A Brief (Hah!) History of The Molise Wine Region
So, my original title for this article was “A Brief history of the Molise Wine Region”… I now understand what a foolish & naive child that…
Tintilia – The Grape of Molise
Even those who consider themselves experts on Italian wine may look at you with a blank face when you mention “Tintilia”. When further asked which country they…
WSET Level 3 – Palate Improvement – Taste / Palate
So it’s been a while between articles, this is down to lots of travel. A break that included visits to; Leeds to learn about the joys…
WSET Level 3 – Palate Improvement
As discussed I’ve got a ‘Palate Problem‘. With blind tasting part of the WSET Level 3 it’s a problem that requires solving. So in my usual…
Smell, Taste & Flavor
Taste vs Flavor. What’s the difference? How does smell factor into wine tasting? What about temperature? This article digs into these and other factors that contribute to flavor.
A Day in Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
As some may already know Ewa and I have moved to Bella Italia (the country…not the restaurant, smart arses). As much as we couldn’t wait to…
WSET Level 3 – My Palate Problem (Part 2)
The next few articles will focus on preparing for the WSET Level 3 exam section I’m most worried about. The blind tasting. So why the concern?…
