Recommended by Decanter Magazine who call The Wine Pair Podcast fun, irreverent, chatty, and entertaining! In each episode, husband and wife team Joe and Carmela learn about, taste, and give our honest review of three wines that are reasonably priced - meaning under $25 each - and easy to find. Our podcast is made for people who want to learn more about wine, find new wines to enjoy, and just want someone to talk about wine in a fun and funny way that regular people can understand. So, if th ...
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Join us as we dive into what makes natural wine so exciting and sometimes a little wild! We’re the official podcast for Guildford Green Wine! Check out our wines at guildfordgreen.com
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Africa's southernmost winery. Tempestuous winds ensure cool-climate finesse. Tempestuous snakes ensure fleet-footed staff.
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Wine Educate: WSET Award in Wines, Education Resources and Certifications. Study tips and practical advice for wine Enthusiasts and Professionals. Wine Tasting Techniques, Food Pairing Tips, Wine Education ...
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 fo ...
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Douro Tinto is often called a “Steakhouse Wine” but that really doesn’t do it justice. This fabulous wine from the Douro region of Portugal - an area most famous for the fortified wine Port - is a rich, smooth, and lovely drinking wine that needs to be on your table. Grown on very steep hillsides, the variety of the grapes in the blend can include …
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Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at [email protected] Show Notes It’s summer—WSET Level 3 exams are done, school’s winding down, and it’s time to shift gears. In this …
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Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at [email protected] Show Notes In this episode, Joanne breaks down the do’s and don’ts of blind tasting—from how to set up a supporti…
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Resources & Links Join the newsletter to stay in the loop about classes, podcast extras, and upcoming wine trips: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Questions or episode ideas? Email Joanne at [email protected] Show Notes In this episode, Joanne walks you through how to get the most out of a wine trade tasting—whether you’…
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Resources & Links • Join the Wine Educate newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup • View available courses & upcoming classes: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us Questions or feedback? Email Joanne at [email protected] Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne shares her firsthand impressions of a WSET-approved wine tasting sample k…
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It ain’t easy to find an Oregon Pinot Noir under $25, but in this episode, we taste and review 3 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs to see if any of them are worth seeking out, and in particular, if the 2022 Costco Kirkland Signature Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is worth snagging. Willamette Valley in Oregon is said to create maybe the best Pinot Noir o…
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Resources & Links Join the Newsletter: wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course Begins May 11 — www.wineeducate.com/launchpad Contact Joanne: [email protected] In this episode, Joanne shares insights straight from the mouths of her current WSET Level 3 students during their second-to-last class — the sparkling wine sess…
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Resources & Links Join Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course www.wineeducate.com/launchpad Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: [email protected] Episode Summary You’ve done the studying, now it’s time to focus on how to walk into your W…
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As the Cardinals head into Conclave to elect the new Pope, we head into our studio (ok, it's our basement, but whatever) to dig into a big, bold, red wine that links directly to the Papacy when it was in France. The Pape in Châteauneuf-du-Pape refers to, you guessed it, the Pope, and the name means “The Pope’s New Castle.” But did you know that Pop…
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We’re diving into the tangled web of wine logistics, costs, and tariffs. From the legacy of Prohibition to today's global news, find out why moving wine is still so complicated and what the recent buzz of a potential 200% tariff on European wine means for drinkers, importers, and producers. Whether you're a casual sipper or industry pro, this episo…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary Today, we're wrapping up our "How to Prepare for the Level 3 Ex…
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Visually stunning, Tavel is not your typical rosé, and may be the rosé wine that makes your snobby “I don’t drink rosé” friends change their minds! Sometimes called the 4th wine, and sometimes called the Pope’s wine, Tavel is a different kind of juice. It is a very deep pink to red hue, sometimes described as watermelon or evening sunset, and the r…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne Close addresses a common concern among …
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode 35 – The Top 5 Mistakes on the WSET Level 3 Theory Exam In this episode…
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Wines from Umbria are often considered “delightfully undervalued.” Right now, that sounds especially appealing! Grechetto is one of those wines from Umbria that is flying under the radar, but it shouldn’t be. This week, we dig into this wonderful white wine from Italy’s “Little Green Heart” - and the exciting part is that we found two very differen…
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This week, we’re joined by chef and food stylist Lauryn Tyrell to talk all things pairing—our favorite subject! From the science-y stuff to what you're craving on a Tuesday night, we're swapping tips and scenarios that make pairing both fun and stressful. Whether you’re planning a dinner party or just trying to not embarrass yourself at a potluck, …
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode, Joanne tackles one of the most stressful parts of the WSET Lev…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne explores one of the most effective tool…
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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #15: Lenny Recanati and Kobi Arviv of Recanati Winery
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In the year 2000, Lenny Recanati decided to start a winery, which is not a small decision. Born out of a love of wine, Lenny rightly says that when you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, and when you’re making money, it’s a business. Today, his winery is recognized as one of the best in Israel. In this episode we interview Lenny and his head winema…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In this episode, Joanne breaks down one of the biggest predict…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary If you're preparing for WSET Level 3, you're probably wondering…
