ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Wine Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
1: ThirtyFifty's Level 3 Podcast Introduction
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott is a WSET L3 certified educator and this podcast is designed to help you pass the WSET Level 3 Wine Exam.
Spotlight on How to Choose a WSET Course Provider
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of embarking on a WSET wine course? Chris poses 10 questions to help students decide how and where to study for a WSET qualification.
Spotlight on How to Prepare for the WSET Level 3 Wine Course
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives advice on how to prepare for a WSET L3 wine course before the start and how to use tools so that you are actively learning.
3: Products to help you pass your exams
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ThirtyFifty has a number of products that are designed to help students pass there exams, including tasting Support and Exam Questions.
2: WSET L3 Course Introduction with Victoria Burt MW
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Burt MW was responsible for the current syllabus and we discuss with her how students should approach the course.
4: Systematic Approach to Tasting
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ThirtyFiftys audio guide to the WSET Level 3 Tasting.
5: The Flavours in wine
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
6: How to improve your sense of smell
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to identify the flavours in wines, this show is all about how to imrpove you sense of smell.
7: Top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam.
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam.
8: Top tips for the WSET L3 Wine Theory Exam
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
9: Spotlight on Carbonic Maceration
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a deep dive into the winemaking technique Carbonic Maceration looking at the different methods and how they change the wines.
10: Spotlight on Cabernet Sauvignon
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Cabernet Sauvignon grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
11: Spotlight on Riesling
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a deep dive into the Riesling grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
12: Spotlight on Grenache
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a deep dive into the Grenache grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
13: Spotlight on Chardonnay
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a look at the Chardonnay grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
14: Spotlight on Pinot Noir
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris takes a look at the Pinot Noir grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
15: Spotlight on Merlot
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Merlot grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
16: Spotlight on Pinot Gris
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grow...
17: Spotlight on Sauvignon Blanc
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Sauvignon Blanc grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
18: Spotlight on Syrah
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
19: Spotlight on Tempranillo
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Tempranillo grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and where it is grown around the world.
19: Spotlight on High Volume Inexpensive Red Wines
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Scott DipWSET looks at high volume, inexpensive red wines. We explore the key factors for making this type of wine, such as location, viticultur...
Spotlight on Bordeaux Part 1 Overview
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An overview on the Bordeaux wine region with Abbie Bennington DipWSET looking at the climate, geography and key red grape varieties.
Spotlight on Bordeaux Part 2 Bordeaux Classifications
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abbie talks us through the classification system used in the Bordeaux region, from the PDOs at the bottom of the ladder (producing generic AC wines), ...
Spotlight on Bordeaux- Part 3 - Bordeaux Sub Regions - for WSET L3 Wine Students
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abbie and Chris look at the key sub-regions of Bordeaux and the wine styles they are best known for.
Spotlight on Bordeaux Part 4 Red Wines of Bordeaux for WSET L3 Wine Students
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The red wine making process and principal black grape varieties used in Bordeaux blends which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc plus Peti...
Spotlight on Bordeaux Part 5 White Wines of Bordeaux for WSET L3 Wine Students.mp3
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two main white grape varieties in Bordeaux and are blended to create different styles of wine. We find out where ...
Common Wine Faults
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Viticultre Overview with Siobhan Harnett from Cloudy Bay
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Grafting and Phylloxera with Prof Ernst Ruhl from Geisenheim
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grafting and Phylloxera go hand in hand we find out how phylloxera attacks the grape vine and the importance of grafting.
Frost Protection in UK with Alistair Nesbitt
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with leading Viti climatologist Alistair Nesbitt about the different types of frosts and the best way to manage them.
Viticulture in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Red Wine Making in Margaux with Benjamin Sichel from Ch d Angludet
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Sichel of Chateau Angludet talks us through the red wine-making process from start to finish for his Bordeaux reds
Rose wine making with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how rose wine is made with Jerome Pernot from Chateau Leoube, Provence.
The influence of Sulphur with Julien Mingot from Chateau Marechaux
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We taste and discuss low sulphur wines from the Pure range.
Generic Bordeaux with Frederic Roger
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frederic Roger from Planet Bordeaux talks to us about the key Generic Bordeaux appellations, the rules, the grapes and the wines.
Burgundy Overview with Olivier Normand
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ap...
Burgundy with Pierre Boillot
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discover the differences in Pinot Noir between different sub regions.
Chablis with Nathalie and Gilles Fevre of Domaine Fevre
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Christophe Coquard about Beaujolais Nouveau, the region, grape varieties and some of the unique methods in making Beaujolais Nouveau.
Cru Beaujolais with Christophe Coquard
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
Alsace with Jean Frederic Hugel
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Frederic Hugel tells us about Alsace, the French wine region which borders Germany grape varieties of Alsace.
Alsace with Phillipe Zinck
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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
Loire Wines with Benoit Roumet
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the main grapes and how the grapes express themselves differently according to where in the Loire they are grown.
Northern Rhone with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.
Hermitage with Laetitia Terry from Jaboulet
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.
Southern Rhone with Christophe Jaume from Alain Jaume
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christophe tells us about Southern Rhone wine regions, including the Crus of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueyrays and Gigondas.
Languedoc overview with Jean-Claude Mas
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Languedoc producer Jean-Claude Mas gives us an overview of Languedoc, its geography and appelations.
Provence with Jerome Pernot from Ch leoube
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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
German Quality Standards and the VDP with Michael Adelmann
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
German Quality Standards and VDP with Michael Adelmann
Germany Mosel and the Goldtropchine Vineyard
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at Mosel and one of the Mosel premier vineyards Goldtropchine.
German Baden with Arne Bercher
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pinot expert Arne Bercher tells us about the wine region of Baden and the different grape varieties grown there.
Pfalz with Ralf Anselmann from Weingut Anselmann
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview Ralf describes the Pfalz wine region which is the 2nd largest region in Germany.
Austria with Willi Klinger
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. We find out about the history of winemaking in Austria and talk about the most planted gra...
Greek Wines with Konstantinos Lazarakis MW
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW talks to us about the different grape varieties of Greece and Retsina.
Italian Overview with Ian Ian D Agata
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Italian wine expert Ian D Agata gives us a brilliant overview of Italy.
The wines of Veneto with Andrea Sartori
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea talks to us about the wines of Veneto in North East Italy, where both international grape varieties and native varieties are grown.
Valpolicella with Andrea Sartori
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this second interview we talk to Andrea Sartori about the wine styles of Valpolicella.
Soave with Andrea Sartori
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this final interview with discuss the Soave wine region with Andrea Sartori.
Trentino with Matteo Lunelli of Ferrari Winery
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris meets Matteo Lunelli, president and CEO of Ferrari Winery, to find out more about the region of Trentino, Northern Italy.
Barolo with Enrico Rivetto
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out about his Barolo wines.
Piedmont with Enrico Rivetto
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out more about the Piedmont region.
Central Italy with Monty Waldin
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we focus on central Italy including Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
Rioja with Eduardo Beltran and Julia Sanchez from Hacienda El Ternero
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In these two interviews we discuss the region of Rioja with its sub regions and grape varieties.
Rias Baixas wine region with Eva Minguez
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Minguez is marketing manager for the Rias Baixas wine region in Spain. We talk about the region and its flagship grape, Albarino.
Levante Yecla and Jumilla region and taming Monastrell with Caroline Dessort
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We review viticulture and wine making in Yecla and Jumilla region and take a deep look at the Monastrell variety.
Still wines of Portugal Overview with Sonia Fernandes of ViniPortugal
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows about Port, but still wines from Portugal have a growing reputation for quality. We talk with Sonia Fernandes from ViniPortugal about ...
California North Coast and Sonoma County with Mark de Vere MW
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This interview focuses on Sonoma County with an overview of California, described as a complex and diverse wine growing area with many different clima...
Napa Valley with Mark de Vere MW
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We get a feel for the Napa wine region, geology, climate and the changing styles of the wines.
Oregon wines with David Adelsheim and Mike Coveney
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We meet with David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard and Mike Coveney of Hilltop Wines to find out about the wines of Oregon in the United States.
New York wines with Jim Tresize
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Tresize is president of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. We find out about the New York wine region which spans the breadth of New York Sta...
Canada and Ice Wine with Bruce Walker
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We find out about the main Canadian wine regions and their world-famous Ice Wines.
Colchagua and managing vigour with Nicolas Jarpa from la Playa
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Nicolas Jarpa from La Playa winery in Colchagua Valley, Chile about the region's climate, soils and grapes.
Mendoza and the Uco Valley with Michael Evans
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Michael Evans of Vines of Mendoza we talk about Mendoza and the Uco Valley.
Effects from Altitude and the Bonarda Grape with Mariela Molinari from Catena Zapata
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bodega Catena Zapata has high elevation vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina producing world-class wines. We spoke to Mariela Molinari, assistant winemaker...
Patagoni and Torrontes with Federico Boxaca from Familia Schroeder
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Federico Boxaca of Familia Schroeder talks to us about the relatively new wine region of Patagonia in Southern Argentina.
South Africa Overview and Stellenbosch with Murray Barlow from Rustenberg wines
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Murray Barlow gives us an overview of South Africa and Stellenbosch, soil types and the warm, Mediterranean climate.
South Africa Grape Varieties and the Coastal Regions with Simon Back of Backsberg
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the history, the Coastal Region, grape varieties and the effect of leaf roll virus on South African wines.
Walker Bay with Peter Finlayson from Bouchard Finlayson
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Murray Barlow of Rustenberg Wines talks to us about Stellenbosch and Leaf Roll Virus
Maclaren Vale with David Paxton
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Paxton is owner of Paxton Vineyards in McLaren Vale and one of Australia's best known viticulturists. David gives us a brief insight into the re...
Hunter Valley Semillon with Phil Ryan from Mount Pleasant
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Ryan is Chief Winemaker at Mount Pleasant in Hunter Valley and has been with parent company McWilliams for 41 years. Phil takes us through a vert...
Martinborough with Allan Johnson from Palliser and Paul Mason from Martinborough Vineyards
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In these two interview Allan and Paul we get an overview of the region, the vineyards and winemaking in Martinborough
Central Otago Wine with Greg Haye
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We find out how the Otago wine region divides up and how Greg has been played his part in its success.
Champagne Overview with Francoise Peretti from the Champagne Info Bureau
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We get an overview of the Champagne the sub regions the wines and styles.
Sherry with Beltran Domecq
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beltran Domecq, president of the Sherry Institute guides us through Sherry the region, its styles and production methods.
Port Overview with Paul Symington
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Symington of Symington Family Estates gives us an overview of Port, the main grape varieties, the region, climate and vineyards.