Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep
The Wine Educate Podcast is your ultimate guide to mastering wine through WSET courses and certifications. It covers wine tasting techniques using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), strategies for WSET exams, food and wine pairing, and career pathways in the wine industry. Whether you're a beginner or preparing for WSET Level 3, this podcast provides insights to turn your passion for wine into expertise.
Episodes
133. Syrah/Shiraz Grape Guide - Same Grape, Different Names: Styles, Regions and Winemaking for WSET Level 2
Episode 133: Syrah/Shiraz Grape Guide - Same Grape, Different Names: Styles, Regions and Winemaking for WSET Level 2 Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:33 Release Date: October 13, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle Syrah and Shiraz s
132. Australian Wine History - Why a "New World" Country Has Some of the World's Oldest Vines
Episode 132: Australian Wine History - Why a "New World" Country Has Some of the World's Oldest Vines Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: [Insert Duration] Release Date: October 6, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle Baros
131. Australian Wine History: The Convicts Who Planted Australia's First Vines and the Wine Nerd Who Laid the Foundations
Episode 131: Australian Wine History: The Convicts Who Planted Australia's First Vines and the Wine Nerd Who Laid the Foundations Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:28 Release Date: September 29, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock
130. Italian White Grapes for WSET Level 2 Students: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, and Fiano
Episode 130: Italian White Grapes for WSET Level 2 Students: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, and Fiano Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:50 Release Date: September 22, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle This episode covers all four w
129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape
129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:07 Release Date: September 15, 2026 Wine Educate Trips To learn more about our spring and summer trips, see all the details at https://www.wineeducate.com/trips Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscri
128. Sangiovese Grape Guide - WSET Notes on Italy's Most Planted Grape
Episode 128: Sangiovese Grape Guide - WSET Notes on Italy's Most Planted Grape Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:55 Release Date: September 8 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle If you are studying for your WSET Level 2 exam, Sangiovese is
127. Dolcetto Grape Guide - A WSET Level 3 Lesson on Early Ripening Grapes and Low Extraction Red Wine Making
Episode 127: Dolcetto Grape Guide - A WSET Level 3 Lesson on Early Ripening Grapes and Low Extraction Red Wine Making Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:50 Release Date: September 3, 2026 Free Level 3 Prep Lesson Get a free preview lesson from the Level 3 prep membership, including the video recording, twenty multiple choice questions, learning checks, and answer sheets. Option 1: Copy and pas
126. Barbera Grape Guide: Tasting Notes, Barbera d'Asti vs d'Alba
Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:38 Release Date: August 27th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Last week's episode covered Nebbiolo, so this week Joanne turns to the grape that shares its home turf but rarely shares its spotlight: Barb
125. Nebbiolo Grape Guide: Pale Color, High Tannin, and Aromas of Red Cherry, Rose and Dried Herbs
Episode 125: Nebbiolo Grape Guide: Pale Color, High Tannin, and Aromas of Red Cherry, Rose and Dried Herbs. Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12 minutes 8 seconds Release Date: August 21, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle If Nebbiolo i
124. Tokaj - Climate, Grape Growing, and Noble Rot | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview
Episode 124: Tokaj - Climate, Grape Growing, and Noble Rot | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:54 Release Date: August 13th 2026 Level 3 Prep Looking for additional support with your WSET Level 3 studies? Learn more about Level 3 Blueprint, Level 3 Prep, and Level 3 Prep Live here: https://www.wineeducate.com/level3prepcourse Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine t
123. Austrian Wine Styles, Classifications & the DAC System | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview
Episode 123: Austrian Wine Styles, Classifications & the DAC System | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:06 Release Date: August 6th, 2026 Level 3 Prep Looking for additional support with your WSET Level 3 studies? Learn more about Level 3 Blueprint, Level 3 Prep, and Level 3 Prep Live here: https://www.wineeducate.com/level3prepcourse Join the Wine Educate Newsletter
122. Riesling & Aromatic Winemaking - A Level 3 Prep Membership Preview | WSET Level 3
Episode 122: Riesling & Aromatic Winemaking - | WSET Level 3 Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 14:21 Release Date: July 30th Level 3 Prep Looking for additional support with your WSET Level 3 studies? Learn more about Level 3 Blueprint, Level 3 Prep, and Level 3 Prep Live here: https://www.wineeducate.com/level3prepcourse Join the Wine Educa
