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!
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Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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Today we have part 2 with Henry Jeffreys, where we dig deeper into his book, ‘Vines in a Cold Climate” We also delve into the story of Peter Hall, the mastermind behind Breaky Bottom winery nestled in the picturesque South Downs of Sussex. Established in 1974, this winery has a rich history rooted in a time when Chardonnay and Pinot Noir weren't in the limelight, and Seyval Blanc was the star grape variety. I will also be opening up a bottle of the 2015 Seyval Blanc Brut which is the Cuvée Jack Pike, and speaking more about it!
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! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
1.18: Talking and Tasting the Breaky Bottom Seybal Blanc ‘Jack Pike’ Brut 2015 £36 mix 6 Wickhams Wines
06.33: Plumpton college
09.19: The South Downs English Wine Bar at Gatwick South
11.28: Piwi’s - The German Varieties
14.15: Wines GFE: Good for the England
16.32: The problem with German Varieties
18.09: Blackbook wines
20.04: Fun Wine labels (Lost in a Field) and English ‘Cult wines’ (Charlie Herring Riesling)
24.24: Organic Wine growing in England
27.45: Henry’s hardest chapter to write
30.37: The Champagne method vs Prosecco method
34.28: English Vineyard and tourism
36.08: Bob Lindo, the salesman and winemaker
39.04: Vineyards in Essex
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
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Until next time, Cheers to you!
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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Henry Jeffreys, a renowned writer and speaker. With an extensive background in the world of wine, Henry has graced the airwaves of BBC Radio Four and Five, served as the wine critic for The Lady, and been featured in reputable publications like The Spectator and The Guardian. Notably, he was honored with the Drinks Writer of the Year award by Fortnum and Mason in the previous year. Henry has also penned notable books such as ‘The Home Bar’ and ‘The Cocktail Dictionary.’
We delve deep into his latest literary offering, ‘Vines in a Cold Climate,’ a book that was recently released this year and is readily available on Amazon. Henry has generously narrated the audiobook version himself, making it an excellent choice for those on the go or simply looking to immerse themselves in the narrative. ‘Vines in a Cold Climate’ offers a compelling exploration of the English wine revolution, spotlighting the remarkable individuals driving this transformation. Tune in as we unravel the fascinating insights and narratives within this captivating work.
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! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
04.26: Why write this book on english wine?
06.45: Make the wine about the people
08.23: Henry’s unique wine related experiences
10.24: Going down to Oastbrooke
12.31: Tibetan singing bowls and drinking wine
14.22: Trip to the Mosel
16.26: Henry’s first English Wines
18.20: Adding grape juice to wine in the 1970s
20.00: Peter Hall working with Karl Heinz Johner
24.45: The first commercial Vintage of Nyetimber
27.17: Sandy Moss and Mike Roberts visiting Champagne
29.05: Henry and blind tasting
30.38: Champagnes’ expensive vineyard prices
33.18: The Charmat Method v Traditonal Method
35.26: More Stories From Henry’s research
37.47: Charlie Holland left Gusbourne for Jackson Family Wines
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
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Until next time, Cheers to you!
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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
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Today we have part 2 of our chat with Amelia Singer. In this episode we're digging deeper into Amelia's extensive wine journey, her valuable insights, and her intriguing collaboration with Concha y Toro, the Chilean wine powerhouse. Amelia shares her experiences, opinions on the wine world, and offers some invaluable wine advice. Additionally, discover the fascinating wine region of Limari as inspired by Amelia's unique collaboration.
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! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% of your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
01.17: The wine region, Limari
04.05: Amelias’ Concha Y Toro project
07.36: Janina working for a Chilean Winery
09.21: Amelia chairing for Oz Clarke and Jancis Robinson
11.12: South African Wines
13.34: Learning about wine tasting
17.22: Kanye West and Spanish Wine
23.15: Amelias’ wine courses
25.22: Ordering wine with food
27.09: Jancis Robinson wine glasses
28.36: The Wine Bible, by Karen McNeil
29.30: What wine would you be?
