How to answer D3 ID questions by WSET Online Educators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z en-us 2023-12-18 10:21:01 UTC 2025-04-24 07:59:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Factors to consider: wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213982

  • Grape variety/varieties

  • Climate

  • Winemaking

  • Style of wine

  • Quality level

  • Bottle ageing

    • ]]>     2023-12-18 10:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213982     Time management wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213986 Stick to 45 minutes per flight of three wines. The ideal time breakdown for each flight are as follow:


    For example, Wine 1, Wine 2, Wine 3 (Including quality assessment and bottle ageing) [10-11 mins on each wine max]


    ID question (usually around 9-10 marks)  [10-12 mins max]

    ]]>     2023-12-18 10:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213986     Grape Variety Example wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213990 2023-12-18 10:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213990 Riesling wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213991 2023-12-18 10:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828213991 Aromatic grape variety wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828221560 2023-12-18 10:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828221560 High acid, can accumulate sugar and ripen reliably in cool/marginal climates. wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828223252 2023-12-18 10:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828223252 Protective winemaking, absence/restrained MLC or new oak barrel use. wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828225126 2023-12-18 10:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828225126 Different ripeness leads to versatile style wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828229768 Different flavour profile:

    (Early to average ripening)Green apple, blossom.

    (Late ripening) peaches, apricot.

    (Very late and/or with botrytis) honey, marmalade.


    Different sweetness, different degrees of concentration with different alcohol levels:

    Dry Alsace/ German GG, Australian Rieslings medium alcohol.

    Off dry Mosel, low alcohol.

    Medium-sweet Beerenauslese with low alcohol.

    Ice wine.

    ]]>     2023-12-18 10:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828229768     Wide quality spectrum for producer to fit the market and ideal for ladder branding wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828238044 High volume (acceptable/ good)

    Mid price (good /very good)

    Outstanding

    e.g. Dr Loosen

    https://drloosen.com/en/unsere-weine/

    ]]>     2023-12-18 10:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828238044     Ability to age wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828241309 Potential high acid, pronounced concentration and (high residual sugar in some wines) helps to age wine.


    Some wines might have tertiary like petrol with bottle ageing adding even more complexity to the wine.

    ]]>     2023-12-18 10:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828241309     Region example wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828251129 2023-12-18 11:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828251129 Burgundy wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828253959 2023-12-18 11:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828253959 Marginal cool climate wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828254802 2023-12-18 11:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828254802 Absence/restrained barrel use wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828255559 NB: There are exceptions e.g Coche Dury can use a higher portion of new oak, but the oak related aromas/flavours do not overwhelm the fruit character.

    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828255559     Possibility of using whole bunch? wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828256353 Evidence from the glass:

    Spices (cloves, cinnamon)

    Smooth tannin

    Might have a candy/confected undertone.

    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828256353     Site selection a key factor-> determine grape ripeness wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828259201 2023-12-18 11:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828259201 Pinot Noir wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828264779 Aromatic flavour profile (perfumed, vegetal and spicy):

    Pale colour, high acid, vegetal (rhubarb, cabbage), floral(violet), spicy(cloves, cinnamon), earthy rustic tannin in some cases, but not a notably tannic variety.


    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828264779     Chardonnay wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828266160 Non aromatic/ neutral flavour profile.

    High acid, fresh apple lemon, floral and wet stone undertone.

    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828266160     MLC and lees ageing wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828269998 ⚠️ Common in the region due to potential high malic acid. If lees are used, most cases are very subtle, the flavours are very restrained.

    (NB: Except some Meursault/ Beaune style)

    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828269998     Region famous for producing top quality whites and reds that can keep for decades wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828278490 Whites: Toast, hazelnuts

    Reds: Earth, mushroom and game.


    But at the same time can produce a lot of wine for immediate/ local consumption...

    ]]>     2023-12-18 11:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828278490     Extreme variation in quality wsetonlineeducators https://padlet.com/wsetonlineclassroom/tta4bm7sp8ynif2z/wish/2828282681 Red wine:

    Especially expressive, delicately perfumed and spice with ripe fruit. Outstanding quality Pinot Noir.


    Thin in texture, overly vegetal with hints of green astringency due to just ripe or underripe grapes. Acceptable to good quality, higher volume entry level wines.


    White wine:

    A combination of fresh (green apple, lemon), ripe (peach, poached pears), very concentrated mid flesh with very clear wet stone in some cases. Outstanding quality Chardonnay.


    Fresh generic green fruit, aroma not sustained through the palate to the finish. Neutral, lacking precision from aromas and flavours, lack of definition. Acceptable to good quality, higher volume entry level wines.



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