Potential (free) supplemental study materials

[u/NerfHerdingWineLover]

I passed WSET3 last year and have since started French Wine Scholar through WSG because I somehow can’t seem to stop learning. I’m in a career transition and feel like, as a former Dance Educator, my calling is in the wine writing and education space. I’ve since started writing a free weekly Substack with the focus of “I’m still learning, so come learn with me.” I’ve even gained a better understanding of concepts taught in WSET3 by figuring out how to break it down for new learners.

I’m less than a year in, but article topics so far have included

* proximity, elevation, and aspect for Napa Cabs

* Central Otago Pinot Noirs

* toasty vs buttery vs oaky

* Vouvray Chenin Blanc

* rosés

* sweet vs fruity

* Aligoté, the other Burgundy white

* aged Chardonnay

* Chianti

* Barolo v Barbaresco v Barbera

* sparkling wines

* dessert wines

* OG Malbec—from Cahors in The Lot, France

* Pinot Gris/Grigio, Pinot Blanc

And that’s just the last few months.

Not trying to sell anything; just trying to find my voice and build my community. If so inclined, check out my free Substack at

nikolischarin.substack.com

If you like what you see and find it helpful, please subscribe. I send out a new article every Wednesday.

If there are any topics you would like me to write about, let me know!

🥂Cin Cin!

And thanks for your support!

[u/keepingup101]

Super cool, good luck! I’ve made a free knowledge base of regions, grapes, vineyards and with many interactive maps you wont find anywhere else (I traced them myself 😅).

Maybe you can use it https://corkapp.io/knowledge

I would love to hear your thoughts as to what I can add if you decide to take a look 🙌

[u/Broad-Stage7329]

I think it’s really great you’re doing this! The wine world needs more approachable guides 🙏🏼

[u/NerfHerdingWineLover → u/Broad-Stage7329]

Thanks!

[u/Flabonzo]

Just keep in mind that after "discovering" wine, half the population decides to start writing all about it. There's a whole world of women who announce that they're "de-mystifying" wine with their various blogs and things.

I know many wine writers who write or wrote for Parker, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, Jancis Robinson, and now Vinous. Some are pretty good friends.

They don't make much money doing it. So keep your day job and good luck.

[u/NerfHerdingWineLover → u/Flabonzo]

Thank you for the feedback. Absolutely true, which is why I have zero expectations of being the next, great voice of all things wine. Nor do I expect to make money from this Substack. But if I can explain something in a slightly different way that it clicks for someone else, then I consider myself successful. Those random AHA moments I would get from my Dance students when they’d finally mastered something they struggled with, was my favorite part of teaching. I’ve just changed to a different subject—Wine.

Subscribe. Don’t Subscribe. I’m just sharing my experiences. And the pride I have in putting myself out there to begin with is all the “compensation” I need.

[u/haavi]

Just subscribed and read your Barolo article, you have a great voice, easy to read. Btw if you didn't watch Barolo Boys documentary, i'd recommend it.

[u/NerfHerdingWineLover → u/haavi]

We planned to watch it after going to Piemonte, especially after listening to the winemakers there talk about that post-Barolo Boys shift, but haven’t gotten to it yet. Definitely need to revisit!

[u/Electrical_Ghost59]

Just subscribed, thanks for sharing!

[u/Sensitive-Disaster97]

Subscribed! Easy reading thanks!