A wine podcast bringing the joys of wine to wherever you are in the world. This is the place for fun, casual wine conversations, with tips, wine facts and wine tasting to inspire your next bottle of wine or vineyard visit. Listen to Winemakers, Sommeliers and Master of Wines who share their extensive knowledge, talking about wine regions and their terroir, their favourite wine pairings and winemaking techniques. This podcast is ideal for anyone starting their wine journey and studying WSET level 1 and 2 or just some great revision for those of you going even further. So grab that wine glass and lets get stuck in!
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
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In this episode, I have just returned from an incredible long weekend in the Languedoc wine region, and I'm thrilled to share all the highlights with you. Whether you're a wine aficionado, a foodie, a nature enthusiast, a hiker, or simply someone seeking peace and tranquility, the Languedoc region has something special to offer.
Join me as I recount my adventures across the three captivating sub-regions of Limoux, Corbières, and Minervois. With countless activities and accommodations to choose from, I've done the research and gathered insights from locals to make it super easy for you to plan your own trip.
For those who can't make it to the south of France just yet, I’ll be offering valuable tips on which Languedoc wines to look for and why they deserve a spot on your wine rack. We'll delve into the history and significance of the Mauzac grape, explore the world's first-ever sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux, and introduce you to two remarkable crus: La Livinière and Boutenac.
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
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1.55: The bulk history of the Languedoc
3.01: Location of the Languedoc
4.10: What to expect on your visit
6.25: Bush Vines V Goblet Vines: The difference
8.39: Visiting Carcassone
9.33: Visiting Domaine Gayda
12.11: AOC Malpere
12.58: The first Cru of the Languedoc: La Livinière
13.53: The wines: Villa Mon Reve, La Petite Villa, Chemin de Moscou, Altre Cami, Figure Libre Rouge & Blanc
17.45: Visting Mirepoix
18.18: Visiting Saint Hilaire Abbey: The birthplace of Sparkling wine
19.57: Blanquette de Limoux Methode Ancestral
20.32: Blanquette de Limoux
21.08: Crement de Limoux
22.12: Visiting Chateau Ollieux Romanis
25.36: The Cru Boutenac
28.48: The wines: Atal Sia, Cuvee OR, White Prestigue
32.28: Visiting Lagrasse
34.17: Visiting Chateau Maris
35.19: Deeper understanding of environmental sustainability
37.41: The wines: Brama, Les Anciens, La Touge, Les Planels
40:55: Visiting Minerve
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
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Hello, wine friends! Welcome back to part two with the incredible wine presenter, Tom Surgey. If you caught part one, you already know why he’s a master at talking about wine. In our previous episode, we delved into the Bairrada wine region, but today, we're shifting our focus just east to the Dão region.
Dão, with its higher altitudes and elevations, produces wines that are elegant, perfumed, and full of finesse—perfect for gastronomy. We’ll explore how beautifully Touriga Nacional and the white grape variety Encruzado thrive in this region.
Get ready to dive deeper into the Dão wine region and join us as Tom walks us through his new wine book, “How to Drink Wine” (due out 29th August). We’ll focus on the food pairing section, where Tom will share his insights on pairing Dão wines with various dishes.
You can pre order it now HERE
However, Tom’s book isn’t just about pairings or wine history. It also covers practical topics like restaurant markups, wine shop pricing, and tips for buying the right wine. One intriguing topic we’ll cover is light strike - a wine fault that can significantly affect flavor. We’ll discuss what it is, how it happens, and how to avoid it.
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
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03.01: Toms’ trip to Dão in Portugal and his experience in the region
04.36: Francesinha - the portuguese must try sandwich
10.45: The main white grape: Encruzado
13.44: The main red grape: Touriga Nacional
16.42: The red grape variety Alfrocheiro - tannin profile, fruit yields and harvesting
18.00: Mencia (known here as Jaen) - flavour and aroma profiles
18.28: Winemakers thoughts on Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo)
22.15: Top producers like Carlos Lucas: Quinta do Ribero Santo
25.05: Wines from Quinta dos Roques
26.37: Portugal’s industry is still big on blends
30.04: Toms’’s new book “How To Drink Wine” and how he would pair Dão wines with food
38.18: Discussing the cost of wine, duty, and markups (all mentioned in detail in the book)
43.08: How UV light affects wines in direct sunlight - “Light strike”
46.15: Researching Light strike and performing experiments in different settings/environments
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Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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Welcome back friends! Today, I'm delighted to host one of the UK's most dynamic and energetic wine presenters, Tom Surgey. You might recognize Tom from his work with the Three Wine Men, his regular appearances on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, or even ITV's This Morning.
