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Ja. General questions from WSET Advanced online Flashcards

1
Q

Which one of the pairs is correctly matched?

a) Pommeral and Gravel Soils
b) Ch. Haut Brion and Margaux
c) Merlot and Limestone soils
d) Ch. Cheval Blanc and Paulliac

A

c) Merlot and Limestone soils

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2
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What is the main soil type in Base Armagnac?

A

Clay

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3
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What type of wine is Monbazillac?

A

Botrytised Sweet Wine

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4
Q

Name 2 products used to “Fine” a wine

A

Egg whites.

Bentonite

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5
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Which of the following regions is most important for the production of Botrytised Sweet Wine.

a) Dealul Mare
b) Wienviertel
c) Eger
d) Neusiedlersee

A

d) Neusiedlersee

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6
Q

Which best describes the climate of Stellenbosch

a) Mediterranean
b) Maritime
c) Sub Tropical
d) Continental

A

a) Mediterranean

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7
Q

Asti is produced using a variation of which method of sparkling wine production.

a) Tank
b) Traditional
c) Transfer
d) Carbonation

A

a) Tank

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8
Q

What does “ Erstes Gewachs” On a German wine label mean?

A

Dry wines made from Erste Large vineyards of a Rhiengau VDP member.

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9
Q

How is Malolactic Fermentation encouraged to take place?

A

By warming the wine.

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10
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Put the following in sequence for Scotch Malt Whisky.

  1. Extraction.
  2. Maturation.
  3. Distillation.
  4. Conversion.
  5. Fermentation.
A

4, 1, 5, 3, 2.

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11
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Where is Port matured?

A

Villa Nova de Gaia

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12
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The word “Meritage” on a bottle of Californian wine indicates?

A

A Bordeaux blend.

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13
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Which mountains protect the Rinegau?

A

Taunus

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14
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What is the French word for Lees Stirring?

A

Battonage

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15
Q

Tannat is commonly grown in which South American country?

A

Uruguay

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16
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Which one will sell at a medium high price?

a. Cote Rotie AC
b. Hermitage AC
c. Chateau Grillet AC
d. Crozes Hermitage AC

A

d. Crozes Hermitage AC

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17
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What is the Western Cape in South Africa?

a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.
b. A premium quality vineyard on the west coast producing Bordeaux look a likes.
c. A viticulture region around Cape Town producing high quality wines from Pinotage.
d. A corporate brand producing inexpensive wines.

A

a. A national appellation producing varietal wines blended from different regions.

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18
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A Portuguese wine labelled “DOC” will be the equivalent of French?

A

AC

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19
Q

A bottle of white wine has small, clear crystals in the bottom. What are they most likely to be?

A

Harmless Tartrate Cyrstals

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20
Q

Which of the Following is NOT correctely paired?

a. Gavi - Piedmonte
b. Soave - Veneto
c. Conero - Marche
d. Frascati - Abruzzo

A

d. Frascati - Abruzzo

Should be Latium

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21
Q

You have been advised to consume “no more” than the equivalent of 20ml of pure alcohol a day. What is the maximum number of small (125ml) glasses of wine at 12 abv you can drink without exceeding thse guidelines?

A

1 glass.

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22
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Which one of the Chilean regions is renowned for its white wines from Chardonay and Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Casablanca Valley

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23
Q

Which grape is commonly used to make Soave?

A

Garganega

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24
Q

What is Creme de Menthe classified as?

A

Herb Liquor

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25
Q

Which grape variety is most common in Marne Valley?

A

Pinot Menuier

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26
Q

What is the minimum maturation period for VSOP Cognac?

A

4 years

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27
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Which one of the following statements about Vinho Verde is FALSE?

a. It is produced in northern Portugal.
b. It may be dry or medium dry.
c. It is always white.
d. It should be drunk young.

A

c. It is always white.

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28
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In red wine production when are the grapes usually pressed?

A

After Fermentation

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29
Q

Which region is reputed to produce the most intensely Peated Scotch Malt Whisky?

A

Islay

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30
Q

What is Odium?

A

A Fungus

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31
Q

Where is the “Tinta Negra Mole” grape commonly grown?

A

Maderia

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32
Q

The Palomino grape variety is mainly associated with which region?

A

Jerez

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33
Q

Where would you find a analyzer and rectifier?

A

In a Patent still.

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34
Q

Which region is most important for Cava production?

A

Penedes.

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35
Q

Which Spanish wine region is know for white, crisp, acidic with aromas of peaches?

A

Rueda

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36
Q

Which one of the following is an AC for premium priced Burgundy?

a. Macon AC
b. Cote de Beaune AC
c. Bourgogne Aligote AC
d. Montrachet AC

A

d. Montrachet AC

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37
Q

What best describes the style of Fitou AC?

A

Spicy, medium body red wine.