121. How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made - Champagne, Cava & More | WSET Study Classics
Episode 121: How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made - Champagne, Cava & More | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:33 Release Date: July 23rd, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle The traditional method is a co
120. Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics
Episode 120: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:32 Release Date: July 16th, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle The Northern Rhône and its key appellat
119. The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics
Episode 119: The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:58 Release Date: July 9th, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle Valpolicella and its appellations come up at bo
118. Bordeaux - Left Bank, Right Bank & Bordeaux AOCs | WSET Study Classics
Episode 118: Bordeaux - Left Bank, Right Bank & Bordeaux AOCs | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:16 Release Date: July 2nd 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Throughout July, we're revisiting some of the most important wine regions and concepts in the WSET curriculum. Each episode is paired with quizzes, study tips, and, where appropriate, essay practice delivered in th
117. Why You Can't Buy Spanish Wine at a French Supermarket - The Wine Wars of the Languedoc
Episode 117: Why You Can't Buy Spanish Wine at a French Supermarket - The Wine Wars of the Languedoc Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:50 Release Date: June 25th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Joanne heads into Narbonne to do a grocer
116. A Day in the Life on the WSET Level 2 Trip in the South of France
Episode 116: A Day in the Life on the WSET Level 2 Trip in the South of France Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:15 Release Date: June 18th Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle If you are considering joining a future WSET Level 2 trip, or ar
115. What Is Terroir? Breaking Down Wine's Most Untranslatable Word
Episode 115: What Is Terroir? Breaking Down Wine's Most Untranslatable Word Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:37 Release Date: June 11th Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle If terroir and how climate, soil, and site come together to shape a
114. Banyuls and Collioure - France's Southernmost Wine Region
Episode 114: Banyuls and Collioure - France's Southernmost Wine Region Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:25 Release Date: June 4th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Tucked into the very southern tip of France, just a stone's throw f
113. True Wine Crime - The Rudy Kurniawan Story
Episode 113: True Wine Crime - The Rudy Kurniawan Story Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 13:53 Release Date: May 28th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description The fourth installment of the True Wine Crime series tackles one of the most infam
112. True Wine Crime - The Austrian Antifreeze Scandal
Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:14 Release Date: May 21st 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description In the third installment of the True Wine Crime series, Joanne Close digs into one of the most notorious wine fraud scandals in history - t
111. True Wine Crime - The DRC Blackmail Scandal
Episode 111: True Wine Crime - The DRC Blackmail Scandal Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:53 Release Date: May 14th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description In this episode Joanne dives into one of the most audacious crimes in wine histor
110. True Wine Crime - Counterfeit Yellow Tail and the Global Fake Wine Trade
Episode 110: True Wine Crime - Counterfeit Yellow Tail and the Global Fake Wine Trade Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 13 minutes 10 seconds Release Date: May 7th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Wine fraud is not just about rare bot
109. Cork Taint Explained - What Corked Wine Actually Means and How to Identify It
Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 13 minutes 12 seconds Release Date: April 30, 2025 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Cork taint is one of those wine faults that everyone has heard of but very few people can confidently identify. In this ep
108. Gewurztraminer - The One Wine You Will Always Identify in a Blind Tasting | WSET Level 2 and Level 3
Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10 minutes 53 seconds Release Date: April 23, 2025 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle Ready to test yourself under exam conditions? Three full 50-question mock exams modelled on the actual WSET Level 2 A
107. Alsace - Climate, Grapes and Appellation Structure for WSET Level 2 and Level 3
Episode 107: Alsace - Climate, Grapes and Appellation Structure for WSET Level 2 and Level 3 Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 16 minutes 27 seconds Release Date: April 16, 2025 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description This week Joanne picks up wh
