Best Sugar Spice And Spirits Podcasts (2025)

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Main Character Energy: How to Show Up, Stand Out, and Shine in Business, Life & Real Estate 31:45

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This week on Sugar, Spice & Spirits, Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams go full throttle into the power of Main Character Energy how to own your story, walk into every room with confidence, and stop waiting for permission to live your big life. Recorded live on The Strand in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by Simply Twisted Boutique, th…

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83. The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas 11:32

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The Northern Rhône, Part 2: Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage & Cornas Resources & Links 📬 Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup 📧 Contact Joanne: [email protected] Episode Overview Hello, and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast! This is Episode 83, and I'm your host, Joanne Close. Today we're continuing our…

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When the Roles Reverse: Caring for Aging Parents (Guilt, Resources, Surviving the Stress) 40:48

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What happens when the people who raised you suddenly need you to raise them? This week, we dive deep into one of life’s toughest and most emotional transitions — becoming the caregiver for your parents. From guilt and resentment to finding laughter and grace, we get real about what it means to care for an aging parent while trying to hold your own …

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82. The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet 8:19

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Wine Educate Podcast: Episode 82 Title: The Wines of the Northern Rhône: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Château-Grillet Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter https://www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Upcoming WSET Classes www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In Episode 82, Joanne explores the northernmost part of the Northern Rhône,…

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81. Rhône Overview and the Mistral Wind Explained 10:49

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Wine Educate Newsletter — Your Weekly Wine Study Boost! If you are studying wine or just love learning, this is your home base for smart, friendly study help. I keep it clear, useful, and welcoming so you actually look forward to it. Each Tuesday you'll get Level 2 multiple choice questions you can answer in minutes Level 3 essay prompts with simpl…

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Hot-Tub Truths: Owning Uncomfortable Situations (w/ 1800 Coconut) 31:18

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Uncomfortable situations make the best stories—and the best growth spurts. Today we went FULL send: hot tub, bathing suits, and 1800 Coconut tequila. We talk about: Being the only woman in the room (and owning it) Failing publicly, learning loudly, and trying again Running for school board on principle, finding your voice, and handling heat Confere…

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Launch Before You’re Ready: Podcast Movement Micro-Episode (Dallas) 10:49

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Live from Podcast Movement 2025 at the Gaylord (Dallas, TX), the ladies keep it micro but mighty: launching before you’re “ready,” fixing glitches in public, and stacking wins by showing up. Sips: Buchanan’s Pineapple (whiskey + citrus vibes). If you’re waiting for perfect… you’ll never start. Ship it, learn, iterate. In this episode: • Why “ready”…

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80. Provence, France's Rosé Powerhouse: Regions, Grapes, and Styles 14:11

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Links and resources Newsletter sign up for weekly quizzes and class news: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Information on upcoming trips and classes www.wineeducate.com What this episode covers Provence is more than postcards and pale pink wine. In this episode, Joanne unpacks the landscape, climate, history, grapes, and key appellations that …

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Luck vs. Grit: Irish Coffee, Cabana Chairs & Career Reality Checks 34:54

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Live from Killarney (Irish coffee included), Mindy, Natalie, and Kelly get real about luck vs. grit, layoffs, reinvention, private money, and building multiple income streams - without the victim mindset. Books: Grit (Angela Duckworth), Who Moved My Cheese? Chapters in show notes. New here? Hit Follow and drop a 5-star review if this helped you re-…

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79. Roussillon Wines Explained: Grapes, History and Travel Insights 15:10

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Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about Wine Educate trips and sign up for the upcoming Zoom info session: www.wineeducate.com/trips Episode Overview Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast! In this episode, Joanne Close takes us into the wines of the Roussillon, a region often described…

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How Real Estate Buys Back Your Life - Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast 28:30

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Welcome back to the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast! In this episode, hosts Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams explore the world of real estate investing — from buying your first rental property to scaling into multifamily, flipping, and passive investing. If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the 9–5 grind, create cash flow, and bui…

