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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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45. Wine Study Tools: Aroma Kits – Study Hack or...

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

2025/05/29

Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter to access free PDFs from the Taste This! series, including setup instructions for each tasting activity: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us: Got a question or topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Send me an email joanne@wineeducate.com I’d love to hear from you! Episode Overview: Today we’re talking about aroma kits—what they are, how they work, and whether you need one if you're studying for your WSET exams or

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12:03

44. Taste This! Mini Wine Tastings You Can Do at...

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

2025/05/27

Resources & Links – Get the free PDF tasting guide: www.wineeducate.com/tea – Listen to Episode 9: How to Set Up Your Tasting Environment – Listen to Episode 18: What Is Tannin and Why Does It Matter? How to Contact Us Have a question or want to share how your tasting went? Just hit reply to the newsletter or email joanne@wineeducate.com. Follow along on Instagram or Threads: @wineeducate Episode Summary Welcome to the first installment of Taste This!, a new DIY mini wine tasting series released

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07:17

43. Thinking About Starting a Wine Tasting Group?...

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

2025/05/22

Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at joanne@wineeducate.com Show Notes It’s summer—WSET Level 3 exams are done, school’s winding down, and it’s time to shift gears. In this episode, Joanne kicks off a new tasting-focused series with something fun and foundational: how to start your own wine tasting group, and why organizing

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42. The Do’s and Don’ts of Blind Tasting: A Guide for...

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

2025/05/20

Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at joanne@wineeducate.com Show Notes In this episode, Joanne breaks down the do’s and don’ts of blind tasting—from how to set up a supportive, productive tasting group to why it matters for both students and enthusiasts. Whether you’re preparing for the WSET exam or just curious about

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15:13

41. Why Wine Trade Tastings Are Valuable to WSET...

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

2025/05/15

Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at joanne@wineeducate.com Show Notes In this episode, Joanne walks you through how to get the most out of a wine trade tasting—whether you’re a buyer, a wine student, or just someone eager to connect more deeply with producers and their wines. You’ll learn why trade tastings

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16:05

40. WSET Wine Tasting Kits—Are They Worth It?

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

2025/05/13

Resources & Links • Join the Wine Educate newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup • View available courses & upcoming classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Questions or feedback? Email Joanne at joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne shares her firsthand impressions of a WSET-approved wine tasting sample kit designed for Level 1 - 3 students. With her colleague Nancy, she opens and tastes four of the ten samples—Mosel Riesling, Beaujolais-Villages,

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39. What WSET Level 3 Students Wish They Knew Before...

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

2025/05/08

Resources & Links Join the Newsletter: wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course Begins May 11 — www.wineeducate.com/launchpad Contact Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com In this episode, Joanne shares insights straight from the mouths of her current WSET Level 3 students during their second-to-last class — the sparkling wine session. As champagne was flowing and conversation opened up, she asked her students: “What do you wish you could tell yourself six months ago?” What

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16:03

38.The Do’s and Don’ts: 24 Hours Before Your WSET...

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

2025/05/06

Resources & Links Join Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course www.wineeducate.com/launchpad Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary You’ve done the studying, now it’s time to focus on how to walk into your WSET Level 3 exam rested, clear-headed, and confident. In this episode, Joanne shares exactly what to do—and just as importantly, what not

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37. Didn’t Pass WSET Level 3 Theory? Here's What to...

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

2025/04/29

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary Today, we're wrapping up our "How to Prepare for the Level 3 Exam" series with a tough but important conversation: what to do if you didn’t pass Level 3 Theory. With a global pass rate of only 57%,

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07:50

36. Testable VS Nontestable Wines - Wines That May...

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

2025/04/24

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: Newsletter Signup | Wine Educate Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: Launchpad: WSET Level 3 Prep - Zoom Course - May 11th | Wine Educate Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne Close addresses a common concern among WSET Level 3 students: the difference between testable and non-testable wines. If you’ve ever second-guessed your tasting notes or stressed over wines that don’t match your expectations, this episode is meant to put your mind

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11:21

35. Top 5 Mistakes Students Make in the WSET Level 3...

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

2025/04/22

Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: Email Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode 35 – The Top 5 Mistakes on the WSET Level 3 Theory Exam In this episode, I’ll walk you through the top five mistakes I regularly see students make on the theory portion of the WSET Level 3 exam—and how you can avoid them. Because let’s be honest: it’s not just about knowing the material. Success comes from knowing how to take the exam. We cover: Why having a game

