The Wined Up
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Tasting 44 Year Old Penfolds 707
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try a special wine from Trent’s family a 44 Year Old Penfolds BIN 707 Cabernet Sauvignon! It’s from 1980 and was ...
Wines for Mother’s Day 2024
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we share some wines to celebrate the mum’s/wives in our lives for Mother’s Day 2024. Trent asks a few questions to r...
Wine pairing with Filipino food
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we attempt to pair wines with Filipino food, specifically Chicken and Pork Adobo! Jason was very excited to do this epis...
Claymore Wines is Fun
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we get to explore wines from Claymore Wines in Clare Valley. Claymore Wines shouts out fun - from their wine labels, to ...
Barbaresco - Is this a beautiful wine?
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode explore Barbaresco and compare it with a Barolo, with the intent of answering, is Barbaresco a beautiful wine? We try a ...
Is Beechworth worth the hype?
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try to answer the question ‘Is Beechworth worth the hype?' We try to wines from Beechworth Victoria which are ...
The Wine Animal (Brenden Robnik)
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBrenden Robnik, also known as The Wine Animal, is inspiring. He is passionate, relentless, and just genuinely wants to share his enjoyme...
Wines for Easter 2024
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHAPPY EASTER 2024 EVERYONE! In this episode we try to pair wines with Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns! The wines we try are a 2020 La Dam...
Merrick Watts tries DURIAN and wine
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part 2 of 2 episodes from our very special interview with ‘Aussie Icon' Merrick Watts! In this episode we see if what win...
MERRICK WATTS Blends Wine People Comedy
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part 1 of 2 episodes from our very special interview with ‘Aussie Icon' Merrick Watts! We were so grateful to have Merric...
Are No / Low Alcohol Wines any good?
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we explore the world of low / no alcohol wines. We compare a no alcohol Prosecco and a Pinot Noir to the alcoholic versi...
Masterclass - Clare Valley Icons Pt. 2 ( Watervale Hotel)
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode (part 2 of 2) we take a Masterclass on Clare Valley’s iconic wines at Watervale Hotel (@watervaleepicureansociety4513 ...
Masterclass - Clare Valley Icons Pt.1 (Watervale Hotel)
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode (part 1 of 2) we take a Masterclass on Clare Valley’s iconic wines at Watervale Hotel (@watervaleepicureansociety4513 ...
Hentley Farm - Interview with Stuart Mosman
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we were fortunate to interview Stuart Mosman (Sales and Marketing Manager) at Hentley Farm, Barossa Valley, South Austra...
Aussies Exploring Chianti
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we explore Chianti wines! The boys try a Isole e Olena 2020 Chianti Classico, Italy ($60 from Dan Murphys) and 2019 Cast...
Wines for Chinese New Year 2024
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we pair wines with Lo Hei to celebrate Chinese New Year. The boys try pairing it with a NV Champagne Castelnau Reserve, ...
NSW Southern Highlands Wine
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we explore wines from the NSW Southern Highlands, which is only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney. The wines that we try are 2...
Wines for Summer 2024
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we recommend a few wines to have as an alternative to beer this summer. One of them is close to tasting like beer and is...
Birthplace of Wine (Georgia)
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we’re fortunate to have special guest, fellow wine enthusiast Sean (IG @shirazzmatazz), to help us navigate Georgia...
Good Value Euro Wine (Rioja)
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try a few wines from Rioja, Spain to see if they are considered good value European wines in terms of dollar versus q...
New Years Eve 2023 - Wine Journey Reflection
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we look back on our 2023 wine journey and reflect on the achievements, surprises, and challenges for the year. We also d...
Baby Grange & Baby Baby Grange (Penfolds 389 and BIN 8)
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try a Baby Grange (2019 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA ($70 from friend)) and Baby Baby Grange ...
Wines for Christmas 2023
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try to find wines to celebrate Christmas 2023. Trent cooked a Christmas ham, a roast chicken (intended to be the Chri...
Interview winemaker Alexandra Wardlaw (Kirrihill Clare Valley)
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we get to interview Alexandra Wardlaw (Winemaker at Kirrihill Clare Valley). Alexandra has achieved so much at such a yo...
Summer 2024 with Holm Oak
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try wines from Holm Oak, Tasmania (@holmoakwines). We tried the 2023 Arneis ($30) and a 2023 Cabernet Franc Rose (...
Aussie Chinese Food Wine Pairing
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with classic Aussie-Chinese food, or as Trent says, ‘Ch-Aussie’ food. Trent and Jason have a ch...
