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France, The Loire wine producing region.

A one-page summary of the: climate, topography, growing hazards, wine law, grape varieties, wine growing and making practices and the main wine producing sub-regions.

France-Loire wine producing region KCDownload

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer maps and aerial photography.

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.


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France, Burgundy, Cote d’Or wine producing region.

A one page summary of the Crus of the Cote d’Or illustrating the key differences in topography, soils and aspect.

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer wine maps and aerial photography.

France-Burgundy-Cote dOR wine producing region KCDownload

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Austrian Wine Regions

A one page summary of the: climate, topography, growing hazards, wine law, grape varieties, wine growing and making practices and the main wine producing regions.

Austria has come up a couple of times as a country in the D3 tasting exam. Key wines to look out for include:

  • Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau, Kamptal or Kremstal.
  • Blaufränkisch from Burgenland.
  • Trocken Beeren Auslese blend from Burgenland or Ruster Ausbruch.

Riesling from the same regions as Grüner is a possibility, but made in small quantities and also Zweigelt in an easy drinking style or barrique matured.

The Austrian Wine website has a huge amount of detailed information about the full range of Austrian grape varieties, regions and wineries.

Austria wine producing regions KC rev 25Download

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, Wine Austria.

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Sparkling Wines Chile and Argentina

A condensed summary of sparkling wines from Chile and Argentina including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

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Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Sparkling Wines Germany

A condensed summary of sparkling wines from Germany including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

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Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Sparkling Wines Italy, Tank Method

A condensed summary of tank method wines from Italy including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sparkling Wines Italy TankDownload

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Fortified Wines – Rutherglen Muscat

A condensed summary of Rutherglen Muscat wines of Australia including history, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

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© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Sparkling Wines, South Africa

A condensed summary of the sparkling wines of South Africa including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

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© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Fortified Wines – Sherry

A condensed summary of Sherry wines including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

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Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Sparkling Wines, Australia

A condensed summary of the sparkling wines of Australia including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

Sparkling Wines AustraliaDownload

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.