106. War, Wine, and Identity: The Remarkable History of Alsace.
Episode 106: War, Wine, and Identity: The Remarkable History of Alsace. Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:18 Release Date: April 9, 2025 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description Alsace is one of the most fascinating and distinctive wine region
105. Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris - A Level 2 Wine Student's Guide to Why the Same Grape Tastes So Different
Episode 105: Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris - A Level 2 Wine Student's Guide to Why the Same Grape Tastes So Different Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:05 Release Date: April 2, 2025 Take the QUIZ! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLWkZH9WCxZas70JNvPzPJGSVhxiCfR48-OE0uJAI5RRS00Q/viewform?usp=header Work through the free Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris multiple choice questions linked below a
104. Wine Tracking Apps - Which One Is Right for You?
Episode 104: Wine Tracking Apps - Which One Is Right for You? Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:45 Release Date: March 26, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Description A listener reached out asking which wine app to use, and it turns out a
103. German Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 - Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz
Episode 103: German Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 - Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:17 Release Date: March 19, 2026 Free Quiz: Test your German wine knowledge here with the 10-question Level 2 quiz! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdI2QS9k6qiBJWb-y9XoKX0DXT4nMSMaTRr1UBkXjJ7LsQsQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get a fresh
102. The 1971 German Wine Law - How Ripeness Replaced Terroir
Episode 102: The 1971 German Wine Law - How Ripeness Replaced Terroir Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:18 Release Date: March 12, 2025 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! 👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Stay connected with everything happening at Wine Educate and deepen yo
101. Riesling for WSET Level 2 - Everything You Need to Know
Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 15 minutes 31 seconds Release Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Riesling for WSET Level 2 - Everything You Need to Know Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Every week get your Level 1, 2 & 3 WSET tips including multiple choice quizzes and Level 3 essay questions. Stay informed about in-person and online classes as well as trips. 👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter Newsle
100. How to Use the Wine Educate Podcast for WSET Study
Episode 100: How to Use the Wine Educate Podcast for WSET Study Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 7 minutes 8 seconds Release Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 📧 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! 👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Stay connected with everything happening at W
99. Moscato d'Asti: The Asti Method and Piedmont's Sweet Sparkling Wine
Episode 99: Moscato d'Asti - The Asti Method and Piedmont's Sweet Sparkling Wine Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:47 Release Date: February 19th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! Episode Description Moscato d'Asti is one of the most misunderstood classic wine styl
98. Prosecco: Tank Method Bubbles, Confusing Sweetness Levels, and Italy's Most Unpronounceable Wine Region
Episode 98: Prosecco - Tank Method Bubbles, Confusing Sweetness Levels, and Italy's Most Unpronounceable Wine Region Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: [Insert Duration] Release Date: [Insert Date] Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Stay connect
97. Cava: History, Grapes, and the Quality Revolution in Spanish Sparkling Wine
Episode 97. Cava: History, Grapes, and the Quality Revolution in Spanish Sparkling Wine Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter to receive weekly quizzes, study tips, and Level 3 essay questions: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Overview We are continuing our sparkling wine series, and this week the focus is on Cava, Spain's traditional method sparkling wine. In
96. How to Decode Your Champagne Wine Label
Episode 96: How to Decode Your Champagne Wine Label Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:29 Release Date: January 29th 2026 📧 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! 👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter Stay connected with everything happening at Wine Educate and deepen your wine knowledge with each edition. Episode Descript
95. Champagne Overview: Grapes, Climate, Blending, and Style
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Episode Overview In Episode 95 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close continues the sparkling wine series with a focused overview of Champagne, designed especially for WSET Level 2 students. This episode covers where Champagne is located, why its climate is so challenging, the grapes that defi
94. The History of Sparkling Wine: From Limoux to Champagne
