Wine Education: How I Passed the DipWSET Exam with Merit
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses all aspects of the level four diploma or DipWSET from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. Attorney Somm introduces each of the 6 units in this expert-level course, explains the examinations and time commitment required for each and then provides a number of tips that helped him pass this rigorous course with merit.
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As a hobby grape grower, I considered it but the cost /benefit really wasn’t there for me. I’m glad to program exists, as it’s a great alternative to the somm program, which seems rife with dishonesty and unsavory characters.
Thanks for weighing in. Totally understand.
Congrats and thank you! This is very helpful. I am currently in my diploma studies. It sounds like you took the remote class offered directly by WSET London; is that right?
Thank you! Very glad it was useful. I took the online class, but did so through an approved course provider in the United States and then traveled to the site to take my exams in person.
I do think the online class that I took is the exact same class that is offered directly by WSET in London.
Thank you for this helpful information and for all your content. I'm planning on doing Level 4 here in NYC, and I'd like to combine it with wine travel so that I could get a more hands-on approach to what I'm studying, a sort of experiential learning. Would you recommend I do that before the Wines of the World D3 section?
Thank you! Glad the videos are useful! Absolutely! The travel really helps you remember things you learn. I would visit areas on which you are weakest and know the least.
@@AttorneySomm Good point! I know we get into the wine regions more extensively in D3 than in Level 3. I don't know if there are more wine regions featured in D3 though that were not covered in L3.
@@GrapeWrath it’s mostly just more detail, but there are some new areas like China.
Let me get this straight, you're a lawyer who passed DipWSET? What's next, the presidency?
Ha! Yes, I did well in the DipWSET program. Wine and law keeps me plenty busy for now! 😂
How did it compare to the bar? lol
I passed Level 3 back in 2017 and had a friend who was in the middle of completing DipWSET and basically scared me out of it.
@@Arthur-nr5ci Actually unit 3 aka “the beast” is probably the second hardest exam I have taken. The bar exam was harder but that was second.
@@Arthur-nr5ci It is a crazy amount of work.
Very informative. Thank you and well done. I'm not at all surprised you passed with merit. I would love to meet up someday and enjoy a drink with you. That's most likely to happen in the U.K or Spain. All the best. WT
Thanks very much! I would enjoy that as well. 👍🍷
Wow, John, Kudos. Next stop: MW.
When I first became interested in wine (more than 45 years ago) I ran monthly tastings for friends and colleagues and went deep into the subject. One of the wine merchants I used for the tastings was going through the WSET programme and he gave me all the past papers he was using to revise. I couldn't actually sit the exams for real because in those days one had to work in the trade to be eligible. With a bit of effort I managed passes at certificate and advanced certificate level (these are now, I think, termed levels one and two). They were exclusively theory and, therefore, quite easy to cram for. However, when it came to Diploma level, there was a massive step up in difficulty, with blind tastings and so on. At this point I got my coat and left the building. I have, therefore, some idea of the magnitude of your achievement. Also, I did my MBA whilst working full-time so I understand how difficult it is just to find the time: not much availability for friends, family or any kind of social life.
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks.
Thanks very much, Steven! Much appreciated. It definitely took a lot of dedication, but I’m very glad I did it. Learned so much along the way. They do have an industry work requirement for the MW, so I’ll have to look into that a bit. Very happy with the DipWSET though. Very glad you enjoyed the video!
Should try ‘Comando G’? I can’t recall you profiling on your channel. New generation Spanish winemakers with some interesting plots/ super fragrant styles
I haven’t tried it yet, but now I’m curious to try it! Looks like it’s worth a try if you enjoy Grenache.
@@AttorneySomm try the Rumbo el Norte if get a chance… Rayasesque
@@John-sg9fz Thanks! That certainly gets my attention.
@@John-sg9fz Yikes! Looks like its more expensive than Rayas.
Thank you John! This video is very helpful to understand what I will be facing as I start Level 3 next month. Creating flashcards and written outlines are great ideas. I was not aware that examiners comments on prior exams are available. Can you please tell me where I can access them? Thank you! - Ed
Thank you! Very glad it was useful! I’m not sure they do them until level 4, but I was an online student and they were posted on the student portal along with the textbooks for each unit and the specifications, etc. So you might check your online portal. I still have a few old ones too, albeit for level 4. If you would like to see one, just shoot me an email and I’ll send it when I have a moment. AttorneySomm@gmail.com
Interested in your top 5 wines if money no object?
Thanks! Great question. With substantial deliberation it may differ, but off the top I would say: (1) 1921 Yquem; (2) '55 Biondi Santi; (3) 61 Petrus; (4) 45 Mouton; & (5) 59 Haut-Brion.
@@AttorneySomm awesome! Thanks for the reply. Always interested in your views. You actually got me picking up some 2nd-5th growths after watching some of your previous vids. Great value tips
@@John-sg9fz Thank you! Very glad to hear it!
