Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Learn more about Wine Educate classes and certifications: https://www.wineeducate.com Episode 94: The History of Sparkling Wine Wine Educate Podcast In this episode, Joanne Close continues the Sparkling Wine Series with a deep dive into the history of sparkling wine. Rather than focusing on one in...

Stay Connected WineEducate.com Newsletter signup: mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us Joanne@WineEducate.com 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 compell...

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 sparkl...

  Stay Connected www. WineEducate.com Newsletter signup:  https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us Joanne@WineEducate.com www. WineEducate.com 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...

Resources & Links Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Wine Educate Trips & Itineraries: https://www.wineeducate.com/trips Contact Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode 90: Thinking About a Wine Trip? What to Know About Wine Educate's Vineyard Travel In this episode, we continue our New Year goal-setting series by talking about one of the most impactful goals a wine...

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Masters of Wine official site: https://www.mastersofwine.org Recommended past episodes: Episode 5 – Understanding Level 1 Episode 8 – Understanding Level 2 Episode 23 – Understanding Level 3 How to Contact Us joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 89, we continue the conversation from...

Resources & Links Sign up for the weekly Wine Educate newsletter for study tips and class announcements: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Explore upcoming WSET Level 1, 2, and 3 classes: www.wineeducate.com Listen to past episodes referenced today: Episode 5: Level 1 — What to Expect & How to Prepare Episode 8: Level 2 — What to Expect & How to Prepare Episode 28: Level 3 — What to Expec...

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter (weekly WSET study tips for Levels 1, 2, and 3): https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Explore upcoming WSET classes and trips: www.wineeducate.com Listen to the Wine Educate Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube (video versions available) If you missed last week's episode on Beaujolais Nouveau (Episode 86), listen to that one fir...

Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne dives into Beaujolais Nouveau and why the third Thursday in November is one of the most unique days in the wine world. She explores what Beaujolais Nouveau is, how it originated, how it is made, and why it became one of the most recog...

Resources & Links Newsletter Sign-Up: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Receive weekly Level 2 quizzes, Level 3 essay questions, study tips, and podcast updates. How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In today's episode, Joanne wraps up the Rhône series with a deep dive into the Southern Rhône appellations, focusing on the Crus and how the...

The Southern Rhône: Climate, Grapes, and Winemaking Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter:  https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter (Weekly study tips, essay questions for Level 3 students, class announcements, and upcoming wine trips.) Visit: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast and YouTube channel...

The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas Resources & Links 📬 Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup 📧 Contact Joanne: joanne@wineeducate.com Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast! This is Episode 83, and I'm your host, Joanne Close . Today we're continuing our Northern Rhône series and diving into the midd...

Wine Educate Podcast: Episode 82 Title: The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter https://www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 82, Joanne explores the northernmost part of the Northern Rhône , home to some of France's most prestigious Syrah...

Wine Educate Newsletter — Your Weekly Wine Study Boost! If you are studying wine or just love learning, this is your home base for smart, friendly study help. I keep it clear, useful, and welcoming so you actually look forward to it. Each Tuesday you'll get Level 2 multiple choice questions you can answer in minutes Level 3 essay prompts with simple pointers on where to aim Class news, events, and...

Links and resources Newsletter sign up for weekly quizzes and class news: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Information on upcoming trips and classes www.wineeducate.com What this episode covers Provence is more than postcards and pale pink wine. In this episode, Joanne unpacks the landscape, climate, history, grapes, and key appellations that define Provence today. You will hear how a region...

Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about Wine Educate trips and sign up for the upcoming Zoom info session: www.wineeducate.com/trips Episode Overview Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast! In this episode, Joanne Close takes us into the wines of the Roussillon, a region often described as "rugged" and one of the sunniest in France. Su...

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Description: In Episode 77 of the Wine Educate Podcast , Joanne Close explores the fascinating rise of Super Tuscans —wines that broke Italy's traditional rules and became some of the most sought-after bottles in the world. In Tuesday's episode, we covered Chianti and Chianti Classico. Today, we're heading about 75 miles southwest to Bolgheri , the coastal home of Super Tuscans. Though close in di...

Hello and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 76. Today we're diving into the history and wine laws of Chianti and Chianti Classico. This is a Level 3 topic, but I've added context and stories that bring the region to life. Chianti has one of the longest and most fascinating histories in Italian wine. As early as the 13th century, the region w...

Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello friends, and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and today we're doing something a little different. This episode won't be heavy on exam prep, but it...

Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 74. Today, we're heading to Northeast Italy, into the Veneto, to explore Valpolicella —a region whose wines feature prominently in both WSET Level 2 and Level 3. While you may not think "Valpolicella" so...

Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 73. Today, we're diving into two of Italy's most legendary regions: Barolo and Barbaresco , through the lens of WSET Level 3 wine laws. These two...

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is Episode...

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Episode 71 – Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, we conclude our Burgundy wine law series with two often-overlooked but fascinating regions:...

70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope   Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Today's episode continues our Burgundy series with a focus on the Côte d'Or —and more specifically, the role that slope plays in vin...