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78. Languedoc Wines Explained: PDO vs IGP and Why Languedoc Is France's Most Underrated Wine Destination 9:18

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Resources & Links If you have questions about our upcoming trips to The South of France, we are hosting a Zoom info session on October 15th. Get the Zoom link here: www.wineeducate.com/trips If you want to learn more about our upcoming trips, visit: www.wineeducate.com/trips To receive study tips, quizzes, and information on upcoming classes, sign …

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Aging Gracefully (Without the Filters): Real Talk on Hormones, Heart Health & Double Standards 37:56

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The ladies of Sugar, Spice & Spirits are back—and this time they’re recording live from Galveston Island. With their Sip of the Day (the Old Fashioned, thanks to Simply Twisted ), they dive into a raw and refreshing conversation about aging gracefully—or sometimes not at all. Highlights include: The double standard of aging (gray hair: sexy for men…

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77. Super Tuscans 101: Tuscany's Bordeaux Blends and the Sassicaia Story 9:48

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Description: In Episode 77 of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne Close explores the fascinating rise of Super Tuscans—wines that broke Italy's traditional rules and became some of the most sought-after bottles in the world. In Tuesday's episode, we covered Chianti and Chianti Classico. Today, we're heading about 75 miles southwest to Bolgheri, the co…

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Charlie: Unity, Respect, & Civil Conversations 30:17

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Today on Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we bring you a special episode recorded inside one of Natalie’s flip homes — complete with laughter, raw honesty, and a fall-inspired Spiked Apple Cider cocktail. This week’s conversation is a little heavier. We reflect on: How to have civil conversations in a divided world Why empathy, respect, and compassion matte…

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76, Chianti vs. Chianti Classico: History, Laws, and Key Differences Explained 10:04

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Hello and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 76. Today we're diving into the history and wine laws of Chianti and Chianti Classico. This is a Level 3 topic, but I've added context and stories that bring the region to life. Chianti has one of the longest and most fascinating histories in Italia…

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75. Wine History in Context: Alto Piemonte's Revival and Valle d'Aosta's Alpine Charm 11:06

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wineeducate Hello friends, and welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and today we're doing something a little different…

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Rolling the Dice in Vegas: Action vs Readiness 22:27

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Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Spirits with Mindy Price, Natalie Pilkinton, and Kelly Williams - where cocktails meet conversations about business, real estate, and life. Today Mindy checks in live from Las Vegas (NAA Apartmentalize) while Natalie and Kelly beam in from Texas. We’re talking when to roll the dice on yourself, how to balance bold act…

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74. Amarone & Recioto: The Passito Wines & Laws of Valpolicella Explained 12:28

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Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 74. Today, we're heading to Northeast Italy, into the Veneto, to explore Valpolicella—a region whose wines feature prominently in both WSET Level 2 and L…

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73. Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level 16:58

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Barolo & Barbaresco: Wine Laws at the WSET Level 3 Level Welcome back to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals. I'm your host, Joanne Close, and this is episode 73. Today, we're diving into two of Italy's most legendary regions: Barolo and Barbaresco, throu…

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Navigating Tech From Latchkey to AI EP6 47:25

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In this episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, Mindy, Kelly, and Natalie unpack what to do when technology lets you down—email outages, ATM skimmers, debit-card fraud, ransomware—and how analog backups (binders, printed contacts, offline exports) keep life and business moving. We also break down real-estate wire-fraud safety and practical ways to use A…

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72. Italian Wine Laws at the WSET Level 2 Level 10:48

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Hello and welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore WSET education, study tips, and practical advice for wine enthusiasts and professionals.…

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Lifting Others Up Doesn't Dim Your Light EP5 30:32

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Keywords: mentorship, collaboration, entrepreneurship, support, competition, teamwork, personal growth, women in business, lifting others up, podcasting Summary: In this episode of Sugar, Spice, and Spirits, the hosts discuss the importance of lifting others up in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize that supporting others does n…

