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2025/2026 WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM CURRENTLY
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
WSET
Ace your WSET Level 2 Award in Wines exam with this targeted
guide, designed to master key grape varieties, wine regions, and
tasting principles. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and clear explanations that build confidence in
wine selection and service.
If a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . ...... ANSWER
....... out-of-condition
The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose
is? ...... ANSWER ....... Cork 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? ...... ANSWER
....... off-dry
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Tannin is present is grapes skins. High levels of tannins
indicate what type of climate? ...... ANSWER .......
warm/hot climate
What is the body of the wine? ...... ANSWER ....... "mouth-
feel"; richness, weight or viscosity
What characteristics indicate a good wine? ...... ANSWER
....... well balanced, smooth, complexity, layers to wine
What wine would match a rich heavyweight food? ......
ANSWER ....... full-bodied wines. Preferably red wine,
but full-bodied white can go well
What does a wine need to match tomatoes, olive oil and
vinegar? ...... ANSWER ....... high acidity
If you have a dry wine with a dessert what happens to the
wine? ...... ANSWER ....... it will seem tart and over-
acidic
What component in wine is a good match with protein? ......
ANSWER ....... wines with high levels of tannin
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In order to grow a vine needs:
a, b, c, d, e ...... ANSWER ....... a. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b. Sunlight
c. Water
d. Warmth
e. Nutrients
What affects the style and quality of wine each year? ......
ANSWER ....... Climate; weather conditions vary from
year to year
What are four vineyard activies? ...... ANSWER ....... 1.
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
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Lower yields result in ________ grapes ...... ANSWER .......
riper; with more concentrated flavors
What are two pests in the vineyard? ...... ANSWER .......
Animal pests (birds & insects)
Fungal diseases (long-term diseases caused by fungi,
bacteria, or viruses
When does harvesting occur? ...... ANSWER ....... once
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?
...... ANSWER ....... they are pressed to separate juice
from skins
What temperature does white wine get fermented at? ......
ANSWER ....... 12-22 Celsius (53.6-71.6 Fahrenheit):
preserves delicate fruit aromas
What temperature does red wine get fermented at? ......
ANSWER ....... 20-32 Celsius (68-89.6 Fahrenheit)
2025/2026 WSET LEVEL 2 EXAM CURRENTLY
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
WSET
Ace your WSET Level 2 Award in Wines exam with this targeted
guide, designed to master key grape varieties, wine regions, and
tasting principles. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and clear explanations that build confidence in
wine selection and service.
If a wine is "off" it is referred to as ______ . ...... ANSWER
....... out-of-condition
The most common fault that can be discovered on the nose
is? ...... ANSWER ....... Cork 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? ...... ANSWER
....... off-dry
, Page 2 of 37
Tannin is present is grapes skins. High levels of tannins
indicate what type of climate? ...... ANSWER .......
warm/hot climate
What is the body of the wine? ...... ANSWER ....... "mouth-
feel"; richness, weight or viscosity
What characteristics indicate a good wine? ...... ANSWER
....... well balanced, smooth, complexity, layers to wine
What wine would match a rich heavyweight food? ......
ANSWER ....... full-bodied wines. Preferably red wine,
but full-bodied white can go well
What does a wine need to match tomatoes, olive oil and
vinegar? ...... ANSWER ....... high acidity
If you have a dry wine with a dessert what happens to the
wine? ...... ANSWER ....... it will seem tart and over-
acidic
What component in wine is a good match with protein? ......
ANSWER ....... wines with high levels of tannin
, Page 3 of 37
In order to grow a vine needs:
a, b, c, d, e ...... ANSWER ....... a. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
b. Sunlight
c. Water
d. Warmth
e. Nutrients
What affects the style and quality of wine each year? ......
ANSWER ....... Climate; weather conditions vary from
year to year
What are four vineyard activies? ...... ANSWER ....... 1.
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
, Page 4 of 37
Lower yields result in ________ grapes ...... ANSWER .......
riper; with more concentrated flavors
What are two pests in the vineyard? ...... ANSWER .......
Animal pests (birds & insects)
Fungal diseases (long-term diseases caused by fungi,
bacteria, or viruses
When does harvesting occur? ...... ANSWER ....... once
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?
...... ANSWER ....... they are pressed to separate juice
from skins
What temperature does white wine get fermented at? ......
ANSWER ....... 12-22 Celsius (53.6-71.6 Fahrenheit):
preserves delicate fruit aromas
What temperature does red wine get fermented at? ......
ANSWER ....... 20-32 Celsius (68-89.6 Fahrenheit)