Tom has just returned from an incredible trip to Portugal, and in this episode, we're diving into all things Bairrada. We'll explore the region's sparkling wines, the unique Baga grape, and the standout wineries that make Bairrada so special.
But that's not all! Tom will give us a sneak peek into his soon-to-be-released wine book (due out 29th August)
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We'll also discuss the annual vine cycle, focusing on the flowering stage currently happening in the Northern Hemisphere. Plus, Tom will share insights on some famous biodynamic wineries you might not know are practicing biodynamics. Stick around until the end as we reveal the correct way to open your sparkling wines and engage in a lively debate on the art of sabrage.
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
02.51: Tom’s journey into wine
08.17: Working in English Wine
11.01: Tom’s travels to the Bairrada wine region, Portugal
18.38: Maria Gomes/Fernão Pires - “The Portuguese Riesling”
19.55: The Maria Gomes in Bairrada - profile, acidity, freshness
27.11: Discussing the winemaking approaches of Filipa Pato and Luis Pato
29.44: Bairrada and the use of early-picked fruit to grow natural yeast for wild ferments
33.14: Mario at Quinta das Bageiras - tasting Sparkling wines
36.15: The inspiration behind Tom’s upcoming book
40.12: Hermaphroditic vines that self-pollinate; flowering is affected by wind and rain
43.08: Highlighting biodynamic producers globally, avoiding specific wine recommendations
47.12: How to open a bottle of sparkling - the traditional method
49.25: Precautions and considerations for opening up sparkling wines
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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Hello, wine friends! Welcome back to part two with Doug Wregg, Director and Buyer at Les Caves de Pyrene. Doug, an authority in natural, organic, and biodynamic wines, having spent the last 30 years revolutionizing the UK's wine scene.
In this episode, we're diving into the wines of Oregon, a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest, nestled between California and Washington.
Oregon is renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay, with two-thirds of its wines hailing from the famous Willamette Valley. We'll touch some of the region's AVAs within Willamette Valley alongside South Oregon's Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley.
Join us as Doug takes us on a journey through Oregon's rich wine history and commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices.
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03.22: The Oregon wine movement
06.01: The first vines planted in Oregon by Henderson Luelling
07.32: Prohibition in 1904 - a vanishing wine industry
12.22: The Pioneers: Charles Coury & David Lett
15.59: Talking about The Beckham Estate, Creta Pinot Noir 2021, Chehalem Mountains AVA £50.35 Les Caves De Pyrene
16.43: Andrew Beckham’s Novum Ceramics: the first commercial producer of terra cotta Amphorae for winemaking in North America
21.50: Tasting the Pinot Noir
23.54: The different terroirs of Oregon, and the different styles of Pinot Noir
26.55: The wine scene in Portland
30.24: The focus on sustainability in Oregon including LIVE - The Low Input Viticulture & Enology program
32.22: Talking about and tasting The Kelley Fox Durant Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 - The Dundee Hills AVA £50.35 Les Caves de Pyrene
37.55: Purity and minerality in wine
40.41: Oregon Pricing and high quality
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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
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Welcome back! Today we travel into the fascinating world of Orange Wine and Natural Wines. We're thrilled to have Doug Wregg, one of the directors and buyers at Les Caves de Pyrene, as our expert guest. With over 30 years of experience introducing natural, biodynamic, and orange wines to the UK market, Doug offers unparalleled insights into these unique wine styles.
Join us in today's episode as we barely scratch the surface of this complex and intriguing topic. Discover the ancient tradition of Qvevri winemaking and explore the rich wine heritage of Georgia. We'll also discuss the level of sulphites in wines, discuss minimal intervention practices, and reveal the best food pairings for orange wines. This episode is packed with valuable information and expert tips and is NOT to be missed!
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01.40: Doug’s journey into wine
05.24: Les Caves De Pyrene
09.04: What is Natural Wine?
