How to Read a Wine Label + 10 WSET Level 2 in Wines example exam questions
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Dear Wine People,
How to read a wine label?
This task can be intimidating, and there are many different styles of labeling.
There is a clear difference between the wines from New World and Old World wine labels. In this video, we'll learn how to decode them and explain the geographic indication GI and it's connection to the terroir.
Plus: 10 WSET Level 2 in Wines exam-type questions for you to practice on.
How many months can one study for level 2 exam
To prepare properly read the book 2-3 times, watch the videos and test your knowledge with mock exams. 1 month if you put more intensity, 2 months in a more relaxed pace. Stay Thirsty and Wise. Also note that education is an ongoing process, you will get every day with time you invest in your self development.
Question 9 should be more specific and states: with reference to the calendar year, Southern hemisphere vineyards. It is important to make this distinction because one could think of the financial year, which in Australia for some companies run from July to June.
Thank you for your comment. Point with this question is to understand that southern hemisphere grape picking is 6 months ahead of north hemisphere. But I understand where the confusion is.
According to the WSET Level 2 book, vintage is the year when grapes are harvested. Thus, on question 8, answer A is also correct.
This is actually a tricky one. Ice Wine is actually a exception because it is grown in one year, and it can be picked in the next year.
I agree --> In the comparison of old and new world wine labels (at ~15 minutes) the label of the California Cabernet --> #4 VINTAGE - Year Grapes Were Harvested