Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

Master Somm tries a CLEANSKIN for the FIRST TIME EVER!

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in Got Somme history, Angus is using a spittoon.For the first time ever our Master Somm is tasting clean skin wine. In this episode...

The BEST Wine of 2025: A Master Sommelier’s Top Pick

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of Got Somme for 2025, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos reflect on the year that was through the wines t...

Barolo vs Barbaresco: Which One Should You Actually Buy?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos take you into one of Italy’s most iconic wine ...

LOVE Pinot Noir but not ready for Shiraz? TRY THIS WINE!

19 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Angus and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos dive into Mencia, a red grape variety from the northwest of Spain that sits beautifully betw...

Understanding Champagne Labels — RM vs NM

05 Nov 2025

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When you pick up a bottle of champagne, do you know what the letters RM or NM mean? In this episode of Got Somme, Carlos breaks down the codes behind ...

ONE Ingredient a Master Somm claims pairs with EVERY wine!

22 Oct 2025

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Master Sommelier Carlos Santos uncovers the surprising versatility of this one food that pairs beautifully with wine. Cooking the same ingredient thre...

The SAME wine 20 years APART!

08 Oct 2025

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In this episode of Got Somme, Carlos and Angus explore the fascinating world of aged wine by tasting two vintages of the Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier &m...

Wine of the Year?! Master Sommelier reviews Hallidays Top Pick in 2025

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this really Australia’s best wine? The 2024 Thistledown “Charming Man” Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache has just been awarded Wi...

Sorrenberg vs The Rest | 12 Aussie Gamays Blind Tasted

10 Sep 2025

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The Wine That Changed My Life: Blind Tasting 12 Australian Gamays What happens when you put Australia’s best Gamay producers head-to-head in a b...

Wine from Kazakstan "Very Nice" | Listener brings in CRAZY wine

20 Aug 2025

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"Wa wa wee wa" In this episode of Got Somme, our hosts take you on a journey through two fascinating and lesser-known wine regions: Kazakhstan and Geo...

78% of people didn't know Syrah is Shiraz | Rhone Valley Masterclass

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how one grape tells two stories. Rhône Valley Syrah meets Heathcote Shiraz in a tasting that uncorks terroir, trends, and label politic...

"What the f***" | Master Sommeliers take on Natural Wine

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Natural wine" words strong enough to make a Somms knees weak. The low-intervention style that's gaining traction across wine bars, bottle shops, and ...

2 Champagnes that BEAT Veuve & Moët for the SAME Price

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Got Somme, hosts Angus O’Loughlin and Carlos Santos dive into the world of champagne, putting the spotlight on two iconi...

AI vs Master Sommelier | SHOCKING results!

25 Jun 2025

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"AI is coming for everyone's jobs." In this thought-provoking episode of Got Somme, host Angus O'Loughlin puts artificial intelligence to the test in ...

Napa Valley | Master Sommeliers Top Wines from California

11 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Got Somme, we journey through the rolling hills of Napa Valley to explore the world of Diamond Creek wines. Your hosts Angus and Ca...

Unveiling the 2023 Vintage: Standish Wine Company

28 May 2025

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  In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated 2023 vintage of The Standish Wine Company's four Shiraz from the iconic Barossa Valley. Th...

The Truth: How Bottle Size Impacts Wine Aging (Same Vintage, Same Producer)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos are here to demystify the impact of wine bottle sizes—...

100+ people DEMANDED we make this episode! Master Sommelier talks wines of home - Portugal 🇵🇹

01 May 2025

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Carlos Santos, a Master sommelier, takes us on a journey of his home country and through the diverse wine regions of Portugal, exploring notable wines...

2011 Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru | Clash of Palates 🍷

16 Apr 2025

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Exploring the Elegance of Grand Cru Saint-Émilion – A Deep Dive into Right Bank Bordeaux Wines In this episode, we uncork the world of Bo...

"We HATE Sauvignon Blanc" | Master Sommelier changes your opinion with THIS wine!

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did your parents ruin Sauv Blanc for you too? Sauvignon Blanc is more than just a crisp, grassy white wine—it’s a diverse and complex vari...

Don't buy Rioja BUY THIS instead! Master Somm's Spanish Wine picks

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos delve into the diverse world of Spanish wines, shining a spotlight on lesse...