It seems like level 4 would be impossible for me to pass 😱 thank you for this video, it definitely shows what to expect from that course 😊
Thank you. Glad it was helpful in terms of providing more information about what level 4 entails. Hopefully some of the tips will help with level 3 as well!
Amazing amount of work. Congratulations! I’ve had a few people tell me even if I don’t do all 6 sections that D1 is absolutely a good one to do. I do have a science background, quite a bit of plant biology and smattering of plant genetics.
Thanks very much! Yes, unit 1 will be in your wheelhouse for sure!
Congrats John! 🎉🍷🍾🥂 A wonderful achievement at the highest levels of wine! 👏🏻 It’s not easy goal for all and and you deserved it! I have much respect for you. Learning never stops!!! I love your content and these so well made and educational YT videos. Thank you very much for sharing your in-depth knowledge of wine and the most valuable information about WSET with us, John, that's brilliant. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated and I have got excited about your WSET Diploma graduate, once again congratulations. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors. Cheers! 🥂💫
Thank you! Very much appreciated! Glad that it was useful. Appreciate the thoughtful comment! Cheers!
Congratulations! I believe you had a lot of work and achieved it eventually. Even though you are so busy, you also shared very good information through this channel all the time. Very good job! Hope I want to hear from you that great news of pass the MW sometime later.
Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoy the videos!
Thanks for putting out this this video. I will be starting my d3 tomorrow and will be sitting my d3 exam in Oct of this year. I found the examiners’ reports to be particularly helpful along with the essay questions in my quizzes( I am doing it online). The 90 minute and 60 minute exam times for d1 and 2 weren’t too bad at all as I was done with d1 in 60 minutes and went back to add a few more comments took me a total of about 70 minutes(when I walked out of the exam room I wasn’t really confident about whether or not I had passed the exam), I was able to finish d2 in about 45 minutes. So far, I have found the online quizzes(particularly the written ones), discussions and and examiners’ reports(some are repeats or very similar to the written qs from the online quizzes to be extremely helpful.
Very glad it was useful! Sounds like you are doing well. The examiners reports are definitely very insightful. Best of luck for D3! 👍🍷
@@AttorneySomm thanks
This is a great and very helpful video, John! You should be so proud, you look amazing up there on that stage! 🌟 Very inspiring to see you conquer this! Huge congratulations and hope you're enjoying the trip! Big cheers! 🎉🍷🍾🥂👏🏻
Thanks very much, Joy! Very glad it was useful! Much appreciated! Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm You’re most welcome, John! The pleasure is all mine! Have a terrific Sunday!
I love this video! It’s so generous of you to make and share this content. Passing the DipWSET exam with Merit is so impressive but sharing tips and advice on passing it is not only impressive but also inspiring and incredibly generous. Congratulations, John! I hope you will have more achievements in the world of wine as you continue your exciting wine journey. Happy to follow along! Santé!
Merci beaucoup Margaux! Certainly appreciate the kind words! Lots of people helped me so trying to pay it forward! Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm What a great way to pay it forward! Accessible to all and truly very helpful and valuable. Santé et bon weekend!
This 3000 word paper writing will make me not pursue Diploma. I will stop my journey after WSET -3
That is by far the easiest part!
@@AttorneySomm Congratulations from bottom of my heart! I know you have a busy law practice and on top doing this must be time consuming!
@@sanjaypatelmd4669 Thanks very much! Greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you’ve discussed this in another video, but I’m very interested in why you pursued the WSET given you seem to already have a successful career in law and the WSET is a huge investment of time and money. Was it just for the pure love of wine? Or do you intend to move into the wind industry one day
Thank you! I passed my level 3 back in 2015 or so and my instructor encouraged me to continue. I had a friend who was doing it so we went through it together and had a tasting group. I’m doing some work now on marketing and other initiatives in the industry and enjoy it. In Beaune now!
@@AttorneySomm Congrats! I was more referring to why you pursued the WSET in the first place, not just level 4. Was this before you became an attorney? Not trying to be nosey, just curious because I don’t see too often that someone who is a wine collector as a hobby pursues the WSET diplomas unless they work in the wine industry already
@@jacob9540 Ah. I’ve been a member of a wine club in Dallas. We do lots of blind tasting. I wanted to get better at that. And I was intellectually interested to learn more about it.
I’m still on level 3. I haven’t passed the theory and this is my third time. After that I’m done with WSET.
Sorry to hear that. I definitely found creating the flash cards out of the text and then going through them repeatedly worked very well for level 3.
Any plans to study for MW?
I’d have to navigate the work requirement. Certainly something to consider!
Congratulations and salut ! This is a really difficult exam and a lot of work , specially when you have another job , like me ! But I think it’s worth the effort , cause passion like this you can’t fight ! Thanks for sharing the info !
Thanks very much! Completely agree with you! Appreciate the kind feedback. Hope it was helpful! Cheers! 👍🍷
Thank you for sharing !🙏
My pleasure! Hope it was useful. 👍🍷