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Mastery of the WSET Tasting Exams: Combining Sensory Acumen with Intellectual Rigor   The Essence of WSET Tasting Exams The WSET Level 3 and Level 4 tasting exams are significant milestones in a wine enthusiast’s and wine professional’s journey, presenting a unique blend of sensory testing and intellectual challenge. These exams assess a candidate’s ability …

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Succeed with WSET Level 3 Study Strategies The WSET Level 3 in Wine course and exam is a pivotal step for wine enthusiasts and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of wine. This comprehensive program is divided into three main components: the tasting exam, the theory exam, and short written answer questions (SWA). To excel …

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WSET Wine Levels (1 – 4) Embarking on the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) journey is akin to setting out on a transformative voyage through the world of wines. From the foundational Level 1 to the prestigious Level 4 Diploma, each stage of this journey builds upon the last, enhancing knowledge, honing tasting skills, …

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The WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) is more than a tool for academic assessment; it’s a key that unlocks a deeper, more insightful world of wine appreciation. This advanced tasting grid, integral to the WSET Level 3 course, trains enthusiasts and professionals alike in a methodical exploration of wine, enhancing both their …

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WSET Level 4 Diploma with Napa Valley Wine Academy Embarking on the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine is more than just an educational pursuit; it’s a journey into the vast and varied world of wine. This esteemed program, known for its comprehensive and challenging curriculum, requires a specific set of characteristics for students to …

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By: Stephen Staples, DipWSET Ah, beer! A beverage adored by many, often seen as a more casual counterpart to wine (rightly or wrongly). Yet, the complexities of beer, its aromas, flavors, and the sheer diversity of styles can be just as intricate as its vinous counterpart. While the laid-back approach to beer has its charm, …

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Bill Newman – WSET 2, American Wine Expert Driving north on state highway M-22 from Glen Arbor, Michigan the skies are blue and the tree line on either side of the road is dotting with early color. It’s the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, before peak color hits the area known as …

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The WSET Diploma’s Wine Business unit, aka D2, is the second unit in the two-year program and comes after the first unit on viticulture and winemaking. The idea of intensively studying global wine business can seem intimidating, but as a Napa Valley Wine Academy diploma student, you don’t need to be afraid of D2. Instead, …

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Learn why enthusiasm for Cava is growing. Discover the unique Mediterranean terroir and versatile attributes of this traditional method, European bubbly. There is growing enthusiasm for sparkling wines from around the world, and one of the essential categories is Cava. This bubbly has earned a reputation for being the finest in all of Spain, made …

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Often confused with the grape of the same name, here’s what you need to know to understand what makes this historical wine unique. Sangiovese from Tuscany Most people will admit to some confusion about the wines of Italy. It’s a country with a rich viticultural history and grape diversity range that exceeds all others, yet …

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