Wset Level 2 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Where is Pinot Noir grown in Australia? {Ans: Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula}Where is Beaujolais and which grape variety is used? {Ans: Southern Burgundy, Gamay}What does Spumante mean? {Ans: fully sparkling wine}What is the rule for Scotch whisky? {Ans: must be distilled in Scotland, and aged in oak casks in Scotland for at least 3 years.}Where in the Cote d'Or is chardonnay produced and what characterisitcs? {Ans: Southern half known as the Cote de Beaune: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet Full bodied, complex, different flavours including citrus, white stone, and tropical fruit, oak, spice, and savoury notes}Which appelations produce Merlot dominated red wines? {Ans: St. Emilion AC}