Lang / Rous

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38
Q

Which one of the following regions produces large volumes of inexpensive wine?

a. Barossa Valley
b. Frankland River
c. Adelaide Hills
d. Riverina

A

d. Riverina

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39
Q

What wine comes from Australia Rutherglen?

A

Liqueur Muscat

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40
Q

What is the process for removing yeast deposits from traditional method sparkling wine know as?

a. Tirage
b. Dosage
c. Disgorgement
d. Autolysis

A

c. Disgorgement

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41
Q

Which forrest provides oak for maturation of Cognac?

a. Allier
b. Landes
c. Monlezun
d. Troncais

A

d. Troncais

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42
Q

In which town does Manzanilla Sherry mature?

a. Puerto de Santa Maria
b. Sanlucar de Barrameda
c. Chiclana de la Frontera
d. Jeraz de la Frontera

A

b. Sanlucar de Barrameda

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43
Q

What is the name given to the chalk rich soil of the Jerez?

a. Sevillana
b. Albariza
c. Arragones
d. Schist

A

b. Albariza

44
Q

What name is given to the early stages of the Solera system?

a. Ruedos
b. Serpias
c. Barrios
d. Criaderas

A

d. Criaderas

45
Q

What is the best Port grape?

A

Touriga National

46
Q

What is the most widely planted grape of Madeira?

a. Terrantez
b. Alvarinho
c. Tinta Negro
d. Bastardo

A

c. Tinta Negro

47
Q

Which of the following statement is TRUE?

a. Most Vodka is made in a Pot Still.
b. Under French law minimum maturation for Cognac is 3 years in cask.
c. XO Armagnac must be aged 6 years in cask.
d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.

A

d. Bourbon whiskey is distilled from mash containing at least 51% maize.

48
Q

What is the main soil in Douro?

A

Schist

49
Q

Australian district / finest Liqueur Muscat Wines?

A

Rutherglen

50
Q

Which one of the following could be a unsweetened flavoured spirit?

a. Kirsch
b. Aquavit
c. Benedictine
d. Tequila

A

a. Kirsch

51
Q

Which one of the following is a part of the Patent Still?

a. Reflux
b. Analyser
c. Swans Neck
d. Spirit return valve

A

b. Analyser

52
Q

What is the principle grape of the “Montilla - Moriles” region?

A

Pedro Ximenez

53
Q

Which one of the Port styles will have the year of harvest on the label?

a. Crusted Port
b. Colheita
c. Reserve Ruby
d. Indicated Aged Tawney

A

b. Colheita

54
Q

True or False?

If a Scotch Whisky declares an age on the label this must refer to the youngest Whisky in the blend?

A

True

55
Q

What is Slow Gin?

a. Herb flavoured spirit.
b. Fruit flavoured liquor.
c. Brandy based liquor.
d. Fortified wine.

A

b. Fruit flavoured liquor.

56
Q

What is the flavour of Tia Maria?

A

Coffee

57
Q

Which four regional styles are Scotch Whisky grouped?

A

Highland, Lowland, Islay, Spreyside.

58
Q

What approximate strength are most Fino Sherries fortified to?

a. 10.5 - 11.5
b. 14.5 - 15.5
c. 18.5 - 19.5
d. 23.5 - 24.5

A

b. 14.5 - 15.5

59
Q

Which Madeira is the sweetest?

a. Malmsey
b. Verdelho
c. Sercial
d. Bual

A

a. Malmsey (Malmsey)

60
Q

What is the minimum age for Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez?

a. 3
b. 6
c. one
d. ten

A

d. ten

61
Q

Which one of the following Sherries has matured under a layer of of “Flor”?

a. Oloroso
b. Classic Amantllado
c. Brown Sherry
d. Amoroso

A

b. Classic Amantllado

62
Q

Which spirit production includes charcoal filtration?

A

Vodka

63
Q

Which one is a Vins Doux Naturels from the Rhone?

a. Muscat de Frontignan
b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
c. Muscat de Lunel
d. Muscat de Mireval

A

b. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

64
Q

What is the Maximum Sugar content of a sparkling wine labelled Brut?

a) 0 g/l
b) 6 g/l
c) 15 g/l
d) 20 g/l

A

c) 15 g/l

Note: text says 12 g/l

65
Q

Which grape is traditional for Cava?

a) Airen
b) Trebbiano
c) Mauzac
d) Parellada

A

d) Parellada

66
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in NZ?

A

Chardonnay

67
Q

What is Autolysis?

A

Breaking down of dead yeast cells imparting flavours into the wine.

68
Q

Where is the most Cava produced?

A

Penedes

69
Q

Which is the largest wine producing state in Australia?

a) Victoria
b) NSW
c) South
d) Western

A

c) South

70
Q

What Sparkling wine is low in Alcohol?

