Free WSET Wine Tasting Techniques Test 1

Question 1

In order, what is the name for each “S” in the wine tasting course?

Accepted Answer

Swirl, Smell, Sip, Spit

Answer

Swirl, Sip, Swallow, Spit

Answer

Smell, Shuffle, Swing, Sip

Answer

None of the above

Question 2

Why is it important to Spit out the wine after sipping?

Accepted Answer

To determine the texture and finish the wine leaves behind in your mouth

Answer

To determine the color of the wine in your mouth

Answer

To only intake a few ounces at a time

Answer

Because it’s fun

Question 3

All of the following describe a “Taste" EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Fruity

Answer

Bitter

Answer

Acidic

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Sweet

Question 4

What is the difference between a taste and a flavor?

Accepted Answer

Taste is detected from our taste buds, while Flavor is detected by both the mouth and nose

Answer

There is no difference, they are the same

Answer

Flavor is discerned from out taste buds, while Taste is discerned by both the mouth and nose

Answer

Taste is subjective to the person tasting, and Flavor is described on the wine label

Question 5

What does the first “S” stand for in the 4 S wine tasting course?

Accepted Answer

Swirl

Answer

Smell

Answer

Swallow

Answer

Show

Question 6

What does the fourth “S” stand for in the 4 S wine tasting course?

Accepted Answer

Spit

Answer

Smell

Answer

Swirl

Answer

Sip

Question 7

What does the third “S” stand for in the 4 S wine tasting course?

Accepted Answer

Sip

Answer

Smell

Answer

Swirl

Answer

Swallow

Question 8

What does the second “S” stand for in the 4 S wine tasting course?

Accepted Answer

Smell

Answer

Spit

Answer

Sip

Answer

Swirl

Question 9

What has happened if you detect no taste and/or flavor during the wine tasting?

Accepted Answer

The wine is over chilled

Answer

The wine is to warm

Answer

You have used the wrong size glass

Answer

The wine has not vintage

Question 10

What is the best temperature to serve Red wine?

Accepted Answer

60-65 degrees

Answer

30-40 degrees

Answer

75-80 degrees

Answer

50-55 degrees