Yo. Don’t ask why yo. Just yo. Yo—I gotta study for my WSET Diploma (D1) exam. One thing that really helped me pass my Level 3 exam was writing posts that simulated questions I could expect to see on the exam. So, that’s what the next (several) posts will be. Interspersed with wine notes (probably). My first exam is in one month. On my birthday no less. So…help me study? Thanks.

Let’s start with grape development…

[Information based on DipWSET D1 material]

The calyptra is shed and pollen is transferred from the anthers to the stigma fertilizing the flower.
The calyptra is shed and pollen is transferred from the anthers to the stigma fertilizing the flower.

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