A

Asti

71
Q

Which soil is most common in Champagne?

a) Clay
b) Granite
c) Slate
d) Chalk

A

d) Chalk

72
Q

Where is the producing region “Mount Barker”?

a) Victoria
b) Tasmania
c) Western Australia
d) NZ South Island

A

c) Western Australia

73
Q

How is most Pink Champagne produced?

a) Macerated crushed grapes 1 to 3 days
b) Blending Red and White
c) Pressing black grapes / fermenting as white
d) lightly crushing and vatting grapes 12 - 24 hours.

A

b) Blending Red and White

74
Q

What is the predominant grape planted in “Montagne de Reims”

a) Xare-Lo
b) Chardonnay
c) Chenin Blanc
d) Pinot Noir

A

d) Pinot Noir

75
Q

What is the minimum maturation of NV Champagne?

A

15 Months.

12 on Lees

76
Q

What method of Sparkling wine production involves a second fermentation in bottle, but does not use disgorgement to remove sediment?

a) Transfer
b) Tank
c) Asti
d) Traditional

A

a) Transfer

77
Q

Why are most NZ wine regions positioned on the eastern seaboard?

a) Benefit from cooling mists & fog s from sea breezes.
b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind.
c) These are the only agricultural regions not used for other crops or animals.
d) Access to irrigation during drought.

A

b) Protect against excessive rainfall from west wind.

78
Q

What is Deutscher Sekt?

A

Sparkling made in Germany from German based wine.

79
Q

In which region is Syrah extensively planted?

a) Martinbourgh
b) Yarra
c) Marlbourogh
d) Barossa

A

d) Barossa

80
Q

Which California wine region is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

A

Carneros

81
Q

Elqui is a wine producing region in which country?

A

Chile.

82
Q

Which California wine region is known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer?

A

Mendocino

83
Q

Which current has a cooling effect on Chile?

A

Humbolt current.

84
Q

Which country is Casablanca wine region in?

A

Chile

85
Q

Which grape variety is used in Naoussa?

A

Xynomavro

86
Q

What is Chenin Blanc also known as in South Africa?

A

Steen

87
Q

What does it mean for a wine to be labeled “Meritage”?

A

Bordeaux Blend

88
Q

Where is the district of “Paarl”

a) Klein Karoo
b) Boberg Region
c) Breede River Valley
d) Coastal Region

A

d) Coastal Region

89
Q

What is the most important grape variety of Uruguay?

a) Gewurztraminer
b) Malbec
c) Tannat
d) Cabernet Sauvignon

A

c) Tannat

90
Q

Which region is Monterey County?

a) Sierra Foothills
b) North Central Coast
c) Central Valley
d) Southern California

A

b) North Central Coast

91
Q

Colli Senesi and Rufina are sub regions of?

A

Chianti

92
Q

Describe the wine from the “Taurasi” DOCG

A

Aglianico.
Full bodied.
High Acidity and Tannin.
Blackberry and Blackcherry.

93
Q

What Portuguese term indicates a wine with extra ageing?

a) Reserva
b) Adega
c) Branco
d) Garrafeira

A

d) Garrafeira
red / 30 months / 12 glass
W&R / 12 months / 6 glass

94
Q

Which is a grape variety NOT used in the production of “Orvieto”?

a) Garganega
b) Verdello
c) Trebbiano
d) Malvasia

A

a) Garganega

95
Q

Which food group goes well with Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi?

A

Marche.

White Fish

96
Q

Which region is Soave found in?

A

Veneto

97
Q

Which region is the Arien grape predominate?

A

La Mancha

98
Q

Which one of the following is NOT a wine region of Portugal?

a) Bairrada
b) Utier - Reuena
c) Ribatejo
d) Alentejo

A

b) Utier - Reuena

99
Q

What is the principal soil of Bairrada?

A

Limestone / Clay

100
Q

Which one of the following is a Spanish DOCa?

a) Tora
b) Priorat
c) Valencia
d) La Mancha

A

b) Priorat

101
Q

What is the minimum ageing in cask, for a Spanish Red Reserva. (Not Rioja)

a) 6months
b) 1year
c) 2 years
d) 3) years

A

b) 1year / 12 months

102
Q

Where is the Baga grape grown?

A

Bairrada

103
Q

Which one of the following grape varieties would not ripen properly in a cool climate?

a) Grenache
b) Pinot Noir
c) Chardonnay
d) Sauvignon Blanc

A

a) Grenache

104
Q

What style of Sherry is “Aged Fino with rich nutty characteristics”?

a) Cream
b) Oloroso
c) Amontillado
d) Manzanilla

A

c) Amontillado

105
Q

What grape variety is found in the Rioja?

a) Pinot Noir
b) Nebbiola
c) Tempranillo
d) Sangiovese

A

c) Tempranillo

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