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71. Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais 10:17

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Episode 71 – Wine Laws of Burgundy: Côte Chalonnaise & Mâconnais In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, we conclude our Burgundy wine law series w…

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Lifting Others Up Doesn't Dim Your Light Ep 5 30:32

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In this episode of Sugar, Spice, and Spirits, the hosts discuss the importance of lifting others up in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize that supporting others does not dim one's own light and that collaboration and mentorship are key to success. The conversation touches on overcoming competition, the illusion of limited oppor…

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70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope 13:45

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70. The Wine Laws of Burgundy – Côte d'Or & The Importance of Slope Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Today's episode continues our Burgundy series with a focus on the Côte d'Or—and more…

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69. The History of Burgundy Wine Laws: How Monks and the Napoleonic Code Shaped Today's Vineyards 7:43

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Welcome to episode 69 of the Wine Educate Podcast. This week, we're continuing our Burgundy series, focusing on the fascinating history behind the regio…

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Unplugging: Finding Balance in a Busy World 26:37

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In this episode of the Sugar, Spice, and Spirits podcast, hosts Natalie and Mindy broadcast from Isla Mujeres, Mexico with Kelly joining pool side from Texas and exploring the importance of balancing work and life. They share personal stories and insights on the value of unplugging, whether through vacations or staycations, to reconnect with family…

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68. WSET Level 2: Intro to Burgundy Wine Laws and Classifications 11:51

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Visit our website: www.wineeducate.com How to Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wineeducate In this episode, Joanne introduces the fascinating world of Burgundy (or Bourgogne) and unpacks the wine laws at the WSET Level 2 level. Thi…

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Effit Buckets and Authenticity: Embracing Your True Self Ep2 A 1:07:30

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In this episode of "Sugar Spice and Spirits," hosts Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams dive into the theme of authenticity and the concept of the "Effit Bucket." They explore how to stay true to oneself amidst life's challenges and societal expectations. The conversation touches on personal experiences, the importance of integrity, …

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Effit Buckets and Authenticity: Embracing Your True Self 1:07:30

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In this episode of "Sugar Spice and Spirits," hosts Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams dive into the theme of authenticity and the concept of the "Effit Bucket." They explore how to stay true to oneself amidst life's challenges and societal expectations. The conversation touches on personal experiences, the importance of integrity, …

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Trailblazing Women: Leadership and Resilience EP3 A 1:00:30

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In this heartfelt episode of "Sugar, Spice, and Spirits," hosts Kelly Williams, Mindy Pride, and Natalie Pilkinton explore the themes of resilience, trailblazing, and authenticity. They share personal stories of overcoming adversity, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the power of community and mentorship. With a mix of humor and sincer…

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Trailblazing Women: Leadership and Resilience EP3 1:00:30

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In this heartfelt episode of "Sugar, Spice, and Spirits," hosts Kelly Williams, Mindy Pride, and Natalie Pilkinton explore the themes of resilience, trailblazing, and authenticity. They share personal stories of overcoming adversity, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the power of community and mentorship. With a mix of humor and sincer…

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Uncovering Your WHY The Key To Purposeful Success EP1 43:06

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In the inaugural episode of 'Sugar, Spice and Spirits,' hosts Mindy Price, Natalie Pilkinton, and Kelly Williams introduce their podcast, which blends business insights with entertaining discussions over cocktails. The episode features a tequila tasting segment, emphasizing the fun aspect of the podcast while also addressing serious topics like com…

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Uncovering Your WHY The Key to Purposeful Success EP1 A 43:06

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In the inaugural episode of 'Sugar, Spice and Spirits,' hosts Mindy Price, Natalie Pilkinton, and Kelly Williams introduce their podcast, which blends business insights with entertaining discussions over cocktails. The episode features a tequila tasting segment, emphasizing the fun aspect of the podcast while also addressing serious topics like com…

