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 Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
To download the transcript click HERE.
In this episode, there will be a slight Austrian wine focus, so you will learn about 3 of the main grape varieties. I am joined by Austrian Master Sommelier Stefan Neumann. He has worked in some incredible Michelin Star Restaurants in his time, and he takes us on a journey of these, including some of his favourite dishes, his disaster stories, and a little celebrity tale. He explains what is necessary to take a Master Sommelier exam and his experience. Then you will learn a few tricks to understand a wine list better and then you will hear of his 4 best value wine regions.
If you want to skip ahead:
1:28 - My winery of the Week: Markus Huber
3:33 - Explanation of the grape Grüner Veltliner with food pairings
Tasting Domain Huber Grüner Veltliner, Single Estate 2019, Traisental, Austria from Waitrose Cellar at £10.79
5:16 - Chat with Stefan
9:17 - Stefan's journey in restaurants
15:10 - Stefan's journey as Master Sommelier
24:24 - Stefan's Celebrity tale and a disaster story whilst working in restaurants
31:00 - Advice on how to understand a wine list better
38:45 - Stefan's 4 best value wine regions
50:16 - Infomation on Red Austrian grapes Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch with food pairings
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5 years ago
Wonderful podcast. Very interesting to hear from a Master Sommelier. ☺