Drinking a 78 year-old wine!
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we drink a 78 year-old wine! It’s a 1945 Penfolds Grandfather Port, Barossa Valley, South Australia (@PenfoldsEST1844)...
Aldi vs Costco wine. Is cheap wine good?
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try wines from Aldi and Costco to see if cheap wines are any good. We perform a blind tasting on the wines to focus p...
3 x Different Cheese and Wine Pairings
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try to 3 different cheese and wine pairings. First we pair two soft cheeses (double brie and washed rind (D’Affinoi...
1987 vs 2017 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 (30 year difference!)
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode we get to compare a 1987 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 to a 2017 vintage. That’s a comparison of the same wine fr...
Delicious wine pairing with Korean Army Stew (Budae Jjigae)
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textListen / Watch the full episode to be release this Sunday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Android Podcasts. In this episode w...
Wines from famous Clonakilla (Canberra)
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we get to try wines from Clonakilla (@Clonakillawines), a famous winery from Canberra, which is in the Australian Cap...
Are the Halliday 2024 winners really that good?
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we get to test if the Halliday 2024 Wine winners are really that good. We also discuss what the different medals and t...
Italian Somm pairs Pizza Shapes and Tim Tam's with Italian Wines
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Daniel Marcella (Italian Wine Cellar Co-Founder and Italian Sommelier) makes amazing Italian wine pairings with 2 classi...
Chateau Giscours Vertical Tasting (2003, 2005, 2009)
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is a special episode. Not only is it The Wined Up Podcast's first vertical tasting, but it's also a tasting with a spec...
What do USA wines taste like?
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe have always had a level of influence from the USA. As kids growing up, and even now, we have loved the Hollywood flicks, the R’n’...
Interview with Chewy (Heifer Station) - Orange Wineries Pt II
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur second episode on the Orange wine region involved a visit to popular Heifer Station Wines. There we were able to interview Lachlan...
Interview Peter Gibson (Word of Mouth Wines) - Orange Wineries Pt I
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWord of Mouth was our first real introduction into Orange wines and there was no better way to learn about it than with Peter and Deb. ...
Can you have wine with breakfast?
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBreakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. So why not pair it with one of the most important beverages - WINE! In this epi...
Delicious Wine Pairing With KFC
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKFC is one of Jason’s favourite meals. As a kid, when celebrating his birthday, all he would ask for was a bucket of KFC, nothing el...
Are Tasmanian Wines Bloody Delicious?
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrent had the opportunity to take his family for a short visit to Tasmania. He tried the lobster, the award-winning whisky, and most i...
Best Cabernet in the World (IWC 2023)
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe 2021 ‘The Pastoralist’ Cabernet Sauvignon from Riddoch Coonawarra, South Australia, recently won 2023 International Wine Challen...
Drops of God Inspired Blind Taste Test
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe were inspired by the new wine show on Apple TV+ called ‘Drops of God’. It’s a fantastic show based on a Japanese Manga series w...
Wines from 2023 Good Food and Wine Show
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe tried wines at the 2023 Good Food and Wine Show (Sydney). Great to taste so many wines from across Australia and to meet lovely peopl...
Wine for First Date and Meeting the In-Laws
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe challenged each other to choose a wine for two scenarios: 1. A first date and 2. Meeting the parent in-laws. For the first date...
Delicious Wine Pairing with Mi Goreng (Indonesian Instant Noodles)
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair Mi Goreng with a Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne (~$80 as given as a gift) and 2021 Mommessin ...
Really, really, really, good German Riesling
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe review two really, really, really good German Rieslings. They are both from one of the best vineyards in Mosel, Germany. They are a 2...
Wine Pairing with Chicken Twisties & Oysters, plus meeting Merrick Watts
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we try pairing Chicken Twisties with a 2017 Yering Station Chardonnay from Yarra Valley, Victoria ($35 from Dan Murphys)...
Do Wine Labels Match Reality?
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe review wine labels, tasting notes, and reviews of an Australian Pinot Noir and a New Zealand Pinot Noir to see if they match reality....
Are Goon Bags any good?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre goon bags any good? In this episode we try a Golden Oak Dry White Cask Wine 4L ($13 from Dan Murphy’s) and a Grant Burge Ink Shira...
Delicious Wine Pairing with Vietnamese Pork Roll (Banh Mi)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWHAT WINE PAIRS WITH A VIETNAMESE PORK ROLL (BANH MI)? In this episode we try to pair a 2021 Marc Bredif Vouvray from France ($30 from V...