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Learn more about Wine Educate classes and certifications: https://www.wineeducate.com Episode 94: The History of Sparkling Wine Wine Educate Podcast In this episode, Joanne Close continues the Sparkling Wine Series with a deep dive into the history of sparkling wine. Rather than focusing on one i
93. The Traditional Method: The Bottle Fermentation Process Behind the Magic of Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
Stay Connected WineEducate.com Newsletter signup: mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us Joanne@WineEducate.com Episode 93 | The Traditional Method Hello and welcome to Episode 93 of the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close. Today we're breaking down the Traditional Method, the original bottle-fermented process that gives us Champagne and many of the world's most compell
92. Sparkling Wine 101: A Clear Introduction to Bubbles, Mousse, and Winemaking Methods for WSET Students and Sparkling Wine Enthusiasts
Stay Connected www.WineEducate.com Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us Joanne@WineEducate.com Episode 92 | Sparkling Wine Series Begins Hello and welcome to Episode 92 of the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and we're just about at the New Year. The holidays happened, the bubbles were flowing, and I sure enjoyed my fair share of sparkli
91. How WSET Online Courses Work: On Demand vs Instructor Led
Stay Connected www.WineEducate.com Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us Joanne@WineEducate.com www.WineEducate.com Joanne explains two primary online learning formats offered through Wine Educate: The WSET Online On Demand courses are fully created, structured, and taught by WSET educators. Wine Educate supports students administratively by managing
90. Thinking About a Wine Trip? What to Know About Wine Educate's Vineyard Travel
Resources & Links Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Wine Educate Trips & Itineraries: https://www.wineeducate.com/trips Contact Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode 90: Thinking About a Wine Trip? What to Know About Wine Educate's Vineyard Travel In this episode, we continue our New Year goal-setting series by talking about one of the most impactful goa
89. Inside the Master of Wine Program: History, Requirements, and How to Apply
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Masters of Wine official site: https://www.mastersofwine.org Recommended past episodes: Episode 5 – Understanding Level 1 Episode 8 – Understanding Level 2 Episode 23 – Understanding Level 3 How to Contact Us joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 89, we continue the c
88. What Is the WSET Diploma? Your Complete Guide to Level 4 Wine Certification
Resources & Links Sign up for the weekly Wine Educate newsletter for study tips and class announcements: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Explore upcoming WSET Level 1, 2, and 3 classes: www.wineeducate.com Listen to past episodes referenced today: Episode 5: Level 1 — What to Expect & How to Prepare Episode 8: Level 2 — What to Expect & How to Prepare Episode 28: Level 3 — What to
87. Beaujolais Beyond Nouveau: History, Appellations, and the Future of Gamay
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter (weekly WSET study tips for Levels 1, 2, and 3): https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Explore upcoming WSET classes and trips: www.wineeducate.com Listen to the Wine Educate Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube (video versions available) If you missed last week's episode on Beaujolais Nouveau (Episode 86), listen
86. What Is Beaujolais Nouveau? History, Release Day Rules, and Carbonic Maceration
Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne dives into Beaujolais Nouveau and why the third Thursday in November is one of the most unique days in the wine world. She explores what Beaujolais Nouveau is, how it originated, how it is made, and why it became one of the most reco
85. Exploring Five Key Southern Rhône Crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, and Tavel
Resources & Links Newsletter Sign-Up: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Receive weekly Level 2 quizzes, Level 3 essay questions, study tips, and podcast updates. How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In today's episode, Joanne wraps up the Rhône series with a deep dive into the Southern Rhône appellations, focusing on the Crus and how th
84. The Southern Rhône: Climate, Grapes, and Winemaking
The Southern Rhône: Climate, Grapes, and Winemaking Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter (Weekly study tips, essay questions for Level 3 students, class announcements, and upcoming wine trips.) Visit: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast and YouTu
83. The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas
The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas Resources & Links 📬 Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup 📧 Contact Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast! This is Episode 83, and I'm your host, Joanne Close. Today we're continuing our Northern Rhône series and diving into the
82. The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet
Wine Educate Podcast: Episode 82 Title: The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter https://www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 82, Joanne explores the northernmost part of the Northern Rhône, home to some of France's most prestigious Sy
