Stage 2 Master Of Wine Results
After a summer long wait, I received an email about the exam results. "Thank you for sitting the MW exam. I am delighted to report that you have passed the theory element of the exam. This is an outstanding achievement, many congratulations." This was then followed by the news that I had flamed out in tasting in spectacular fashion. I had expected to fail the tasting exam after the obvious confusion I had in the red wines, but I'll admit I was taken back that I had done so poorly overall. Yet, passing theory was unexpected and frankly, a major relief. It was the ultimate mixed bag email. Hooray! Fuck... Focusing on the positive, getting past theory is a major accomplishment for me. I spent most of the year totally focused on passing that portion of the exam. I would go five times a week to various libraries in the area and go to study rooms where I would write mock essays to sample test questions. I know every weir...