31.24: #whitewineglassemoji
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
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
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
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
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WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 4. And I am going to take you on a three-day trip around Rias Baixas. We will be looking at the food, the regions, the grapes, the vine training methods and the beaches you can visit. I hope this episode will motivate you to go and visit this lusciously green area, and have you reaching for a refreshing bottle of Albariño.
Introducing my sponsor for this season, Wickhams Wine, who aligns so well with me. A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. With their help, I am going to be able to turn this podcast from a one women band to a team that will be able to help me grow this podcast. Do go and explore their online site to get your hands on some seriously well-chosen wines.
If you want to skip ahead:
3.39: Why visit Rias Baixas
5.38: The location and terroir
8.01: Visiting Santiago de Compostela
11.21: Visiting Martin Codax in Val do Salnes
15.11: The plantings and average winery size
17.40: Different styles of Albariño and pairing Lias wines with Cebreiro cheese
21.00: Late harvest and Botrytis Albariño wines – what is Botrytis?
24.17: Rias Baixas – the women’s land!
27.19: Cambados for lunch
29.14: Visiting Pazo Baion in Val do Salnes
34.48: A must visit: Combarro
37.18: Local food of Galicia
38.01: Beach recommendations
41.05: Visiting Adega Entre Os Rios (a rural stay as well as a winery)
48.15: The grape variety Reposa
51.55: The 5 subregions
52.58: The other grapes of Rias Baixias
If you like this style of episode and want to listen to more itineraries when I visit wine regions, get in touch and let me know by email janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
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Todays episode is the last episode of Season 3. I’ll be back again in September. I am speaking with my head winemaker of Balfour Winery, Fergus Elias, who is back for the second time. If you missed the first episode go back to Episode 106. We will be talking about one of our very special white wines, part of the Winemakers collection. It's called Cinque Ports 2019, made up with five grape varieties and it just won Gold at the WineGB Awards 2023. Then we will be looking at the latest stats released from WineGB and discussing the majority of grape varieties and new plantings to be found across England and Wales.
If you want to skip ahead:
3.50: Opinions of the best red grapes to safelty plant in UK excluding Pinot Noir.
10.00: The advantages and disadvantages of being a winemaker in England
13.00: If Ferg wasn’t a winemaker in England, which region of the world would he work in and why?
14.11: Thoughts on PGI’s, PDO’s and Grand Cru vineyards in UK
19.02: How Bacchus used to be made and how winemaking has changed with this variety
25.02: Discussing and tasting The Balfour, Winemakers Collection Cinque Ports 2019 £40 Balfour Cellar Door
35.02: What does Arbanne and Petit Meslier taste like?
42.41: The new plantings of the UK
47.07: Number of vineyards, wineries and hectarage in UK
50.16: Clone 76 Chardonnay
53.34: Run down of the main varieties planted in UK
And if the podcast isn't enough....
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Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
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Today is part 2 with Jess Summer, founder of Mouse and Grape, a luxury cheese and wine hamper company in the UK. We'll be looking at pairings to go with aged cheese, more challenging cheeses. What happens if you start adding the accompaniments like honey or nuts or fruit? We'll be looking at what cheeses go best with traditional method sparkling wine, so that of England. We'll be looking at the temperature that you should serve your cheese at. When do you take it out of the fridge? And there will also be some nice pairings to go with cheesy dishes because heating the cheese or melting the cheese can change the dynamic.
If you want to skip ahead:
1.52: Jess winning Harpers 30 under 30
3.15: Taking part in Young Cheese Monger of the Year competition.
