ONLINE: WSET Level 3 Theory Grape Variety Workshop: Chardonnay

Jimmy Smith has created a series of nine extremely useful online workshops covering the major nine grape varieties featured in the WSET Level 3 course. These 'Noble Nine' are grape varieties that feature regularly in the WSET Level 3 examination due to the high volume of content found in the textbook (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz).

These interactive workshops will explore in-depth each of these key grape varieties through important theory closely following the WSET Level 3 syllabus with a detailed presentation designed to help you understand the key factors affecting the styles produced across the regions where the grape variety is represented.

In these Theory-focussed workshops, Jimmy will also walk you through key multiple choice and short-written answer questions to help you understand how to approach your answers for your examination. These workshops are ideal for preparation towards the WSET Level 3 Theory exam.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: These workshops will focus on the Theory portion of the WSET Level 3 examination and there will NOT be a practical tasting review covered during this session. 

BUNDLE DISCOUNT OFFER: Students booking more than one session of the workshop series in one transaction can access the following discounts:

• 3 or more in a single purchase can use PROMO CODE: NOBLE3 to receive 10% off
• 6 or more in a single purchase can use PROMO CODE: NOBLE6 to receive 15% off
• All 9 a single purchase can use PROMO CODE: NOBLE9 to receive 25% off

Session 4: Chardonnay 

An early budding variety suited to all climates, so ripeness levels determine the style of wine produced. Spring frosts are a problem in cool climates.

We see green/citrus fuit in cool climates, peach, melon and lemon in moderate leading to ripe stone and tropical fruits in warm/hot climates - acidity levels here need careful monitoring. It is the perfect blank canvas for techniues such as lees ageing, malolactic and oak ageing.

Famous for the white wines of Burgundy (cool Chablis to riper moderate Mâconnais), it can also be found globally with winemakers determining the style they want rather than tradition, quality examples found in California, Australia, New Zealand and Chile, amongst others.

The Workshop Registration Includes:

• Access to 'LIVE' virtual, interactive lesson taught by Wine School founder and WSET Level 3 Certified Tutor Jimmy Smith (and access to the recording of the workshop). Students will have the opportunity to engage with him and other workshop participants online. Active engagement is very much encouraged to get the most out of the workshop, however we understand that sometimes plans can change, so all students will have access to the recording.