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Wine Educate: Wine Tasting, Wine Tips, Wine Enthusiast, WSET

Wine Educate: Wine Tasting, Wine Tips, Wine Enthusiast, WSET

De: Joanne Close
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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 ...2024 Arte Comida y Vino
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  • 58. Wine Tasting Series: - Understanding SAT Clusters - #8 - Herbal

    58. Wine Tasting Series: - Understanding SAT Clusters - #8 - Herbal
    Jul 15 2025
    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 herbal. They’re not the same (and your WSET Level 3 SAT card agrees).

    Joanne breaks down what qualifies as herbal—think mint, eucalyptus, dill, lavender—and offers hands-on tips for recognizing these aromas and flavors in your daily life, from peppermint tea to dill-flavored potato chips.

    You’ll also hear about her recent wine road trip through Piedmont, Val d’Aosta, and back through the South of France, where the changing landscape echoed these herbal notes in both the wines and local cheeses.

    What You’ll Learn

    • The difference between herbaceous and herbal (and why it matters on the SAT)

    • How to identify mint, eucalyptus, fennel, dill, and lavender using items you likely already have

    • Why dried herbs are tricky—but worth practicing

    • Wine examples that often show herbal notes, like Australian Shiraz, Rioja, and Southern Rhône reds

    • A tasting group exercise you can do this week to sharpen your herbal identification skills

    Tasting Challenge

    Gather some common dried herbs—oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary—and do a blind smell test with your tasting group. Can you pick out each one? Then try a Rioja or an Aussie Shiraz and see if you can find dill or eucalyptus on the nose. This kind of sensory training builds the confidence you need for Level 3 tasting exams.

    Final Thought

    You don’t need access to every plant on the SAT card to be a great taster. Use what’s around you, get curious, and don’t be afraid to name something even if it’s not “on the list.” What matters is building your own sensory memory.
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    11 m
  • 57. Decanting Wine: Tips, Myths, and Best Practices

    57. Decanting Wine: Tips, Myths, and Best Practices
    Jul 9 2025

    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 question from Jonathan: “When should I use a decanter?”

    It’s a great question—and one that many people are afraid to ask. Joanne walks through the main reasons to decant wine and when it might actually make things worse. From young reds that need to open up, to natural wines with reduction, to bottles with sediment, she covers the practical (and avoidable) reasons for decanting. And yes—she even shares a story about vintage Champagne in a decanter.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why decanting helps wines "open up"
    • When sediment makes decanting necessary
    • How just opening the bottle early can often be enough
    • Why most wines don’t need to be decanted
    • Which wines are good candidates (and which aren’t)
    • How older wines can be fragile and fall apart after decanting
    • Why you don’t need a fancy decanter to try this at home
    • The controversial truth: Yes, it’s okay to decant vintage Champagne!

    Wines Mentioned
    • Young, tannic reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, Barolo
    • Natural wines (with reduction)
    • White Burgundy (and other age-worthy whites)
    • Vintage Champagne (when you’re feeling bold)

    Key Takeaway
    There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Wine is about enjoyment, so if you’re curious—experiment! Use what you have, taste as you go, and don’t worry about “rules.” Even a science beaker can be a great decanter.
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    11 m
  • 56. Wine Tasting Series: - Mini Wine Tastings You Can Do at Home - #7 - Herbacious

    56. Wine Tasting Series: - Mini Wine Tastings You Can Do at Home - #7 - Herbacious
    Jul 8 2025

    Resources & Links

    • Join the newsletter and download the full tasting prompt sheet: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup

    How to Contact Us

    • Website: www.wineeducate.com

    • Instagram: @wineeducate

    • Submit a question for the podcast: Use the SpeakPipe link in the newsletter

    Episode Summary
    Welcome to Episode 56 of the Wine Educate Podcast. It’s Tuesday, which means we’re continuing our Summer Tasting Series—short, practical exercises you can do at home or with your tasting group to build your sensory memory and confidence with aromas and flavors.

    This week’s focus is on herbaceous aromas, a key cluster on the WSET SAT. Joanne walks us through how to identify and experience the following aromas: green bell pepper, grass, asparagus, tomato leaf, and blackcurrant leaf. Not to be confused with herbal notes, these green aromas are especially common in Sauvignon Blanc and less-ripe Cabernet Sauvignon.

    You’ll get tips on where to find these ingredients—whether it’s the farmer’s market, your own backyard, or a trip to the store—and why it matters to train your brain to recognize them. Joanne also shares how to link these notes to specific wines, with suggestions to try New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux-style Cabernet blends for real-world examples.

    Whether you're studying for WSET or just want to be more confident in your tasting, this episode will help you file those aromas into your internal “flavor cabinet” with clarity and a little bit of fun.

    Tune in, sniff around, and start building your aroma recognition skills one wine at a time.

    Next Steps
    Download the companion tasting sheet from the newsletter. Not on the list? Visit www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup
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    8 m
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I’m just a wine enthusiast trying to learn more about wine, and was nervous that this was for WSET, but from the beginning Joanne says it’s for everyone. The episodes are short, very informative, not intimidating, and although I would love to listen to her go on for hours, I am really enjoying her podcasts!

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