WSET Intermediate Certificate is now offered as a distance learning option to candidates in Ireland by Premier Wine Training. Spokesperson, Maureen O’Hara, recognises a need by individuals in areas not serviced by a WSET provider, as well as those who find it difficult to attend a course of classes due to other commitments. “The online course is not […]
Napa wine and food experience
Last year’s wine highlight for me was a long-overdue visit to California, where I spent a week in the Napa valley. Hot days, tempered by foggy mornings, shade from the mountains to the east and west, precious alluvial fans, and altitude variations up to 2,600 feet create a very special environment for quality Cabernets and […]