This blog began as a record of taking the WSET Diploma, during which I studied and explored wines and spirits made all around the world. Having passed the Diploma and become a WSET Certified Educator, the blog has become much more: a continual outlet for my passion for the culture of wine, spirits, and beer.
I aim to educate in an informal, enlightening, and engaging manner. As well as maintaining this blog to track my latest enthusiasms, I provide educational tastings for restaurants and for private groups. Details can be found on the website, and collaborations are welcome.
Wine is my primary interest and area of expertise and this blog aims to immerse the reader in the history of wine, to understand why wine tastes like it does, and to explore all the latest news. At the same time, beer and spirits will never be ignored.
For the drinker, whether casual or professional, today is a good time to be alive.
All in following the variety
Now available exclusively on patreon, my latest series of “Following the Variety” explores Riesling all around the world, looking at its characteristics in the vineyard, winemaking techniques, the many styles of wine, and where it’s made: Germany, Alsace, Austria, the rest of Europe, Australia, and the rest of the world from New Zealand to New York.
Second series of “Following the Variety” features six episodes on Chardonnay which is found in many wine regions across the world. The series explores Chardonnay in the vineyard, the winery, and the bottle, and the important places it’s grown in: Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne, other sparkling wine regions, Australia, the USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and Chile, providing a comprehensive overview of the world of Chardonnay.
The first part of a video series on the major grape varieties of the world, with six episodes exploring Sauvignon Blanc around the world. Although it's often dismissed for producing generic wines, it's a fascinating grape variety made in many styles. This series, available exclusively on patreon.com, explains in detail the particularities of Sauvignon Blanc and the many places it's grown.
