The Wine & Spirits Level 2 Exam
So the other Sunday, I went out and bought three bottles of wine to drink. While studying.
Studying for my Wine & Spirits Education Trust exam, that is.
A Barossa Shiraz, which I've never had before but knew I'd be tested on. (I was right! The last three questions were all about Barossa.) Something from the Eden Valley in Australia, which was a region that kept coming up (along with the Clare Valley). And a Torrontes from Argentina, which is one of the most widely available white grapes in Argentina. I'd never had a Torrontes either.
And yesterday, I arrived home to find my results waiting for me. The good news is that I passed! (This, in my mind, wasn't hard, because I believe 55% is the passing mark. I don't want to underplay my accomplishment. I'm just saying…) The bad news (for me) is that I narrowly missed passing with "distinction" which would have been so much cooler that my passing with "merit." (I totally didn't do well on the Tokaji questions.) So I'm just the tiniest bit annoyed. Pleased I passed of course, though!
Now must decide if I shell out the £700 to do Level 3. Hmmm.
Jun 06, 2009
hello, excuse my ignorance but what will this exam allow you to do? Is it something that your are doing for your own foodie education or is it work related?
Jun 07, 2009
I’m mostly doing it for myself to learn. Definitely NOT work-related! I just
think it would be nice to have some sort of certification, you know?
Jun 08, 2009
congrats, Krista. And sounds like a trip to Budapest is in order so you can improve on your Tokaji score. : )
Jun 08, 2009
cool, very impressive. dedication to the cause!
Jun 11, 2009
So have you signed up for the level 3 ?
Jun 11, 2009
No…I think I want a new laptop more than I want Level 3. Plus, not sure
how I’d use Level 3.
Jun 16, 2009
I love Barossa Valley wines in general — recently had an amazing GSM fom there which I’ll send to you….Torrontes (like Albarino) I’m becoming accustomed to. Have you tried any Tocai Fruilanis and Verdehos yet? I’m very into the Viogner/Syrah blends right now….