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 Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
After our last very educational episode on Wines of Argentina, this episode is a slightly more lighthearted take on the world of wine. I am chatting with Dutch Sommelier India who has been taking the social media world by storm with her very entertaining and quite racy videos and posts on Instagram. After some fun discussions on her love of wine baths with grapes we dig a little deeper into the world of Dutch wine. We also talk about Amsterdam in general, so this can act as a little travel guide for you should you be planning to come to Holland.
If you want to jump ahead to any parts:
3m10: Learn about my winery of the week: Apostelhoeve (The oldest winery in the Netherlands)
6m32: Chat with India – talking about her crazy and fun antics on Instagram @winespicegirl (Really worth checking out)
13m06: Chat with India – An introduction into Dutch wines, the grapes that grow there, the wine culture in the Netherlands and the wine bars to visit in Amsterdam
31m28: Discover Dutch wine book – A book to download if you want to know more about Dutch wine
32m12: A quick overview of the wine regions in the Netherlands
33m13m – A detailed talk of some of the unusual grape varieties in the Netherlands
Wineries mentioned by India to try: Apostelhoeve, De Kleine Schorre, St Martinus
For the wine lovers in the UK on Winebuyers.com you can buy from the following dutch wineries – Apostelhoeve, De Kleine Schorre, Domein Holset and Wijngaard De Bilderhof
Wine bars in Amsterdam to visit, as recommended by India: Shiraz Jardin des Vins, Glou Glou, Bar Central, Wijnbar Paulus, Wijnbar Paskamer
And don’t forget to head over to India’s wine blog at www.winespicegirl.com
5 years ago
An entertaining blend of light banter and meaningful wine facts to draw you in, leaving me definitely a more informed and a more contented version of me.