Austrian Whites
▶Discover Austria’s great dry whites: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling along the Danube, and the country’s strict wine laws.
Watch the episode →WineMasters Class · Built for WSET Level 3
Structured region by region around the topics of WSET Level 3, and taught by Masters of Wine and champion sommeliers. Every episode covers a region, its grapes and its styles, then goes further with a wine experiment, two food pairings and two blind tastings, all explained.
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The course
WineMasters Class is a complete course for wine students, professionals and food and wine lovers alike. Released in eight parts of six episodes, it covers the classic regions of Europe, the New World and the new frontiers of wine, and ends with practical advice for enjoying wine at home.
The course covers the regions of WSET Level 3 one by one, which makes it the ideal visual companion for Level 3 students, and a great refresher for Diploma candidates and sommeliers. Before you start, read our Student Guide to get the most out of every episode.
Inside every episode
Its climate, soils, grapes, laws and labels, explained clearly by a Master of Wine.
One wine technicality made tangible, from tannins and acidity to oak, sulfites and blending.
Two dishes matched with the region’s wines, and why each pairing works.
Two wines tasted blind and fully explained, so you train your own palate.
Made for WSET Level 3 students
Covers the regions of WSET Level 3 one by one, so you can watch along with what you are studying.
Vineyards, soils and producers on screen make the theory stick, right up to exam day.
96 blind tastings, each one explained by a Master of Wine or champion sommelier.
Food and wine pairings, hands-on experiments and practical tips you won’t find in the textbook.
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Your teachers
Class I · Episodes 1–6
Austrian Whites · California · Western Loire Valley · Southern Rhône Valley · Tuscany · German Pinots
Your teachers
Christy Canterbury MWAndreas LarssonBest Sommelier of the World 2007▶ Watch the trailerDiscover Austria’s great dry whites: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling along the Danube, and the country’s strict wine laws.
Watch the episode →California is young compared to Europe, yet rich in history. From the Judgment of Paris to Napa Cabernet and Sonoma Chardonnay.
Watch the episode →The Loire is famous for its castles and its diverse wines. Explore Touraine, Anjou-Saumur and the Nantais, and learn what ‘sur lie’ means.
Watch the episode →From easy-drinking Côtes du Rhône to prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape: explore the Southern Rhône and the role of oak.
Watch the episode →Tuscany is one of Europe’s oldest wine regions. Get to know Sangiovese, from Chianti Classico to Brunello, and learn to detect tannins.
Watch the episode →In Germany, the Pinot family is called Burgunder. Discover Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder, and what color reveals.
Watch the episode →Class II · Episodes 7–12
Eastern Loire Valley · Campania · Alsace · Spanish Old Vines · Argentina · Southern Portugal & Madeira
The eastern Loire is the reputed birthplace of Sauvignon Blanc. Compare Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé with Peter Richards MW and Paz Levinson.
Watch the episode →The Romans called it Campania felix, the ‘land of bounty’. Discover its revived ancient grapes and volcanic wines with Peter Richards MW.
Watch the episode →Alsace is known for aromatic white wines from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat. Learn to read the styles, from dry to sweet.
Watch the episode →The future of Spanish wine lies in its history. Follow winemakers in search of old vines, from Toro and Bierzo to Jumilla and Tenerife.
Watch the episode →Altitude is key in Argentina, with vineyards from 600 to 2,000 meters. Discover Mendoza, Malbec and why wines need to breathe.
Watch the episode →From the Atlantic island of Madeira and its great fortified wines to Lisbon and the vast Alentejo: a tour of southern Portugal’s wines.
Watch the episode →Class III · Episodes 13–18
Provence · Galicia · New Zealand · Veneto · Bordeaux Right Bank · Austrian Red Wines
Provence is famous for rosé, but there is much more. Learn how rosé is made and discover the reds of Bandol and the whites of Cassis.
Watch the episode →In Spain’s green northwest corner, Galicia is home to Albariño and a host of local grapes. Learn how winemakers clarify their wines.
Watch the episode →Sauvignon Blanc rules New Zealand, with Marlborough at its heart, and Pinot Noir shines too. Sharpen your nose with Susie Barrie MW.
Watch the episode →Veneto’s winemaking traditions include drying grapes to make Amarone. Explore Valpolicella, Soave and Lugana around Lake Garda.
Watch the episode →Saint-Émilion and Pomerol make some of the world’s most expensive wines. Explore Bordeaux’s Right Bank and learn why the glass matters.
Watch the episode →Austria’s reds are among Europe’s unsung gems. Discover Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and Sankt Laurent from Burgenland with Susie Barrie MW.
