About this podcast
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?
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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?
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Episodes
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- 135. Australian Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 Students: Part 2 - Barossa Valley and Coonawarra · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 135Episode 135: Australian Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 Students: Part 2 - Barossa Valley and Coonawarra Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9 minutes 45 seconds Release Date…
- 134. Australian Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 Students: Part 1 - Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 134134. Australian Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 Students: Part 1 - Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:32 Release Date: October…
- 133. Syrah/Shiraz Grape Guide - Same Grape, Different Names: Styles, Regions and Winemaking for WSET Level 2 · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 133Episode 133: Syrah/Shiraz Grape Guide - Same Grape, Different Names: Styles, Regions and Winemaking for WSET Level 2 Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:33 Release Date…
- 132. Australian Wine History - Why a "New World" Country Has Some of the World's Oldest Vines · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 132Episode 132: Australian Wine History - Why a "New World" Country Has Some of the World's Oldest Vines Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: [Insert Duration] Release Date: October…
- 131. Australian Wine History: The Convicts Who Planted Australia's First Vines and the Wine Nerd Who Laid the Foundations · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 131Episode 131: Australian Wine History: The Convicts Who Planted Australia's First Vines and the Wine Nerd Who Laid the Foundations Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:28 Release…
- 130. Italian White Grapes for WSET Level 2 Students: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, and Fiano · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 130Episode 130: Italian White Grapes for WSET Level 2 Students: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, and Fiano Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:50 Release Date: September 22, 2026…
- 129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 129129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:07 Release Date: September 15, 2026 Wine Educate Trips To…
- 128. Sangiovese Grape Guide - WSET Notes on Italy's Most Planted Grape · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 128Episode 128: Sangiovese Grape Guide - WSET Notes on Italy's Most Planted Grape Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:55 Release Date: September 8 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter…
- 127. Dolcetto Grape Guide - A WSET Level 3 Lesson on Early Ripening Grapes and Low Extraction Red Wine Making · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 127Episode 127: Dolcetto Grape Guide - A WSET Level 3 Lesson on Early Ripening Grapes and Low Extraction Red Wine Making Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:50 Release Date…
- 126. Barbera Grape Guide: Tasting Notes, Barbera d'Asti vs d'Alba · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 126Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:38 Release Date: August 27th 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your…
- 125. Nebbiolo Grape Guide: Pale Color, High Tannin, and Aromas of Red Cherry, Rose and Dried Herbs · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 125Episode 125: Nebbiolo Grape Guide: Pale Color, High Tannin, and Aromas of Red Cherry, Rose and Dried Herbs. Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12 minutes 8 seconds Release Date…
- 124. Tokaj - Climate, Grape Growing, and Noble Rot | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 124Episode 124: Tokaj - Climate, Grape Growing, and Noble Rot | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:54 Release Date: August 13th 2026 Level 3 Prep Looking…
- 123. Austrian Wine Styles, Classifications & the DAC System | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 123Episode 123: Austrian Wine Styles, Classifications & the DAC System | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:06 Release Date: August 6th, 2026 Level 3…
- 122. Riesling & Aromatic Winemaking - A Level 3 Prep Membership Preview | WSET Level 3 · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 122Episode 122: Riesling & Aromatic Winemaking - | WSET Level 3 Level 3 Prep Preview Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 14:21 Release Date: July 30th Level 3 Prep Looking for…
- 121. How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made - Champagne, Cava & More | WSET Study Classics · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 121Episode 121: How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made - Champagne, Cava & More | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:33 Release Date: July 23rd, 2026…
- 120. Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 120Episode 120: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:32 Release Date: July 16th, 2026 Join the…
- 119. The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 119Episode 119: The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:58 Release Date: July 9th, 2026 Join the Wine…
- 118. Bordeaux - Left Bank, Right Bank & Bordeaux AOCs | WSET Study Classics · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 118Episode 118: Bordeaux - Left Bank, Right Bank & Bordeaux AOCs | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:16 Release Date: July 2nd 2026 Join the Wine Educate…
- 117. Why You Can't Buy Spanish Wine at a French Supermarket - The Wine Wars of the Languedoc · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 117Episode 117: Why You Can't Buy Spanish Wine at a French Supermarket - The Wine Wars of the Languedoc Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 10:50 Release Date: June 25th 2026 Join…
- 116. A Day in the Life on the WSET Level 2 Trip in the South of France · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 116Episode 116: A Day in the Life on the WSET Level 2 Trip in the South of France Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:15 Release Date: June 18th Join the Wine Educate Newsletter…







