LVL 1 Wine Sample Questions & Tips

The first thing to know is that our pass rates for LVL1 classes are 99%. If you pay attention, you will most likely pass. Online classes can be a bit more difficult as you don't have the comradierie of a class nor are you guided through the topics and pairing exercises in a face to face with one of our instructors. If you are a student with WEI you can find timed practice exams with scoring in your student portal

You will have 45 minutes to answer 30 multiple choice questions, this is plenty of time so take time to ensure you read questions completely.

Again, the Level 1 is an introductory class and is not a prerequisite for taking Level 2.

Sherry is from which country
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Australia
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Red cherry and raspberry are common flavors of
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
Salt in food
  • Decreases perception of bitterness and acidity in wine
  • Increases bitterness in wine
  • Increases perception of bitterness and acidity in wine
  • Decreases perception of sweetness and richness in wine
How many measures or pours can be obtained from a standard 750ml bottle?
  • 6 x 125mL glasses.
  • 4 x 175mL glasses
  • 3 x 250mL glasses
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Green bell pepper, asparagus and cut grass are often associated with
  • Pinot Noir
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
White wines
  • are always made with white grapes
  • can be made with red or white grapes
  • have fewer calories than red wines
  • have the redness removed by sterile bleach
Color in wine is determined by
  • careful addition of plant based dyes
  • the country where the wine is made
  • the type of oak barrels used
  • the type of grape and way the wine is made
  • the color of the bottle
With regard to pairing wine with food, a "low risk" wine might be a(n)
  • Tawny Port
  • Unoaked wine with some residual sugar
  • Simple, oaky, California Chardonnay
  • Wine under 10% alcohol
  • Full bodied, New World, red blend
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine you should
  • Allow it to come to room temperature
  • Always use a high quality corkscrew
  • Turn the bottle while keeping the cork still
  • Allow for a noticeable 'pop' to attract attention
As grapes ripen
1) Sugar levels fall
2) Acid levels fall
3) Grapes swell with water
4) Flavors are muted
  • All of the above
  • 1, 2, and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 2, 3, and 4
LVL 1 Wine Sample Questions & Tips
LVL 2 Wine Sample Questions & Tips
LVL 2 Spirits Sample Questions
LVL 3 Wine Sample Multiple Choice Questions
LVL3 Wine Short Answer
LVL3 Wine Tasting Tips