WSET L2 Exam 02 – Factors influencing red/rosé wine (Primitivo/Pinot Noir)

Question 1

Most dry light wines are between?

a) 8 – 15% abv.
b) 11.5 – 16% abv.
c) 8 – 11% abv.
d) 13 – 22% abv.

Answer 1

b) 11.5 – 16% abv.

Question 2

In the Rhone Syrah is commonly blended with?

a) . Pinot Noir.
b) . Cabernet Sauvignon.
c) . Grenache.
d) . Chardonnay.

Answer 2

c). Grenache.

Question 3

Where is the region of Walker Bay?

a) . New Zealand.
b) . Australia.
c) . Canada.
d) South Africa.

Answer 3

d) South Africa.

Question 4

Which one of the following grape varieties is found in Beaune?

a) Viognier.
b) . Sangiovese.
c) . Pinot Noir.
d) . Gamay.

Answer 4

c). Pinot Noir.

Question 5

Barossa Valley Shiraz is?

a) . Full bodied with cooked-red fruit flavours.
b) . Full bodied with cooked-blackfruit flavours.
c) . Light bodied with cooked-redfruit flavours.
d) . Light bodied with cooked-citrusfruit flavours.

Answer 5

b). Full bodied with cooked-blackfruit flavours.

Question 6

Where is Casablanca Valley?

a) . California.
b) . South Africa.
c) . Chile.
d) . Argentina.

Answer 6

c). Chile.

Question 7

Machine harvesting can be used for high quality wines?

a. FALSE
b. TRUE

Answer 7

b. TRUE

Question 8

Which one of the following regions is NOT found in California?

a) . Central Otago.
b) . Los Carneros.
c) . Sonoma County.
d) . Santa Barbara.

Answer 8

a) . Central Otago.
* FIO therefore, all of the following ARE in California:*

* Los Carneros.
* Sonoma County.
* Santa Barbara

The Central Otago wine region is a geographic indication in New Zealand’s South Island, and the world’s southernmost commercial wine growing region. Central Otago is best known for Pinot Noir, but many white wine varieties are also popular.

Question 9

Which is made from Pinot Noir?

a) . St Emilion.
b) . Pommard.
c) . Margaux.
d) . Pauillac.

Answer 9

b) . Pommard.
* FIO:*
* Pommard wine is produced in the commune of Pommard in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy. The Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Pommard is only used for red wine with Pinot noir as the main grape variety. There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Pommard, but several highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. The AOC was created in 1937.*
* Pommard wines are typically among the most powerful and tannic of the Côte de Beaune wines, providing a clear contrast to the light and elegant Volnay wines from the neighboring village.*

Question 10

Where is Yarra Valley?

a) . Chile.
b) . Germany.
c) . Australia.
d) . New Zealand.

Answer 10

c). Australia.

Question 11

The colour and intensity of Gevrey-Chambertin are?

a) Pale lemon
b) . Deep garnet
c) . Medium gold
d) . Pale garnet

Answer 11

d). Pale garnet

Question 12

What is Nuits-Saint-Georges’ main grape variety?

a) . Pinot Noir.
b) . Cabernet Sauvignon.
c) . Sauvignon Blanc.
d) . Gamay.

Answer 12

a). Pinot Noir.

Question 13

Which one of the following is a varietally labelled wine?

a) . Gevrey-Chambertin.
b) . Pouilly-Fuissé.
c) . Chilean Pinot Noir.
d) . Saint-Emilion.

Answer 13

c). Chilean Pinot Noir.

Question 14

What flavours do most Cote Rotie wines have?

a) . Strawberry flavours.
b) . Black cherry flavours.
c) . Peach flavours.
d) . Grass flavours.

Answer 14

b). Black cherry flavours.

Question 15

High umami food will make dry red wines?

a) . Sweeter.
b) . More fruity.
c) . Drier.
d) . Less acidic.

Answer 15

c) . Drier.
* FIO:*
* * Sweetness and umami (components in food) make the wine taste “harder” - drying, bitter, acidic, less sweet and less fruity.*
* * Umami increases the perception of acidity, bitterness, and alcohol burn in the wine.*
* * Umami decreases the perception of sweetness, fruitiness, and body in the wine.*