WEI

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.

Once a bottle has been opened, what can help keep the wine fresh?

• Storing the bottle on its side.
• Use of a vacuum system
• Pouring all the wine into a new clean container
• Keeping the bottle slightly warm

Black grapes make

• Only red wine
• Only white wine
• Red or white wines
• Food taste sweet

Sherry is from which country

• Spain
• Portugal
• Australia
• All of the above
• None of the above

Burgundy's white grape is

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Sancerre

Red cherry and raspberry are common flavors of

• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Pinot Noir
• Sauvignon Blanc

Fortified wines tend to have have alcohol levels (ABV) of

• 5-10%
• 10-12%
• 15-22%
• 25-30%

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

Umami in food

• Increases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine.
• Decreases the perception of bitterness and acid in wine.
• Decreases the perception of body, sweetness and fruitiness in wine.
• Doesn't really exist.

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

Green bell pepper, asparagus and cut grass are often associated with

• Pinot Noir
• Riesling
• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc