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.
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.
19: Spotlight on High Volume Inexpensive Red Wines
Chris Scott DipWSET looks at high volume, inexpensive red wines. We explore the key factors for making this type of wine, such as location, viticulture and wine making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.