Continuing on with the theme of fortified wines, I'd like to share with you what I learned about Madeira over the past few months. Madeira is an island that technically belongs to Portugal, however the people there govern themselves for the most part, not … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Sherry
I recently took the examination for the WSET Diploma focussing exclusively on fortified wines. It was a high-pressure rush to study and internalise a lot of facts and information in the last few months, which is why I've been quiet here for that period. In … [Read more...]
Introducing The Rational Wine Note 4.0
I finally got some time to sit down and work on an enhanced version of the Rational Wine Note. The previous version was based on the WSET Level 3 SAT, which in my opinion is still sufficient for the layman. I, however, have to move beyond that now. … [Read more...]
Discovering Fortified Wines
It's almost been three months since I last published an article here - work and study have taken priority, along with various other significant life events. Recently I received the results of our first examination, and now I feel confident and free enough … [Read more...]
Going Back To School
So I'm going back to school. I have achieved the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits, as well as becoming a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. For some people, this may be enough. It's a reasonably high level of … [Read more...]
What Should I Drink Next?
This is a question that comes to every wine enthusiast at one point or another: what should I drink next? You could always spend an hour slowly walking along the aisles of your local wine shop, seeing what catches your eye, what looks unfamiliar, perhaps … [Read more...]
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