11.30: The truth about the aging of Natural wines
16.02: Looking for the wines edges
17.50: The levels of sulphur to be considered natural
20.20: Orange/Amber wines - diving into skin contact wines
22.45 Opening up and discussing the first Orange wine - The Christian Binner Si Rose 19/20/21/22 £30.09 Les Caves de Pyrene
28.18: Aroma profile and tasting notes of the Christian Binner and use of Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer in orange wine
31.43: Best locations for Orange & Natural wines
36.35: Georgian wines - opening the Ramaz Nikoladze Solikouri 2022 Orange wine £25 Les Caves de Pyrene
37.27: Different styles or orange across the regions of Georgia and the Tsolikouri grape variety
44.07: Fermentation of wine in Qvevris (Clay pots) - a heritage protected by UNESCO
48.15: Opening up the Austrian Judith Beth Gewürztraminer 2023 £20.36 Les Caves de Pyrene
49.24: The focus of Biodynamic producers in the Burgenland, Austria
53.01: Food pairing with Orange wines
55.08: Advice on buying Orange wine
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
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Welcome back wine friends! Today, we're diving into La Place de Bordeaux, exploring its historic significance and the diverse wines it now includes, such as Opus One, Almaviva, and Seña. This episode perfectly follows my Bordeaux discussions with Jane Anson in episodes 182 about En Primeur wine futures and 183 about Bordeaux’s lesser know wine regions and grapes.
Joining us today is my dear friend Pauline Vicard, a stage two Master of Wine student and co-founder of Areni Global, a think tank dedicated to the future of fine wine.
Tune in for an introduction into the world of fine wine from a financial and global trade perspective.
And if you are ready for the deep dive, check out Pauline’s seven part deep dive series on La Place de Bordeaux by clicking HERE.
She's is breaking down this intricate distribution system with insights from industry experts, including Ornellaia, Opus One, Max Lalondrelle (MD of Fine Wine at Berry Bros.), and Mathieu Chardonnier (President of Bordeaux Négociants CVBG).
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
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03.21: Pauline’s journey into wine
06.22: Areni Global - a global think tank for fine wines
08.34: The evolution of fine wine and the La Place de Bordeaux system
11.09: The three tiers of La Place de Bordeaux
14.09: Different types of Courtiers and their roles
17.36: Differences between La Place & En Primeur
21.13: Selling through La Place & the global market
22.39: South Africa’s Klein Constantia Vin De Constance
24.30: Beyond Bordeaux - the wineries selling through La Place from around the world
26.33: Opus One
28.26: The 2004 Berlin tasting of Seña with Eduardo Chadwick
31.49: The future of La Place de Bordeaux
37.45: Branding and Brand development
43.59: Catena Zapata and Bodega Garzon
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
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Several weeks ago, I returned from an eye-opening wine field trip with the Old Vine Conference. This was my second time having the incredible opportunity to geek out and delve deeply into the fascinating world of vine soil, exploring the profound intrinsic link between wines and humanity.
If you missed that first episode on old vines go back to Episode 144 and that's where I'm talking about why old vines are so special: Their deeper root systems, their genetic adaptations and how they can really help us in the future.
In this episode I share the insights and experiences from this enlightening journey, diving deeper into the Monastrell variety, ungrafted vines and why both have done so well in the semi-arid wine growing region of Spain.
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3.38: The climate and terroir of Jumilla
7.39: The grapes of Jumilla and it’s old vines
10.00: Old vine Airén (Check out Ep 177 to hear more about Airén and other native white Spanish varieties)
11.11: Monastrell, the grape of Jumilla
12.54: Ungrafted bush vines and why phylloxera doesn’t like the soils of Jumilla
15.38: Threats to the old vines
16.43: Bodegas Olivares and their Dulce Monastrell
18.56: Recommended wines/wineries:
19.09: Gil Family Estates, Juan Gil Etiqueta Azul
19.50: Bodegas Carchelo, Muri Veteres Pie Franco
20.15: Bodegas BSI, Gemina Pie Franco, the Finca El Volcan
21.09: Bodega Cerrón wines
22.30: Why Monastrell grows so well in Jumilla
23.45: Visiting Viña Elena
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Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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Hello wine friends, and welcome back to park two on Bordeaux, lead by my knowledgeable guest Jane Anson, a renowned wine writer and journalist known for her expertise in Bordeaux wines. Jane has authored several comprehensive books, and if you haven't picked up 'Inside Bordeaux' yet, it’s the ultimate guide you’ve been searching for.
In this episode, we will discuss the Bordeaux pirates. Jane Anson will enlighten us on the innovative sustainability and environmental practices being adopted by Bordeaux wineries. With the global rise of natural and organic winemaking movements, she will address how Bordeaux is responding to these trends and highlight the standout producers pioneering these approaches. We will also delve into smaller family-owned wineries producing exceptional wines that deserve our attention.
