Join Anne and her guest expert colleagues at these illuminating masterclasses, focused on specific theory topics from the D3 module of the WSET Diploma
***Including, by popular request, a SWOT analysis of each region***
🍷 This series of masterclasses is designed to give you access to direct tuition by three world-class experts across three D3 Theory subject areas: Beaujolais, Rhône and Germany.
🍷 The focus will be firmly on the D3 Theory specification, past/potential exam topics and areas where you could benefit from more context and explanation of the content in the D3 book.
🍷 Following positive feedback from the Spring 2023 edition of the Guest Expert Series, this series will include a SWOT analysis of each of the regions covered
🍷 Having the opportunity to learn from these Masters of Wine about their specialist subjects in more depth than the scope of the book permits will allow you to add colour and understanding to an exam answer, should these topics come up.
🍷 You will also find that they help to bring these topics alive for you more than the book, which will in turn help you to remember them more easily!
🍷 Many of the concepts covered will have application across other exam questions even if these particular topics don’t appear.
All masterclasses will be moderated by Anne McHale MW and will last between 1 hour and 90 minutes, including a Q&A session at the end where you can ask your questions directly to the experts.
🍷 Masterclasses will be recorded and a replay available afterwards for all registrants
🍷 Non-D3 and non-WSET Diploma students are very welcome to register, on the understanding that the focus will remain very much on D3
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D3 Guest Expert Series:
Anne Krebiehl MW on Germany
This event took place on Wednesday 9th August 2023 but you can still sign up and will be sent the recording
This was Anne’s first appearance on the Guest Expert Series, by special request of a D3 student – she shared A LOT of great insights!
Anne Krebiehl MW is a widely published freelance wine writer, editor, speaker and award-winning author.
Previously contributing editor for Alsace, Austria, Burgundy and England for US Wine Enthusiast, she was Editor-in-Chief of Falstaff International London from January 2021 until its merger with another publication in October 2022, and is now Germany, Alsace and Austria editor for Vinous Media.
Amongst her many other achievements, Anne is widely respected for her award-winning book ‘The Wines of Germany‘, published by Infinite Ideas’ Classic Wine Library. She brings her incredible depth of knowledge on Germany’s wines to this masterclass.
Secure your seat for only £47
£10 discount for Diplomatherapy members – code has been posted in the Diplomatherapy Circle forum
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D3 Guest Expert Series:
Jasper Morris MW on Beaujolais
This event took place on Thursday 17th August but you can still sign up and will be sent the recording.
Read what one participant had to say about Jasper’s previous Guest Expert appearance in March 2023 in which he taught on Burgundy:
‘Fascinating session with Jasper Morris, covering key topics on Burgundy that are very useful to Diploma students. Jasper kept the topics engaging and explained key concepts thoroughly. I appreciate Anne putting these together; great time. Kudos!!’
Marcos Iglesias, D3 Student and Spring 2023 Masterclass Attendee
Jasper is one of the world’s leading authorities on Burgundy and author of the award-winning book Inside Burgundy. His company, Morris & Verdin, became known as the UK’s leading Burgundy importer during the 1990s before being sold to Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2003.
Jasper remained with BBR as Burgundy Director until 2017 before retiring from commerce to focus on his new career as Burgundy expert and critic, culminating in the launch of Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy in 2018.
A regular international lecturer on Pinot Noir and Burgundy, Morris also writes about the latter for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine, as well as being responsible for all the Burgundy entries in The Oxford Companion to Wine.
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£10 discount for Diplomatherapy members – code has been posted in the Diplomatherapy Circle forum
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D3 Guest Expert Series:
Alun Griffiths MW on Rhône
This event took place on Tuesday 22nd August but you can still sign up and will be sent the recording.
Read what these participants had to say about Alun’s previous Guest Expert appearance in March 2023, in which he taught on Bordeaux:
‘Anne, it was a brilliant Masterclass with Alun Griffiths MW. I took 10 pages of notes! Best Bordeaux revision session! Thanks for organising.’
Carole Sharp, D3 Student and Spring 2023 Masterclass Attendee
‘Alun’s session was exceptionally meaningful: his insightful comments on the intricacies of the La Place de Bordeaux and the En Primeur systems, his comments on the various classification systems and on the multiple facets of blending just can’t be found elsewhere! Alun is an excellent communicator: focused, concise but very comprehensive, easy to understand even for non-native English speakers like myself, skilled in sharing loads of information in a very light manner…this session could have gone on for hours without being tiring.’
Weyler Lima, D3 Student and Spring 2023 Masterclass Attendee
Alun has more than 40 years’ experience in the wine trade.
He spent his early years in retail, wholesale and on-premise businesses before being appointed Wine Buyer for Fortnum & Mason, and then for Harrods, before becoming Wine Director at Berry Bros and Rudd for ten years, covering the UK, Asia and Ireland.
His chief areas of expertise lie in purchasing (with extensive experience of the Rhône and Bordeaux markets), education and hospitality. In 2013, he became International Director of the Vats Group in China with a mission to help inspire the young generation of internationalized Chinese wine lovers with a passion for fine wine.
Alun retired from international business in April 2020 and now consults from his UK base.
Secure your seat for only £47
£10 discount for Diplomatherapy members – code has been posted in the Diplomatherapy Circle forum
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All Three D3 Guest Expert Masterclasses
Register for all three masterclasses and save 10%
£127
£30 discount for Diplomatherapy members – code has been posted in the Diplomatherapy Circle forum
Anne was a role model when I studied for the WSET Diploma and she remains an inspiration today. One of the best coaches I’ve ever come across.