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Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep

Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, your ultimate guide to mastering wine through the lens of WSET wine courses and certifications. Whether you"re a beginner exploring WSET Level 1 or preparing for the rigorous WSET Level 3 exam, this podcast is packed with insights tailored for every stage of your wine education journey. Learn wine tasting techniques using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), discover expert strategies for excelling in WSET essay practice, and dive into topics like food and

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63. WSET Level 3 Tasting Tip: Don’t Let a Sweet Wine...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/31

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 them is a sweet/luscious style like Sauternes or Tokaji. Most students instinctively begin with the white

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62. Wine Tasting Series: Understanding Malolactic...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/29

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 episode will help you connect the dots. Joanne walks us through the difference between malic and lactic

62. Wine Tasting Series: Understanding Malolactic...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/29

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61. WSET Level 3 Success Starts Here: Your Complete...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/24

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 Episode 61: 1. Get the Level 3 Book Your first step is to get the WSET Level 3 textbook in your hands

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60. Wine Tasting Series: - Lees Ageing in Wine: What...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/22

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 autolysis means, and how lees contact shows up in both still and sparkling wines. Joanne also covers why

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59. Corks, Screwcaps, and Surprises: How Wine...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/17

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 for WSET Level 3 or just wondering why some wines pop and others twist, this episode breaks down the major

59. Corks, Screwcaps, and Surprises: How Wine...

Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep ·

2025/07/17