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Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep55. How to Share Your Wine Knowledge Without Sounding Like a JerkResources & Links Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Ask your question for the podcast: SpeakPipe link in the newsletter How to Contact Us Instagram: @wineeducate Email: joanne@wineeducate.com Host: Joanne Close Episode Summary You've just come back from a week of learning, wine tasting, and exploring the vineyards of France—you're full of enthusiasm and new knowledge. But how do you talk about wine with friends and family without coming across as condescending? In this episode, Joanne tackles a thoughtful listener question and shares real ad...
2025-07-0308 min
Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep42. The Do's and Don'ts of Blind Tasting: A Guide for WSET LearnersResources & 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 joanne@wineeducate.com Show Notes In this episode, Joanne breaks down the do's and don'ts of blind tasting—from how to set up a supportive, productive tasting group to why it matters for both students and enthusiasts. Whether you're preparing for the WSET exam or just curious about what's really in your glass, blind tasting sharpens your skills and...
2025-05-2010 min
Dzikie Drożdże - opowieści o winie#34 WinesplainingPojęcie mansplainingu pewnie znacie. Jak się okazuje, w świecie wina winesplainerem zostać nieciężko, i niestety - niezależnie czy jest się Januszem czy sędzią w konkursie - ta przypadłość potrafi być zaraźliwa. Ale czym winesplaining tak właściwie się objawia i czym się kończy?
2023-07-1010 min
WinesplainingEmily Towe - "Love Language"In our host Coly Den Haan’s words: “My favorite part about my conversations with Emily Towe is how chill and easy-going she seems then out of nowhere she will inevitably drop some crazy wine knowledge bomb or the perfect zinger when you least expect it. Emily along with her high school sweetheart and now husband Jody, truly are J. Brix. It has been said their motto in wine, and in life in general, is “Only Love.” And you truly can taste that love in every wine they make. So, I encourage you to pop open one of their bottles...
2023-05-0536 min
WinesplainingCourtney Kaplan - "Sake to Me"Courtney Kaplan has not only worked in multiple facets of the hospitality industry, at the hottest places on both our costs but she has also spent time working and studying in Japan. She’s fluent in Japanese and has become this city’s honorary, sake go to guru. Her and her partner have what seems to be a perfect back of the house, front of the house synergy and her unpretentious style of sharing her wealth of knowledge immediately pulls you in.Hosted by Coly Den Haan, our Executive Producer is Angelica Luna, and our Senior Producer is A...
2023-04-281h 04
WinesplainingMegan Bell - "It's the end of the world as we know it"Megan Bells’ methods are steeped in ancient traditions yet she continues to trail blaze, break barriers and march to the beat of her own drum. She adapts to what nature gives us while at the same time advocating for change, especially in farming practices to make this planet better and possibly fix some of the damage the commercial wine industry has inflicted.Hosted by Coly Den Haan, our Executive Producer is Angelica Luna, and our Senior Producer is Amelie Rousseaux.
2023-04-211h 01
WinesplainingIsabelle Legeron - "Raw by Nature"Isabelle is a living legend in living wine and it seems nearly impossible to try and summarize Isabelle’s incredible career. She’s hosted a tv show, run a wine program at a two Michelin star restaurant, as well as other wine programs around the world including in the Caribbean! She started the internationally renowned RAW wine festival, founded a wine school, published a best selling book on natural wine and was the first French woman to become a Master of Wine, a qualification that is generally regarded in the wine industry as one of the highest standards of prof...
2023-04-1454 min
WinesplainingWinesplaining Online Bubbly Tasting!On December 28th, pre-game for NYE so you can floss your new sparkly knowledge while peacing-out 2022! What’s the difference between Charmat, Champenois and Pét-Nat—you might have always wondered but felt too cool to ask?? Well let's let Sommelier, owner of Vinovore and Winesplaining podcast host Coly Den Haan drink with you and break it down!Join alone (pets encouraged), grab a buddy, cuddle up with a lover, make it an office party or give it as a gift! Purchase your option, and we'll provide the Zoom link the day before the tasting.https://vinovoreeaglerock.com/colle...
