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There’s something interesting about telling people you work in the wine industry.

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Fortified wines are a core topic in wine studies because they clearly demonstrate how winemaking decisions directly shape style, quality, and price.

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Fortified wines are some of the most misunderstood — and most exciting — styles in the wine world. Rich, complex, and often steeped in tradition, they offer a completely different experience compared to still wines.

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When most people think of wine, a few familiar names usually come up — Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon. And while these are popular for a reason, there’s a whole world of incredible wines th...

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When you set a goal, it can feel exciting and motivating at first. But somewhere along the way, doubt often creeps in — sometimes from others, and sometimes from yourself. It’s easy to get distracted by outside opinions ...

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Discovering the Joy of Wine Education

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Savoring the Outdoors with Your Favorite Vintages

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Spring is a magical time in any vineyard. After months of dormancy in winter, the vines awaken, signalling the start of a new growing season. For winemakers, vineyard workers, and wine lovers alike, this is a season full...

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Studying for the WSET is more than just reading — it’s about actively engaging with the material so it sticks. Here are some strategies that work, especially if you want to really understand grape varieties, regions, and...

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When you open a bottle, the closure is the very first chapter of the wine’s story—and it does a lot more than just keep the wine inside. Closures affect freshness, aging, consistency, sustainability… basically, everythin...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Education

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Tannins in Wine: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Impact Your Glass

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Happy New Year! 🎉🍷

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Let's be honest… we've all grabbed a bottle simply because the label caught our eye. Whether it’s quirky artwork, bold colours, or elegant typography — sometimes the label speaks before the wine does.

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Have you seen someone decant a bottle of wine and ask yourself why they did? Was it because it is a fancy wine technique or was it to aerate the wine?

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Studying wine can feel overwhelming at any level of studies - grape varieties, regions, wine laws, winemaking techniques, tasting terms ... it's a lot to understand. That's where study cards come in.

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Why Blind Tasting Matters

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Have you ever heard of icewine? It's luxurious, intensely sweet and produced in small quantities - but what makes it so unique?

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When we’re shopping for wine — whether in liquor stores, wine shops, grocery stores, or restaurants — the term “Old Vine” often appears on labels or menus. But what does it actually mean?

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As the temperatures drop and the vineyards are quiet, grapevines enter their winter dormancy period - a natural resting phase which is essential for their health and longevity. Dormancy typically begins once the temperat...

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When you first sign up for a WSET course you will be presented with a “Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine” (SAT) sheet and they vary in complexity across level 1 to level 4 (Diploma/DipWSET).

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While studying for exams whether it be for WSET or CMS, it comes with a large amount of reading and understanding different topics. It easy to get stuck in the habit of reading the textbook(s) over and over again however...

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When it comes to wine, many people ask “Does location really matter and make a difference with wine?”.

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Sometimes less is more when it comes to studying.

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We have all heard whether it be from visiting a winery or dining at a restaurant where people speak about the oak aging of a wine but what does it mean.

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