wset level 1 | an introduction to wine

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Decks in this class (25)

WSET Level 1 | 1. What is Wine
Review Questions for WSET Level 1 Exam
17  cards
WSET Level 1 | 2. Growing Grapes
What produces grapes,
How long can grape vines live,
How often do vines produces grapes
18  cards
WSET Level 1 | 3. Making Wines
Are still wines made the same way...,
Can black grapes be used to make ...,
Are white and red still wines mad...
31  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.0 Types & Styles of Wine
What are examples of still wines ...,
Is there a standard naming conven...,
What are the colors of wine
24  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.1 Styles of Wine • COLOR
How is color determined in wine,
What grapes are used to make whit...,
Can white wine be made from black...
9  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.2 Styles of Wine • SWEETNESS in Structural Characteristics
What is sweetness in wine caused by,
What are wines with low to no sug...,
What is another factor besides su...
12  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.3 Styles of Wine • ACIDITY in Structural Characteristics
Where does acidity in wine come from,
What is a positive aspect of acidity,
Acidity makes your mouth feel
8  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.4 Styles of Wine • TANNIN in Structural Characteristics
Which wines have tannins as a maj...,
Where does tannin come from,
What effects the tannin levels in...
7  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.5 Styles of Wine • ALCOHOL in Structural Characteristics
What is the level of alcohol in m...,
What are the upper and low reache...,
What is an example of a high alco...
4  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.6 Styles of Wine • BODY in Structural Characteristics
What does body describe as a char...,
How does a full bodied wine affec...,
How does a light bodied wine affe...
6  cards
WSET Level 4 | 4.7 Styles of Wine • AROMAS & FLAVORS in Structural Characteristics
Where do the flavors and aromas i...,
What are the 3 categories of flav...,
Where do most of the flavors arom...
9  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5. Principal Grape Varieties
What is the key factor that influ...,
How many vinis vinifera grape var...,
How many are used to make wine
6  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.1 Varieties CHARDONNAY
Chardonnays are generally what ki...,
What are the characteristics of c...,
What are the characteristics of w...
9  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.2 Varieties SAUVIGNON BLANC
What are the key characteristics ...,
What are common aromas flavors of...,
What is a key production factor t...
4  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.3 Varieties PINOT GRIGIO
Pinot grigio is mostly know for t...,
What winemaking practice is commo...,
What region is mostly known for i...
3  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.4 Varieties RIESLING
What is a common characteristic o...,
Is oak used in making riesling,
What regions is known for its cla...
6  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.5 Varieties CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Where is cabernet sauvignon produced,
Describe styles and structural ch...,
For what reason is cab sav often ...
6  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.6 Varieties MERLOT
What are the common characteristi...,
Name regions where merlot is prod...,
What are common styles for merlot...
6  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.7 Varieties PINOT NOIR
Describe style and characteristic...,
What old world region is well kno...,
What other region is pinot noir t...
5  cards
WSET Level 1 | 5.8 Varieties SYRAH / SHIRAZ
Where is syrah commonly produced,
What is the style and common char...,
Northern rhone syrah are ______
4  cards
WSET Level 1 | 6. Examples of Wines
What grape varieties are used for...,
What are the typical characterist...,
What grape varieties are used for...
24  cards
WSET Level 1 | 6.1 WHITE Wine List Exercise
La cresta pinot grigio veneto italy,
Pebble brook sauvignon blanc marl...,
Ali dangelo pinot grigio trentino...
6  cards
WSET Level 1 | 7. Storage & Service
Why is storage and service import...,
What can result if wine is stored...,
What are 3 important consideratio...
17  cards
WSET Level 1 | 8. Intro to Tasting
What is the most important thing ...,
What are the 3 key elements to th...,
What are examples of aroma charac...
7  cards
WSET Level 1 | 9. Pairing Food & Wine
What is the most important thing ...,
Sweet food will make wine seem __...,
Food rich in umami will make wine...
8  cards

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