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My journal of thoughts, ideas and
experiences collected whilst exploring
the world of drinks.
Clear vs Colourless : It Matters
Clarity and colour are often conflated in tasting notes, but they describe two distinct aspects of a spirit’s appearance. Clarity refers to transparency, while colour refers to hue. Understanding the difference helps students make more accurate observations, communicate more precisely, and develop the habits of careful observation that underpin effective tasting and assessment.
5 reasons to drink more chablis…
With just one colour (white), and just one grape (Chardonnay), Chablis has to be one of the simplest of all the French wine regions to understand, but, in just a few sniffs and tastes, it can offer the wine student a wealth of learning in wine tasting skills.
The WSET's SAT : To break the rules, you must first master them
The WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting isn't designed to make wine more complicated—it's designed to make tasting easier. Discover how the SAT helps you organise your observations, build confidence, assess quality and develop the practical skills needed for WSET success.
494 & Glad All Over : passing one of the hardest exams in the world
Insights and experiences from the Master of Wine Study Programme