Watch the episode →Class IV · Episodes 19–24
Chile · Sherry · The Diversity of Italy · German Riesling · Bordeaux Left Bank · Champagne
Chile is a ‘New World’ country with vines dating back to the 1500s. Explore its unique geography and microclimates with Peter Richards MW.
Watch the episode →Sherry is one of the world’s most historic and undervalued wines. Explore every style, from bone-dry to rich and sweet, and the solera.
Watch the episode →Italy has an estimated 400 to 2,000 native grapes. Travel from Trentino-Alto Adige to Puglia to taste some of its lesser-known varieties.
Watch the episode →Riesling is Germany’s most celebrated grape. Learn to read German wine labels and taste how sugar and acidity balance in the glass.
Watch the episode →Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on warm gravel. Learn about the 1855 Classification and what makes a wine age.
Watch the episode →Dive into the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Discover how Champagne gets its bubbles, once considered a fault, with Peter Richards MW.
Watch the episode →Class V · Episodes 25–30
Old Old World · Northern Rhône · Northern Portugal · Rioja · Sweet Wines · Oregon & Washington
The Caucasus and Near East seem to be the cradle of wine. Visit Georgia, Armenia, Lebanon and Greece to explore ancient winemaking.
Watch the episode →In the Northern Rhône, it’s all about Syrah. From Hermitage to Condrieu’s Viognier, explore the region and learn to detect aromas.
Watch the episode →Northern Portugal is famous for Port, but a new generation makes fine dry wines from native grapes in Vinho Verde, the Douro and Dão.
Watch the episode →Along the Ebro, Tempranillo rules Rioja, yet no two Riojas are the same. Explore its styles and grapes, and how altitude shapes the wine.
Watch the episode →From Vin Santo to Icewine and Tokaji: Susie Barrie MW and Fredrik Lindfors explain how sweet wines are made and what to pair them with.
Watch the episode →Pinot Noir from Oregon, Cabernet and Syrah from Washington: Susie Barrie MW and Fredrik Lindfors explore the Pacific Northwest.
Watch the episode →Class VI · Episodes 31–36
Languedoc-Roussillon · Sicily · South Africa · New York, Virginia & Texas · White Burgundy · Priorat & Penedès
Grenache, Syrah, old-vine Carignan and Picpoul: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore the south of France and common wine faults.
Watch the episode →Grillo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore Sicily’s native grapes and modern revival.
Watch the episode →Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and more: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore South Africa’s shift from volume to quality wine.
Watch the episode →Finger Lakes Riesling, Virginia Viognier and Texas Tempranillo: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore America’s other wine states.
Watch the episode →Chablis, Côte de Beaune, Mâconnais: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore white Burgundy and the role of malolactic fermentation.
Watch the episode →From Cava country to the llicorella slopes of Priorat: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore Catalunya and climate change.
Watch the episode →Class VII · Episodes 37–42
Beaujolais · Jura & Savoie · Rueda · Australia · New New World · Piemonte
More than cheap and cheerful: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson show the serious side of Gamay in the Beaujolais crus.
Watch the episode →Savagnin, Trousseau, Mondeuse and the mystery of Vin Jaune: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore the Jura and Savoie.
Watch the episode →Spain’s white wine heartland: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore Verdejo from Rueda and the secrets of aging in concrete eggs.
Watch the episode →Some of the world’s oldest vines grow in the Barossa: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore Australia, from Shiraz to Semillon.
Watch the episode →Koshu from Japan, Marselan from China, Bacchus from England: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore the new frontiers of wine.
Watch the episode →Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore Piemonte, from Barolo to Asti, and explain sulfites.
Watch the episode →Class VIII · Episodes 43–48
Sparkling Wines · Ribera del Duero · South West France & Corsica · Canada · Bourgogne Red · Wine at Home
Traditional method, Charmat, Pet Nat and more: Sarah Heller MW and Fredrik Lindfors explain how the bubbles get into sparkling wine.
Watch the episode →Tempranillo at altitude: Sarah Heller MW and Fredrik Lindfors explore Ribera del Duero and how cold nights shape its wines.
Watch the episode →Little-known grapes and hidden appellations: Sarah Heller MW and Fredrik Lindfors explore South West France, Corsica and blending.
Watch the episode →Beyond ice wine: explore Canada’s hybrid and vinifera grapes, and why this cool-climate country could shine as the climate changes.
Watch the episode →A journey through the Côte d’Or: discover red Burgundy, Pinot Noir, terroir and the Premier and Grand Cru classification.
Watch the episode →The series finale: how to read a wine list, pair food, store and serve wine, build a collection and understand ratings.
Watch the episode →WineMasters Class Grand Cru
Susie Barrie MW and Andreas Larsson take the class to the world’s most famous Grand Cru sites and châteaux, from Pauillac and Saint-Émilion to Sauternes and Champagne.
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