German Riesling MASTERCLASS | Hosted by Dr. Loosen

06 Mar 2025

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German Riesling with Erni Loosen. Exploring its evolution, the impact of global warming on grape ripening, and the unique terroir of the Mosel region....

Master Somm's UNDERRATED Italian Region & HUGE show announcement

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin drink into the rich and diverse world of Italian wine, shining a light on underra...

This ISN'T worth the retail price | Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir

06 Feb 2025

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Angus' first EVER Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir! In this episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos guides us through the exquisite world of Burgundy win...

Master REVEALS how to pick DRY ROSÈ at bottle shop!

23 Jan 2025

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Ever found yourself in a bottle shop or staring at a wine list, desperately searching for a dry Rosé? But how do you know which one to pick? Ma...

One Bottle Review: Frederick Savart 'L' Ouverture' Champagne ft Garth Hodgson

09 Jan 2025

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In this episode of Got Somme hosts Angus and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos connect via satellite to Garth Hodgson for a 'One Bottle Review' of the ch...

Master Sommeliers Wine of the Year | 2024

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥂🍾 In this special New Year's Eve episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and co-host Angus O'Loughlin reflect on their favourit...

A 'Unique' Australian Christmas Tradition | Sparkling Red Wine

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this festive episode of 'Got Somme' hosts Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus  O'Loughlin explore the unique Australian Christmas traditi...

BLIND Wine Tasting - Master challenges Apprentice

28 Nov 2024

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In this episode of Got Somme, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos challenges co-host Angus O’Loughlin to blind taste three exceptional wines: Nebbiol...

Peninsulas first $.... wine and we get a FIRST taste!

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owner Lindsay McCall and Head Wine Maker Jamie McCall of Paringa Estate take us on a deep dive into the legacy and craftsmanship behind one of the Mor...

The BEST wine in Australia (2025 Halliday Wine of the Year)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin celebrate the 2025 Wine of the Year—a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Oakridge. Together, ...

“The best region in Australia if not the world” - Coonawarra Cabernet

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Paul Gordon from Leconfield Wines discusses the unique characteristics of Coonawarra, a renowned wine region in Australia, parti...

Master Sommeliers TOP 5 Champagnes 🍾🥂

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bubbly conversation, Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos delve into the world of champagne, discussing the rise of champagne c...

Vines from 1800s! 🍇

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, winemaker Liam McElhinney shares insights into the world of Tasmanian wine, particularly focusing on Lowestoft vineyard. He disc...

Bordeaux's First Growth Wines | Explained by a Master Sommelier

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You WON'T believe what we paid for this bottle! Master Sommelier Carlos Santos discusses Bordeaux wines, specifically the first five growth wines, whi...

NEVER do this when you order a bottle of wine! Wine Etiquette 101

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering Wine Etiquette - Expert Tips with Dr. Clinton Lee We’re joined by wine expert Dr. Clinton Lee to unravel the mysteries of wine etiquette a...

Grenache - The wine that could combat Global Warming 🌡️🌍🍷

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌍🍷 How Global Warming is Changing the World of Wine 🌡️📉 Welcome to our latest episode of our wine podcast 'Got Somme' where we explore t...

Master Sommelier reviews '100 Point Wine'

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does '100 Points' mean a wine is "Perfect" and if so does that mean we are comparing that bottle against the worlds best? After seeing one of Australi...

VALUE in EXPENSIVE wines - In Conversation with Mount Mary

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mount Mary is listed amongst the elite of Australian wine such as Penfolds 'Grange' and Henschke 'Hill of Grace' so why does it cost $165 and the othe...

"They are PERFECT" - Master Sommelier on Mount Mary

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard about following in your father's footsteps but for Sam Middleton of Mount Mary Vineyard we wanted to know if expectation meant invitat...

Master (Sommelier) Class in DECANTING!

13 Jun 2024

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Have a cracking bottle of Red Wine and you don't know if you should decant it? If you should - how long for? Master Sommelier Carlos Santos is here to...

WORLD FIRST tasting of six 90+ point rated Chardonnays

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I've never done this" Toolangi Chief Winemaker Kaspar Hermann joins Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin in the Got Somme studio to do...

Top 10 Australian Chardonnays future DECIDED!

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embarking his 20th vintage in Yarra Valley Toolangi winemaker Kaspar Hermann knows a thing or two about getting the best from a Chardonnay grape. Marr...

