In the small chance you see this. I first started watching your videos 5 years ago when i first got into wine and was going for WSET 2. 5 years later i have WSET 3 & Certified CMS and work has the Head Sommelier for a company. I've probably gone back and watched all of your videos at least 3 times and i just wanted to say Thank you 🖤
Thank you so much! I’ve went through my Both wset 2/3 with your wine cast and now I’m seating my WSET Diploma and once again your videos comes and gives me a great background!! i listen them everywhere i go! thank you so much once again!!
This video really took me back to the hustling days of wine studies! Everything you said is so true and the more you learn the less you realize you actually know. Always thirsty for more wine knowledge! Cheers!! 🍷👍
Thanks! I had more than a few flashbacks while digging out my notebooks and such. Oh, I forgot to leave a comment (something I'll try to remedy) but loved the mead cast. That is one under appreciated drink. Cheers!
I didn't know there were that many certification programs. I did the WSET two years ago. Oh yea? Thanks for watching! Been drinking more mead then beer this year around already. More people needs to try it out 😜👍🍷
This like all of your videos are great. I also studied for at least 9 months on my CSW certification but never thought I would pass on the first try. I only used the CSW study guide and everything book and internet source that I could find. I was so damn nervous to spend 550 dollars and then fail. I’m not in the wine business at all but would like to be soon (we’ll see ) now I just study everything I can get my hands on. I’m very happy to have been able to find someone like you who has as much interest in wine as I do. Please don’t stop doing these videos they are very informative. Thanks
Thank you. I'm glad you find the videos helpful. I started doing them mostly because they were the kind of resource that I couldn't find when I was studying; so, it's nice to hear that they help others out. I hope you were successful on your CSW and good luck breaking into the business! Cheers!
Great video. As someone who is approaching wine study as a transition from hobby to post corporate career, it was very nice to hear and see someone else’s experience and approach especially from someone who’s videos I admire. I earned a certification as Exec. Sommelier while in the enthusiast stage and am now pursuing WSET Level 3 as well as a wine instructor certification. In my experience probably the hardest aspect of studying is not having the current day to day relationship with the business to take it from the theoretical to the “real” in order to cement the learning. I can now add “hanging out in wine stores” to my list of “honest dear, I’m studying” responses 👍🏻
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad the wine store advice is paying off, and you're absolutely right about the struggle to connect the theoretical to the real world. Any time you can spend with wine professionals -- in shops or wineries or wherever -- can really make a difference. Good luck on the WSET and on your other certifications. Cheers!
You're the best! I'm on my studies also (WSET 3). Everybody learns in a different way.. I like podcasts (like UK wine show) and these informative youtube channels for instance.
I love all your videos, they are FANTASTIC and I like listening to your voice...you'd be perfect as a radio DJ too :) Apart from the standard "Green book" your videos helped me a great deal to pass the WSET level 3 exam with high mark. So a huge THANKS for putting in all this effort and making these highly informative and didactic videos. Keep it up! Best wishes
Thank you! I really appreciate hearing from folks whom the casts have helped. Congratulations on the WSET 3 -- it's a good but tough curriculum, and you deserve a lot of praise for passing it. Cheers!
I am studying for WSET 3 and do all the notes then flashcards maps etc and I didn't know if I was going OTT and spending loads of time unnecessarily, so it is really good to hear that this is what needs to be done. Hope you're wine journey is is going swell :)
Thanks and thanks for writing in! What I really took away from certifications that I've worked on, especially the WSET 3, was that to do well you've got to adopt a strategy besides reading the manual. Basically, anything that makes you spend time moving the data from one form to another -- e.g., book to flashcard, book to chart, book to hand-drawn map, etc. -- is going to help. Best of luck on the WSET. It's tough but it's a good curriculum. Cheers!
Congratulations on the CSW! This is a great story. I recently got my Diploma on WSET Level 2 and it felt just great. I will be looking forward to study more and get more certifications. It is worth to any level of knowledge.
I am beginning to study for the CWE. As part of the prep info they have provided a subset of questions from the 2017 exam. These questions could make for podcasts as well as inspiration for additional classes.
Thank you very much for this, Mr. W. It's difficult to find a place to start when it comes to studying wine, this simplifies things to a large extent. Tonight is dedicated to watching all your videos. Please do keep up the amazing work. Cheers.
