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I failed my WSET Diploma unit. Now what?

I failed my WSET Diploma unit. Now what?

by Kendeigh Worden | May 24, 2024 | BLOG POST, Certs | 0 comments

I failed my WSET Diploma unit. Now what? If you Google “How to pass WSET Diploma” or “How to pass WSET D1”, there will be pages full of student experiences with loads of tips, all very helpful. I scanned a few of these before beginning my dive into it (maybe I should...
Build a Blind Tasting Collection for Wine Study!

Build a Blind Tasting Collection for Wine Study!

by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 21, 2024 | BLIND TASTING, BLOG POST, Certs, Seasonal Recaps, Wine Education | 0 comments

Build a Blind Tasting Collection for Wine Study! Every month I keep inventory at my own house for my own “cellar” (a full wine rack tagged and organized by country) and I have a system for pulling and adding new wines for blind tasting. You can follow this system to...
Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study!

Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study!

by Kendeigh Worden | Aug 26, 2022 | BLOG POST, Cert3, Certs | 0 comments

Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study! Are you thinking about signing up for WSET 3? I was there for a while and finally took the plunge this past year and just recently got my passing results!  The wine education world is growing and there are...
Preparing for the CSW Exam: What it’s like and tips for study!

Preparing for the CSW Exam: What it’s like and tips for study!

by Kendeigh Worden | Nov 5, 2020 | BLOG POST, Cert2, Certs | 12 comments

Preparing for the CSW Exam: What it’s like and tips for study! Last month I passed my CSW Exam and can now add that title to my ever-evolving collection of certifications and wine knowledge. A year ago I became a Certified Sommelier, and the CSW exam, which was...
Journey to Certified Sommelier

Journey to Certified Sommelier

by Kendeigh Worden | Nov 19, 2019 | BLOG POST, Cert1, Certs | 1 comment

Journey to Certified Sommelier The Certified Sommelier Exam is the second exam in a series of four exams given by The Court of Master Sommeliers: an organization that sets the standard for beverage service within the hospitality industry. The title of...

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