One of the most rewarding aspect of studying your way through the WSET different levels is learning the Systematic Approach to Tasting: ...

Quizzes to prepare for the WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Award in Wines

Tips from an Ironman triathlete on preparing for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Review quiz for the Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) Prep' Course and links to flashcards, blank maps and other resources.

Here is a little story of Grenache, where it grows and what to taste...

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...

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

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...

The story of Mouvèdre/ Monastrell/ Mataro, from its botanic birthplace in Spain to the GSMs of Australia via Bandol & everything in between

From its Burgundian origins, Chardonnay has conquered the world to become one of the most planted variety. Here is the story of the grape...

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.

Crosswords on Wines & Rivers

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...

Back in the Northern Rhône, rumor had it that Viognier was brought in from the Dalmatian coast by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus...

Austrian grape par excellence, Grüner Veltliner AKA Weißgipfler, "GV", "Gru-Ve" has obscure origins...

Riesling was born as a result of a "one-spring-stand" between Gouais Blanc & Traminer somewhere along the banks of the Rhine river back...

Once upon a time; a long long time ago, on the banks of the Lot river, near Cahors, southwest France, beautiful Princess Magdeleine Noire...

The WSET Tasting APP is available for download free of charge.

Learning wine is learning 6 languages at least. Here is your guide to pronounce a few names like a native...

Put simply, buying professionally requires a process involving: 1. the formulation of quali-quantitative specifications, 2 The generating...