Most POPULAR wine of 2024 is...

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grenache In this episode, we delve into the rich history and global allure of Grenache, tracing its origins from the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain to ...

SHOCKED this wine is planted in THIS location! 🏝 🍷

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Till the moment we pressed record on the podcast equipment host Angus O'Loughlin had NO idea that Malbec not only could be grown in France but was the...

EXPERT Cheesemonger pairs WORLD'S BEST Cheese with Wines 🧀 🍷

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Cheesemonger Anthony Femia 🧀 BUT Not just any expert on cultured milks! An Internationally recognised Cheesemonger who was the first Australia...

Master Sommelier pairs Fast Food with Wine 🍟🍔🍕

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maccas matched with Moscato? KFC companied with Chardonnay? Taco Bell with Barolo? Last year we posted a meme of McDonald's burgers being matched with...

Taylor Swift's TOLD US her FAVOURITE wine! REVEAL 🤯

29 Feb 2024

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We met her and saw the bottle 🤯 In this episode Angus O'Loughlin gives a behind the scenes look at what it's like to meet Taylor Swift and the bott...

57 wines to choose from and they brought these 4! Lethbridge Wines

15 Feb 2024

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Bottles brought into studio: 2007 & 2018 'Allegra' Chardonnay 2019 'Mietta' Pinot Noir 2018 'Indra' Shiraz 2018 'Hugo' Super Tuscan   Check out t...

“Victoria’s BEST wine region!” Revealed in 3...2...1... 🍷

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chardonnay can be a divisive wine when really it shouldn't! If you don't like Chardonnay chances are you probably just don't like over oaked Chardonna...

96 point wine for $33! The value bottle that impressed a Master Sommelier

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Late last year Got Somme host Angus O'Loughlin was asked via our Instagram "What bottle would you cellar for ten years" He held up a 2021 Demi Shiraz ...

FINALLY the CORRECT glassware to drink Champagne REVEALED 🍾 "Never EVER drink from a flute"

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After going viral on Instagram with a video that has had more than 5.5 million views the world is wondering if I can "Never EVER drink champagne from ...

Master Sommelier pairs XMAS LUNCH with Wine 🍷🎅🏼

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be the HERO of Xmas Lunch? Take these wine pairing tips from a Master Sommelier as he REVEALS what he is bringing to his own festive family ta...

“NEVER drink champagne out of a flute” | Krug Champagne

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The text message from Carlos read: "Oh mate... if we can get Olivier it will be HUGE!" The schedule was tight, 20 minutes only, to quiz the sixth gene...

THREE wines a Master Sommelier picks on a wine list!

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Santos MS has selected the wines he orders on a wine list and explains why YOU should too! He takes us on a wine journey through Portugal and F...

HIDDEN in his Cellar was this $$$ Bottle

02 Nov 2023

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Imagine being gifted a wine and not realising it's value - they make less than 300 bottles each year!  Hiding in Angus' cellar at home was this bottl...

Meet the WORLDS newest Master Sommelier

19 Oct 2023

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Yuki Hirose joined an exclusive group of less than 300 in the world as Master Sommelier one month ago! Joined by fellow Master Sommelier Carlos Santos...

Rated in the TOP 1000 WINES in the WORLD! $3,000 a bottle!

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'Astralis' The first EVER bottle of wine to be valued at $100 in Australia and a wine that was rated in the TOP 1000 wines in the WORLD! This masterpi...

WE PAID $.... FOR THIS $1000 BURGUNDY PINOT 💰😳

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to buy Burgundy Pinot at a fraction of the price? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE 🍷 In this podcast Master Sommelier Carlos Santos gives a great lesson...

Winemaker of the YEAR reveals secrets behind FAMOUS bottle

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine leaving the sale of one of Australia's most beloved wineries to the flip of a coin?! That's the humble beginnings of Yarra Yering in Victoria ...

$5 vs $300 - Master Sommelier Shiraz BLIND tasting 😎🍷

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can 9 Australian Shiraz producers beat 1 French Syrah in a wine blind tasting? WATCH TILL THE END TO WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE VALUED AT $320* Tasting wine...

DESTROYING $500,000 worth of Wine! 🔥🍷

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018 fire destroyed the restaurant and cellar door, containing $500,000 worth of wine, of famed Australian winery '10 Minutes by Tractor'. Today ow...

