Tag Archives: WSET

Prosecco, 2017 Goals and Sparkling Wine – not necessarily in that order…

Posted on December 30, 2016 by joyofwine

As many of us are preparing for a celebration to ring in the New Year tomorrow night, we all have our “drink of choice” to celebrate the occasion. Right now, there are thousands of bloggers writing in detail about different … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #4 – France

Posted on February 4, 2016 by joyofwine

Bordeaux under $40 you say?  Yes, it’s true, they do exist… If you get some of the stellar vintages, these wines can be magnificent. Today’s instalment is no different.  Chateau Brande-Bergere (a Bordeaux Superier) is located north of St. Emelion, … Continue reading →

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After It’s All Over…

Posted on January 14, 2016 by joyofwine

Could it be that I’m actually done this Diploma thing?  Well, done in the sense of no more classroom time, no more intense study, no more getting up at 6 am to study for two hours before heading in for … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on August 29, 2013 by joyofwine

Most businesses operate on a “fiscal year”, which could mean any month becomes the new year.   For the rest of us, we just look at the calendar and know that New Years occurs on January 1!  With September 1 a … Continue reading →

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The Wine Chronicles – Part 1

Posted on May 24, 2013 by joyofwine

I was pretty excited to get in my car yesterday, to make the journey out to Vancouver, BC, for the WSET Level 3 course.  Given that my dog woke me up at 3 am the morning before, I was a … Continue reading →

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