So that's it - I've finally sat my Unit 3 exam and survived all the hours and days and weeks and months of studying.
I don't want to sound over confident but I found the exam to my liking. The theory questions covered topics I knew about although I wouldn't have done well if I had to answer the question about vinification in Burgundy. I know I didn't get some of the grapes right in the tasting but am re-assured that some of my colleagues didn't get them correct either. And anyway, it's the observations and assessments that carry more marks and I feel I wrote enough. I now simply have to wait 12 weeks to see if I wrote enough facts to pass.........
So I've had my feet up since the exam last Wednesday. No wine books, study guides or surfing the web looking at wine related sites. Next and last item on the Diploma agenda is my final essay which is due in by mid April.
That sounds easy by comparison to the Unit 3 studying.
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- Colin Smith
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
- I’m Scottish, married to an American and live in South East England, Tunbridge Wells to be exact. We share our home and garden with one cat and three chickens, both our adult children having moved out of the family home soon after graduating from University. If you believe in stereotypes you’ll think that being a Scot I’m bound to be interested in drink. The answer is a resounding yes although my favourite is not malt whisky but wine. I’ve been interested in wine for a long time but it is only recently I’ve extended my knowledge by studying some of the WSET courses, my current challenge being the Diploma. And it’s amazing how much a little knowledge can improve your enjoyment of what you drink.
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Congratulations on completing unit 3. It sounds encouraging. I was waiting to see what you would say about the exam.Thanks for reminding me of the observation about the blind tastings--it is about observation, not getting hung up ont he "parlor trick".
I start unit 3 a week from today and actually quite excited about starting.
Marissa - many thanks for all the good wishes you have sent during my studies.
Glad to hear you are looking forward to Unit 3. At times it will be hard to remember you are doing this for pleasure but it is fun at times!
Make every effort you can to taste as much as you can...it REALLY helps.
Good luck.
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