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WSET Cheat Sheet 2026

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30 questions
45 min time limit
70.00% to pass
  1. The center of the tongue contains the taste buds that are responsible for detecting bitterness. β†’ FALSE
  2. How many ounces of wine is appropriate when tasting wine? β†’ 2oz
  3. Which type of wine is best served in a flute? β†’ Sparkling wine
  4. Which term is an indication of sweetness in a wine from Tokaj? β†’ Puttonyos
  5. Which grape variety is the most widely planted in the Douro Valley for Port production? β†’ Touriga Franca
  6. What is the role of sunlight? β†’ All of the above
  7. In spring, at onset of vegetative growth, the vine is sensitive to temperatures below ____________. β†’ 0 ˚C, especially <-2.5˚C
  8. Which region is not known for its botrytis-affected sweet wines? β†’ Hunter Valley
  9. What is the minimum alcohol level to which Port wine must be fortified? β†’ 19% ABV
  10. FADH is found in both alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation cycles. β†’ FALSE
  11. Why is it important to Spit out the wine after sipping? β†’ To determine the texture and finish the wine leaves behind in your mouth
  12. Just-ripe Riesling produces flavours of: β†’ Apple, lime, and lemon
  13. What is the key climatic factor that allows flor to grow more thickly in SanlΓΊcar de Barrameda compared to Jerez? β†’ Higher humidity from the Atlantic Ocean and the Guadalquivir river estuary
  14. Which is the correct order for grape formation and ripening? β†’ Flowering, Fruit Set, VΓ©raison, Ripening
  15. Which labelling term would be the highest-quality from the best vineyards in Burgundy? β†’ Grand Cru
  16. When a wine is opened, the smell of musty or damp cardboard indicates β†’ Cork taint
  17. What has happened if you detect no taste and/or flavor during the wine tasting? β†’ The wine is over chilled
  18. Which of the following is true about Umami in food when pairing with wine? β†’ It makes a wine seem more bitter
  19. An ice-bucket will efficiently chill a wine if: β†’ The bucket is filled with both parts ice and cold water
  20. The style of wine from Vouvray AOC is: β†’ All of the above
  21. A person’s sensitivities do not play an important role in matching food and wine. β†’ FALSE
  22. Which one of the following appearance describes a young New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? β†’ Pale lemon
  23. Where did Pinot Noir originate? β†’ Burgundy, France
  24. Blending Pinot Noir with other grapes is common practice in: β†’ Champagne
  25. There are ____ hydrogen atoms found in a molecule of glucose. β†’ Twelve
  26. Which flavour profile best describes a Syrah? β†’ Blackberry, black pepper, and herbal
  27. How can you decrease solar radiation and thus berry temperature? β†’ Shade the berries with leaves
  28. Which French appellation produces a Vin Doux Naturel primarily from Muscat Blanc Γ  Petits Grains? β†’ Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
  29. A Tokaji wine made from Furmint can be dry. β†’ TRUE
  30. Which wines go well with salty foods? β†’ High-Acid
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