ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast

By ThirtyFifty

What's ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast about?

ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast is a fabulous resource for students studying the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine. We have taken the most relevant interviews from ThirtyFifty's UK Wine Show Podcast and put them all in one place and in the order that you would typically do the course in the classroom or online. Some of the shows as designed specifically to support the WSET Level 3 Wine Course, while others are interviews with leading wine experts covering topics from the syllabus.

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ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast episodes:

11.04.2021
1: ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Podcast Introduction
Chris Scott is a WSET L3 certified educator and this podcast is designed to help you pass the WSET Level 3 Wine Exam.
11.03.2021
3: Products to help you pass your exams
ThirtyFifty has a number of products that are designed to help students pass there exams, including tasting Support and Exam Questions.
11.02.2021
2: WSET L3 Course Introduction with Victoria Burt MW
Victoria Burt MW was responsible for the current syllabus and we discuss with her how students should approach the course.
11.01.2021
4: Systematic Approach to Tasting
ThirtyFiftys audio guide to the WSET Level 3 Tasting.
10.22.2021
5: The Flavours in wine
This show is all about what the key flavours where they come from and what they mean. An important building block to smelling and tasting better.
10.08.2021
6: How to improve your sense of smell
Struggling to identify the flavours in wines, this show is all about how to imrpove you sense of smell.
10.01.2021
7: Top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam.
Chris gives top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam.
09.27.2021
9: Spotlight on Carbonic Maceration
Chris takes a deep dive into the winemaking technique Carbonic Maceration looking at the different methods and how they change the wines.
09.27.2021
8: Top tips for the WSET L3 Wine Theory Exam
This podcast takes a deep dive into the WSET L3 wine theory exam, how to prepare what to expect and tips to focus your study.
08.30.2021
10: Spotlight on Cabernet Sauvignon
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Cabernet Sauvignon grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.28.2021
11: Spotlight on Riesling
Chris takes a deep dive into the Riesling grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.26.2021
12: Spotlight on Grenache
Chris takes a deep dive into the Grenache grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.24.2021
13: Spotlight on Chardonnay
Chris takes a look at the Chardonnay grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
08.22.2021
14: Spotlight on Pinot Noir
Chris takes a look at the Pinot Noir grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
08.20.2021
15: Spotlight on Merlot
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Merlot grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.18.2021
16: Spotlight on Pinot Gris
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.16.2021
17: Spotlight on Sauvignon Blanc
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Sauvignon Blanc grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
08.14.2021
18: Spotlight on Syrah
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Syrah/Shiraz grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and where it is grown around the world.
02.24.2019
Common Wine Faults
Jamie Goode is an expert in the science of winemaking. His book Wine Science provides an indepth reference for wine producers across a range of issues. In this interview we explore common wine faults such as Brettanomyces and volatile acidity.
02.20.2019
Viticultre Overview with Siobhan Harnett from Cloudy Bay
Sioban Harnett is viticulturist at Cloudy Bay, the iconic New Zealand winery. We find out how the vines are trained and managed to suit the growing conditions of the Marlborough region.
02.15.2019
Grafting and Phylloxera with Prof Ernst Ruhl from Geisenheim
Grafting and Phylloxera go hand in hand we find out how phylloxera attacks the grape vine and the importance of grafting.
02.13.2019
Frost Protection in UK with Alistair Nesbitt
We talk with leading Viti climatologist Alistair Nesbitt about the different types of frosts and the best way to manage them.
02.12.2019
Viticulture in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet
We talk about Viticulture in the Margaux region - the climate, the weather and the soils - and find out how the vines at Chateau Angludet are managed and maintained.
02.09.2019
Red Wine Making in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet
Benjamin Sichel of Chateau Angludet talks us through the red wine-making process from start to finish for his Bordeaux reds
02.06.2019
Rose wine making with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube
We talk about how rose wine is made with Jerome Pernot from Chateau Leoube, Provence.
02.05.2019
The influence of Sulphur with Julien Mingot from Chateau Marechaux
We taste and discuss low sulphur wines from the Pure range.
02.04.2019
Generic Bordeaux with Frederic Roger
Frederic Roger from Planet Bordeaux talks to us about the key Generic Bordeaux appellations, the rules, the grapes and the wines.
01.31.2019
Burgundy Overview with Olivier Normand
Olivier Normand is a Burgundy courtier who acts as the export department for many small growers. Olivier gives us an overview of the region and the appellation system.
01.29.2019
Burgundy with Pierre Boillot
We discover the differences in Pinot Noir between different sub regions.
01.28.2019
Chablis with Nathalie and Gilles Fevre of Domaine Fevre
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre are the owners of Domaine Fevre in Chablis. We find out about the region and wines of this famous French appellation.
01.27.2019
Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard
We talk with Christophe Coquard about Beaujolais Nouveau, the region, grape varieties and some of the unique methods in making Beaujolais Nouveau.
01.24.2019
Cru Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard
In this show this week we talk to Christophe about the 12 appellations of Beaujolais with a focus on the 10 Cru Beaujolais, the highest category of classification in the region.
01.20.2019
Alsace with Jean Frederic Hugel
Jean Frederic Hugel tells us about Alsace, the French wine region which borders Germany grape varieties of Alsace.
01.19.2019
Alsace with Phillipe Zinck
Philippe Zinck heads up Paul Zinck vineyards in Alsace. He talks to us about the history and the wines of this famous French wine region
12.30.2018
Loire Wines with Benoit Roumet
We discuss the main grapes and how the grapes express themselves differently according to where in the Loire they are grown.
12.22.2018
Northern Rhone with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet
In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.
12.20.2018
Hermitage with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet
Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.
12.19.2018
Southern Rhone with Christophe Jaume from Alain Jaume
Christophe tells us about Southern Rhone wine regions, including the Crus of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueyrays and Gigondas.
12.10.2018
Languedoc overview with Jean-Claude Mas
Leading Languedoc producer Jean-Claude Mas gives us an overview of Languedoc, its geography and appelations.
12.03.2018
Provence with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube
Jerome Pernot at Chateau Leoube takes us into the vineyard to look at the vines and gives us an overview of their wines from Provence
11.25.2018
German Quality Standards and the VDP with Michael Adelmann
German Quality Standards and VDP with Michael Adelmann
11.20.2018
Germany Mosel and the Goldtropchine Vineyard
We take a look at Mosel and one of the Mosel premier vineyards Goldtropchine.
11.18.2018
German Baden with Arne Bercher
Pinot expert Arne Bercher tells us about the wine region of Baden and the different grape varieties grown there.
11.15.2018
Pfalz with Ralf Anselmann from Weingut Anselmann
In this interview Ralf describes the Pfalz wine region which is the 2nd largest region in Germany.
10.29.2018
Austria with Willi Klinger
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. We find out about the history of winemaking in Austria and talk about the most planted grape variety Gruner Veltliner.
10.17.2018
Greek Wines with Konstantinos Lazarakis MW
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW talks to us about the different grape varieties of Greece and Retsina.
10.10.2018
Italian Overview with Ian Ian D Agata
Italian wine expert Ian D Agata gives us a brilliant overview of Italy.
10.07.2018
The wines of Veneto with Andrea Sartori
Andrea talks to us about the wines of Veneto in North East Italy, where both international grape varieties and native varieties are grown.
10.06.2018
Valpolicella with Andrea Sartori
In this second interview we talk to Andrea Sartori about the wine styles of Valpolicella.
10.05.2018
Soave with Andrea Sartori
In this final interview with discuss the Soave wine region with Andrea Sartori.

