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?…
WSET Level 3 – The Preparation Begins (Part 1)
And so it begins. This will be the first post in a series that will track my progress throughout the preparation, study, revision, panic, and fingers…
Douro, A Snifter of Port & Pacheca
In 2017 Ewa and I were lucky enough to visit the Douro region as part of a trip covering north-west Spain and Portugal. During our visit,…
How to get to Melukote and Srirangapatna from Mysore by local bus.
Story This is the story of how we traveled to Melukote and Srirangapatna from Mysore in one day using local buses. Both places are well worth…
