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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 fo ...
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Go around the world and across the country with Big Blend Radio’s ”Food, Wine & Travel” Show that features travel writers, photographers, and authors, as well as destination, tourism, and hospitality members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). New episodes air every second Tuesday & Friday, and every third Monday.
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26. WSET Level 3 Bootcamp - Lessons from the Vineyard (Part 2) Level 3 Bootcamp 2026 - TRIP DETAILS Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close continues the Lessons from the Vineyard series, focusing on winemaking (vinification) at Château Ca…
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This week, we bring you more from the 46th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival as we work our way around the International Tasting Room. We’ll talk with several visiting wine personalities, including Kurtis Ogasawara, Director of Winemaking at the famed Robert Mondavi Winery. Drew Schneider, the Brand Ambassador of The Prisoner Winery Comp…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Emily Molina who discusses her book, "Tacoma's Tall Ship: The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey," out now through Arcadia Publishing. In 1978, the Odyssey, a 90-foot wooden yawl, arrived in Tacoma to serve as a training vessel an…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates. WSET Level 3 Bootcamp - Trip Details In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares insights from the WSET Level 3 Bootcamp in the South of France. After an incredible week at Château Camplazens, Joanne reflects on key vineyard lessons that bring WSET theory …
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough talk about their castle hunting adventures around the world. What started as a visit to Trim Castle in Ireland sparked an obsession that would take them to 432 castles and counting. Read their story about their castle adventures…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close shares the three essential wine books that have been her go-to resources throughout her 20+ years of WSET education. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, these books will help you deepen your…
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This week, we continue with more conversations from the international and local wine scene at the 46th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Joining us is Dan Walsh, Regional Wine Educator for Jackson Family Wines out of Sonoma County, California; Rod Hallam, Export Manager Canada, for Villa Maria Wines, New Zealand, joins us to talk about …
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Mary Grace Kauffman of Destination Gettysburg who gives a spring and summer overview of what you can experience in beautiful and historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Spring and summer hig…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class updates. Episode Description In this episode of Wine Educate, host Joanne Close explores the essential primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and flavors in wine. Identifying and categorizing these aromas is a crucial skill for WSET Level 3 students, as they play a key role in tasti…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! 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 builds on the Structural Components Series, helping students apply what they’ve learned to a real-world tas…
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This week, we’re on location at the Vancouver Convention Centre, broadcasting from the floor of the 46th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. We’ll be speaking with numerous local and international wine personalities all week. Today, our guests include Stacy Hornemann Winemaker at Blue Grouse Estate Winery in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouv…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! 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 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT). Finish, also known as length, is one of the trickiest components …
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! and class updates! 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, or full-bodied? How do alcohol, sugar, tannin, and acidity influence perception? J…
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This week, we’re on location at the Vancouver Convention Centre, broadcasting from the floor of the 46th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. We’ll be speaking with numerous local and international wine personalities. Today, our guests include: Wayne Donaldson, a winemaker at Josh Cellars in Calistoga, California. Chris Benziger, VP/Brand …
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up to learn about upcoming WSET classes, Wine Trips and study tips! 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 dive into Alcohol in Wine. She explores how alcohol affects w…
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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content! 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’re perceived on the palate, and the key role they play in wine structure and aging. Joanne shares pract…
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This week, we have one of the show’s long-time friends, Photographer George Rose, from Santa Barbara, California. George talks to us about the many reasons for visiting the Santa Ynez Valley and the Greater Santa Barbara area. Nick Bevan, President at Jackson Wine Estates International, talks about their significant investments at Unsworth Vineyard…
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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 “Metamorphosis” Tokaji 5 Puttonyos, Joanne breaks down a WSET-style tasting note and dives into the role of Botrytis (noble rot) in sweet wine production. She also …
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Calling all food, wine, and travel writers! From networking and educational webinars to contests and the upcoming annual professional development conference, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) shines a spotlight on the organization and its ma…
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Seattle and its surrounding areas are known for their stunning landscapes, thriving culinary scene, and world-class wines. But did you know that many wineries in this region welcome families, offering kid-friendly spaces and experiences that ensure a great time for both adults and children? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel"…
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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 residual sugar (RS) creates sweetness in wine, how it’s measured, and how our perception of sweetness can be influenced by acidity and other factors. She also sha…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Wendy Haase, President & CEO of Travel Santa Ana, who shares what visitors can experience in Santa Ana. Hear about this vibrant city's Public Art Guide of over 200 murals, plus its Culinary Passport and Michelada Guide. Centrally located in Orange Coun…
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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 acidity develops in grapes, how it’s measured, and how to detect it on the palate. Joanne breaks it all down in an engaging, easy-to-understand way—drool test includ…
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This week, it’s a world of wines as we take you to Napa Valley California, the Okanagan Valley, BC, Coonawarra, South Australia and Montreal. With the Vancouver International Wine Festival coming up in just over two weeks and featuring wines of California and the western USA, we’re joined by Ray Signorello, Proprietor of Signorello Estate in Napa V…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close welcomes Sal Mortillaro, WSET Beer Educator, to discuss the world of beer education, certifications, and the exciting expansion of WSET’s Beer program. Sal shares his impressive background in beer judging, competitions, and how he became part of the first-ever cohort of…
