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Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep

by Joanne Close

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

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134. Australian Wine Regions for WSET Level 2 Students: Part 1 - Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula

134. 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

Oct 20
10 min

133. Syrah/Shiraz Grape Guide - Same Grape, Different Names: Styles, Regions and Winemaking for WSET Level 2

Episode 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 Da

Oct 13
10 min

132. Australian Wine History - Why a "New World" Country Has Some of the World's Oldest Vines

Episode 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:

Oct 6
9 min

131. Australian Wine History: The Convicts Who Planted Australia's First Vines and the Wine Nerd Who Laid the Foundations

Episode 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: 10:2

Sep 29
10 min

130. Italian White Grapes for WSET Level 2 Students: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, and Fiano

Episode 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

Sep 22
11 min

129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape

129. Montepulciano Grape Guide: Abruzzo, Cerasuolo & Italy's Underrated Red Grape Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:07 Release Date: September 15, 2026 Wine Educa

Sep 15
12 min

128. Sangiovese Grape Guide - WSET Notes on Italy's Most Planted Grape

Episode 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 N

Sep 8
8 min

127. Dolcetto Grape Guide - A WSET Level 3 Lesson on Early Ripening Grapes and Low Extraction Red Wine Making

Episode 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 Dat

Sep 3
11 min

126. Barbera Grape Guide: Tasting Notes, Barbera d'Asti vs d'Alba

Host: 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

Aug 27
10 min

125. Nebbiolo Grape Guide: Pale Color, High Tannin, and Aromas of Red Cherry, Rose and Dried Herbs

Episode 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 Releas

Aug 21
12 min

124. Tokaj - Climate, Grape Growing, and Noble Rot | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview

Episode 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 Pr

Aug 13
8 min

123. Austrian Wine Styles, Classifications & the DAC System | WSET Level 3 Prep Preview

Episode 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

Aug 6
12 min

122. Riesling & Aromatic Winemaking - A Level 3 Prep Membership Preview | WSET Level 3

  Episode 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 Looki

Jul 30
14 min

121. How Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Is Made - Champagne, Cava & More | WSET Study Classics

Episode 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

Jul 23
11 min

120. Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics

Episode 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

Jul 16
8 min

119. The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics

Episode 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

Jul 9
12 min

118. Bordeaux - Left Bank, Right Bank & Bordeaux AOCs | WSET Study Classics

Episode 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 Ed

Jul 2
9 min

117. Why You Can't Buy Spanish Wine at a French Supermarket - The Wine Wars of the Languedoc

Episode 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

Jun 25
10 min

116. A Day in the Life on the WSET Level 2 Trip in the South of France

Episode 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 New

Jun 18
9 min

115. What Is Terroir? Breaking Down Wine's Most Untranslatable Word

Episode 115: What Is Terroir? Breaking Down Wine's Most Untranslatable Word Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 9:37 Release Date: June 11th Join the Wine Educate Newsle

Jun 12
9 min

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I found this podcast this spring while studying for my level 3 exam and found it to be a great resource! The way Joanne breaks down each region and really explains the information is great, and her tips for the exams are spot on. Definitely sign up for her newsletter if you’re studying for level 2 or 3!

TristaO99 · Jul 2026

I found the Wine Educate podcast while prepping for my WSET Level 2 certification and made it through nearly every episode before sitting for the exam. Joanne breaks complex material into short, easily digestible episodes while keeping each one light, informative, and fun. I’m happy to say the podcast helped me pass with distinction! Her generosity even extended beyond the show - when I reached out asking for winery recommendations for an upcoming trip to Italy, she took the time to respond with a wonderfully thoughtful list. Highly recommend for anyone pursuing WSET or just wanting to learn more about wine.

Mathewsol · Jul 2026

This is an absolute must if you love wine and love learning about all things wine!! Joanne has a way of explaining even difficult or confusing information (ie Burgundy!). She always makes the podcast fun while learning so much!!

2020els · May 2026

This podcast is absolutely fabulous. I’ve listened to 94 episodes so far and I’ve learned so much. Joanne breaks topics down in a fun and easy way to understand. If you’re new to the industry or just a wine lover, this podcast is for you.

Brandi_mB · May 2026

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