Free WSET Wine Tasting Techniques Test 3

Question 1

Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

We should wear suits and perfume when attending a wine tasting.

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The ideal tasting room should have good natural light.

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Eating a piece of bread before tasting can help clean the palate.

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Colds and fatigue could affect one's ability to judge wines.

Question 2

Which one of the following appearance describes a young New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

Accepted Answer

Pale lemon

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Deep ruby

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Pale purple

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Medium gold

Question 3

Which one of the following smells indicates the wine is faulty?

Accepted Answer

Damp cardboard

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Petrol

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Lemon and lime

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Toffee and caramel

Question 4

Which wine is this tasting note for: 'pronounced in intensity with aromas of blackberry, sweet spice and smoke'?

Accepted Answer

Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia

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Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy

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Beaujolais Nouveau

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Riesling from Rheingau, Germany

Question 5

What does 'dry' mean in the term 'dry red wine'?

Accepted Answer

The wine contains almost no sugar.

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The wine will make you dehydrated.

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The wine is from a dry and hot region.

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The wine is make from dried grapes

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is true?

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Wines from cool climates generally have higher levels of acidity than those from hot climates.

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Red wines normally have higher level of acitidy than white wines.

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Wines with high acidity is good to enjoy with sweet food.

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Acidity makes wines taste rich and dense.

Question 7

Which one of the following could be a Cabernet Sauvignon wine?

Accepted Answer

Deep colour, high acidity, high tannin, full body

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Deep colour, low acidity, high tannin, full body

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Pale colour, low acidity, low tannin, light body

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Pale colour, high acidity, low tannin, light body

Question 8

Which one of the following is the typically flavour of Pinot Noir?

Accepted Answer

Stawberry, cherry and gamey

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Grass, green bell pepper and toast

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Peach, banana and mango

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Blackberry, dark chocolate and spice

Question 9

The correct way of opening a bottle of Champagne is
1. Remove the foil and loosen the wire cage, but do not remove the wire cage completely.
2. Put the bottle straight up on a table, and pull the cork out of the bottle.
3. Shake the bottle and allow the cork to pop out.
4. Grip the cork with one hand, and grip the bottom of the bottle with the other hand, and then turn the bottle.

Accepted Answer

1 and 4

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

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Only 3

Question 10

Which one of the following statements about wine storage is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen is the best place for long-term wine storage.

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Wine sealed with a cork should be put on its side.

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Wine should be kept away from vibrations.

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Strong light will change the colour of the wine.