Additionally, we will explore some of the lesser-known grape varieties in Bordeaux that are re-emerging. Jane will share her favorite lesser-known Bordeaux subregions and appellations producing exceptional wines. This episode is filled with insider secrets you won't want to miss.
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2.26: The emerging trends in Bordeaux: Organic winemaking
4.04: The Bordeaux Pirates - smaller independent producers
5.44: Discovering Château Picoron during En Primeur
7.19: The best value sub regions of Bordeaux
9.50: Jane’s maps of Bordeaux
15.13: Lesser Known grape varieties in Bordeaux
19.26: Agroforestry in Bordeaux
23.00: Focus towards organic viticulture
24.53: The pioneers in organics
26.39: Lesser celebrated vintages that are tasting well now
27.27: Smaller producers we should know about
30.11: A few recommended regions in Bordeaux to go and visit
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Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
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Hello wine friends, and welcome to an exciting episode on Bordeaux! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Jane Anson, a renowned wine writer and journalist known for her expertise in Bordeaux wines. Jane has authored several comprehensive books, and if you haven't picked up 'Inside Bordeaux' yet, it’s the ultimate guide you’ve been searching for.
In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of En Primeur, discussing what it is and why it's such a significant event in Bordeaux. We’ll explore key factors to consider when evaluating Bordeaux wines during En Primeur tastings, how the prices typically compare to the eventual release price, and how these factors can influence your purchasing decisions.
But there's more! We’ll also talk about Pétrus, one of Bordeaux's iconic wines, and its fascinating journey into space, exploring how this might affect the wines. Additionally, we'll take a look at the impressive wines being produced in China with Bordeaux varieties, focusing on the notable Ao Yun. Tune in for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and stories from the world of Bordeaux wines.
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
02.22: Jane's journey into journalism and wine writing
05.37: Influential industry figures - Adam Lechmere & Jean-Michel Cazes
09.15: The Bordeaux Mentor Week
13.46: Some of Jane's Books - “Inside Bordeaux”, “Bordeaux Legends”
17.14: An unusual tasting - a Pétrus 2000 in space.
23.01: Nicolas Gaume - Wine and space tourism
24.06: Pétrus - why is this Château so famous
26.36: Blue Clay soils of Bordeaux
27.46: Ao Yun - The Chinese Bordeaux Blend
33.57: The significance of En Primeur (wine futures)
44.29: Tasting and rating En Primeur wines
48.09: The Chateaux pricing methods & considerations
52.35: The future of En Primeur
To learn more from Jane and the happenings in Bordeaux, visit her website https://janeanson.com/
And use the code SAVE 10 for 10% off the first year subscription!
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
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Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
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Welcome back to part two with Anne McHale, Master of Wine. In this episode, we shift our focus from Alsace to the Douro region in Portugal. Anne shares her memorable experience of treading grapes in the Douro, highlighting the historical significance of traditional foot treading in port wine production and comparing it to modern mechanical methods.
We'll explore the primary red grapes used in port production: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Cão, and Tinta Barroca. Additionally, we'll discuss the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Douro, with its steep, vineyard-covered slopes visible (something we should all be experiencing from a cruise boat along the River Douro).
We dig deeper into the unique vineyard planting methods: the traditional stone-wall terraces called Socalcos, the 1980s earth-bank Patamares, and the vertical plantings known as Vinha ao Alto. And even the oldest stone walls, Pilheiros, believed to be 400 years old.
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2.45: The different techniques used to build the unique terraces of the Douro region
06.01: Treading grapes at Quinta do Vesuvio
10.55: The €500 per-person experience at Quinta do Vesuvio
11.44: Douro - A UNESCO World Heritage site
13.30: Advantages & disadvantages of Treading traditionally vs mechanically
16.35: Best places for premium wines - Douro superior & Cima Corgo, and the climatic changes throughout region
17.40: Understanding these geographical concepts in preparation for the diploma questions
18.57: The schist and granite soils
20.45: Questions surrounding the Touriga Nacional variety - the D5 Fortified Exam and how to remember the descriptions of each grape variety in the typical blend
25.32: Anne’s experience staying in the Grahams’ Quinta - Quinta Dos Malvedos
26.20: Douro: The third oldest demarcated wine region in Europe
29.56: Syminton Family Estates
30.30: Wine Estate recommendations in the Douros
33.58: Three Therapy - a comprehensive guide on how to study for the Level 3 WSET
And don’t forget if you want to know more about Anne’s incredible Diplomatherapy you can click HERE to get weekly emails to help you with your diploma. Or if you want to explore more of what Anne has to offer Diploma related, click HERE.
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