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Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep

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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 wine pairing and career pathways in the wine industry. With episodes on professional wine education, tips for online wine classes, and behind-the-scenes stories from WSET exam preparation, we'll help you turn your passion for wine into expertise. Whether you're pursuing wine certification for personal growth or advancing your career as a sommelier or educator, the Wine Educate Podcast is here to guide you—one glass at a time. Subscribe now to gain the confidence to ace your WSET courses and elevate your appreciation of wine! This podcast is for you if you are asking questions such as: How do I study for WSET classes? How do I pass WSET Level 3? How do I pass WSET Theory? How do I pass WSET Tasting? How can I take WSET Level 1 course online? Where can I take WSET Level 1 course online? Where can I take WSET Level 2 course online? Where can I take WSET Level 3 course online? What are the WSET Level 2 study materials? How can I prepare for the WSET Level 3 exam? What wine certification programs are available? What are the best wine education podcasts? Where are wine tasting courses near me? How can I take an online wine education class? What are Wine and Spirit Education Trust certifications? How can I become a certified sommelier? What is a wine appreciation course? What wine education is for beginners? What are advanced wine studies? Can I study wine abroad? Can I study WSET in France? Can I study WSET in Europe? What are the top wine regions to visit? How can I find wine tasting tours? What are some WSET exam tips? What are some wine industry certifications? What are professional wine qualifications? What are some wine courses for enthusiasts? What is the WSET diploma program? What are the benefits of obtaining a WSET Level 1 certification? How can I prepare for the WSET Level 2 exam? What topics are covered in the WSET Level 3 course? Are there online courses available for WSET certifications? What is the difference between WSET and sommelier certifications? How long does it take to complete WSET Level 1? What are the costs associated with WSET Level 2 courses? Can I take WSET exams online? What career opportunities are available with a WSET Level 3 certification? How do I find WSET-approved course providers near me? What study materials are recommended for WSET Level 2? Are there practice exams available for WSET Level 3? What is the pass rate for WSET Level 2 exams? How does WSET certification benefit wine professionals? What are the prerequisites for enrolling in WSET Level 3? Can I retake the WSET exam if I don't pass on the first attempt? What is the format of the WSET Level 1 exam? Are there scholarships available for WSET courses? How does WSET certification compare to other wine education programs? What are the best resources for WSET Level 3 exam preparation? How many wines do you taste in WSET Level 2? Is WSET Level 3 difficult? What jobs can I get with a WSET certification? What is the difference between WSET and CMS (Court of Master Sommeliers)? How can I memorize wine regions for the WSET exam? Do I need WSET Level 1 before taking Level 2? What's the difference between WSET Level 2 and Level 3? How does blind tasting work in WSET exams? Is WSET certification worth it? What are the hardest parts of the WSET Level 3 exam? Can you skip WSET Level 1 and go straight to Level 2? What are the key sparkling wine styles covered in WSET Level 3? How do I apply the BLIC (Balance, Length, Intensity, Complexity) method? What are the key wine regions I need to know for WSET Level 3? How does soil type affect wine for WSET exams? What are the essential fortified wines to know for WSET Level 3? How do I prepare for the WSET Level 3 short-answer questions? What is BLIC in wine tasting, and how is it used in WSET? What's the best way to practice multiple-choice questions for WSET? What's the best way to take notes during a WSET wine tasting? What wines should I blind taste for WSET Level 3? How do I taste wine like a professional? What's the difference between young and mature wines? How do I recognize wine faults like cork taint or oxidation? Why do some wines taste buttery? What's the best way to aerate a wine before drinking? How do I know if a wine is corked? How do tannins in wine interact with food? What wines pair best with soft cheeses? How does sweetness in wine affect food pairings? How do I pair wine with vegetarian dishes? What's the best way to store wine at home? What is the ideal serving ...2024 Arte Comida y Vino
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  • 93. The Traditional Method: The Bottle Fermentation Process Behind the Magic of Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines

    93. The Traditional Method: The Bottle Fermentation Process Behind the Magic of Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
    Jan 8 2026

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    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 compelling sparkling wines. These bubbles are created by a second fermentation captured in a sealed bottle, using thicker glass built to hold pressure.

    We begin with the base wine, fermented first and intentionally lower in alcohol so the final wine stays balanced after the second fermentation adds about 1–1.5% ABV. Yeast and sugar are added before sealing with a crown cap, restarting fermentation inside the bottle. The CO2 produced dissolves into the wine, forming bubbles, while yeast autolysis develops aromas often described as bread, biscuit, or pastry notes, depending on how long the wine rests on the lees.

    Lees are guided into the neck through riddling, once done entirely by hand, now most often by machine using a Gyropalette, which completes the job in days. The lees are removed during disgorging by freezing the neck to form a small plug that is ejected under pressure when the crown cap is removed. The wine is then topped up and styled through dosage, a blend of wine and sugar that determines the final sweetness level, such as Brut (dry) or Demi-sec (sweeter). The cork is inserted last and secured with a wire cage to hold against the internal pressure.

    Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Around the World
    • Champagne and Cremant in France
    • Cava in Spain
    • Method Cap Classic in South Africa
    • Traditional Method styles in California, Australia, and New Zealand

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  • 92. Sparkling Wine 101: A Clear Introduction to Bubbles, Mousse, and Winemaking Methods for WSET Students and Sparkling Wine Enthusiasts

    92. Sparkling Wine 101: A Clear Introduction to Bubbles, Mousse, and Winemaking Methods for WSET Students and Sparkling Wine Enthusiasts
    Jan 1 2026
    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 sparkling wine. Now we're kicking off a brand new Sparkling Wine Series, and friends, it's a big one. This series is built as a supplement, not a replacement for the WSET class. I'll be focusing mainly on Level 2 material, with a few Level 3 touches where it makes sense, but the deeper Level 3 concepts are being saved for the new Level 3 membership launching in February. How Sparkling Wine Shows Up in WSET Exams For Level 1 and Level 2, sparkling wines show up early, including Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, the style overview, and the ever-popular service question: how to open a bottle of sparkling wine. Yes, that question keeps showing up at multiple levels. For Level 2, sparkling wine and fortified wines are covered in Session 8, and the service component is important and appears in the multiple choice questions. For Level 3, you will not get a sparkling wine in the practical tasting exam, but you will see it in the theory, including multiple choice questions and short answer essays on sparkling or fortified wines. Tasting Term to Know: Mousse Mousse describes the bubble texture on the palate. In class, we talk about three broad levels: delicate, creamy, and aggressive. The class always gets a good laugh out of the aggressive mousse question, and yes, it sticks in your memory. You use it in your Level 3 SAT framework, but you won't be assessed on tasting a sparkling wine. Definition of Sparkling Wine Sparkling wine is wine that bubbles when poured into a glass. The bubbles form because carbon dioxide is dissolved in the wine under pressure until the bottle is opened and the cork is removed. I love that Oxford Companion definition. It's simple, it's clear, and it just works. Grapes for Sparkling Wine Acidity is the key. Grapes with naturally high acidity make fresher, livelier styles of sparkling wine. In Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are stars because they deliver high acidity and make great sparkling wine. This model has been copied in other regions. In the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc steps up as the hero grape for extraordinary sparkling wines. In Australia, Shiraz is used to make red sparkling wine, because it's their grape. So why not? How the Bubbles Get in the Bottle: Main Production Methods The method has a direct correlation to style, quality, mouthfeel, price, and the feel of the bubbles when you sip the wine. Here are the big ones we'll explore in this series: Traditional Method Transfer Method Ancestral Method (Petillant Naturel, or Pet Nat) Tank Method Carbonation Method The traditional fermentation method is the most expensive to produce. Other methods exist to make sparkling wine more affordable and accessible, and each method creates a different style in the glass. Sparkling Wine Styles, Sweetness & Alcohol Sparkling wines can be white, rosé, or red, and range from very dry to sweet, and everything in between. Alcohol is often around 12% to 12.5%, but it can be lower. Producers try not to let alcohol creep too high because it can mute freshness and balance. Sparkling Wine Today Global sparkling wine consumption has increased by 57% since 2002 and continues steadily upward. We live in exciting times in wine, especially for sparkling, because there are more grapes, more methods, more styles, and more opportunities to taste something new. What's Next Next week in Episode 93, we're diving into the traditional method, the science, the wonder, and the pure magic of how those bubbles get into the wine. If you want weekly quizzes, short answer practice, and pairing context delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter. Head to wineeducate.com and click the green newsletter signup button, or use the link in the show notes. And as always, hit reply if you have questions. I love hearing from you. Cheers, Joanne Close
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  • 91. How WSET Online Courses Work: On Demand vs Instructor Led

    91. How WSET Online Courses Work: On Demand vs Instructor Led
    Dec 25 2025

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    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 registration, supplying textbooks when required for Level 2 and above, and coordinating exam scheduling after course completion. These courses are designed for learners who prefer complete schedule flexibility and self-paced study without a Wine Educate instructor teaching live lessons.

    The Wine Educate Instructor-Led online classes are live, interactive sessions taught by Joanne or one of Wine Educate's educators. Course listings include the instructor's name before registration. Level 1 consists of four live 90-minute sessions, while Level 2 includes six live sessions over several weeks. All sessions are recorded to allow for rewatching if needed. Unlike the On Demand format, Instructor-Led students receive a physical textbook as part of their course experience.

    Wine for Class & Tasting Options

    Wines are not included in the base cost of online classes and represent an additional expense for students. At checkout, Wine Educate offers the option to purchase WSET-approved tasting kits for Levels 1, 2, and 3. These kits are designed for one student, with the possibility of being shared between two. Students may also choose to source wines independently using the style list provided by Wine Educate, which is especially helpful for tasting groups or trade professionals who prefer to purchase full bottles.

    Joanne emphasizes that while tasting kits are strongly recommended for the guided tasting examples in class, wines are not mandatory for passing the course or sitting the exam.

    Exam Format & Logistics

    Wine Educate students can sit their exams in person at one of Wine Educate's satellite locations if local to the testing area. For most online learners who live outside of these areas, Joanne explains the benefits of WSET Remote Invigilation, where the exam is scheduled and monitored by WSET through the student's computer. Wine Educate assists with setup, scheduling, and logistics so students can test from home at a time that works for them.

    How to Choose the Right Format

    Joanne summarizes the decision simply: students looking for maximum flexibility and self-pacing should consider WSET On Demand, while those wanting live teaching, structure, interaction, and direct instructor support will benefit most from Wine Educate's Instructor-Led online classes.

    What's Next

    The next podcast series will focus on Sparkling Wine, running through February. Joanne notes that newsletter topics will align with upcoming episodes and include quizzes and exam questions to support both WSET students and wine enthusiasts continuing their learning journey.

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