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How to study the WSET Level 2 award in wines

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in Liverpool: 3 days in city venue

Three study days

Study for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in a three-day course in Liverpool.

You’ll explore the winemaking and environmental factors that impact the style and quality of wines.

And through theory and tasting over 40 wines, led by Jane Clare of One Foot in the Grapes, you’ll learn how to describe them with confidence.

Please read the terms and conditions before booking.

Three payment instalments are an option at checkout, subejct to eligibility.

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International Wine Challenge announces Wine Merchant honours

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THIS girlie, as I write, has a mild red wine hangover. I have tried revitalising shampoo but it hasn’t worked, so I’m going to write to the Shampoo Ombudsman. The reason for my “mild” head? This week the International Wine Challenge announced its Merchant Awards and I was there “quietly” enjoying the occasion. The headlines

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The Wine Society wizards and the girl who hates raisins

2 Comments / Australia, in my glass, rutherglen, the wine society / Jane Clare

“I don’t like raisins,” said The Girl Who Doesn’t Like Raisins. “You might not like raisins,” I said, “but you’ll like this.” I asked Girl Who Doesn’t Like Raisins to pour a fingertip of Blind Spot Rutherglen Muscat wine into a glass and taste. “I’m not sure” she said, “Don’t be scared,” I said, as she raised

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Wine Press: Pink fizz to share on Valentine’s Day

Leave a Comment / Pinks, Sparkles, Valentines, wine reviews / Jane Clare

VALENTINE’S. It’s the time of year when the card shops make a killing, florists’ fingers flurry, men panic and wine shelves empty quicker than Old Trafford in the 80th minute. What better reason to taste some sparklie glasses of pink fizz. Champagne Jacquart, Brut Mosaïque Rosé NV (£30, online at greatwesternwine.co.uk and you’ll see it

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Sweet wines are delightful at the end of a Christmas meal

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SWEET doesn’t always mean sickly and in the interests of making your Christmas special, with the person of your dreams. It might not be one of your things to seek out sweet wines to sip with your Christmas pud or cheese. You may think they’re too expensive a risk if you shouldn’t like them. But you

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Festive wines to enjoy with your Christmas Day meal

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PRESENTS bought? Wrapped and under the tree? Thinking of the Christmas meal and festive wines? Well I’ve not done the presents thing – but I’m well on with the drinking thing. Let’s go. Guests arrive. Sacchetto Moscato IGT Veneto NV (www.nakedwines.com £10.99 or £7.99 if you’re an investing Angel).The wine notes describe it as tasting

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