WSET Level 2. Week 3 (Sauvignon B, Cabernet S, Merlot)

Question 1

Loire village famous for its Sauvignon Blanc? P-F.

Answer 1

Pouilly-Fumé

Question 2

West Australia region famed for its premium Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay wines?

Answer 2

Margaret River

Question 3

Margaux - main red grape?

Answer 3

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 4

Marlborough x3 grapes?(very useful name - what’s the equivalent from Chile?)

Answer 4

Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Question 5

Which region uses the quality label ‘Cru Bourgeoise’

Answer 5

Bordeaux

Question 6

Burgundy/Bourgogne x2 grapes?(what do those burglars want?)

Answer 6

Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Question 7

What might a wine maker do to soften the tannins of a Cabernet Sauvignon? x3

Answer 7

Blend in some Merlot, Age in oak to allow some oxygen to soften the tannins, Be less extractive in the wine making (less rigorous punching down and pumping over).

Question 8

New Zealand, North Island region famous for its Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 8

Hawke’s Bay

Question 9

Oakville and Rutherford - grape?

Answer 9

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 10

Pessac-Léognan (red) x1 grape?(tricky one - this area is more famous for its white wine)

Answer 10

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 11

Prestigous Californian region famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 11

Napa Valley

Question 12

Loire village famous for its Sauvignon Blanc? S……..

Answer 12

Sancerrre

Question 13

Paulliac - main grape?

Answer 13

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 14

South African region known for its Bordeaux blends

Answer 14

Stellenbosch

Question 15

Casablanca Valley x3 grapes?(very useful name - what’s the equivalent from NZ?)

Answer 15

Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Question 16

Saint Emilion grape?

Answer 16

Merlot

Question 17

Sancerre - grape?

Answer 17

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 18

Sonoma (red) x3 grapes? (this area has lots of climates, both sunny and cool)

Answer 18

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir

Question 19

Pessac-Léognan - grape?

Answer 19

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 20

Graves - red grape?

Answer 20

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 21

Pomerol grape? (clue is in the name)

Answer 21

Merlot

Question 22

Elgin - grape?

Answer 22

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 23

Bordeaux (red) x2 grapes?

Answer 23

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Merl oh!)

Question 24

Maipo Valley grape?

Answer 24

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 25

What is a Cape Blend?

Answer 25

Taking the ‘Bordeaux blend’ of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and adding Pinotage.

Question 26

Constantia - grape?

Answer 26

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 27

x2 Bordeaux regions made mainly from Merlot?

Answer 27

Saint Emilion and Pomerol

Question 28

Touraine - grape?

Answer 28

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 29

Pouilly-Fumé - grape?

Answer 29

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 30

Central Valley, Chile x2 red grapes?

Answer 30

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère

Question 31

Médoc - main red grape?

Answer 31

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 32

Australian region famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon: C…….

Answer 32

Coonawarra?