Damien's adventures in viticulture, wine-making and wines.

Glass of wine inside a wine merchants

If you’re passionate about wine, you’ll love the art and science behind viticulture and wine-making. Viticulture involves growing grapevines, while wine-making transforms grape juice into wine. Both require dedication, attention to detail, and an understanding of the environmental and chemical factors that shape the final product.

Viticulture and wine-making offer endless opportunities for learning and exploration. With each harvest, there’s always something new to discover about grapevine biology and the wine-making process. Whether you’re an experienced winemaker or just starting out, you’ll find joy in exploring the nuances of terroir, grape varieties, and evolving wine-making techniques.

Dive deeper into viticulture and wine-making – it’s a journey that lasts a lifetime.

Damien writes about studying for WSET Level 3 Award in wine

WSET Level 3 - Factors affecting food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing is an art that involves selecting the right wine to complement the flavours and textures of a particular dish. For the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines, you more or less revisit material from Level 2 - but are now expected to write about it.

Damien writes about studying for WSET Level 3 Award in wine

Studying for WSET Level 3 - a weekly study plan

As someone who is passionate about wine and wants to deepen my knowledge of this fascinating subject, I recently created a study plan for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines. With the help of ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, I was able to put together a comprehensive and organized plan that covers all the topics and materials I need to master in order to pass the WSET Level 3 exam.

Damien writes about studying for WSET Level 3 Award in wine

Studying for WSET Level 3 - supported by ChatGPT

As a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) student, I understand the complexity and diversity of the world of wine. While WSET offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore this world, studying for the exams can be daunting. It requires a deep understanding of the subject matter and the ability to recall large amounts of information. Fortunately, I have found a powerful tool to assist me in my studies: ChatGPT.

Damien writes about studying for WSET Level 3 Award in wine

Studying for WSET Level 3 - my thoughts and tips

If you are a wine enthusiast like me, or a professional looking to enhance your knowledge and credibility in the world of wine, then the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine is perfect for you. This globally recognized qualification provides a deep understanding of wine regions, grape varieties, and production techniques, and is an essential step towards becoming a certified wine geek.