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Level 1 · Lesson 5

Sweetness, alcohol, body, and heat

5 minC05After Lessons 1–4

01PreparationWhat you need 02Video lessonWatch or revisit 03Background material10 deeper chapters 04Glossary & sourcesTerms and evidence 05Knowledge checkComplete the lesson

Level 1 video lesson

Sweetness, alcohol, body, and heat

Pause when prompted and complete the sensory exercise before continuing.

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Serious wine knowledge.
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