FREE WSET Wine Tasting Techniques Test 3

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

Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy

Beaujolais Nouveau

Riesling from Rheingau, Germany

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

Damp cardboard

Petrol

Lemon and lime

Toffee and caramel

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Which one of the following statements is true?

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

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

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

Acidity makes wines taste rich and dense.

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

Deep ruby

Pale purple

Pale lemon

Medium gold

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

The wine contains almost no sugar.

The wine will make you dehydrated.

The wine is from a dry and hot region.

The wine is make from dried grapes

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

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

The ideal tasting room should have good natural light.

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

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

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

Deep colour, high acidity, high tannin, full body

Deep colour, low acidity, high tannin, full body

Pale colour, low acidity, low tannin, light body

Pale colour, high acidity, low tannin, light body

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How many ounces of wine is appropriate when tasting wine?

0.5oz

2oz

5oz

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It's important that you have enough wine in your glass to have several tastes, but not so much that you cannot swirl the liquid.

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

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

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

Wine should be kept away from vibrations.

Strong light will change the colour of the wine.

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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.

1 and 4

1 and 2

1 and 3

Only 3

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

Grass, green bell pepper and toast

Peach, banana and mango

Stawberry, cherry and gamey

Blackberry, dark chocolate and spice

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FREE WSET Wine Tasting Techniques Test 3

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

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

Which one of the following statements is true?

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

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

Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

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

How many ounces of wine is appropriate when tasting wine?

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

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

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