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67. The Story Behind Bordeaux's Famous (and Controversial) Wine Classifications 13:59

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Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate If you have questions about upcoming WSET classes, coaching or trips book a 15 min free discovery call with Joanne! https://calendly.com/joanne-wineeduc…

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Sugar, Spice, and Spirits Podcast - Business, Life, and Real Estate 1:32

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Welcome to the Sugar, Spice, and Spirits Podcast! Where we discuss business, life, and real estate. If you like what you hear please like, subscribe and share.By Sugar, Spice and Spirits

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66. WSET Level 2: Understanding Bordeaux's Regions, Grapes, and Classifications 9:20

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter – weekly study tips and resources for Levels 1, 2, and 3 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup If you have questions about upcoming WSET classes, coaching or trips book a 15 min free discovery call with Joanne! https://calendly.com/joanne-wineeducate/wset-discovery-call How to Contact Us: E…

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65. WSET Level 3: Understanding the History and Evolution of German Wine Laws 12:22

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter – weekly study tips and resources for Levels 1, 2, and 3 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Episode Overview: Welcome to Episode 65! This episode continues our wine law series with a deep dive into German wine laws at the WSET Level 3 level. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to E…

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64. WSET Level 2: How to Read a German Wine Label 11:20

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter – the hub for all upcoming classes, study tools, and wine trips: 👉 www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Wine Educate Podcast – Episode 64 German Wine Laws (Level 2 Overview) Welcome to Epi…

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63. WSET Level 3 Tasting Tip: Don't Let a Sweet Wine Sabotage Your Exam 4:57

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Resources & Links: Sign up for the Newsletter – Get weekly Level 1, 2 & 3 tips, podcast links, and study resources www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup In This Episode: What happens if you're given a sweet white wine on the Level 3 tasting exam? In Episode 63, Joanne shares a smart (and easy to miss) strategy for the order in which you taste the w…

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62. Wine Tasting Series: Understanding Malolactic Conversion 11:45

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Wine Educate Newsletter – Sign up for exclusive content and class/trip updates www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, Joanne wraps up the summer tasting series with a deep dive into malolactic conversion, a winemaking process that's often misunderstood. If you've ever wondered why some white wines taste b…

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61. WSET Level 3 Success Starts Here: Your Complete Prep Checklist 7:37

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Resources & Links www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us [email protected] Show Notes: School is back in session, and today I'm tackling a question I get all the time from Level 2 students: "What should I be doing to prepare for Level 3?" Whether you're eager to keep the momentum going or just beginning to explore what's next,…

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60. Wine Tasting Series: - Lees Ageing in Wine: What It Is, Who Uses It, and Why It Matters 12:25

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Resources & Links Sign up for the newsletter to get the full tasting exercise sheet and weekly updates: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Email Joanne at: [email protected] Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne dives into the concept of lees aging—a winemaking technique that can add texture, flavor, and complexity to a …

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59. Corks, Screwcaps, and Surprises: How Wine Closures Affect What's in Your Glass 12:15

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Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter — Get the tasting series, study tips, and WSET updates each week www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: [email protected] Episode Summary This week we're diving into a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while—wine …

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58. Wine Tasting Series: - Understanding SAT Clusters - #8 - Herbal 11:26

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Resources & Links Join the Wine Educate Newsletter — Get tasting sheets, class updates, and study tips straight to your inbox. www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup How to Contact Us Website: www.wineeducate.com Instagram: @wineeducate Email: [email protected] Episode Summary In this week's tasting episode, we're sticking with the green theme—…

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57. Decanting Wine: Tips, Myths, and Best Practices 10:48

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Resources & Links • Join the newsletter and get weekly tasting sheets, updates, and bonus content: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup • Ask a question via the SpeakPipe link in the newsletter How to Contact Us • Website: www.wineeducate.com • Instagram: @wineeducate • Send a question: Look for the SpeakPipe link in the newsletter Episode Summary…