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🍷 Wine, taking flight to knowledge! 🍷 Ever feel like wine education is akin to dissecting an encyclopedia? At WINE WIZE, we believe in breaking down the complexities of wine into digestible, bite-size subjects that anyone can understand and use in every wine experience. Introducing our Wine Flights courses – where learning about wine is as easy as taking flight! 🚀 Our Wine Flights are designed to make wine education accessible and enjoyable for business professionals like you. No more feeling overwhelmed by wine jargon or intimidated by lengthy wine lists. With WINE WIZE, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate any wine experience with ease. From grape varieties to tasting techniques, food pairings to wine making influences, our courses cover it all in a logical, step-by-step format that makes learning a breeze. So why not take flight with WINE WIZE and elevate your wine knowledge to new heights? Visit our website to learn more and sign up for our Wine Flights courses today! Cheers to unlocking the world of wine, one flight at a time! 🥂 #WineEducation #WineFlights #BusinessProfessionals #WineWize #WineKnowledge #CheersToLearning

Youth, in the world of wine, is a sharp double-edge sword. Older people in general, especially men, are often simply assumed to be more knowledgeable about wines. When I first had a conversation in person with Sean Ou DipWSET, IWA, CSW, CSS, FWS, IWS, CS about my interest to teach at The Beverage Clique, he asked me why I was keen to teach. “I want to work with the younger generation and get them more interested in wines,” was my reply to him. I was referring to my little sister and the Gen Z wine drinkers, who are seemingly disinterested in wines. Fast forward a few months, my little sister did sign up for a WSET Level 2 in Wine class that I also taught. In these few months of teaching, my proudest teaching moment was when she told me that she: (voluntarily) went to NTUC FairPrice supermarket to browse the wine selection, knows that that Malbec is common and white Malbec not so, and that Haut-Médoc is generally Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot dominant. Ok she forgot about what Amarone is so we still have work to do. I do not subscribe to the belief that Gen Z have no interest in wines; but they do care about their health and couldn't care less for the wine snobbery. That's a discussion for another day. Play to your strengths instead of focusing on what you lack in all situations. #wineeducation #wset #wineteaching #wine

Great advice from Napa Valley Wine Academy 💯 👉 And for more tips on how to ace the Level 3 Award in Wines, catch up on our recent blog post: https://shorturl.at/Y6J6o

This is going to be useful when we sit our #WSET level 3 exam!!

5 Tips to Ace the WSET 3 Tasting Exams👇 Are you preparing for the WSET Level 3 exam? We bring you some WSET Level 3 Tasting Tips (WSET Level 3 Award in Wines: https://lnkd.in/gbxisQq5) 1️⃣ Systematic Approach: always use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT). This includes assessing appearance, nose, palate, and conclusion. Practice this method regularly to develop consistency in your tasting notes. 2️⃣ Remember WSET Level 3 Wine-Lexicon: Familiarize yourself with the WSET Level 3 Wine-Lexicon. This resource provides a standardized set of terms and descriptors used in the exam. 3️⃣ Practice with the Study Group: During your WSET 3 course, follow your instructor and share your tasting notes with your classmates. Compare observations, and provide constructive feedback to each other. 4️⃣ Review Past Tasting Notes: Regularly review and reflect on your past tasting notes. Look for patterns and areas where you can improve. This will help reinforce your learning and build your tasting memory. 5️⃣ Stay Calm and Confident: During the exam, remain calm and confident. Trust in your training and rely on a systematic approach. Don’t let nerves interfere with your ability to analyze and describe the wines. Wine & Spirit Education Trust #wset #wset3 #winetasting #napavalleywineacademy

