WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Vocabulary Game
Grape growing
Winemaking
Principal grapes
Regional grapes
Sparkling and fortified
Storage and service
Sources for these terms (15)
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification (Issue 2.1, April 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- How do vines grow? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What is wine? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Why is oak used in winemaking? · Source checked 2026-11-03
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- Understanding grapes: spotlight on Sauvignon Blanc · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding grapes: spotlight on Riesling in Germany · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding grapes: spotlight on Malbec · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Exploring Chenin Blanc styles · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Five things you don't know about Cava (but should!) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding wines: Port · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Common wine faults and how to spot them · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Frequently asked questions about serving and decanting wine · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Four rules to masterful food and wine pairing · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tokaji decoded: the science behind Hungary’s iconic sweet wines · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the WSET Level 2 Exam
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an intermediate-level qualification exploring wines made from the principal and regionally important grape varieties. It covers environmental influences, grape growing, winemaking, and maturation, along with an in-depth study of eight principal grapes and their key regions. Sparkling and fortified wines, tasting technique, and food pairing are also assessed. The exam is a 50-question, closed-book, multiple-choice test with three grading levels: Pass (55%), Merit (70%), and Distinction (85%).
Exam sponsor: Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
60 minutes
Passing Score
55%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by WSET. WSET does not publish a current candidate pass-rate percentage for this qualification. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WSET Level 2 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the WSET Level 2 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 WSET Level 2 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the WSET Level 2 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the WSET Level 2 exam?
The WSET Level 2 exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. It is a closed-book exam with no tasting component. You need at least 55% (28 correct) to pass, 70% for Merit, and 85% for Distinction.
Is WSET Level 2 harder than Level 1?
Yes, WSET Level 2 is significantly more challenging than Level 1. It covers 8 principal grape varieties in depth, multiple wine regions, sparkling and fortified wines, and requires understanding of how climate and winemaking affect wine style. The minimum study time is 28 hours, compared with six hours for Level 1.