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WSET is the worlds largest provider of courses and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake. Our courses are available in 15 languages through a network of 800+ course providers in over 70 countries. We are proud to be an educational charity and awarding body, regulated by Ofqual.

03/09/2026

Before rum, comes sugarcane

31/08/2026

A very hands-on punch-down at 🍇

This whole-berry ferment is being worked by hand twice a day. Partly to break up the cap, but also to feel for cooler spots in the ferment and mix them into the warmer, more active areas.

Fermentation can be surprisingly uneven, so this is a pretty direct way of checking what’s actually happening in the barrel.

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30/08/2026

Harvest after dark 🌙🍇

Picking grapes at night or in the very early morning means growers can bring fruit in while temperatures are cooler. That can help keep the grapes cool on their journey to the winery and reduce the risk of oxidation or unwanted microbial activity before processing.

And when harvest is underway, speed matters. This picker is absolutely flying through those bunches. đź‘€

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We're super excited to have two awesome beer & food pairing events lined up for Autumn, with industry experts joining ou...
27/08/2026

We're super excited to have two awesome beer & food pairing events lined up for Autumn, with industry experts joining our tasting panels to give insights on tasting and pairing.

On 15th October, discover the art of pairing beer with chocolate, exploring how different beer styles can enhance rich and decadent chocolate flavours.

🍺🍫 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3STxYuy

Then, on 4th November, dive into the world of beer and cheese pairings, where you'll learn how to create perfect matches that bring out the best in both.

🍻🧀Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3StHiFp

Whether you're a beer enthusiast or simply love great food, these sessions aren't to be missed. Sign up now on our website.

From career-defining moments to lessons learned along the way, every journey in drinks has a story.Join Felice Capasso, ...
25/08/2026

From career-defining moments to lessons learned along the way, every journey in drinks has a story.

Join Felice Capasso, Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 and a WSET Spirits Educator, for an honest conversation about his career, the people who inspired him and what the future holds for the drinks industry.

đź“… 22 September đź”— Register now: https://bit.ly/4gtbTL5

22/08/2026

More than a decade later, the WSET Diploma notes are still going strong. 📚🍷

Hundreds (maybe thousands?) of handwritten notes, sketches and plenty of wine knowledge from Martin Spilens’ studies at .oesterreich

Current Diploma students: how are your notebooks looking? đź‘€

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19/08/2026

A simple but important part of ageing wine in barrel 🍷

What is happening here…and why might a winemaker need to do it during maturation?

We’ll share the answer in the comments tomorrow👇

18/08/2026

Happy 🍇

Getting up close and personal with Pinot Noir press cake.

It might look like a slightly strange cake, but this is what’s left after the grapes have been basket pressed: a compact mass of skins, pips and pulp. Zoom in and you can still make out the flattened berries packed together.

Another WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Unpacked ✅ Oak barrels aren’t the only way to add oak aromas and tannins to wine. St...
17/08/2026

Another WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Unpacked âś…

Oak barrels aren’t the only way to add oak aromas and tannins to wine. Staves and chips can be used during fermentation or maturation, often at a lower cost than casks.

Barrels also change wine through slow exposure to oxygen. When oak alternatives are used in an inert vessel, winemakers can add small, controlled amounts of oxygen to reproduce some of that effect.

The different oak alternative formats shown on slide 1 are from Tonnellerie OĚ‚ , including staves, inserts, blocks and chips.

Remember, oak influence doesn’t always mean barrel ageing!

Cover product imagery: Tonnellerie OĚ‚

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