Models for written papers

Question 1

Ripeness influences what…

Answer 1

Acidity
Alcohol (potential)
Aromas

Question 2

Key word to describe red wines made from under ripe grapes?

Answer 2

Astringent

Question 3

Key word to describe red wines made from over ripe grapes?

Answer 3

Overly jammy, lacking freshness - unbalanced.

Question 4

2 Menus to always use in order to avoid missing points.

Answer 4

9 Production Factors
Palate headings - BAATAILS

Question 5

Why is it that very knowledgeable candidates pass the more detailed Multiple Choice paper, and yet fail the more predictable written exam?

Answer 5

They don’t ATQ - answer the question.
Key to written questions:
-Underline key words - if it asked to write about wine making, don’t write about vine growing.
-Descriptions are often not enough - an explanation is required. The ‘why’ .
-Remember Cause and Effect.
-Only write what is relevant.
-Short concise answers that reflect the points available are better than unnecessarily long answers.
-See Study Guide example questions and answers.
-Can use bullet points.
-Spelling mistakes are forgiven.

Question 6

Overarching theme: B……… (what all wine makes aspire to create in their wine)

Answer 6

Balance

Question 7

Red wines, extraction, and balance?

Answer 7

Reds:
Less concentrated and less ripe fruit warrants less extraction if are to be Balanced.
More Concentrated fruit will stand up to more extraction, and remain balanced.