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WSET Diploma - Day Two

Day two of the Diploma arrived after a three week break. During those three weeks we weren't particularly guided regarding what to study next, so it's fair to say I didn't really make the most of the...

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Bar Theatrics

Aware that it has been some time since I last updated my blog, here is a recent article I wrote for The University Caterer magazine about bar theatrics. I would welcome your feedback on this...

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WSET Diploma: Day Three

Day three of the diploma focused almost entirely on wine making techniques (or, for those in the know, vinification).I don't know if it's because I personally tend to be more of a chemist than a...

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Breaking News: The Cambridge Distillery

Since I started this blog I've had the pleasure of writing up a number of products and events before they are released to the general public. Today, I am very excited to be able to share with you a new...

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WSET Diploma: Day Four

Following the previous three tasting-heavy days at the WSET, it was a considerable shift to be told to arrive for day four with no glasses whatsoever. Day Four focuses on the Global Drinks market and,...

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WSET Diploma: Day Five

After the uncharacteristically dry Day Four, the glasses were out again for Day Five.Fortified wines was the topic of the day: Sherry, Port, Vin doux Naturels and Maderia. These wines have never been...

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WSET Diploma: Day Six

Hot on the heels of Day Five, the sixth day of the WSET Diploma was not one that any of the students had been too excited about, since it began with the Unit 2 examination.It's a long time since I've...

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WSET Diploma: Days Seven & Eight

After the emotionally draining exam of Day Six, I'm prepared to admit that I've fallen behind schedule with this series of WSET Level Four posts. Fortunately, these two sessions are simple enough to...

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WSET Diploma: Day Nine

The ninth day of the WSET Level 4 course represents the final full day of lectures of the first year. It was a day of two halves. The first focused on the wines of Germany, the second on examination...

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Eco-Friendly Wines

A while ago I wrote an article on Vegetarian Wines, which was very well received by vegetarians and carnivores alike. This seems to me to be indicative of a growing trend: if we can make things without...

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Pimm's O'Clock?

Here's an article I wrote last month, which seems particularly apt given the Jubille weekend's arrival. It was commisioned by the University Caterer.Spring is turning to summer, and with the mercury...

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Raspberry Daiquiri

The Daiquiri. One of the most enduring cocktails ever created. Perhaps the secret to its longevity lies in its versitility? A cocktail which can be served straight up, on cubed or crushed ice, or...

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Perry or Pear Cider...?

Pear Cider Article Over the past few years the popularity of pear cider has rocketed, out-performing almost every other alcoholic drink sector on the market. But pear cider isn’t a new invention – far...

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New Zealand Wine Tour - Huia

Back in November I had the pleasure of visiting an old colleague of mine, James MacKenzie, who has made his new home in Marlborough, New Zealand. Nestled in the small town of Blenhiem, the area is...

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Champagne vs the world

Here's an article I wrote recently looking into the dominance of Champagne in the sparkling wine industry:Champagne has long been positioned as the drink of celebration, and 2012 has given us many...

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Real Ale Resurgance

Real Ale is enjoying an undeniable resurgence. As we have seen across many categories, including food, wine and spirits, people are now looking towards smaller and, in many cases, local producers for...

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Micro-Distillery, Massive Impact

Micro Vacuum Distillery in CambridgeMy last blog looked at Real Ales and the ever-increasing number of micro-breweries bubbling up across the country. This month we’re moving on to the hard stuff as we...

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Climate Change

Châteauneuf-du-PapeAutumn is on the way, folks. How do I know? It's not the dark mornings, nor the falling leaves. It's not even the start of a new season of Downton Abbey. No, the tell tale sign was...

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IWSC Blogger of the Year Shortlist

This year the IWSC (who, you may remember, I did some judging for last year) have launched a new competition: Blogger of the Year.As a keen blogger (as you no doubt have noticed) I have found this...

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2012 - A year of extremes

For English wine makers 2012 has been an extraordinary year. They've shared in the joys of the Jubilympics (some more directly than others), the cringeworthy exploits of the Apprentice candidates...

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