WORLD FIRST Chardonnay tasting! - "It's the first time it's been tried" 😵

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were BLOWN AWAY by the quantity and QUALITY of this wine tasting! Ten Minutes by Tractor 🚜🍷 Owner Martin Spedding brings in an unreleased (at...

Master Sommelier’s WORST nightmare… CORKED bottle of wine 🤢

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 $120 down the drain! "Corked" wine does not mean a wine with small pieces of cork floating around in the glass. It is a word for a wine that has bec...

ULTIMATE Riesling line up! "We make maybe 200 or 300 bottles"

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Robert Weil winery sent Nicolas Langer all the way from Rheingau, Germany to Melbourne, Australia we knew we had to snatch him from the airport t...

Sommelier CHALLENGES us to their BLIND wine tasting!

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of us gets ALL 5 RIGHT! 🍷✅ When Grays.com sommelier Anna Boydell challenged us to a blind tasting using wines from their range we had to pull...

They ALLOWED us to take over this WHOLE WINERY!

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Cold Climate make the best conditions for Pinot Noir?  After talking cold climate wines and frequently mentioning places like the Yarra Valley a...

REVEALED the next BIG wine out of Tasmania 🍷

18 May 2023

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Not even a last minute flight cancelation could stop our resident Master Sommelier Carlos Santos from getting to Devils Corner's winery in Tasmania to...

"Arguably the BEST Cabernet Franc in the WORLD" 🌍

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't we see Cab Franc on more "By The Glass" Wine Lists? Is there a reason for it? Master Sommelier Carlos Santos is here to debunk the mystery a...

ONE BOTTLE Phillip Jones would drink if it was HIS LAST! 🍷

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Premier Winery Bass Phillip's founder and winemaker Phillip Jones brought in two of his own bottles, after generously decanting them prior to coming i...

Bass Phillip owners BRUTAL truth of the sale of his winery 😢

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bass Phillip's success isn't by luck! Phillip Jones it's creator and winemaker for 50 years speaks about his relentless study of rain charts and patte...

SECRET Aussie winery on the WORLD'S BEST RESTAURANT wine list

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Almost IMPOSSIBLE to buy - Nikau Farm's Pinot Noir is making waves overseas after being spotted by 'Vue De Monde' Executive Chef Hugh Allen at Noma Re...

We try the MOST DELICIOUS Pinot Noir that you CAN'T buy!

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin were lucky to be presented with an incredible selection of Bindi Wines from owner ...

Heston Blumenthal's FAVOURITE Australian wine is SURPRISING

23 Feb 2023

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Kicking off our new format of interviewing the people responsible for a Master Sommeliers favourite wines. First up it's Michael Dhillon from 'Bindi' ...

The BEST Australian wine REVEALED (not Penfolds Grange 😲)

09 Feb 2023

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"Holy S***" Surprising a Master Sommelier with his FAVOURITE wine! 4 different vintages 🤯🍷 Master Sommelier Carlos Santos has been talking about...

Got Somme Season 2 - Trailer!

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A small sip of what's to come in 2023 🍷 Follow our Instagram for more hints, tips and teachings: Got Somme Watch this episode with captions on our ...

We made a Master Sommelier BLIND taste GOON! Bonus Episode

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this episode towards the end of last year but felt it didn't match the seriousness of the podcast trying to find the best value bottle of ...

What Champagne to pick for midnight NYE! 🍾

29 Dec 2022

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Master Sommelier Carlos Santos with a budget of $100 picked out: Charles Heidsieck NV Champagne "Using reserve wine that has been aged for years this ...

What does a Master Sommelier pick for XMAS wine under $100???

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Xmas Got Somme Family! It seemed fitting with the big day so close that we would have a Xmas Special where Master Sommelier Carlos Santos walks ...

What's the BEST $30 bottle of wine in AUSTRALIA?! Got Somme Season 1 Finale

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 50 episodes trying wines $30 or under in Australia Master Sommelier Carlos Santos makes his choice! Will it be: Carricante - 2020 Nostru Terre S...

Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon: 2020 Vasse Felix 'FILIUS', Margaret River, Western Australia

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our FINAL $30 or under bottle of wine has been hand selected by Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Why this bottle? Carlos wanted to find a similar bottl...