6.14: What wines pair well with aged cheese
10.39: Pairings for Comte
13.06: Pairing Oaked Chardonnays
15.12: Pairing blue cheese and Dolcelatte
19.04: Adding accompaniments to the cheese and how that affects the pairing with the wine
23.53: Pairing oaked Rosé
28.54: Saint Nectaire and Pinot Noir
29.20: Fourme d’Ambert and a Languedoc blend or a lighter noble rot dessert wine
31.23: Rachel/Quickes/Ticklemore with Albariño, Rosé or a high acidic white Italian wine
33.06: Keens Chedder with Monastrell or Tannat
34.56: Perfect cheese pairings with Traditional Method Sparkling wine like English Wine
37.39: Pizza pairing and baked feta pasta and wine pairings
Last episode I was trying the Summer Cheese and Wine Picnic Hamper £65
If you want to Visit Jess' website: https://www.mouseandgrape.com/
And you can email her: info@mouseandgrape.com
And if the podcast isn't enough....
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
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Today is part 1 with Jess Summer, founder of Mouse and Grape, a luxury cheese and wine hamper company in the UK, and we will be going through her summer hamper which includes canned wines from the Canned Wine Co. We will be looking at the pairings and what process she goes through when deciding what wines she should pair with cheeses, how to taste cheese and wine correctly, and the specific order. You'll learn about storing cheese, the art of cutting cheese up properly. Throughout there will be plenty of perfect pairings mentioned. And Jess will inspire with her story. She is a perfect example of starting from scratch. If you're following your passions, you will achieve success.
If you want to skip ahead:
2.33: How was Mouse and Grape created?
5.45: Studying in wine and cheese
7.33: Cutting cheese correctly
9.07: Storing cheese
12.00: How to taste wine and cheese together
15.03: Discussing how the wines were chosen to go with the cheeses in the Summer Cheese and Wine Picnic Hamper £65
16.41: Pairing The Canned Wine Co Barrel Aged Verdejo with Westcombe Cheddar
23.18: Other wines to go with Chedder
26.05: Pairing The Canned Wine Co Gruner Veltliner with Taleggio
34.05: How lactose changes when cheese ages
36.10: Pairing The Canned Wine Co St Laurent no 4 with Winchester Gouda style hard cheese
39.53: Judging at The British Cheese Awards
Visit Jess' website: https://www.mouseandgrape.com/
And email her: info@mouseandgrape.com
And if the podcast isn't enough....
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
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Today I am talking about Old vines. We will touch on what actually are old vines, where in the world regions are actually classifying specific vines and how old they actually have to be. What is the significance of old vines culturally and genetically? How they can help us in the future, the stories that they hold and how the flavour of the wines that come from old vines are different. And my deeper discovery into this was at Feudi di San Gregorio, an incredible winery in Irpinia within Campania in Italy. So I’ll give you more details on visiting them too.
If you want to skip ahead:
1.54: What are old vines and which regions around the world have classifications for these
3.48: The 200 year old vines of Feudi di San Gregorio
7.14: The genetic adaptions of old vines
9.49: The deeper root systems of old vines
11.21: Flavours of wine from old vines
13.17: The nostalgia of old vines
15.36: The Old Vine Conference ( www.oldvines.org or on IG @ouroldvines )
16.16: Jancis Robinson Old Vine Register ( https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-old-vines-register )
17.42: Planning a holiday to stay at the country house of Feudi di San Gregorio
And if the podcast isn't enough....
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
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Last week I hosted a Masterclass in Paladar, THE latin American restaurant in London and so I was inspired to bring this to life here, and talk to you all about the Criolla varieties of South and Latin America. It was the Spanish conquistadors, that brought across the first Vitis Vinifera Vines to the Americas and these gave birth to the ‘Criolla Varieties’. So you will learn what Criolla actually means, understand the Criolla family tree and learn about the history of how these grape varieties come about.
If you want to skip ahead:
3.04: Wine of the Week: Torres Digno Pais 2020 £8.99 Waitrose
6.30: How did the Criolla varieties arrive in Latin America? The History!
8.11: What is Criolla? What does this term mean?
12.24: Grape Variety Pais (Listan Prieto)
16.55: Grape Varieties Torrontes and Torontel
22.26: Grape Variety Moscatel de Alejandria
24.44: Other Criolla grape varieties
28.15: Maule, Itata and Bio Bio valley in Chile, Pipeño wines and traditional winemaking methods
And if the podcast isn't enough....
Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!