WSET Level 2: Syrah and Shiraz grapes – climatic, winery influence, most important regions
What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? Which are the premium producing regions of this black variety? How about its flavour characteristics? Here are a few things you should know about Syrah/Shiraz...
Wine quiz week 11 - Southern France and Alsace
This weekend, let's travel from the Mediterranean coast to the northeast of France, and test your knowledge about Southern France and Alsace.
WSET Level 2: Pinot Noir grape – climatic, winery influence, most important regions
Pinot Noir is considered one of the core French grapes, known for its thin skin making it easy prey to weather damage and rot. What else do you know about Pinoti Noir?
Wine quiz week 10 - Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is the largest source of white wine in France, the second-largest source of AC rosé, and the third-largest source of AC wines generally. Try this week's wine quiz to test your knowledge about the Loire Valley.
WSET Level 2: Sauvignon Blanc grape – climatic, winery influence, most important regions
Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic and traditionally displays potent green fruit, floral and vegetable fragrances, contrasting though those might sound.
Wine quiz week 9 - southern Rhône
Although the southern Rhône has much larger wine production than the northern Rhône, it also produce some super premium wines. Test your knowledge of the southern Rhône with this week's wine quiz.
WSET Level 2: Letting the wine stew: Maceration – factors that influence wine
Maceration a method integral for making everything from gin to beer to soap. For winemakers, however, it’s more than that; it’s a near-magical element of the fermentation process.
Wine quiz week 8 - northern Rhône
Although the northern Rhône is only responsible for 5 percent of the total production of Rhône, it is the home of many wine with the highest reputations and prices. Test your knowledge of the northern Rhône with this week's wine quiz.
WSET Level 2: Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Australia – wine label terms showing quality
Wine labels from the New World are usually easy to understand for Chinese consumers, boldly showing varieties and production regions.
Wine quiz week 7 - Burgundy
Burgundy is the home of some of the world's most exciting wines, however its appellations and vineyards can be complicated to the wine students and the consumers. Try this week's wine quiz to test your knowledge about Burgundy.