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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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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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25. Level 3 Bootcamp - Lessons from the Vineyard...

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

2025/03/18

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. WSET Level 3 Bootcamp - Trip Details In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares insights from the WSET Level 3 Bootcamp in the South of France. After an incredible week at Château Camplazens, Joanne reflects on key vineyard lessons that bring WSET theory to life. She explores how studying viticulture in the field helps Level 3 students prepare for essay questions, how natural factors like winds, soil,

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24. The Three Best Wine Books You Will Ever Own!

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

2025/03/13

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares the three essential wine books that have been her go-to resources throughout her 20+ years of WSET education. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, these books will help you deepen your knowledge of wine, viticulture, winemaking, and regional geography. Joanne discusses why these books are must-haves, how to use them effectively, and

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23. Understanding Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary...

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

2025/03/11

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close explores the essential primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and flavors in wine. Identifying and categorizing these aromas is a crucial skill for WSET Level 3 students, as they play a key role in tasting notes and determining a wine’s development. Joanne breaks down how these aromas are classified, why they matter for the Systematic Approach to Tasting

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22. Tasting a Full-Bodied Red Wine Using the WSET SAT

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

2025/03/06

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close leads a guided tasting of a full-bodied red wine using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT). This episode builds on the Structural Components Series, helping students apply what they’ve learned to a real-world tasting scenario. Joanne walks through the tasting process at WSET Levels 1, 2, and 3, explaining how assessment evolves with each level. She discusses

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21. Evaluating The Finish of a Wine

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

2025/03/04

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close wraps up the Structural Components Series with a deep dive into evaluating the finish of a wine using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT). Finish, also known as length, is one of the trickiest components to define and assess, yet it carries significant weight in the WSET Level 3 exam. Joanne unpacks the controversy around defining finish, explains common

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20. Structural Components of Wine: Body

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

2025/02/27

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! and class updates! Episode Description: In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close continues the Structural Components Series with an in-depth look at Body in Wine. What makes a wine feel light, medium, or full-bodied? How do alcohol, sugar, tannin, and acidity influence perception? Joanne breaks it all down, shares key study tips for WSET students, and provides a fun at-home exercise to help train your palate. Plus, she gives an

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19. Structural Components in Wine: Alcohol

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

2025/02/25

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up to learn about upcoming WSET classes, Wine Trips and study tips! Episode 19: Structural Components in Wine: Alcohol Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close continues the Structural Components Series with a deep dive into Alcohol in Wine. She explores how alcohol affects wine’s body, balance, and perception, while also covering the science behind ABV, legal labeling requirements in the U.S. and E.U., and practical tips for

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18. Structural Components in Wine: Tannin

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

2025/02/20

Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close continues the structural components series with a deep dive into tannin. Learn what tannins are, how they’re perceived on the palate, and the key role they play in wine structure and aging. Joanne shares practical examples, from tea to unripe banana peels, to help listeners identify tannins in everyday life. She also explores winemaking techniques that

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17. Tasting a Tokaji Aszu Using the SAT at Levels 1–3

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

2025/02/18

Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close continues her series on the structural components of wine, focusing on sweet wines. Using a 2019 Orum “Metamorphosis” Tokaji 5 Puttonyos, Joanne breaks down a WSET-style tasting note and dives into the role of Botrytis (noble rot) in sweet wine production. She also explains how acidity balances sweetness, making Tokaji a perfect study wine for WSET students. Resources: Previous Episodes: Episode 10: Evaluating Wine

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16. Structural Components in Wine: Sweetness

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

2025/02/13

Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close continues her series on the structural components of wine, focusing on sweetness. Joanne dives into how residual sugar (RS) creates sweetness in wine, how it’s measured, and how our perception of sweetness can be influenced by acidity and other factors. She also shares insights into different sweetness levels and their impact on wine style. Resources: Previous Episodes: Episode 10: Evaluating Wine Using the SAT

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15. Structural Components in Wine: Acidity

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

2025/02/11

Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close kicks off a new series exploring the structural components of wine, starting with acidity. Learn how acidity develops in grapes, how it’s measured, and how to detect it on the palate. Joanne breaks it all down in an engaging, easy-to-understand way—drool test included! Resources: Previous Episodes: Episode 10: Evaluating Wine Using the SAT Episode 11: What is BLIC and How to Use It? Wine Educate Newsletter Sign

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14. Exploring WSET Beer Education with Sal Mortillaro

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

2025/02/04

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close welcomes Sal Mortillaro, WSET Beer Educator, to discuss the world of beer education, certifications, and the exciting expansion of WSET’s Beer program. Sal shares his impressive background in beer judging, competitions, and how he became part of the first-ever cohort of WSET Beer educators. Joanne and Sal discuss what students can expect from WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Beer courses, how beer education differs from wine

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13. Tasting a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Using the...

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

2025/01/28

Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate podcast, Joanne walks listeners through a detailed WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) analysis of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, showcasing how tasting notes evolve across WSET Levels 1, 2, and 3. Using the 2023 Three Brooms as an example, she explores the differences in structure, detail, and evaluation as students progress through each level. Joanne also shares insights into common descriptors like "gooseberry" and "cat's pee,"

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12. How the SAT Progresses: Tasting a Bordeaux Wine...

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

2025/01/21

Episode Summary In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close breaks down how the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) evolves from Level 1 to Level 3. Using a 2000 Bordeaux as the example, Joanne demonstrates how tasting notes become progressively more detailed and analytical, helping students understand what to expect as they advance through the WSET levels. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Previous Episodes: Episode 10: Evaluating Wine Using the SAT Episode 11: What is

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11. What is BLIC and How to Use It to Assess Wine...

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

2025/01/14

Episode 11: What is BLIC and How to Use It to Assess Wine Quality Episode Description: In this episode we break down BLIC, the WSET framework for evaluating wine quality and readiness for drinking. Discover how this structured approach—covering Balance, Length, Intensity, and Complexity—fits into the Standard Approach to Tasting (SAT) and how it helps wine students and professionals make objective assessments. Joanne explains each component of BLIC, provides practical examples,

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10. Evaluating Wine Using, the SAT & Why Spitting is...

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

2025/01/07

Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast! In this episode, host Joanne Close dives into the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) and its role in wine education. Joanne also covers the often-overlooked but essential practice of spitting in wine tastings—why it matters and how to do it effectively. Resources SAT Resources: WSET Level 1 SAT WSET Level 2 SAT WSET Level 3 SAT Newsletter Sign-Up: Click here to join the Wine Educate newsletter for exclusive study tools, tips, and content not

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20:57

9. Beyond the Glass: How External Factors Influence...

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

2024/12/31

Episode Summary: In Episode 9 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores how external factors can significantly impact your wine tasting experience. From lighting and temperature to the glassware you use, creating a proper tasting environment is essential for both objective analysis and enjoyment. Designed especially for WSET students, this episode emphasizes the importance of preparing both your setting and yourself to maximize tasting accuracy and success. Resources Mentioned in the

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8. WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: What to Expect and...

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

2024/12/24

Episode Title: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: What to Expect and How to Prepare Episode Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne dives into everything you need to know about the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. Whether you’re considering enrolling or you’re already signed up, this episode is packed with valuable insights on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your study journey. Links and Resources: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification. Download here.

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