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Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Vs. Costco Kirkland Signature Series: 2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
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This is our first ever head-to-head battle between Trader Joe’s and Costco wines, and what a doozy it was. A true battle of equals - the same year, same price, same varietal, same region, same specific area, and same top tier of each retailers’ private label wines. Plus, these wines are from Oakville in Napa - one of the most revered wine growing a…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close takes the mystery out of the…
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Natural wine is having a moment—but what exactly is it, and why does it matter? In this episode of Natural Pairing: A Podcast About Wine, Christine and Daisy take a deep dive into the rise of the natural wine movement. They break down what "natural" really means, debunk common misconceptions, and explore the certifications. With a growing interest …
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In this debut episode of Natural Pairing: A Podcast About Wine, we dive into what makes natural wine so exciting and sometimes a little wild. Join us as we explore the philosophy behind natural winemaking, share personal stories that sparked our love for it, and set the stage for future deep dives into regions, producers, and pairings. Whether you'…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close helps you get ready for WSET…
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Now this is an exciting wine! We didn’t have super high expectations going in - the name Kerner does not scream “adventure” - but we are telling you this is a white wine that is worth seeking out. Some call it one of the best white wines in Italy, and after tasting it, we agree, and so we are wondering why it does not get more love! It is a grape o…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Launchpad: Level 3 Prep Course: www.wineeducate.com/launchpad How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Summary: In this first episode of a brand-new series, Joanne dives into…
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When one of our listeners asked if we would be willing to explore wines from Croatia, we were a little hesitant - not because we didn’t want to try them, but because we were worried that we would have a hard time finding them. Well, we were able to find some, and we are so glad that we did! Croatia is an area where they have been making wine for mo…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Level 3 Bootcamp: www.wineeducate.com/trips How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close continues the Lessons from…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Level 3 Bootcamp: www.wineeducate.com/trips How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares insights from the WSET Level 3 Bootcamp…
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We had mixed expectations about Layer Cake Wines. On the one hand, Layer Cake was started by a winemaker who produces some of the most expensive and highest rated wines in the U.S. via their Hundred Acre label. On the other hand, “layer cake” is hardly a name one would give a sophisticated, serious wine. So which one is it? In this latest episode, …
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares the three essential wine books that have been her go-to resourc…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close explores the essential primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and fla…
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Is there such a thing as minerality in wine? Our taste buds tell us yes, but the science tells a different story. Is it a myth? Have the wine nerds and snobs brainwashed us to believe that minerality is a real thing? Is that really rock or seashell or gasoline or gunsmoke we are tasting in wine, or is it a bunch of hooey? In this minisode, we attem…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] 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 System…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] 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 int…
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What a beautiful wine! You may not have heard of Greco di Tufo, and you may not be familiar with wines from Campania in southern Italy, but we are hoping that we can change that! Greco is an ancient wine grape, brought to the area around Naples by the Greeks thousands of years ago, that nearly went extinct in this area of Italy. Thankfully, some ha…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] 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 B…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode 19: Structural Components in Wine: Alcohol Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close contin…
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You know when they say “you get what you pay for”?!? That seems to fit pretty well with Trader Joe’s Reserve label wines. Look, you’re spending $10, so you probably shouldn’t expect to be wowed. And the wines we tasted met that expectation. However, when a wine is a private label from a store like Trader Joe’s - similar to Costco’s Kirkland brand -…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] 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…
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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #14: Roman Roth of Wölffer Estate and Jens Honoré Co-Author and Photographer of the Book Rosé Revolution
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Sometimes an interview just feels magical. Like, you just happen to find two people who have amazing stories, who genuinely like each other, and who complement the other in terms of their philosophies and approaches, and that is what we found in this interview with Roman and Jens. Roman makes beautiful wine for Wölffer Estate, so beautiful, in fact…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] 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…
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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Email: [email protected] Instagram & Facebook: @wineeducate Episode Description: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close kicks off a new series exploring the structural component…
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Don’t say we didn’t warn you - because once you try this wine, you may never go back to Prosecco! Don’t get us wrong. We like a nice Aperol spritz made with Prosecco, and Prosecco was the sparkling wine that opened our eyes to sparkling wine, but if you want a more elegant, interesting, and food friendly wine, Franciacorta cleans Prosecco’s clock! …
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This is what we call a “wow your friends” wine! First, it’s a wine they have probably never heard of. Second, it is a great wine for all sorts of different red wine lovers because it has hints of different wines like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. And third, it is a delicious wine that goes well with a wide variety of foods. That is, if you…
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