champagne (blended with
Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier) - ✔ ✔ What 3 regions are popular for
producing Pinot Noir?
Cab Sauv provides more tannin and acidity - ✔ ✔ Why is Merlot often
mixed with Cabernet Sauvignon in the winemaking process?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot - ✔ ✔ What varietals make Bordeaux?
California, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Bordeaux - ✔ ✔ What 5 regions
are popular for producing Cabernet Sauvignon?
2) Stale, wet cardboard or vinegar aromas - ✔ ✔ What are 2 indicators of a
faulty wine?
(1) Less dry and bitter
(2) Less acidic
,(3) More fruity
(4) More body - ✔ ✔ What does a food with salty flavors "do" to a paired
wine?
(1) Less dry and bitter
(2) Less acidic
(3) More sweet
(4) More fruity - ✔ ✔ What does a food with acidic flavors "do" to a paired
wine?
(1) More dry and bitter
(2) More acidic
(3) Less sweet
(4) Less fruity - ✔ ✔ What does a food with umami flavors "do" to a paired
wine?
(1) More dry and bitter
(2) More acidic
(3) Less sweet
(4) Less fruity - ✔ ✔ What does a sweet food "do" to a paired wine?
(1) No distracting smells
(2) White surfaces available to assess appearance
(3) Glass available with wide bowl and narrower rim
(4) Clean palate with no lingering flavors - ✔ ✔ What are 4 key
environmental components of a successful tasting?
, (1) Pinot grigio from Italy
(2) Beaujolais from France (Gamay-Noir) - ✔ ✔ What are 2 examples of
light-bodied wines?
(1) Put wine in fridge to keep temperature low
(2) Use a vacuum system to remove oxygen from inside the bottle
(3) Use a blanket system (heavier gasses) to prevent oxygen from interacting
with the surface of the wine - ✔ ✔ What are 3 ways to keep wine fresh
longer after opening?
(1) Red Bordeaux from France (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot)
(2) Chianti from Italy (Sangiovese) - ✔ ✔ What are 2 examples of high-
tannin wine?
(1) Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage
(2) Cover cork with hand while removing the cage
(3) Hold the bottle at an angle with one hand on the base and the other on the
cork. Twist at the base to gently nudge out the cork.
(4) Hold the cork firmly when finally removing from the bottle so the pressure is
released in a quiet motion without losing wine - ✔ ✔ How should bottles of
sparkling wine be opened? (4 steps)
(1) Rioja from Spain
(2) Cabernet Sauvignon - ✔ ✔ What are 2 examples of red wine?
Stone fruit (apricot), Oak (honey, vanilla) - ✔ ✔ What is the structural and
flavor/aroma profile of Sauternes?
(1) Body: full
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