The Basics Flashcards

1
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List the terms that make up Appearance and which are on the exam.

A
  • Clarity*
  • intensity
  • color
  • other observations*

Star: Not on the exam

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2
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List the possible values of Intensity for Appearance.

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pale - medium - deep

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3
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List the possible values of Color for a white wine.

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lemon-green - lemon - gold - amber - brown

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4
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List the possible values of Color for a rose.

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pink - salmon - orange

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5
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List the possible values of Color for a red wine.

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purple - ruby - garnet - tawny - brown

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6
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List the four terms under Nose, and which are on the WSET Level 3 exam.

A
  • Condition*
  • Intensity
  • Aroma characteristics
  • Development

Star: Not on the WSET Level 3 exam

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7
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List the possible values for “nose” Intensity

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light - medium(-) - medium - medium(+) - pronounced

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8
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List the possible values for development.

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youthful - developing - fully developed - tired/past its best

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9
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List the nine terms under Palate, and which are on the WSET Level 3 exam.

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  • Sweetness
  • Acidity
  • Tannin
  • Alcohol
  • Body
  • Mousse*
  • Flavor Intensity
  • Flavor Characteristics
  • Finish

Star: Not on the exam

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10
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List the possible values for Sweetness

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  • dry
  • off-dry
  • medium-dry
  • medium-sweet
  • sweet
  • luscious
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11
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List the possible values for Acidity

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  • low
  • medium(-)
  • medium
  • medium(+)
  • high
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12
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List the possible values for Tannin

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  • low
  • medium(-)
  • medium
  • medium(+)
  • high
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13
Q

List the possible values for Alcohol

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  • low
  • medium
  • high

For both normal and fortified wines

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14
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List the possible values for Body

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  • light
  • medium(-)
  • medium
  • medium(+)
  • full
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15
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List the possible values for flavor intensity

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  • light
  • medium(-)
  • medium
  • medium(+)
  • pronounced
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16
Q

List the possible values for Finish

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  • short
  • medium(-)
  • medium
  • medium(+)
  • long
17
Q

List the terms under Conclusions

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  • Quality level
  • Leval of readiness for drink/potential for ageing
18
Q

List the possible values for Quality level

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  • faulty
  • poor
  • acceptable
  • good
  • very good
  • outstanding
19
Q

List the possible values for readiness for drinking/potential for ageing

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  • too young
  • can drink now, but has potential for ageing
  • drink now: not suitable for ageing or further ageing
  • too old