For the Wine Student
+ the Wine Enthused!
For the Wine Student + the Wine Enthused!
If you are nerdy about wine, you’re in good company! Welcome to a wine education community, full of resources to help you on your personal wine journey!
If you are nerdy about wine, you’re in good company! Welcome to a wine education community, full of resources to help you on your personal wine journey!
Hi! I'm Kendeigh.
Whether you are a student studying for an exam, or just getting your feet wet in the wine world, my goal is to make tasting and learning exciting and exploratory!
I’m a Certified Sommelier, CSW, + WSET Diploma Student.
Also: Big Dreamer, “Chaos Coordinator”, Mama of 3, “People Person”, and Lover of all things wine and beverage!
I’m SUPER passionate about constantly learning, blind tasting, and connecting with people in the wine world, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Everything You Need to Know About GSM Blends: A Quick Guide
Of all the red blends in the world, few are celebrated quite like the GSM blend. The term “GSM” is an acronym that stands for the three wines most commonly used, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvédre. While these three are essential for the blend, it’s not unusual to find a...
All You Need to Know About Carignan: A Quick Guide
Carignan, pronounced “care-in-yan,” is a widely planted, though often misunderstood grape. It originated in northeastern Spain in the Aragon region, where it’s referred to as Mazuelo or Cariñena. While it’s still a popular grape used throughout Spain, it is far more...
A Quick Guide to Stainless Steel in Winemaking
Stainless steel tanks aren’t as sexy as oak barrels or clay amphoras, yet they’re the essential tool for modern winemaking. In the grand scheme of things, stainless steel is brand new to winemaking. It first emerged in the 1950s, becoming essential for today’s...
I failed my WSET Diploma unit. Now what?
How it felt, what I considered, and what I did the second time around.
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 build up an evolving collection of wines for blind...
Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study!
Curious about what the content is like? Where to start? What is important to know? I’ll provide some clarity here so you can be well on your way to passing this exam!