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Episodes
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
This episode I am joined by Tim Jackson MW (my first Master of Wine on the podcast). He talks to us about his experiences whilst taking the exams to be a Master of Wine and we just scratch the surface of Fortified wines.
THE TRANSCRIPT IS AVAILABLE HERE
As always, if you want to skip ahead:
0m58 - Winery of the Week: Seppeltsfield Winery, Barossa Valley
Wine tasted: Para Grand Tawny (min age 10 years)
5m05 - What is a Solera System
7m09 - Chat with Tim Jackson MW:
Discuss his winebook.co.uk
The MW experience and his wine exam disaster
His advice for tasting wine
Vintage ports - specifically whites
Food Pairings for Port and Sherry (Even some unusual pairings for the dessert wine Sauternes)
What is Palo Cortado
How long you can leave fortified wine once opened
Tim was drinking the Almacenista Sherry: Cayetano del Pino Palo Cortado
45m - My Summary of all the fortified wine categories
45m41 - Penfolds Fortified winemaker James Godfrey's savory food recommendations for Ruby Fortified wines and Sherries
46m48 - What are Almacenistas
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5 years ago
Very informative listening to Tim. Shows the sacrifices and commitment required to be a MW.