Italian Wine Scholar Prep: A Review Quiz
Review quiz for the Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) Prep' Course and links to flashcards, blank maps and other resources.
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Chris
- Sep 16
- 2 min
Grenache
Here is a little story of Grenache, where it grows and what to taste...
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Chris
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Sangiovese
Grown on less than 74,000 hectares worldwide (in 2016), Sangiovese holds its rank in the "Top 15" most planted red grape variety in the...
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Chris
- Aug 13
- 4 min
Pinot Noir
As one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 30 years, Pinot Noir has just made it in the top 10 planted variety. From its power bas
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Chris
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Shiraz/ Syrah
Grown on 182,000 hectares worldwide, Shiraz (or Syrah) is maintaining its place at the top 5 of the most planted red wine grape varieties...
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Chris
- Jun 27
- 4 min
Mourvèdre / Monastrell / Mataro
The story of Mouvèdre/ Monastrell/ Mataro, from its botanic birthplace in Spain to the GSMs of Australia via Bandol & everything in between
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Chris
- May 25
- 6 min
Chardonnay
From its Burgundian origins, Chardonnay has conquered the world to become one of the most planted variety. Here is the story of the grape...
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Chris
- Jan 23
- 1 min
On Becoming a Sharper Wine Taster
One of the most rewarding aspect of studying your way through the WSET different levels is learning the Systematic Approach to Tasting: ...
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Chris
- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
Cabernet Sauvignon
Here is story of King Cab", where it grows, how it's turned into wine, how it tastes and where to find just a few examples in Bangkok.
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Chris
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Sauvignon Blanc
As one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 20 years, Sauvignon Blanc has made it to the top 10 grape with 125,000 ha planted...
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Chris
- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
Viognier
Back in the Northern Rhône, rumor had it that Viognier was brought in from the Dalmatian coast by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus...
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Chris
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2 min
Grüner Veltliner
Austrian grape par excellence, Grüner Veltliner AKA Weißgipfler, "GV", "Gru-Ve" has obscure origins...
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Chris
- Mar 20, 2021
- 3 min
Riesling
Riesling was born as a result of a "one-spring-stand" between Gouais Blanc & Traminer somewhere along the banks of the Rhine river back...
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Chris
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
Malbec
Once upon a time; a long long time ago, on the banks of the Lot river, near Cahors, southwest France, beautiful Princess Magdeleine Noire...
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Chris
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Download the free WSET Tasting APP
The WSET Tasting APP is available for download free of charge.
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Chris
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
On Wine Pronunciation
Learning wine is learning 6 languages at least. Here is your guide to pronounce a few names like a native...
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Chris
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Buying wines to feature on our tasting sessions
Put simply, buying professionally requires a process involving: 1. the formulation of quali-quantitative specifications, 2 The generating...
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Chris
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
Cabernet Franc
Here are a few pointers on how to recognize a Cabernet Franc in a glass, a little story of its "crush" on Sauvignon Blanc & where it grows
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Chris
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Carménère
Native of Bordeaux where it is now almost extinct, has resurrected in Chile...
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