81. Rhône Overview and the Mistral Wind Explained
Wine Educate Newsletter — Your Weekly Wine Study Boost! If you are studying wine or just love learning, this is your home base for smart, friendly study help. I keep it clear, useful, and welcoming so you actually look forward to it. Each Tuesday you'll get Level 2 multiple choice questions you can answer in minutes Level 3 essay prompts with simple pointers on where to aim Class news, event
80. Provence, France's Rosé Powerhouse: Regions, Grapes, and Styles
Links and resources Newsletter sign up for weekly quizzes and class news: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Information on upcoming trips and classes www.wineeducate.com What this episode covers Provence is more than postcards and pale pink wine. In this episode, Joanne unpacks the landscape, climate, history, grapes, and key appellations that define Provence today. You will hear how a
79. Roussillon Wines Explained: Grapes, History and Travel Insights
Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about Wine Educate trips and sign up for the upcoming Zoom info session: www.wineeducate.com/trips Episode Overview Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast! In this episode, Joanne Close takes us into the wines of the Roussillon, a region often described as "rugged" and one of the sunniest in France
78. Languedoc Wines Explained: PDO vs IGP and Why Languedoc Is France's Most Underrated Wine Destination
Resources & Links If you have questions about our upcoming trips to The South of France, we are hosting a Zoom info session on October 15th. Get the Zoom link here: www.wineeducate.com/trips If you want to learn more about our upcoming trips, visit: www.wineeducate.com/trips To receive study tips, quizzes, and information on upcoming classes, sign up for our newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newslet
77. Super Tuscans 101: Tuscany's Bordeaux Blends and the Sassicaia Story
Description: In Episode 77 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores the fascinating rise of Super Tuscans—wines that broke Italy's traditional rules and became some of the most sought-after bottles in the world. In Tuesday's episode, we covered Chianti and Chianti Classico. Today, we're heading about 75 miles southwest to Bolgheri, the coastal home of Super Tuscans. Though close in dista
76, Chianti vs. Chianti Classico: History, Laws, and Key Differences Explained
Hello and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 76. Today we're diving into the history and wine laws of Chianti and Chianti Classico. This is a Level 3 topic, but I've added context and stories that bring the region to life. Chianti has one of the longest and most fascinating histories in Italian wine. As early as the 13th century, the region w
75. Wine History in Context: Alto Piemonte's Revival and Valle d'Aosta's Alpine Charm
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello friends, and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and today we're doing something a little different. This episode won't be heavy on exam
74. Amarone & Recioto: The Passito Wines & Laws of Valpolicella Explained
Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 74. Today, we're heading to Northeast Italy, into the Veneto, to explore Valpolicella—a region whose wines feature prominently in both WSET Level 2 and Level 3. While you may not think "Valpolicella" sou
73. Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level
Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 73. Today, we're diving into two of Italy's most legendary regions: Barolo and Barbaresco, through the lens of WSET Level 3 wine laws. These two N
72. Italian Wine Laws at the WSET Level 2 Level
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is Epis
71. Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Episode 71 – Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, we conclude our Burgundy wine law series with two often-overlooked but fascinating regi
70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope
70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Today's episode continues our Burgundy series with a focus on the Côte d'Or—and more specifically, the role that slope p
69. The History of Burgundy Wine Laws: How Monks and the Napoleonic Code Shaped Today's Vineyards
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Welcome to episode 69 of the Wine Educate Podcast. This week, we're continuing our Burgundy series, focusing on the fascinating history behind the region's wine laws. Understanding this hist
68. WSET Level 2: Intro to Burgundy Wine Laws and Classifications
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate In this episode, Joanne introduces the fascinating world of Burgundy (or Bourgogne) and unpacks the wine laws at the WSET Level 2 level. This is the start of a four-part series o
67. The Story Behind Bordeaux's Famous (and Controversial) Wine Classifications
Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate If you have questions about upcoming WSET classes, coaching or trips book a 15 min free discovery call with Joanne! https://calendly.com/joanne-wineeducate/wset-discovery-call In this episod
66. WSET Level 2: Understanding Bordeaux's Regions, Grapes, and Classifications
