Retake WSET 3 tasting part
I passed the theory exam with distinction but failed the tasting, and now I'm preparing to retake it on my own.
What helped me pass the theory exam was the Wine with Jimmy course. His course includes a series of reviews of specific wines with ratings on the SAT scale, so I can buy the same wine, conduct my own tasting, and then compare my results with his to understand where my ratings differ. This is the closest thing to feedback from a tutor that I’ve found without signing up for an in-person course. The problem is that many of the wines on his list are simply impossible to buy online in Spain, where I live.
Does anyone know of other people who do something similar, publish SAT study guides tied to specific wines that you can actually buy, rather than just writing, “This is what a typical Chablis tastes like”? Also, for those who passed the retake by preparing on their own this way: how did you actually calibrate your scoring system if no one checked your notes? I’d also appreciate any advice on finding wines in Spain/the EU that match the typical WSET Level 3 exam profile, if anyone has dealt with this.