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08:43

34. Top 5 Tasting Mistakes on the WSET Level 3 Exam

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

2025/04/17

Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter for weekly study tips and course updates Learn more about Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course Check out upcoming trips and classes www.wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne tackles one of the most stressful parts of the WSET Level 3 exam: the tasting portion. As someone who has graded many exams, she walks through the five most common mistakes students make when writing their tasting notes—and explains how to avoid them. This

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07:46

33. Do Study Pods Really Help? Group Learning in WSET...

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

2025/04/15

Resources & Links Learn more about the Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course Join the Wine Educate Newsletter for weekly tips & updates Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne explores one of the most effective tools for success in WSET Level 3: the study group. If you're on the fence about joining or starting a study pod, this episode covers the research, real-world results, and how to make it work for you. Topics include: Why collaborative learning can significantly improve retention and exam

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10:05

32. The Long Runway – Why Early Preparation Leads to...

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

2025/04/10

Resources & Links: Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In this episode, Joanne breaks down one of the biggest predictors of success in WSET Level 3: early preparation. While Levels 1 and 2 can be approached with minimal advance study, Level 3 is a different story. Joanne shares how giving yourself a longer runway—starting prep weeks or even

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31. How Many Hours Do I Really Need to Study for WSET...

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

2025/04/08

Resources & Mentions Free WSET Level 1 Flashcards Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course – Our four-week study support program to help you stay on track Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up here for tips, tools, and new episode updates Episode Summary If you're preparing for WSET Level 3, you're probably wondering: How many hours do I actually need to study? In this episode, Joanne walks through the official guidance from WSET, breaks down the numbers for Levels 1, 2, and 3, and shares her honest take

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12:37

30. Inside the WSET Level 3 Exam: Tasting + Theory...

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

2025/04/03

Launchpad: WSET Level 3 Prep - Zoom Course - Next Start Date In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close takes the mystery out of the WSET Level 3 exam. She explains exactly how the tasting and theory sections are structured, how grading works, and what to focus on to earn the most points—whether you’re aiming to pass or go for that distinction. Joanne shares practical advice from her years of administering exams and guiding students, including common pitfalls to avoid and how to make the

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29. How to Prepare for WSET Level 3 (Without Overwhelm)

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

2025/04/01

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates Launchpad: WSET Level 3 Prep - Zoom Course - May 11th | Wine Educate In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close helps you get ready for WSET Level 3 with a practical, encouraging guide to prep—without the panic. Whether you’ve already signed up or you’re just thinking about it, Joanne breaks down exactly what to focus on before the course begins. From reviewing your Level 2 materials to creating a realistic study

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09:37

28. WSET Level 3: What to Expect from the Course and...

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

2025/03/27

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. Connect with Wine Educate: Website: www.wineeducate.comInstagram: @wineeducateEmail: Joanne@wineeducate.com Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive content! Thinking about taking WSET Level 3 but not sure what you're signing up for? In this episode, host Joanne Close walks you through how the course is structured, what the exam includes, and how different course formats (in-person, online, accelerated) might affect your

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10:35

27. The Big Jump – Why WSET Level 3 Feels So Much...

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

2025/03/25

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. Connect with Wine Educate: Website: www.wineeducate.comInstagram: @wineeducateEmail: Joanne@wineeducate.com Newsletter: Sign up for exclusive content! Episode Summary: In this first episode of a brand-new series, Joanne dives into what makes the leap from WSET Level 2 to Level 3 so significant—and why it often catches students off guard. With a global pass rate hovering around 50%, Level 3 is a challenging course, but

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26. WSET Level 3 Bootcamp - Lessons from the Vineyard...

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

2025/03/20

26. WSET Level 3 Bootcamp - Lessons from the Vineyard (Part 2) Level 3 Bootcamp 2026 - TRIP DETAILS Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close continues the Lessons from the Vineyard series, focusing on winemaking (vinification) at Château Camplazens. During the WSET Level 3 Bootcamp, students got a firsthand look at the winery’s fermentation process, barrel aging choices, and the fascinating

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