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter – weekly study tips and resources for Levels 1, 2, and 3 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup If you have questions about upcoming WSET classes, coaching or trips book a 15 min free discovery call with Joanne! https://calendly.com/joanne-wineeducate/wset-discovery-call How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineedu
65. WSET Level 3: Understanding the History and Evolution of German Wine Laws
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter – weekly study tips and resources for Levels 1, 2, and 3 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Episode Overview: Welcome to Episode 65! This episode continues our wine law series with a deep dive into German wine laws at the WSET Level 3 level. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Episode 64 for the Level 2 overview first—this bui
65. WSET Level 3: Understanding the History and Evolution of German Wine Laws
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter – weekly study tips and resources for Levels 1, 2, and 3 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Episode Overview: Welcome to Episode 65! This episode continues our wine law series with a deep dive into German wine laws at the WSET Level 3 level. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Episode 64 for the Level 2 overview first—this bui
64. WSET Level 2: How to Read a German Wine Label
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter – the hub for all upcoming classes, study tools, and wine trips: 👉 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Wine Educate Podcast – Episode 64 German Wine Laws (Level 2 Overview) Welcome to Episode 64 of the Wine Educate Podcast. In th
63. WSET Level 3 Tasting Tip: Don't Let a Sweet Wine Sabotage Your Exam
Resources & Links: Sign up for the Newsletter – Get weekly Level 1, 2 & 3 tips, podcast links, and study resources www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup In This Episode: What happens if you're given a sweet white wine on the Level 3 tasting exam? In Episode 63, Joanne shares a smart (and easy to miss) strategy for the order in which you taste the wines during the exam—especially if one of the
62. Wine Tasting Series: Understanding Malolactic Conversion
Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne wraps up the summer tasting series with a deep dive into malolactic conversion, a winemaking process that's often misunderstood. If you've ever wondered why some white wines taste buttery while others stay crisp and tart, this epis
62. Wine Tasting Series: Understanding Malolactic Conversion
Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne wraps up the summer tasting series with a deep dive into malolactic conversion, a winemaking process that's often misunderstood. If you've ever wondered why some white wines taste buttery while others stay crisp and tart, this epis
61. WSET Level 3 Success Starts Here: Your Complete Prep Checklist
Resources & Links www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us joanne@wineeducate.com Show Notes: School is back in session, and today I'm tackling a question I get all the time from Level 2 students: "What should I be doing to prepare for Level 3?" Whether you're eager to keep the momentum going or just beginning to explore what's next, this episode is for you. Here's what we cover in
60. Wine Tasting Series: - Lees Ageing in Wine: What It Is, Who Uses It, and Why It Matters
Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter to get the full tasting exercise sheet and weekly updates: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email Joanne at: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne dives into the concept of lees aging—a winemaking technique that can add texture, flavor, and complexity to a wine. You'll learn what lees are, what au
59. Corks, Screwcaps, and Surprises: How Wine Closures Affect What's in Your Glass
Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter — Get the tasting series, study tips, and WSET updates each week www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary This week we're diving into a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while—wine closures. Whether you're studying fo
59. Corks, Screwcaps, and Surprises: How Wine Closures Affect What's in Your Glass
Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter — Get the tasting series, study tips, and WSET updates each week www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary This week we're diving into a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while—wine closures. Whether you're studying fo
58. Wine Tasting Series: - Understanding SAT Clusters - #8 - Herbal
Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter — Get tasting sheets, class updates, and study tips straight to your inbox. www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this week's tasting episode, we're sticking with the green theme—but taking a turn from herbaceous to
57. Decanting Wine: Tips, Myths, and Best Practices
Resources & Links • Join the newsletter and get weekly tasting sheets, updates, and bonus content: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup • Ask a question via the SpeakPipe link in the newsletter How to Contact Us • Website: www.wineeducate.com • Instagram: @wineeducate • Send a question: Look for the SpeakPipe link in the newsletter Episode Summary In this Thursday Q&A episode, Joanne answers a q