Thanks! I'm glad they're helpful. Good luck to you guys; it sounds like you've got a great study support network in place, so you're probably gonna kill it on any exams you take. Cheers! P.S. Great blog you've got there!
Thank you! I wouldn't mind doing a collaborative article/video/cast sometime. I think we have a (somewhat) similar target audience, and it would be pretty interesting to see what comes out of it.
I going to Nashville for my test intro, your video is very helpful , right now I very stress out because I take it to much notes . thank you men for your help.
Thank you and good luck on you exam! It can get really stressful but try to give yourself a break right before the exam, and I hope you drink something nice both the night before and after your test. Cheers!
Thanks for these videos, they are fantastic. Currently doing my WSET diploma and slowly dying on the fortified wines. After seeing some videos, I do recommend a video on VDNs from France. If there is one and I didn’t see it in the list, i apologize in advance and please let me know if there is a link
Thank you for writing in. I"m glad the videos have been helpful. Fortified wines are a challenge because of the technical nature not just of the wine making but also, potentially, of the aging. I have some material on VDNs in my Roussillon cast (and to a lesser extent in the Languedoc sister cast -- they are part I and II of a series). I would love to eventually dig deeper on this subject and cast a broader net. Hopefully soon. Cheers!
I got my WSET level 2 and dropped out of my level 3 class midway through. Due to major life changes. This was 4 years ago. I am getting back into it and want to persue the CSW certification. They books are separate from the exam now. Was wondering if you knew if it’s okay for me to purchase the books before purchasing the exam. I believe the 2021 book just came out and the study guide is good for 2 years of the exam... do you know anything about this?
When I took the CSW I purchased the book quite a bit before I purchased the exam and didn't have any problems. I got the impression that new study guides were released every year but also that any changes year to year were fairly minor. I hope that helps and good luck to you.
I passed the CSW exam about 6 months ago and I'm thinking of going for the CWE exam. I like studying for these exams and have been for some time now but I'm still not sure what I'm really aiming to do with the certifications. I'm not sure I want to become a Sommelier but maybe would like to go for winemaker instead. I don't have the money or the time to go to WSET classes because I live in CT with no chance of going to NYC to study. So self learning is my only way to further my education in wine. So I guess I'll just start training for the CWE exam and see where that takes me because CT is not a big wine state to find many wine jobs or schools to go too. P.S enology is expensive and no schools near me anyway. any thoughts?. Thanks
I'm actually in a similar situation. I don't work in the industry and took the CSW because I wanted to acquire knowledge about wine in a consistent and intentional way so that I would feel more comfortable to experiment and try new wines. I did other certifications and started casting primarily to cement my own knowledge (though I'm very glad the casts are helpful to others). If you're even thinking about working in the industry, you won't injure yourself to get certifications, so if you have the means to do so, keep it up. The CWE is a well-thought-of certification, and I've considered it as a future option because if I ever do connect to the industry, it'll probably be as an educator (as opposed to a winemaker or a somm). Word to the wise, the CWE has a semi-blind tasting component, so make sure you have a lot of practice in doing tasting and assessment. I found the WSET to be very helpful for that, but you can also join a competent tasting group. I guess my best advice is do what you're able in terms of availability and expense and keep an eye out for any options/possibilities that open up. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Thank you, Yes it does help. I just wish I could find people in my area that where like minded about wine as people like you and I. Please keep up these very technical wine videos about the deeper side of wine production because there are always things to learn. Again thanks
Great video. Could you perhaps do a video on the proper pronunciation of wines and wine regions I know it sounds basic but when you are trying to teach yourself it's more difficult when your not sure if your even pronouncing the words correctly
Believe me, I feel your pain. I've made so many mistakes on French wine regions and terms that I'd be almost ashamed to cast on the subject. That said, I've actually made some progress and consider myself at least reasonably functional on the subject these days -- so let me think about it. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers!
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree using flash cards, and I'm not a great student for things that don't interest me (book keeping, math). So yes, use flash cards!
Myself Sushan Choudhary, from India itself, need your help in pronounciation part. I have done my bartending, Wset 2, and now I'm applying for CMS introductory. So need to learn many grand crus and most difficulty I'm finding is with pronounciation, so if you can help with the same. Thanks in advance
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