2022-12-1701 min
WinesplainingMaria Pato - "Duck Duck Juice"In our host Coly Den Haan’s words: “Maria is the owner and winemaker of the cult favorite brand Duckman wines. Maria hails from a Portuguese winemaking family of legends – dating all the way back to the eighteenth century, that have been referred to as Portuguese wine royalty. Even though Maria’s history is steeped in rich tradition she has carved out a path distinctly her own – with a unique history, style and flare that clearly sets her apart. A rebel in her own right with a one of a kind sense of humor and true talent to back it up, Mari...
2022-12-0942 min
WinesplainingKrista Scruggs - "Co-fermented feels"In our host Coly Den Haan’s words: “Krista Scruggs is an American natural wine and cider maker and, I dare say, an exciting and experimental one at that. Since coming on the wine scene Krista has made a name for herself very quickly. It turns out, being a black, queer woman who farms and makes wine in Vermont garners a lot of interest. This has been a double-edged sword for Krista. With some incredible highs and very tough lows, Krista has had a whirlwind career in a short amount of time. We happened to catch her in our Los Ang...
2022-11-251h 06
WinesplainingJoy Kull - "Expat to Pet-nat"Episode 6 features the inspiring story of Joy Kull, winemaker and founder of the extremely tasty and very sought after, La Villana wines. Her story reads somewhat like a real life fairy tale of an American in Italy who found not one but two true loves - winemaking and her growing family.Hosted by Coly Den Haan, our Executive Producer is Angelica Luna, and our Senior Producer is Amelie Rousseaux.
2022-11-1849 min
WinesplainingKristie Tacey - "Trouble and Bass"Episode 5 features the inspiring story of Kristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery. A former scientist turned winemaker.
2022-11-1150 min
WinesplainingNtsiki Biyela - "Big Dreams and Small Trees"Episode 4 features the inspiring story of Ntsiki Biyela (Aslina Wines), the first South African Black woman winemaker. Hosted by Coly Den Haan, our Executive Producer is Angelica Luna, and our Senior Producer is Amelie Rousseaux.
2022-11-041h 06
WinesplainingCamins 2 Dreams - "Roller Skates and Kissing"Episode 2 features the inspiring story of wives Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribo, founders of the Camins 2 Dreams winery.
2022-09-1547 min
WinesplainingAmy Atwood - "Hustle and Grow"Episode 3 features the inspiring story of natural wine importer and distributor Amy Atwood.
2022-09-151h 09
WinesplainingMartha Stoumen - "Say My Name, Say My Name"Episode 1 features an intimate interview with California natural winemaker Martha Stoumen.Hosted by Coly Den Haan, our Executive Producer is Angelica Luna, and our Senior Producer is Amelie Rousseaux.
2022-09-151h 06
Rötjut!Winesplaining!Andra och sista delen av intervjun med vinfolkbildaren och det levande vinuppslagsverket Anders Melldén där vi fokuserar på hans böcker Winesplaining – värt att veta om vin och Winesplaining – prova, lagra, njut av vin. Ett avsnitt packat med mycket intressanta samtal kring bland annat vinbetyg, Robert Parker och betygsnationalism. Vidare tar vi upp de stora och för podden återkommande ämnena terroir och biodynamiskt vin. Vad är terroir och vilka är de olika åsikterna kring fenomenet? Finns det något korrekt eller inkorrekt sätt att definiera begreppet? Och vad är egentligen biodynamiskt vin och vilka typer av certifieringar...
2022-01-2855 minRötjut!Anders Melldén!Vi kickar igång 2022 med första delen av två avsnitt med vingurun och vinfolkbildaren Anders Melldén! Anders är sommelierutbildad författare, utbildad journalist, föreläsare samt en av Sveriges främsta vinskribenter. Han skriver bland annat i tidningarna Svenska Dagbladet, Gourmet, Whiskey & Bourbon, Törst och Livets Goda. I sitt eget projekt ”Winesplaining” publicerar han korta filmer på sociala medier där han tar död på myter och levererar sanningar till alla vinintresserade. Han är även författare till böckerna Winesplaining – värt att veta om vin och Winesplaining – prova, lagra, njut av vin. Sedan 1999 har han arbetat som provnin...
2022-01-0745 min
Winesplaining DTSPWicked Wines - Halloween EditionHappy Hallowine!! In this Halloween Edition of Winesplaining DTSP, we share some scary wines....REAL scary wine. Not just spooky labels or names but wines with sordid backstories, folklore, legends and strange uses. These wines were used in a Wicked Wine Tasting that was held here in St. Pete and carefully curated to only include the most horrifying from around the Globe. Happy Haunting!!!!!