I received a WSET Alumni email earlier today saying that 2024 saw a record number of Wine Diploma graduates. Great news if you ask me. However, there has been a lot of discussion here on LinkedIn lately regarding whether or not the wine business needs more WSET or otherwise wine-educated people. The point emphasized is that there is no lack of wine knowledge in the industry and that what the industry needs is not more educators, but more consumer understanding, more marketing and communication skills. I wholeheartedly agree that it's high time the wine business started taking marketing seriously and even prioritizing it at the same level as the product quality and state-of-the-artedness of the equipment. However, it does not seem right to oppose one over the other. People who come to WSET typically do not do it the first day after leaving secondary school with the idea of becoming wine educators. More often than not you see at any WSET (or other) course people who are professionals already in sales, marketing, and/or management. They come for more knowledge and a personal challenge. In any case, it cannot possibly hurt the industry to have its professionals educated about the subject of the industry. What do you think? #drinks #drinksindustry #wine #winebusiness #wineeducation #wset #dipwset

🍷Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Certified: I’m thrilled to share that I successfully completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 course! 🎉 back in 2019 This qualification has deepened my understanding of wine production, tasting techniques, and regional nuances. #WSETCertified through Sula Vineyards Unfortunately I could not continue the course to the next Levels but i look forward with positivity to achieve more of it in the coming days... The Wine & Spirit Education Trust #Level 1 Award in Wines provides a beginner-level introduction to wine. Here’s what the course covers: #Main Types and Styles of Wine: You’ll explore different wine styles through sight, smell, and taste. #Common Wine Grapes and Their Characteristics: Learn about grape varieties and their unique traits. #Food and Wine Pairings: Gain basic skills to match wines with food effectively. #Tutored Tasting of multiple wines(except for online courses) #How to Store and Serve Wine: Understand proper storage and serving techniques. WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT): Learn how to describe wines systematically.

Finally, I completed my course regarding wine on Udemy which provided me with extensive wine knowledge with some quizzes for every chapter. Finally, there is a quote that I got from C.S. Lewis that says, "The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge". #foodandbeverageindustry #wineeducation

🤔 Have you ever tasted a wine and found it challenging to articulate its flavors? In a WSET course, we introduce you to our Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT®), where you will learn how to evaluate wines effectively. You'll gain proficiency in using the correct terminology to describe the style and quality of the main varieties of wines produced all over the world. 👉 Why is it essential to learn the technical terminology of WSET? Because it enables you to craft a comprehensive wine description using the Systematic Approach to WSET Tasting, making yourself understood in every part of the world, thanks to this universal approach. #IWA #wsetexam #wsetstudent #wineschool

Why has the winery industry transformed into a snobbish industry? I discussed this with a friend recently, reflecting on how much we've both changed since entering the wine industry and how we conduct ourselves now. It seems the transformation wasn't unique to us; many others have changed similarly. We both acknowledged our past snobbishness, rigidly adhering to what we had learned and believed. We thought everyone drinking wine should follow these rules. My friend, coming from an education background, and I realized that many wine professionals, when starting out, tend to be snobbish, likely due to the many rules the wine industry teaches us to follow. This made me realize that our education system often prepares us to replicate knowledge rather than encourage innovation and problem-solving. How many of you have completed a wine course with dreams of teaching or simply replicating what you've learned? I've lost count of the professionals I know who want to open a wine school or a similar type of business involving educational masterclass events or becoming WSET educators. Some important questions arise: ✅Must everyone be formally educated before enjoying wine? ✅Do all customers want to learn how to taste or drink like wine professionals? I believe there's a niche for this, but it doesn't cater to everyone. Perhaps we're overlooking a significant opportunity because we're not listening to their needs and are too focused on our own bubble. David Stevens-Castro a.k.a DSC, once remarked to me that while our industry boasts many educators, perhaps it's time to incorporate more entertainment-oriented perspectives. Personally, I feel there's a lack of practical application in what I've studied. Less emphasis on rote memorization and more on problem-solving skills could be advantageous. What are your thoughts? #rethinkingthewineindustry #winebusiness #wineindustry #wine #wineeducation