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!
Episodes
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
This episode is answering specifically a question asked by one of my listeners: What are good wines to buy for a wedding?
The wine suggestions I mention are great for any event if you are trying to stick to a budget but certainly do not have to be for just group gathering but information you can apply to your next trip down to the wine shop.
I am focusing on Crémant (A traditional method style of sparkling wine) and also a white wine called Picpoul de Pinet.
If you want to jump ahead to any part:
1m01: Winery of the Week - Rustenberg, a South African winery. (Learn about the South African winery crisis and see how you can help)
6m: Answers to the Question: Does a more expensive wine mean it is better? Also a full breakdown of what we are paying for in a bottle of wine, so you can understand the markups, the taxes and how much of your money is for the juice inside.
8m30: Learn about the additives and yukky stuff in your bottle of wine.
10m41: Your sparkling wine options: I am focusing on Cremant.
18m: Your white wine options: I am focusing on Picpoul de Pinet.
21m11: Your red wine options: I give you a selection.
24:19: Answering your questions on the size of a bottle and the punt in the bottom: Do these things make the wine better?
Do leave me your comments and ask me some questions for another episode and perhaps I will spotlight your question. Contact me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or on Instagram: @eatsleep_winerepeat
Also, come visit me on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or if you want to watch some wine videos and get to know more grape varieties you can find me on Youtube Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Have a great week. Cheers to you!
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
This episode is breaking down what Organic wines are compared to Biodynamic wines alongside what a Sustainable wine encompasses. I am talking with the fantastic Mike Turner, founder of online wine shop Feel Good Grapes where the whole ethos is to be as eco as possible. I will also be breaking down some of the production methods for some lesser know sparkling wines: Moscato d'asti and Petillant Natural. Grab a glass, and enjoy!
If you want to skip ahead to any parts:
1m11: Winery of the Week - Ancre Hill Estates with The Triomphe Pet Net Tasting
6m21: A breakdown of Organic and Biodynamic wines
11m25: Chat with Mike Turner - How he got into wine, all his wine antics and a breakdown of Sustainable wines
42m42: What is Moscato d'asti, what do you pair with it and how is it made.
45m42: How do you make 'Pet Nat'
Mike's online wine shop is: www.feelgoodgrapes.com
Welsh wine week is happening from July 27th to August 2nd. Go to www.welshwineweek.co.uk to find out more.
The lovely Ancre Hill Estates website is www.ancrehillestates.co.uk
Please leave me your comments, like and subscribe to the podcast and you can contact me personally on janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or on instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
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
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
This is the 1st episode of Season 3, and 'tis the season for many changes.
We have lost co-host Jon so you are all stuck with good ol' me, Janina.
This episode is all about The Wines of Argentina and we have an incredibly knowledgable guest, Phil Crozier, taking us a little bit deeper into the world of Malbec, of Mendoza and of other exciting regions you may not have heard about.
Phil Crozier is the European Brand Ambassador for Wines of Argentina and was instrumental to the growth and visibility of Malbec and Argentine wines in the UK.
If you want to jump ahead to any parts:
2m16 - Learn about my winery of the week Bodega Otronia (The most southern commercial winery in the world)
5m11 - An Introduction into the wines of Argentina - looking at the subregions of Mendoza, the climate and the effect of the Andes Mountains, and a quick mention of the grape Bonarda that often is overlooked.
8m3 - Chat with Phil Crozier: He gives us great details about the effect of altitude and soils on the grape varieties. Learn more about the very south of Argentina and the very North. We also touch on the white grape variety Torrontes and its clones.
37m57 - Food pairings for Torrontes and Malbec
39m27 - Learn where Malbec comes from and the difference in flavours in its homeland
Hope you love this first, new and shiny episode, in a VERY different style than before. Leave me your comments or questions. Feel free to be in touch janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or follow me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat You can also find some educational and maybe entertaining videos on my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat.
Cheers to you!
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
This episode is the last of 2019!!! As we sum up the year we focus on South Africa, and specifically Franschoek which is a region much less famous than Stellenbosch but equally as exciting. Learn about the grapes and specialities of this area and the climatic differences here and in other wine regions of South Africa. Jon was recently in South Africa so tells us a little about his experiences whilst out there: In the land of Fauna and Flora! And so much delicious wine.
We are drinking Holden Manz Visionaire 2018.
Happy New year everyone. We are taking a small break but should be back again in February.