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2019-10-2924 min
Winesplaining DTSPInterview with Desiree Noisette, Owner of Mermosa Winery and BoutiqueWe had the pleasure of talking to Desiree Noisette (aka Boss Babe). She is the owner of Mermosa Winery and Boutique on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. She has a very intriguing story on how she created not only a business but WINE when she couldn't find what she was looking for in the marketplace. She currently has 2 sparkling wines and a delicious rosé that has the most spectacular story behind it (not to mention 3 reds coming out this fall). We had such a great time recording this and cover topics from how challenging it is to fin...
2019-08-2645 min
Winesplaining DTSPLaterals - RedsPart two of our July lateral tasting - the reds! We blind taste four red wines, and it's way harder than we thought it'd be!
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2019-08-161h 07Winesplaining DTSPLateral Blind Tasting: WhitesThis week we go back to some of our previously studied grapes and put them up against each other in a lateral tasting. A lateral tasting is an exercise where you put like grapes together to see if you could identify them blindly. I know it sounds like we are having too much fun, but this is really a study exercise and we pretty much got schooled. So, we are putting it up to you, our listeners, to try your hand at guessing the grapes. Based on our tasting notes mentioned in the podcast, please go over to our...
2019-08-0756 min
Chef salty porkChef's Meal Ep 22 Winesplaining DTSP We're a wine tasting & study group based in sunny St. Pete, Florida. We come from diverse backgrounds, bringing an array of experiences and skills to the table. Some of us are studying for our Court of Master Sommeliers Certified exam and some of us are studying for the Society of Wine Educator's Certified Specialist of Wine. Join us on our adventure as we work through blind tastings and extensive studying of the many wine regions of the world and let's learn together!
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2019-08-0152 min
Winesplaining DTSPWInesplaining Some DOCG Vino RossoWe're on a marathon tasting of all the red Italian varietals that could show up on a blind tasting exam. We go through them quite thoroughly to try and find out what markers make them that type of grape and not something else. The wines and producers we are tasting will be listed on our socials. Salute!!
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2019-07-241h 22
Winesplaining DTSPPiedmont Italy ReviewThis week we're going to Piedmont, Italy. Join Heidi as she Winesplains why this northern region of Italy has some of the best wines (and cuisine) the country has to offer. Getting to know these grapes (and their wines) is a great way to get acquainted with the Piedmont culinary style and you’ll discover that the wines perfectly complement the region’s meaty, truffle-infused, rustic recipes. Get your wine passport out and let's travel there through these thinking...and drinking wines!!!
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2019-07-1714 min
Winesplaining DTSPItalian Pinot Grigio: Alto Adige VS FriuliWe have gone from Australia to Italy and sharing with you our tasting experience with our first 2 whites from Northern Italy. These are varietals that we need to know for our wine exams and are looking for markers that would make these wines stand out as examples from these areas. These 2 wines can be found on our Winesplaining DTSP socials (FB, IG, Twitter).
Thanks for listening. Salute!!!
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2019-07-0925 min
Winesplaining DTSPAustralia/New Zealand Red Wines #3 & 4We're wrapping up our Australia/New Zealand wine segment with the final two reds of our tasting. One was good and one was great! Have you ever had a "pretty" wine?
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2019-07-0241 min
Winesplaining DTSPAustralia/New Zealand Red Wines 1 & 2In this segment, we blind taste two red wines from Australia/New Zealand. Explicit content warning: we loved one of these wine a lot. Wine may be too sexy for some listeners :)
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2019-06-2836 min
Winesplaining DTSPEpisode 1, Pt. 2 - Blind Tasting Whites from Australia and NZJoin us for part two of our New Zealand/Australia white wine blind tastings! Check out Instagram and Facebook for more details and for tasting notes.
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2019-06-2537 min
Winesplaining DTSPLoire ReviewThis is our first short review of an international wine region. Join us for ten minutes while we discuss the basics of this classic french region!
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2019-06-1609 minWinesplaining DTSPEpisode 1, Pt. 1 - Blind Tasting Whites from Australia & New ZealandWelcome to our first episode!! You are getting a glimpse of what happens during our weekly study sessions (marathons). In this segment, we are blinding ourselves on whites from both Australia and New Zealand. We were all assigned to bring wines from these various regions, but that is as much as we knew until we started putting them through the grid. Cheers!!
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2019-06-1430 min