Vernaccia di San Gimignano - 2021 Abazzia, Tuscany, Italy

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The PERFECT wine to match with Pizza has been revealed and reviewed by a Master Sommelier When we launched this podcast in January 2022 I didn't even ...

Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon: 2018 Château Le Grand Verdus, Bordeaux Supérieur

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We put two Bordeaux Chateau wines up against each other battling out for the BEST BOTTLE UNDER $30 We firstly assess our current #1 wine under $30 the...

Picpoul De Pinet - 2021 Moulin De Gassac, Languedoc-Roussillion, France

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"They are quite expensive their top wines" - Master Sommelier surprised this producer made this wine When not one but TWO Master Sommeliers are discus...

Cabernet Sauvignon - 2021 Penfolds 'Koonunga Hill', Barossa Valley, South Australia

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"If you want a BIG, bold Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. Then this is bang on!" - Carlos Santos Our first and overdue Penfolds on the podcast and did yo...

Muscadet - 2020 Plessis Duval, Loire Valley, France

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Usually we match wine with food but in this episode of Got Somme we match the location of where this is best enjoyed, if you don't have a bedtime or y...

Merlot - Master Sommelier vs Public in Blind Tasting

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We pitted Master Sommelier Carlos Santos against wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin to see who could choose the $30 bottle of 2019 Parker Estate Coonawa...

Riesling - 2022 Pikes 'Traditionale', Clare Valley, South Australia

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We woke up, fasted then drank this wine at 10:30AM and THIS HAPPENED! "Searing and sharp" - Angus O'Loughlin We had to record this episode in the morn...

Pinot Noir - 2021 Lightfoot ' Myrtle Point Vineyard', Gippsland, Victoria

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patreon member Phil Conway (@PhilConway_Foodie) kicked down our podcast studio and demanded we try his favourite wine under $30! Phil loves his wine a...

Chianti Classico - 2019 Santa Margherita, Tuscany, Italy

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This bottle hails from the historic Tuscan region of Chianti; the spiritual home of Sangiovese. Master Sommelier Carlos Santos takes us on a deep dive...

Botrytis Semillon - 2019 De Bortoli 'Noble One', Riverina, New South Wales

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I am a FIEND for this wine" Ex-Radio Announcer Angus O'Loughlin insisted that this sweet wine be included in this season of Got Somme after tasting i...

Grenache - 2020 Spinifex 'Garcon', Barossa Valley, South Australia

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Grenache (by itself) is not something I really, really enjoy but then again if done right can be very, VERY good" - Master Sommelier Carlos Santos  ...

Carricante - 2020 Nostru Terre Siciliane IGP, Sicily, Italy

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It's actually the first time I'm having a Carricante on its own - so very interesting!" - What does Master Sommelier Carlos Santos think of a grape v...

Shiraz - 2015 Saltram 'PepperJack', Barossa Valley, South Australia

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After mentioning this bottle since our first EVER episodes we've finally popped the top off potentially Australia's most chosen table wine. Now that A...

Viognier - 2019 Paul Jaboulet Aîné 'Parallèle 45' Côtes Du Rhône Blanc, Rhone Valley, France

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having tried a Viognier from Australia it was only fair to give the 'Old World' of wine a chance to show their expression of the grape. This bottle bl...

Zinfandel - 2019 Kendall Jackson 'Vintners Reserve', California USA

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what 'Oak Staves' are? Do you know the influence they have on wine at this price point? This episode of Got Somme, on a mission to find th...

Sancerre - 2019 Pierre Brevin, Loire Valley, France

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Interesting to get a Sancerre labelled 'Sauvignon Blanc' - they are so driven to sell their wine to the export market because back home everyone know...

Pinotage - 2019 Kadette 'Cape Blend', South Africa

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Inserts Lion King Theme Song* Have you ever tried South African wine? Why would you want to when a Master Sommelier describes the nose and palate as ...

SGM - 2019 John Duval 'Plexus', Barossa Valley

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We apologise!  This podcast is on a mission to find the best quality bottle of wine UNDER $30 and this week we splurged and spent $35.99 at the time ...

Blind Tasting - Carlos surprises Angus with an old favourite!

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After host Angus O'Loughlin had surprised Master Sommelier Carlos Santos TWICE with blind tastings he decided to enact his revenge! Choosing a wine th...