WSET 3 Advanced Sommelier Program, Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate, rated A

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WSET 3 Advanced Sommelier Program, Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate, rated A Name the 6 Principal Districts in Bordeaux Médoc Graves Sauternes Entre Deux Mers Saint-Emillion Pomerol What are the 2 primary grape varieties used in Red Wines from Libourne? Merlot Cabernet Franc Name the 4 APPEARANCE Categories for Tasting Clarity - Intenisty - Color - Other Observations Name the 4 NOSE Categories for Tasting Condition - Intensity - Aroma Characteristics - Development Name the 8 PALATE Categories for Tasting Sweetness Acidity Tannin Alcohol Body Flavor Intensity Flavor Characteristics Other Observations - Finish Name the 2 CONCLUSION Categories for Tasting Quality Level Level of Readiness for Drinking/Potential for Aging Name the 5 PREMIERS CRUS Red Producers in Bordeaux Chateau Margeaux (Maurgaux) Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Latour (Pauillac) Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac) Chateau Haut-Brion (Pessac-Leognan, Graves) Name the 1 red Premiers Cru Chateau outside Medoc Chateau Haut-Brion Name the 7 AOC sub-regions of Haut-Medoc Haut Medoc Saint-Estephe Pauillac Saint Julien Margaux Moulis en Medoc Listrac Medoc http://www.winemega.com/images_2006/images_new/regions_rive_gauche_eng.jpg What is the typical soil of Left Bank Bordeaux? Gravelly, Excellent Drainage, Heat Retaining Stone What is the typical soil of Right Bank Bordeaux? Clay Soils, poor drainage, limited heat retention What are the main aspects of wine STRUCTURE? Tannins Acidity Alcohol Fruit Concentration Define ISINGLASS Fish oil used in fining wine White Wine Fermentation Temperature 12º-22ºC Helps maintain Fruit Characteristics Red Wine Fermentation Temperature 30º-32ºC Service Temp for Medium/Full-bodied Whites, Oaked Whites Lightly Chilled 10-13ºC Service Temp for Light-Medium Bodied White Chilled 7-10ºC Service Temp for Sweet Wines Well Chilled 6-8ºC Service Temp for Sparkling Wines Well Chilled 6-8ºC Service Temp for Light Bodied Red Lightly Chilled 13ºC Service Temp for Full Bodied Red Room Temperature 15-18ºC What is the species of grape used in Wine? Vitis Vinifera What are the 3 species of grapes used in root stock. Vitis Riparia Vitis Berlandia Vitis Rupestris What are the 4 price categories? <$10 - Inexpensive $10-$20 - Mid Priced $20-$40 - High Priced >$40 - Premium What is the appropriate wine storage temp? 10º-15ºC, or 55ºF unwavering What is Diurnal Range? Temperature difference between day and night. What are the two main acids in Wine? Tartaric Malic - Becomes Lactic through Malolactic fermentation What 5 factors effect wine style? Climate Soil Varietal Viticulture Vinification/Maturation What is Bloom? The waxy film around the grape that contains natural yeast What aspects does skin impart on wine? Tannin Color Flavor What aspects does Pulp impart on wine? Sugars Juice Acids What is Chaptalization? Adding of sugars to grape must. What is Enrichment? Adding concentrated grape must. What is acidification? Addition of synthetic acid to wine. What are 5 synthetic adjustments wine makers use on wine? Chaptalization Enrichment Acidification De-acidification Fining What is the most important yeast in wine making? Saccharomyces Cerevisiae What are lees? Left over lees and sediments More Free Run Juice... Makes for higher quality win

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