for wine students
WSET & Diploma help — you don’t have to do it alone
Studying for a WSET Diploma is no small feat. It’s exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming, lonely and exhausting. I’m here to guide, motivate and cheer you on, turning the mountain into a journey you’ll remember with pride (and a few laughs). Structured, and genuinely neurodivergent-friendly.
how I help
What I can do for you
Expert feedback
Detailed, constructive feedback on your practice answers — structure, command verbs, and answers that truly stand out.
Study plans for you
A personalised, realistic plan with practical tips and encouragement — because consistency is the secret.
Exam technique
Decode what “analyse” or “evaluate” really want, and approach every answer with confidence.
why Grapey Minds
Serious learning, with a little sparkle
I get it
I’ve been there — high stakes and long nights. My support comes with empathy and a firm belief in your potential.
Fun along the way
Wine studies are hard work, but they don’t have to be joyless. Let’s find the balance — it’s wine, after all.
Results to be proud of
Personalised attention and expert advice, so you feel prepared, confident and ready to shine.
free & handpicked
Student resources I love
Reference & maps
- WSET School London — student’s guide, exam dates and course descriptions.
- Jancis Robinson — articles, tasting notes and maps (paid).
- Wine Folly — Grapes — quick grape-by-grape reminders.
- Oz Clarke — Grapes & Wines — a friendly, readable guide to varieties.
Learn & revise
- Wine with Jimmy — great videos revising the books.
- Anne McHale MW — masterclasses and helpful tools.
- GuildSomm — deep articles, maps and podcasts.
- Wine Blast — an award-winning podcast from two Masters of Wine.
Focus & memory
- Brainscape — adaptive flashcards for the facts that won’t stick.
- Flow Club — accountability and body doubling.
- Kalendersiden.dk — print a calendar up to your exam.
- Online Stopwatch — a countdown / time-timer for tasks.
Anything missing? Tell me your favourites and I’ll add them.
Essay feedback & accountability
Practice essays are where the real progress happens — but you don’t have to guess whether you’re on track. Send me your answers for detailed, marked feedback, plus accountability to keep you moving.
Wherever you are in your studies
Tell me what you’re working towards and where you’re stuck — we’ll find a way forward together.