WSET Level3 Practice Short Written Answer Questions (Chile)
February 22, 2025/
On this page, you can review the content of each chapter from the WSET textbook in a practice short written answer question format tailored to the WSET exam style.
In San Antonio Valley, high-quality Sauvignon Blanc wines are produced. Explain why high-quality Sauvignon Blanc wines are made in San Antonio Valley, referring to natural factors.
5 points
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Answer
San Antonio Valley is influenced by the cold Humboldt Current, which causes morning fog and cool afternoon sea breezes. These factors help maintain a cool climate in the vineyards, allowing the grapes to develop strong fruit flavors while preserving high acidity.
Grading Criteria
For mentioning that the Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current near the region, you get 1 point.
For stating that the Humboldt Current causes morning fog in the vineyards, you get 1 point.
For stating that the Humboldt Current causes cool afternoon breezes, you get 1 point.
For explaining that these two factors result in a cooler climate than expected for its latitude, you get 1 point.
For explaining why this cool climate contributes to high-quality wine (e.g., maintaining acidity and aromatic freshness), you get 1 point.
Part 2
You want to use an ice bucket to chill a bottle of San Antonio Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Explain how to use the ice bucket properly.
2 points
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Answer
Fill the ice bucket three-quarters full with an equal amount of ice and water, ensuring that the entire bottle is submerged when placed inside.
Grading Criteria
For mentioning that equal amounts of ice and water should be used, you get 1 point.
For stating that the bucket should be filled to three-quarters full to ensure full immersion, you get 1 point. If only the proportion is mentioned without an explanation, you do not get a point.
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