FREE WSET Grape Varieties & Still Wines Test 1

Question 1

Which of the following statements about Pinot Noir is true?

Accepted Answer

Pinot Noir can be enjoyed when it is young

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Pinot Noir is widely planted as it adapts easily to a variety of climatic conditions

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Pinot Noir produces full-body wines with strong tannins

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Pinot Noir can withstand intense flavours from new oak

Question 2

If a climate or vintage is too warm, the flavours of Pinot Noir will:

Accepted Answer

Show unattractive flavours of cooked fruit

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Be well-suited for several years aging in bottle

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Show subtle flavours of clove and smoke

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Struggle to ripen

Question 3

Which labelling term would be the highest-quality from the best vineyards in Burgundy?

Accepted Answer

Grand Cru

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Cru

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Premier Cru

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Villages

Question 4

Which of the following is not a village AOC in Burgundy?

Accepted Answer

Pomerol

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Beaune

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Gevrey-Chambertin

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Nuits-Saint-Georges

Question 5

Good examples of Pinot Noir in California are generally not found in:

Accepted Answer

Napa

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Carneros

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Santa Barbara

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Sonoma

Question 6

A cool region of Australia that produces quality Pinot Noir is:

Accepted Answer

Yarra Valley

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Barossa Valley

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Hunter Valley

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Clare Valley

Question 7

Which region of New Zealand is not famous for its Pinot Noir?

Accepted Answer

Hawke’s Bay

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Central Otago

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Marlborough

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Martinborough

Question 8

Which Chilean region produces very good Pinot Noir?

Accepted Answer

Casablanca Valley

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Central Valley

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Colchagua

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Maipo

Question 9

Which region is well known for producing high quality Pinot Noir in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Walker Bay

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Mornington Peninsula

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Oregon

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Stellenbosch

Question 10

Blending Pinot Noir with other grapes is common practice in:

Accepted Answer

Champagne

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Burgundy

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Beaujolais

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Hermitage