ONLINE: WSET Level 3 Theory Grape Variety Workshop: Syrah/Shiraz

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 2: Syrah/Shiraz 

Small, thick skinned berries, which give deep colour, flavour and extract (medium-high tannins and acidity). Oak-ageing is necessary to add complexity and manage tannins but ripeness levels will detremine the size of the barrels used.

Not suited to cool climates, it ranges from medium-bodied with pepper/fresh black fruit to full-bodied with ripe fruit and liquorice.

Syrah is most renowned from the moderate climate of the northern Rhône, but also thrives in the warm-hot climate of Australia, where it is called Shiraz - and also Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and Washington State.

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 tasting). 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 tasting, however we understand that sometimes plans can change, so all students will have access to the tasting recording.