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Gird your loins for an epic learning journey that travels the length and breadth of the wine alphabet, from Amarone to Zinfandel, soil to the cellar, and grape to the grocery store! Your hosts are Master of Wine candidate Sarah Looper and wine writer Thea Beckman, with guests who are as nerdy about wine as we are!

Wine 101 with Brainscape Brainscape

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Gird your loins for an epic learning journey that travels the length and breadth of the wine alphabet, from Amarone to Zinfandel, soil to the cellar, and grape to the grocery store! Your hosts are Master of Wine candidate Sarah Looper and wine writer Thea Beckman, with guests who are as nerdy about wine as we are!

    Medium to Full Bodied White Wines

    Medium to Full Bodied White Wines

    Medium to Full Bodied White Wines

    Welcome wine nerds to our series of edutainment videos designed to massively level up your wine knowledge, whether you’re a complete grape novice or have, for many years, harbored a love affair for the world of wine!

    (To receive a steady stream of great wine information, tips, and tools, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when a new video drops. For even more delicious information on wine, whether you’re a student or an enthusiast, check out Brainscape’s Wine Academy: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/)

    In this episode, Brainscape’s learning coach and wine writer, Thea Beckman, tests you on Medium to Full Bodied White Wines

    Each one of these questions has been taken from our collection of Wine Appreciation flashcards, which takes you on an epic learning journey through the story of wine, from soil to cellar, and grape to grocery store. Oh, and you don’t need to know a thing about wine to get started! Click here to dive in: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wine-appreciation.

    We hope you liked this video (don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you did) and that you feel much more confident ordering, buying, and talking about wine.... Cheers! (Just make sure you watch the rest of the videos in this series to keep learning!)

    For an even deeper dive into your wine education, check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for thousands of flashcards that have already been created for general wine appreciation, but also for formal educational programs like the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)  and Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/wine.

    Some collections you might appreciate as someone who is coming to grips with the magic that happens in the vineyard to ultimately make the wines we love, include:
    * WSET Level 1 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-wine
    * WSET Level 1 (Spirits): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-spirits
    * WSET Level 2 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-2-wine
    * CMS Introductory Sommelier: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/introductory-sommelier-exam-cms

    Alternatively, you can create your own flashcards for your wine learning journey, completely free!

    Download our app here:
    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

    #Wine #winefacts #whitewines #learnaboutwine #wineflashcards #wineappreciation #winenerd

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more about wine as a beginner, check out this article: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine-guide-facts-to-know/

    For other fantastic study resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 6 min
    Lighter Bodied White Wines

    Lighter Bodied White Wines

    Lighter Bodied White Wines

    Welcome wine nerds to our series of edutainment videos designed to massively level up your wine knowledge, whether you’re a complete grape novice or have, for many years, harbored a love affair for the world of wine!

    (To receive a steady stream of great wine information, tips, and tools, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when a new video drops. For even more delicious information on wine, whether you’re a student or an enthusiast, check out Brainscape’s Wine Academy: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/)

    In this episode, Brainscape’s learning coach and wine writer, Thea Beckman, tests you on Lighter Bodied White Wines

    Each one of these questions has been taken from our collection of Wine Appreciation flashcards, which takes you on an epic learning journey through the story of wine, from soil to cellar, and grape to grocery store. Oh, and you don’t need to know a thing about wine to get started! Click here to dive in: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wine-appreciation.

    We hope you liked this video (don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you did) and that you feel much more confident ordering, buying, and talking about wine.... Cheers! (Just make sure you watch the rest of the videos in this series to keep learning!)

    For an even deeper dive into your wine education, check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for thousands of flashcards that have already been created for general wine appreciation, but also for formal educational programs like the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)  and Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/wine.

    Some collections you might appreciate as someone who is coming to grips with the magic that happens in the vineyard to ultimately make the wines we love, include:
    * WSET Level 1 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-wine
    * WSET Level 1 (Spirits): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-spirits
    * WSET Level 2 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-2-wine
    * CMS Introductory Sommelier: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/introductory-sommelier-exam-cms

    Alternatively, you can create your own flashcards for your wine learning journey, completely free!

    Download our app here:
    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

    #Wine #winefacts #whitewines #learnaboutwine #wineflashcards #wineappreciation #winenerd

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more about wine as a beginner, check out this article: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine-guide-facts-to-know/

    For other fantastic study resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 6 min
    Light to Medium Bodied White Wines

    Light to Medium Bodied White Wines

    Welcome wine nerds to our series of edutainment videos designed to massively level up your wine knowledge, whether you’re a complete grape novice or have, for many years, harbored a love affair for the world of wine!

    (To receive a steady stream of great wine information, tips, and tools, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when a new video drops. For even more delicious information on wine, whether you’re a student or an enthusiast, check out Brainscape’s Wine Academy: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/)

    In this episode, Brainscape’s learning coach and wine writer, Thea Beckman, tests you on Light to Medium Bodied White Wines


    Each one of these questions has been taken from our collection of Wine Appreciation flashcards, which takes you on an epic learning journey through the story of wine, from soil to cellar, and grape to grocery store. Oh, and you don’t need to know a thing about wine to get started! Click here to dive in: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wine-appreciation.

    We hope you liked this video (don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you did) and that you feel much more confident ordering, buying, and talking about wine.... Cheers! (Just make sure you watch the rest of the videos in this series to keep learning!)

    For an even deeper dive into your wine education, check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for thousands of flashcards that have already been created for general wine appreciation, but also for formal educational programs like the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)  and Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/wine.

