WSET Level 2 Practice Examination Questions and elaborated answers

Which latitudes north and south of the Equator mark the temperature zone where most vineyards are found? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 and 50 degrees Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grape variety Which one of the following statements is TRUE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Top-quality wine can be made from both hand and machine-harvested grapes What is the correct sequence of events for most red winemaking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crush - ferment - press Old oak vats... - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow oxygen to dissolve in the wine Allow the tannins in red wine to soften Which of the following techniques is the one that is used to give most red wines their colour? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fermentation in contact with the skins Which one of the following grape varieties can be used to make premium-quality wines in cool, moderate and hot climates? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chardonnay Which of the following are commonly used to add complexity to premium-quality dry Chardonnay wines? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lees stirring Barrel fermentation Youthful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines have flavours of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Gooseberry and passion fruit Which one of the following regions has a reputation for premium-quality Riesling? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alsace Which one of the following statements is true of Pinot Noir? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is at its best in cool to moderate climates Premium wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon age well because they have... - CORRECT ANSWER-High tannin and high acidity Grenache grapes typically have... - CORRECT ANSWER-High Sugar, low acidity Which one of the following is renowned for powerful Shiraz-based wines? - CORRECT ANSWER-Barossa Valley From which grape variety is Sancere made? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sauvignon Blanc Which of the following grape varieties are commonly grow in Alace? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pinot Gri