Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast
Episodes
Rioja - 2016 Marqués de Riscal, Rioja Spain
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I really enjoy Rioja’s, when I was working in a restaurant in London it was very popular. The British wars with France meant they were getting th...
Chardonnay - 2020 Robert Mondavi 'Private Selection', California
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I want to compare with what we tried a couple of weeks ago" - Master Sommelier Carlos Santos After Angus questioned how climate affects Chardonnay on...
Shiraz - 2016 Zema Estate, Coonawarra, South Australia
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This wine we thought we knew what to expect with the the Coonawarra region and were surprised when we one flavour characteristic dominated the palate....
Chardonnay - 2021 Garagiste 'Le Stagiaire', Mornington Peninsula
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are colder climates better for Chardonnay? What's warmer climate varietals taste like? What's the difference between it and Chablis? Angus had lots of...
Montepulciano - 2016 Carpineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wine that translates to " Noble Wine from Montepulciano" is worthy of our podcast! Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Tuscany's classic red...
Grüner Veltliner - 2020 Eden Hall, Eden Valley, South Australia
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Master Sommelier reveals where the get THE WORLD'S BEST bottle of this style of wine! Commonly mistaken for Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc this traditio...
Nebbiolo - 2018 Maretti Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Nebbiolo is the grape with the MOST character and personality" - Carlos When someone say "Acid" I think about white coats and the Joker from Ba...
Blind Tasting - Green Street Wine Co Hemp Flavoured wine
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There's nothing like this that I have ever tried before" - Carlos Santo MS Master Sommelier Carlos gets thrown under the bus with this blind tasting ...
Syrah - 2020 Te Mata Estate, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The internet describes Syrah as: Syrah (/ˈsiːrɑː/), also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used...
Shiraz - 2020 Hentley Farm 'The Marl', Barossa Valley, South Australia
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angus picks his old favourite bottle of wine from his days living in South Australia "Hentley Farm alongside Hugh Hamilton were staples in my home. Th...
Viognier - 2018 Yalumba 'Eden Valley', South Australia
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There is one fruit character that comes off the glass straight away and is not the usual citrus fruit that we normally pick on white wine." - Master ...
Tempranillo: 2019 SC Pannell Dead End, McLaren Vale, South Australia
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Master Sommelier Carlos walks us through how to evaluate Tempranillo, from what to expect when pouring into the glass to classic smell characteristics...
German Rielsing: 2019 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We did try in our first episode the Jim Barry 'Watervale' Riesling, but that was so much drier and warmer in alcohol, this is for me what Riesling is...
Malbec: 2020 Macho Gaucho, Mendoza, Argentina
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's a very good pick and I'm so impressed at under $15 it speaks like Malbec" - Carlos Santos MS Wine lover Angus finally has his turn to try Carlos...
Master Sommelier Blind Wine Tasting: Malbec
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise to Master Sommelier Carlos Santos he was presented with a line up of three wines with only one being an Argentinian example of Malbec. C...
Albarino: 2019 Pazo Barrantes Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"What I love about this podcast is you're introducing us to bottles of wine we would never have the confidence to pick" - Angus O'Loughlin Originally ...
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon: 2017 Château Haut Madrac, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Wow! This is an absolutely GORGEOUS wine on the nose" How did a wine that Angus thought looked beautiful out of the bottle, gorgeous on the nose then...
Pinot Gris: Pacha Mama 2021
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you smell stale beer in the glass? Master Sommelier Carlos Santos did and he tells us why that's not a bad thing! Also we explain the difference, ...
Pinot Noir: 2019 Mt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg'" Central Otago, New Zealand
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I would say for Pinot Noir it has a deep intensity! Compared to tasting a Shiraz then no, it's pale, but we are trying a Pinot Noir which is quite de...
Chenin Blanc: Domaine Pichot “Coteau de la Biche” Vouvray 2020
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray " - Apparently we are speaking English! This wine is the perfect bottle to take around to your friend...
Semillon: Brokenwood 2020
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I think it's unfair to drink this young bottle of wine" - Carlos Santos MS This episode helps to distinguish youthful wine just by its appearance and...
Shiraz Cabernet: Lake Breeze 'Bernoota' 2019
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Tannins - It's very important in his wine. Is like the backbone" - Carlos Angus raves about this listener suggested bottle of red wine but does...
Sauvignon Blanc: Dog Point Vineyard 2019
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Master Sommelier Carlos Santos capable of making "Savvy B" cool once more? Everyone used to bring Sauvignon Blanc to dinner parties ten years ago.....
Cabernet Sauvignon: Wynn's Coonawarra Estate 2018
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Can I tell you what I think I'm going to smell? Pepper!" - Angus "Oooooohhhh I wouldn't say pepper I would say you're smelling..." - Carlos Never wou...
Rosé: Shadowfax 'Minnow' 2020
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that a Master Sommelier has the ability to detect Peaches & Cream lollies in wine? Carlos Santos MS takes us through a tasting of a b...
Chardonnay: Yering Station "Little Yering " 2020
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Yering Station is a very old winery dating back 1838 and I like their wines, I think (Little Yering Chardonnay) it's well made and I think it's fair ...
Pinot Noir: Stonier Mornington Peninsula 2020
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's drinking very well even though it is young, it could go another 2-3 years. Perhaps those aromas will evolve even more and it will be more pretty...
Riesling: Jim Barry Watervale 2021
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's a very classic wine region for the grape variety, Clare Valley in South Australia. It is a family owned producer, all the family still works in ...
Got Somme Wine Podcast: An Introduction
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their glass. Our mission is to find the best bottle of $30 wine using Master...