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BC Food and Wine goes Down Under this week with the help of two celebrated Australian Women who have been global ambassadors for Australian Wine and powerful role models for women working in wine for decades. Sue Hodder, Wynns Coonawarra Winemaker, was awarded the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine Winemaker of the Year award in 2010, and she also too…
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Summary: In this episode of the Wine Educate podcast, Joanne walks listeners through a detailed WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) analysis of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, showcasing how tasting notes evolve across WSET Levels 1, 2, and 3. Using the 2023 Three Brooms as an example, she explores the differences in structure…
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This week, we catch up with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein for a mini Master Class on California Cabernet Sauvignon. Justin Seidenfeld, Winemaker, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, California, discusses the fall harvest and their top-tier Alexander Valley Reds. Shawn Brynildson, Winemaker at Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa Valley, talks…
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close breaks down how the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) evolves from Level 1 to Level 3. Using a 2000 Bordeaux as the example, Joanne demonstrates how tasting notes become progressively more detailed and analytical, helping students understand what to expect as they adv…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.san…
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This week we speak with Severine Pinte, Winemaker, Viticulturist, and Managing Partner for Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries on the state of the vines in the South Okanagan and her special partnership undertaken in Washington State. Grant Stanley, winemaker at Spearhead Winery joins us to talk about the impressive Pinot Noir coming out of the east…
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Celebrate Travel Tuesday and National Shop for Travel Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Ross D. Levi, Executive Director of the New York State Division of Tourism. From the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes to Saratoga and the Big Apple, hear about the Empire State's seasonal activities a…
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Episode 11: What is BLIC and How to Use It to Assess Wine Quality Episode Description: In this episode we break down BLIC, the WSET framework for evaluating wine quality and readiness for drinking. Discover how this structured approach—covering Balance, Length, Intensity, and Complexity—fits into the Standard Approach to Tasting (SAT) and how it he…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Diane Dobry talks about her visit to Barnes, a charming village in London, England. From musician Marc Bolan's Memorial and the Olympic Sound Studios to upscale High Street and the Royal Botanic Gardens, read her story about her adventures, here: https://blen…
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This week, we speak with Federica Boffa, Owner of Pio Cesare. Federica talks with us about building two new facilities within the historic centre of Alba. Robin Shay, representing Poggio al Tesoro, located on the west coast of Tuscany in the beautiful coastal wine region of Bolgheri, joins us to talk savoury sangiovese. We’re pleased to speak with …
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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 wine education. Joanne also covers the often-overlooked but essential practice of spitting in wine tastings—why it matters and how to do it effectively. Resources SAT Resources: WSET Level 1 SAT WSET Level…
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This week, we speak with Christine Coletta & Ellen Walker-Mathews, Board Members of BC VQA Wine Info Centre in Penticton, which represents 150 wineries, lists 900 wines and many wine-related gifts. Ian Stilborn, Executive Chef Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen at the District Wine Village, Oliver, BC, explains how they work with the wineries and are a fu…
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Episode Summary: In Episode 9 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores how external factors can significantly impact your wine tasting experience. From lighting and temperature to the glassware you use, creating a proper tasting environment is essential for both objective analysis and enjoyment. Designed especially for WSET students, this…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad. Located in North San Diego County in Southern California, Carlsbad is a coastal playground and the ultimate destination to unwind and enjoy an unforgettable escape. Carlsbad offers abundant access to seven miles of…
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This week, we focus on a "World of Sparkling wines” for the Holidays, and to begin, we speak with Arianna Carafoli, International Export Director for Bottega, a world leader in prosecco wines. Penticton-based Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine and Judge at the National Wine Awards of Canada and Anthony recall some of the top medal winners in the Sparkli…
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Episode Title: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: What to Expect and How to Prepare 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. Whether you’re considering enrolling or you’re already signed up, this episode is packed with valuable insights on what to ex…
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Wine Educate Podcast: Episode 7 - Meet Your WSET Spirits Educator Matt Ray! 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 Educator and spirits professional, as he shares his unique career journey and passion for spirits education. From his early days …
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This week from Florence, Italy, we speak with Filippo Bartolotta, an Italian Wine Journalist and educator, who joins us in conversation about the rise of Italian white wines. Lisa Anselmi, 3rd Generation Family Member, Anselmi Wines, Veneto, Italy, talks about the burgeoning Soave region, the Garganega grape and her family's bold move to work outsi…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and podcaster Chris Christensen "Amateur Traveler" who talks about his two visits to Mallorca, Spain. Plus, we dig into some history and travel that spans California to Africa. CHECK OUT THESE "AMATEUR TRAVELER" ARTICLES AND PODC…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Jo Clark talks about her top four park destinations in Sonoma County, California. Hear about Point Reyes National Seashore, Jack London State Historic Park, Sonoma Botanical Garden, and Sonoma State Historic Park, and read Jo's article about these parks here:…
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Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to experience in this world-renowned multi-generational vacation spot and how it is a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism as a MountainKind destination, n…
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This week, we speak with DJ Kearney, Global Wine Expert and the Director of Wines at Terminal City Club, our trusted expert for finding top-value wine buys. Export Manager Rodrigo Lencastre shared the history of Ramos Pintos, established in 1880 in the Douro Valley, Portugal, and discussed its impressive variety of port wine styles. Sue Hodder, Sen…
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Show Notes for Episode 6: Top 10 Most Frequently Asked WSET Questions 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 enthusiast or an industry professional, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights to help you navigate your WSET journey wit…
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This week we speak with Patrick Gaylor, Executive Chef Mission Hill Family Estate on all the fun holiday atmosphere to experience in West Kelowna. Ingrid Jarrett President & CEO BC Hotel Association updates on what’s happening this holiday season with hotels across the Province. Caren McSherry Owner Gourmet Warehouse, joins us with idea after idea …
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