Hey there! If you love wine, are curious about the world’s wine regions, or just want to geek out a little on grapes, terroir, and winemaking, you’re in the right place. This is a fun, educational wine podcast made for serious enthusiasts, wine students, and anyone who wants to fall in love with wine all over again.
I chat with winemakers, sommeliers, and Masters of Wine who share their stories, tips, and insider knowledge - from their favourite regions and grapes to food pairings and the techniques that make each bottle special. Sometimes we open a bottle as we talk, sometimes I take you along on a 4-day itinerary I’ve mapped out from my travels, and sometimes we do quick-fire flashcard-style deep dives to test your wine knowledge - all in a way that’s engaging, uplifting, and never boring.
Whether you’re working towards your WSET or MW exams, or just want to explore the world of wine with a glass in hand, this podcast is a place to laugh, learn, and celebrate the joy of wine. Come join our inclusive wine-loving community - there’s a story, a tip, or a tasting for everyone.
Episodes
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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Today is part 1 with Amelia Singer, an international award-winning wine educator and communicator. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting realm of Austrian wines. Together, we'll explore the three red grape varieties: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Sankt Laurent, as well as the revered white grape, Grüner Veltliner. Tune in as we delve into the unique characteristics of each grape and learn about Amelia's Austrian escapades, her experiences at the Vienna Wine Fair, and engaging wine-filled anecdotes. It's a delightful blend of knowledge, travel stories, and of course, a lot of wine talk. Stay tuned for an invigorating and insightful conversation that will surely leave you craving more!
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!
If you want to skip ahead:
02.49: Why are we doing Austrian wine
04.16: Amelia’s experience at the Vienna Wine fair
06.01: Vienna is a wine region
09.51: Amelia's dad, her CEO
11.31: Janina’s trip to Vienna
14.44: The Rotgipfler grape variety
18.18: Wickhams wines
20.18: Grüner Veltliner
21.31: Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd (Vinea Wachau’s quality trademarks)
23.15: Lenz Moser, the winemaker making wine in China
28.30: No food traditions without wine
29.56: Zweigelt, a crossing of Blaufränkisch and Sankt Laurent
33.29: Tasting notes and aromas of Zweigelt
34.28: Amelia’s wine trip to Romania (see below for links to podcasts on Romanian wine)
35.31: Tasting notes, aromas and tannins of Blaufränkisch
38.25: Decent and reasonably priced wines in Austria
41.10: Sweet wines of Austria
43.50: Austrian Premium red wines
Below you will find links to part 1 and part 2 of the episodes on Romanian Wines:
Ep 121: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 1)
Ep 122: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 2)
ALSO, Amelia is launching her very own podcast on the 8th of November, sign up for the newsletter now to be notified the second it does! You can sign up here
You can also follow her on Instagram @amelias_wine
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Until next time, Cheers to you!
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