WineMasters Class · Built for WSET Level 3

The complete wine course. 48 episodes, taught by the best.

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.

Subtitles in English · Dutch · German · French · Italian · Spanish · Portuguese · Russian · Japanese · Chinese

48Episodes
96Food pairings
96Blind tastings
8Top teachers

The course

Everything you need to understand wine, one region at a time.

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

1

The region

Its climate, soils, grapes, laws and labels, explained clearly by a Master of Wine.

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The experiment

One wine technicality made tangible, from tannins and acidity to oak, sulfites and blending.

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Food pairing

Two dishes matched with the region’s wines, and why each pairing works.

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Blind tasting

Two wines tasted blind and fully explained, so you train your own palate.

Made for WSET Level 3 students

Your studies, brought to life.

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Made for Level 3

Covers the regions of WSET Level 3 one by one, so you can watch along with what you are studying.

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See it, remember it

Vineyards, soils and producers on screen make the theory stick, right up to exam day.

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Train your palate

96 blind tastings, each one explained by a Master of Wine or champion sommelier.

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Beyond the book

Food and wine pairings, hands-on experiments and practical tips you won’t find in the textbook.

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Your teachers

Masters of Wine and world-champion sommeliers.

Christy Canterbury MWMaster of Wine
Peter Richards MWMaster of Wine
Susie Barrie MWMaster of Wine
Sarah Heller MWMaster of Wine
Andreas LarssonBest Sommelier of the World 2007
Marc AlmertBest Sommelier of the World 2019
Paz LevinsonBest Sommelier of the Americas 2015
Fredrik LindforsBest Sommelier of the Nordics 2017

Class I · Episodes 1–6

Austrian Whites to German Pinots

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 trailer
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Tuscany

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Tuscany is one of Europe’s oldest wine regions. Get to know Sangiovese, from Chianti Classico to Brunello, and learn to detect tannins.

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Class II · Episodes 7–12

Eastern Loire Valley to Southern Portugal & Madeira

Eastern Loire Valley · Campania · Alsace · Spanish Old Vines · Argentina · Southern Portugal & Madeira

Your teachers

Peter Richards MWPaz LevinsonBest Sommelier of the Americas 2015▶ Watch the trailer
08

Campania

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The Romans called it Campania felix, the ‘land of bounty’. Discover its revived ancient grapes and volcanic wines with Peter Richards MW.

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09

Alsace

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Alsace is known for aromatic white wines from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat. Learn to read the styles, from dry to sweet.

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Class III · Episodes 13–18

Provence to Austrian Red Wines

Provence · Galicia · New Zealand · Veneto · Bordeaux Right Bank · Austrian Red Wines

Your teachers

Susie Barrie MWAndreas LarssonBest Sommelier of the World 2007▶ Watch the trailer
14

Galicia

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In Spain’s green northwest corner, Galicia is home to Albariño and a host of local grapes. Learn how winemakers clarify their wines.

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16

Veneto

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Veneto’s winemaking traditions include drying grapes to make Amarone. Explore Valpolicella, Soave and Lugana around Lake Garda.

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Class IV · Episodes 19–24

Chile to Champagne

Chile · Sherry · The Diversity of Italy · German Riesling · Bordeaux Left Bank · Champagne

Your teachers

Peter Richards MWFredrik LindforsBest Sommelier of the Nordics 2017▶ Watch the trailer
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Chile

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Chile is a ‘New World’ country with vines dating back to the 1500s. Explore its unique geography and microclimates with Peter Richards MW.

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20

Sherry

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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.

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24

Champagne

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Dive into the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Discover how Champagne gets its bubbles, once considered a fault, with Peter Richards MW.

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Class V · Episodes 25–30

Old Old World to Oregon & Washington

Old Old World · Northern Rhône · Northern Portugal · Rioja · Sweet Wines · Oregon & Washington

Your teachers

Susie Barrie MWFredrik LindforsBest Sommelier of the Nordics 2017▶ Watch the trailer
28

Rioja

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Along the Ebro, Tempranillo rules Rioja, yet no two Riojas are the same. Explore its styles and grapes, and how altitude shapes the wine.

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Class VI · Episodes 31–36

Languedoc-Roussillon to Priorat & Penedès

Languedoc-Roussillon · Sicily · South Africa · New York, Virginia & Texas · White Burgundy · Priorat & Penedès

Your teachers

Christy Canterbury MWMarc AlmertBest Sommelier of the World 2019▶ Watch the trailer
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Sicily

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Grillo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese: Christy Canterbury MW and Marc Almert explore Sicily’s native grapes and modern revival.

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Class VII · Episodes 37–42

Beaujolais to Piemonte

Beaujolais · Jura & Savoie · Rueda · Australia · New New World · Piemonte

Your teachers

Sarah Heller MWPaz LevinsonBest Sommelier of the Americas 2015▶ Watch the trailer
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Rueda

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Spain’s white wine heartland: Sarah Heller MW and Paz Levinson explore Verdejo from Rueda and the secrets of aging in concrete eggs.

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Class VIII · Episodes 43–48

Sparkling Wines to Wine at Home

Sparkling Wines · Ribera del Duero · South West France & Corsica · Canada · Bourgogne Red · Wine at Home

Your teachers

Sarah Heller MWFredrik LindforsBest Sommelier of the Nordics 2017▶ Watch the trailer
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Canada

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Beyond ice wine: explore Canada’s hybrid and vinifera grapes, and why this cool-climate country could shine as the climate changes.

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Next level

WineMasters Class Grand Cru

Finished the course? Go on location.

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.

For wine students

Preparing for WSET Level 3 or the Diploma?

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