Does a new wine textbook thrill you at the thought of diving in? Or does flipping through it fill you with worry and dread over how in the world are you going to learn all this stuff? Believe it or not, the best way for both types to start is by putting away the highlighters, pens and flashcards and learning the 3 A’s with how to get the most from their wine textbooks.
Read MoreYields, rainfall numbers, latitude, elevation, minimum/maximum alcohol, sugars, grape blends. There are numbers everywhere and trying to cram them all in your head is enough to make any wine student pound their head in misery. But fear not! We’ve got a few tips here to supercharge your wine studies and help you nail these numbers on your exam!
Read MoreWhen you are preparing for wine exams, you often don’t know what to expect. Like setting out for a hike, the elements and examiners can throw almost anything at you. But, remember, while the world of wine is vast, it’s also very connected. There are several key concepts that are almost like having a Swiss Army Knife in your back pocket on exam day. We explore one of those concepts (blending) in this post.
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