WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
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CORRECT ANSWERS
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What grape variety is used for Sancerre from France? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay originates from... - CORRECT ANSWER-Burgundy
If Chardonnay is grown in a cool climate what characteristics can you expect it to have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-High in acidity, light- to medium-bodied and have green fruit (apple) and
citrus (lemon) aromas, usually unoaked.
If Chardonnay is grown in a warm climate what characteristics can you expect it to have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medium acidity, and a medium to full body, with stone fruit (peach) and
tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) flavors, usually oaked.
,What is another name for Sauvignon Blanc? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fume Blanc, Fumé Blanc refers
to Sauvignon Blanc made in the United States, and has likely gone through some oak ageing but
does not have to.
Where does Sauvignon Blanc originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bordeaux region of France
What characteristics are to be expected with Sauv. Blanc? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medium-bodied,
high acidity, intense fruity & vegetal flavours. Occasionally oaked.
Where does Riesling originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Germany
Cabernet Sauvignon originates from - CORRECT ANSWER-In the seventeenth century, in the
southwest of France, a red Cabernet Franc grape plant and a Sauvignon blanc grape plant
accidentally bred, creating the birth of what is now the most popular grape throughout the
world
What characteristics are associated with Cabernet Sauvignon? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry; high
levels of tannins and acidity; range between medium and full-bodied, and have aromas and
flavors of black fruits (blackcurrant, black cherry) and herbaceous notes (green bell pepper,
mint). The wines are often matured in oak, which adds flavors of cedar and vanilla.
Where does Merlot originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Merlot is a variety of black wine grape that
is originally from the Bordeaux region of France dating back all the way to the first century AD
Syrah / Shiraz style wine is likely to have what characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry; medium
to full-bodied, with high tannins and medium acidity. Typical flavors are of black fruits
(blackberry, black cherry), with spice (black pepper, licorice). Many are matured in oak to give
flavors of vanilla or coconut to the wine.
Northern Rhône in France can produce Syrah wines that are - CORRECT ANSWER-medium-
bodied with fresh black fruit (blackberry) and pepper aromas
, Chablis is an example of what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Still, white wine from France
made from Chardonnay grapes; come from the coolest part of Burgundy and have high acidity
and a light body with flavors of green fruits (apple) and citrus (lemon). These wines are typically
unoaked.
Sauterness is an example of what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-sweet
In which climate do black grapes ripen best? - CORRECT ANSWER-hot
What is the correct order for tasting a wine - CORRECT ANSWER-look, smell, taste
Chardonnay from the new world is often described as having which fruit characteristic? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tropical fruit
Beaujolais is what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-light bodied, fresh and fruity red
Two principal types of grapes for wines - CORRECT ANSWER-white grapes and black grapes
Pulp of a grape contains the grape juice which is made up of - CORRECT ANSWER-water, sugar,
acid
Grape growing cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-Flowering in spring; flowers become grapes which
ripen in summer; grapes are picked late summer
As grapes ripen... - CORRECT ANSWER-The grapes swell with water.
Sugar levels in the grapes rise.
Acid levels in the grapes fall.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
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What grape variety is used for Sancerre from France? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay originates from... - CORRECT ANSWER-Burgundy
If Chardonnay is grown in a cool climate what characteristics can you expect it to have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-High in acidity, light- to medium-bodied and have green fruit (apple) and
citrus (lemon) aromas, usually unoaked.
If Chardonnay is grown in a warm climate what characteristics can you expect it to have? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medium acidity, and a medium to full body, with stone fruit (peach) and
tropical fruit (pineapple, banana) flavors, usually oaked.
,What is another name for Sauvignon Blanc? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fume Blanc, Fumé Blanc refers
to Sauvignon Blanc made in the United States, and has likely gone through some oak ageing but
does not have to.
Where does Sauvignon Blanc originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bordeaux region of France
What characteristics are to be expected with Sauv. Blanc? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medium-bodied,
high acidity, intense fruity & vegetal flavours. Occasionally oaked.
Where does Riesling originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Germany
Cabernet Sauvignon originates from - CORRECT ANSWER-In the seventeenth century, in the
southwest of France, a red Cabernet Franc grape plant and a Sauvignon blanc grape plant
accidentally bred, creating the birth of what is now the most popular grape throughout the
world
What characteristics are associated with Cabernet Sauvignon? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry; high
levels of tannins and acidity; range between medium and full-bodied, and have aromas and
flavors of black fruits (blackcurrant, black cherry) and herbaceous notes (green bell pepper,
mint). The wines are often matured in oak, which adds flavors of cedar and vanilla.
Where does Merlot originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Merlot is a variety of black wine grape that
is originally from the Bordeaux region of France dating back all the way to the first century AD
Syrah / Shiraz style wine is likely to have what characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry; medium
to full-bodied, with high tannins and medium acidity. Typical flavors are of black fruits
(blackberry, black cherry), with spice (black pepper, licorice). Many are matured in oak to give
flavors of vanilla or coconut to the wine.
Northern Rhône in France can produce Syrah wines that are - CORRECT ANSWER-medium-
bodied with fresh black fruit (blackberry) and pepper aromas
, Chablis is an example of what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Still, white wine from France
made from Chardonnay grapes; come from the coolest part of Burgundy and have high acidity
and a light body with flavors of green fruits (apple) and citrus (lemon). These wines are typically
unoaked.
Sauterness is an example of what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-sweet
In which climate do black grapes ripen best? - CORRECT ANSWER-hot
What is the correct order for tasting a wine - CORRECT ANSWER-look, smell, taste
Chardonnay from the new world is often described as having which fruit characteristic? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tropical fruit
Beaujolais is what style of wine? - CORRECT ANSWER-light bodied, fresh and fruity red
Two principal types of grapes for wines - CORRECT ANSWER-white grapes and black grapes
Pulp of a grape contains the grape juice which is made up of - CORRECT ANSWER-water, sugar,
acid
Grape growing cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-Flowering in spring; flowers become grapes which
ripen in summer; grapes are picked late summer
As grapes ripen... - CORRECT ANSWER-The grapes swell with water.
Sugar levels in the grapes rise.
Acid levels in the grapes fall.