    Some collections you might appreciate as someone who is learning about the basics of red wine, include:
    * WSET Level 1 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-wine
    * WSET Level 1 (Spirits): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-spirits
    * WSET Level 2 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-2-wine
    * CMS Introductory Sommelier: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/introductory-sommelier-exam-cms

    Alternatively, you can create your own flashcards for your wine learning journey, completely free!

    Download our app here:
    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

    #Wine #winefacts #whitwines  #learnaboutwine #wineflashcards #wineappreciation #winenerd #Frenchwine #Spanishwine #Italianwine

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more about wine as a beginner, check out this article: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine-guide-facts-to-know/

    For other fantastic study resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 5 min
    Full-Bodied Red Wines

    Full-Bodied Red Wines

    Full-Bodied Red Wines

    Welcome wine nerds to our series of edutainment videos designed to massively level up your wine knowledge, whether you’re a complete grape novice or have, for many years, harbored a love affair for the world of wine!

    (To receive a steady stream of great wine information, tips, and tools, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when a new video drops. For even more delicious information on wine, whether you’re a student or an enthusiast, check out Brainscape’s Wine Academy: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/)

    In this episode, Brainscape’s learning coach and wine writer, Thea Beckman, tests you on Full-Bodied Red Wines

    Each one of these questions has been taken from our collection of Wine Appreciation flashcards, which takes you on an epic learning journey through the story of wine, from soil to cellar, and grape to grocery store. Oh, and you don’t need to know a thing about wine to get started! Click here to dive in: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wine-appreciation.

    We hope you liked this video (don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you did) and that you feel much more confident ordering, buying, and talking about wine.... Cheers! (Just make sure you watch the rest of the videos in this series to keep learning!)

    For an even deeper dive into your wine education, check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for thousands of flashcards that have already been created for general wine appreciation, but also for formal educational programs like the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)  and Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/wine.

    Some collections you might appreciate as someone who is coming to grips with the magic that happens in the vineyard to ultimately make the wines we love, include:
    * WSET Level 1 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-wine
    * WSET Level 1 (Spirits): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-spirits
    * WSET Level 2 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-2-wine
    * CMS Introductory Sommelier: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/introductory-sommelier-exam-cms

    Alternatively, you can create your own flashcards for your wine learning journey, completely free!

    Download our app here:
    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

    #Wine #winefacts #redwines #whathappensinthevineyard #learnaboutwine #wineflashcards #wineappreciation #winenerd

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more about wine as a beginner, check out this article: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine-guide-facts-to-know/

    For other fantastic study resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 8 min
    10 Wine Tasting Tips & Terms You Should Know!

    10 Wine Tasting Tips & Terms You Should Know!

    10 Wine Tasting Tips & Terms You Should Know!

    Welcome wine nerds to our series of edutainment videos designed to massively level up your wine knowledge, whether you’re a complete grape novice or have, for many years, harbored a love affair for the world of wine!

    (To receive a steady stream of great wine information, tips, and tools, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when a new video drops. For even more delicious information on wine, whether you’re a student or an enthusiast, check out Brainscape’s Wine Academy: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/)

    In this episode, Brainscape’s learning coach and wine writer, Thea Beckman, tests you on 10 Wine Tasting Tips & Terms You Should Know!

    Each one of these questions has been taken from our collection of Wine Appreciation flashcards, which takes you on an epic learning journey through the story of wine, from soil to cellar, and grape to grocery store. Oh, and you don’t need to know a thing about wine to get started! Click here to dive in: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wine-appreciation.

    We hope you liked this video (don't forget to give it a thumbs up if you did) and that you feel much more confident ordering, buying, and talking about wine.... Cheers! (Just make sure you watch the rest of the videos in this series to keep learning!)

    For an even deeper dive into your wine education, check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for thousands of flashcards that have already been created for general wine appreciation, but also for formal educational programs like the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)  and Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/wine.

    Some collections you might appreciate as someone who is coming to grips with the magic that happens in the vineyard to ultimately make the wines we love, include:
    * WSET Level 1 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-wine
    * WSET Level 1 (Spirits): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-1-spirits
    * WSET Level 2 (Wine): https://www.brainscape.com/learn/wset-level-2-wine
    * CMS Introductory Sommelier: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/introductory-sommelier-exam-cms

    Alternatively, you can create your own flashcards for your wine learning journey, completely free!

    Download our app here:
    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

    #Wine #winefacts #winetasting #whathappensinthevineyard #learnaboutwine #wineflashcards #wineappreciation #winenerd

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more about wine as a beginner, check out this article: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine-guide-facts-to-know/

    For other fantastic study resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 5 min
    What's the difference between California Chardonnay wine white Burgundy wine

    What's the difference between California Chardonnay wine white Burgundy wine

    What's the difference between California Chardonnay wine white Burgundy wine

    To receive a steady stream of great wine information, make sure you subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new wine video. For even more check out: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    In this podcast, our partner Sarah Looper, a wine educator & certified sommelier from NYC, and Nicole Hakli, also a sommelier from NYC, share how to distinguish between white wines from Bourgogne, France.

    In this podcast, you'll get answers to the following:
    0:00​ - Intro
    1:06 - What are the defining characteristics of Chardonnay wine?
    1:49​ - How do you tell the difference between a California Chardonnay wine & a White Burgundy wine?
    3:38 - What white Burgundy wine should California wine-drinkers try?
    4:53 - Who are the best Burgundy wine producers?
    6:17 - What types of foods to pair with White Burgundy wine?

    We hope you liked this podcast (don't forget to subscribe) and that you can make a more informed decision next time you're picking out a bottle of wine.

    #whitewines #pairingwhitewines #whitewinedifferences

    #Pinned Comment:
    Thanks for watching! For other fantastic wine resources check out:
    https://www.brainscape.com/academy/wine/

    • 7 min

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