What's ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast episodes:

1: ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Podcast Introduction

3: Products to help you pass your exams

2: WSET L3 Course Introduction with Victoria Burt MW

4: Systematic Approach to Tasting

5: The Flavours in wine

6: How to improve your sense of smell

7: Top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam.

9: Spotlight on Carbonic Maceration

8: Top tips for the WSET L3 Wine Theory Exam

10: Spotlight on Cabernet Sauvignon

11: Spotlight on Riesling

12: Spotlight on Grenache

13: Spotlight on Chardonnay

14: Spotlight on Pinot Noir

15: Spotlight on Merlot

16: Spotlight on Pinot Gris

17: Spotlight on Sauvignon Blanc

18: Spotlight on Syrah

Common Wine Faults

Viticultre Overview with Siobhan Harnett from Cloudy Bay

Grafting and Phylloxera with Prof Ernst Ruhl from Geisenheim

Frost Protection in UK with Alistair Nesbitt

Viticulture in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet

Red Wine Making in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet

Rose wine making with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube

The influence of Sulphur with Julien Mingot from Chateau Marechaux

Generic Bordeaux with Frederic Roger

Burgundy Overview with Olivier Normand

Burgundy with Pierre Boillot

Chablis with Nathalie and Gilles Fevre of Domaine Fevre

Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard

Cru Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard

Alsace with Jean Frederic Hugel

Alsace with Phillipe Zinck

Loire Wines with Benoit Roumet

Northern Rhone with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet

Hermitage with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet

Southern Rhone with Christophe Jaume from Alain Jaume

Languedoc overview with Jean-Claude Mas

Provence with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube

German Quality Standards and the VDP with Michael Adelmann

Germany Mosel and the Goldtropchine Vineyard

German Baden with Arne Bercher

Pfalz with Ralf Anselmann from Weingut Anselmann

Austria with Willi Klinger

Greek Wines with Konstantinos Lazarakis MW

Italian Overview with Ian Ian D Agata

The wines of Veneto with Andrea Sartori

Valpolicella with Andrea Sartori

Soave with Andrea Sartori