Joanne Close

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 educati...

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Joanne Close

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22. Tasting a Full-Bodied Red Wine Using the WSET SAT 06.03.2025 12:07

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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 build...

21. Evaluating The Finish of a Wine 04.03.2025 12:52

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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 S...

20. Structural Components of Wine: Body 27.02.2025 9:34

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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,...

19. Structural Components in Wine: Alcohol 25.02.2025 18:57

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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...

18. Structural Components in Wine: Tannin 20.02.2025 14:04

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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'r...

17. Tasting a Tokaji Aszu Using the SAT at Levels 1–3 18.02.2025 15:58

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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 "Meta...

16. Structural Components in Wine: Sweetness 13.02.2025 17:47

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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...

15. Structural Components in Wine: Acidity 11.02.2025 14:44

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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 acidit...

14. Exploring WSET Beer Education with Sal Mortillaro 04.02.2025 19:50

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close welcomes Sal Mortillaro, WSET Beer Educator, to discuss the world of...

13. Tasting a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Using the SAT Levels 1–3 28.01.2025 14:40

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate podcast, Joanne walks listeners through a detailed WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) analysis o...

12. How the SAT Progresses: Tasting a Bordeaux Wine from Level 1 to Level 3 21.01.2025 16:29

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close breaks down how the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) evolves from...

11. What is BLIC and How to Use It to Assess Wine Quality 14.01.2025 18:24

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Description: In this episode we break down BLIC, the WSET framework for evaluating wine quality and readiness for drinking. Discover how thi...

10. Evaluating Wine Using, the SAT & Why Spitting is Important 07.01.2025 24:09

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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 win...

9. Beyond the Glass: How External Factors Influence Wine Tasting 31.12.2024 20:57

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In Episode 9 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores how external factors can significantly impact your wine tasting exp...

8. WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: What to Expect and How to Prepare 24.12.2024 26:26

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate 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. W...

7. Meet Your WSET Spirits Educator Matt Ray! 17.12.2024 29:04

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast! This week marks an exciting milestone as we host our very first interview. Meet Matt Ray, WSET Spirits Edu...

6. Top 10 Most Frequently Asked WSET Questions 10.12.2024 18:11

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast , we tackle the Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about WSET courses. Whether you're a wine enthusi...

5. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – What to Expect and How to Prepare 03.12.2024 19:15

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, we're diving into everything you need to know about the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. Whether you've alr...

4. Wine Scholarships! I have a list for you. 25.11.2024 16:15

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com Scholarship List: www.wineeducate.com/general-information How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode 4: Wine Scholarships! I have a list for you. Let's talk about wine education and h...

3. How and Where to Take WSET Classes – In Person vs. Online 17.11.2024 21:19

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast , I unpack the options for pursuing your WSET education, whether in person or online. From navigating th...

2. What is WSET? 17.11.2024 10:55

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of the Wine Educate podcast, I dive into the world of WSET—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Discover the history of the...

1. The Beginning - An Introduction to Wine Educate with Joanne Close 17.11.2024 10:29

Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast , where we explore all things WSET education, wine tasting techniques, study tips, and wine industry insights fo...