Any request about wine regions or styles that you want us to talk about in 2020 – message us at @unfilteredpcast on Instagram or Twitter
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
We are talking with Csaba, Founder of Fine Wine To Me and Head of Events & Partnerships at Noble Green wines, Hampton Hill. Csaba is all about encouraging people away from the normal grape varieties and to try all the lesser-known varieties of the world. So we are talking Furmint from Hungry (dry and sweet) and how the puttonyos system has changed. Lots of talk on Sicilian grape varieties and regions, focusing on the Frappato grape and lastly the grape variety Bastardo, also known as Merenzao in Galicia, Spain. We get quite passionate about the Galician wine region and varieties, there’s a good discussion about supermarket wine, even how religion and politics have changed the reputation of certain wine regions. A big shout out to Derek, winemaker at Garage wine co. We love your wines so you get a big fat mention. As Csaba is Hungarian, you will also get a mini-lesson on how to pronounce some of the Hungarian grape varieties.
We are drinking Szolo, Parlando, Furmint 2015 Tokaji, Hungry £34, Arianna Occhipinti, Il Frappato 2014, Sicily £29.50 and Fedellos do Couto, Bastarda 2014, Galicia, Spain £33.50 – All from www.finewinetome.com
We were horrendous and did not get this podcast out on time (sorry Csaba!) and so you have now missed his AWESOME wine event. But follow this link you can see any other up and coming events: https://www.finewinetome.com/collections/tasting-events
Leave any of your feedback on Instagram and twitter @unfilteredpcast
Cheers everyone!
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
We are joined by Josh Dunning, who is best known for his incredible in-depth posts on Instagram. You can check out the amazing wine he drinks at @wordonthegrapevine
Today’s episode is all about the Nebbiolo grape. We discuss all the different regions you can find Nebbiolo but focus more on Barbaresco and specifically The King of the Region: Barolo. We discuss the differences between Barolo and Barbaresco, focusing on flavours and ageing requirements. Learn all about the different soils, villages and crus of Barolo. We discuss the grape variety itself and why it's so fussy to grow – in fact, we get quite geeky this episode. There is a discussion on Modern V Traditional Barolo, the best vintages and great food pairings. You can learn about some of the top wineries such as Gaja, Guiseppe Rinaldi and Elio Altare.
We are drinking Fontanafredda Serralunga d’Alba Barolo 2014 £39 from @getwineapp and Chiara Boschis Mosconi Barolo 2014 £87 from Cru World Wine.
Don’t forget to leave us your comments about your favourite Nebbiolo wines on Instagram or twitter @unfilteredpcast
Cheers!
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
This episode we have Christian Manthei, originally from Arizona and now happily situated in London working for the incredible Wine Treasury who specialise in California wines. The theme is all about Napa Valley. Learn about the different climates within the region, the soil complexity and parts of it’s history, including lots of the big names such as Robert Mondavi and their influences. Learn about the significance of the 1997 vintage along with The Judgement of Paris. We talk about Fume Blanc in detail and spend a bit of time comparing Napa Valley with Bordeaux. Jon gets super opinionated about Robert Parkers effect on Napa Valley and how much he hates points in general (no surprise here!). And as this is an American episode, there is a fair chunk of talk on American accents, and Chris takes us through the US with his versions of those accents! We are drinking Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2017,Le Geante Scholium Project 2017 and Paraduxx Proprietary Blend 2015. Do you have a favourite Napa Valley wine? Do you think this region is now overpriced? Let us know your comments on Instagram or Twitter @unfilteredpcast
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
In this episode, we are testing out the Ullo - a sulphur filtration device! We love a new piece of wine kit - so listen in to hear if the Ullo works and what it does to the wine. We discuss what we think about sulphur and what it actually is, plus its effects. If you link health and headaches with sulphur, we debunk some myths. Learn what the sulphur limits are in wine and which food products are surprisingly high in sulphur. We are drinking a Verdejo and a Monastrell wine. Learn all about Verdejo history, its flavours and what their labelling terms mean. We talk about where you can find Monastrell and the other names it came to be called. What is your feedback around sulphur? Are you looking for more natural wine these days? Would a sulphur filter interest you? Leave us your comments on Instagram and twitter @unfilteredpcast Cheers!
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Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
This episode we sit down with the incredible winemaker of Gusbourne Estate: Charlie Holland. Learn about how he got into winemaking and all things Gusbourne: where the vineyards are and why they only make Vintage Sparkling wine rather than blends. We talk about the history of wine in England, the history of Champagne bottles and Charlie's thoughts on English Pinot Noir – It is not just about the sparkling here. We also discuss the pros and cons of regionality in England.
This episode we are tasting the 2010 Blanc de Blanc and the 2010 Late Disgorged Sparkling. You can buy wines directly from their website https://www.gusbourne.com/wines and the vineyards are open to visitors so if you live in the south of England – go and see this great English winery.
Let us know if you have tasted Gusbourne wines before? Are you a fan of English Sparkling wine?
Cheers!
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