Episodes

  • Wine News: Australia's new top grape, Burgundy's bougee auction, Global praise for Australian sparkling winemaker, what we think of current wine campaigns

    Wine News: Australia's new top grape, Burgundy's bougee auction, Global praise for Australian sparkling winemaker, what we think of current wine campaigns
    Jul 20 2024

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    29 mins
  • Can you taste rose colour? We put it to the test.

    Can you taste rose colour? We put it to the test.
    Jul 5 2024

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    Can the color of a wine glass alter your perception of taste? Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we conduct a fun and fascinating experiment.


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    20 mins
  • How good is Aussie fortified wine?!

    How good is Aussie fortified wine?!
    Jun 21 2024

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    We're exploring Aussie fortified and comparing it to its brothers in Portugal, thanks to the help of Galway Pipe!

    Wines tasted:

    • GALWAY 10 YO BOURBON BARREL TAWNY $65
    • GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80
    • GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36
    • GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100



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    50 mins
  • Wine News: Sustainability accreditation update, Melbourne's not-a-wine-bar, an update on wine gender equality, fancy new tourist destination for Bollinger

    Wine News: Sustainability accreditation update, Melbourne's not-a-wine-bar, an update on wine gender equality, fancy new tourist destination for Bollinger
    May 31 2024

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    Headlines:
    - Bollinger opens new tourist location complete with wellness hub and shop - are the champanoise finally having to use traditional marketing techniques instead of relying on rarity and prestige?
    - New not-a-wine-bar in Melbourne offers 150 wines by the glass - is this 140 too many?
    - Gender gap still wide in wine despite report showing progress for women - what are we doing?

    Deep Dive:
    We interview Dr Mardi Longbottom from AWRI on the new SWA report - how sustainable is the wine industry? Are we getting anywhere?

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    46 mins
  • Yarra Yering part 2: tastings, a 100 point wine, and what's next

    Yarra Yering part 2: tastings, a 100 point wine, and what's next
    May 17 2024

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    Part 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe.

    Wines tased:

    • 2021 Pinot Noir $130
    • 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $135
    • 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $155
    • 2021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275


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    32 mins
  • Yarra Yering: How they got on top, and how they stay there - interview with Sarah Crowe

    Yarra Yering: How they got on top, and how they stay there - interview with Sarah Crowe
    May 3 2024

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    An intro to the fabulous Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering winery.

    Wines tasted: Yarra Yering 2022 Chardonnay $130

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    38 mins
  • Wine News: China is open, Nick Ryan takes over The Aus wine column, Real Review Top Wineries

    Wine News: China is open, Nick Ryan takes over The Aus wine column, Real Review Top Wineries
    Apr 25 2024

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    This wine news we:

    • Look at the Real Review Top Wineries list
    • Talk to Lee McLean from Australian Grape & Wine about China reopening to Australian wine
    • Chat to Nick Ryan about taking the reins from James Halliday for The Australian wine column.

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    37 mins
  • Tasting Tips: How to tell light red wines apart

    Tasting Tips: How to tell light red wines apart
    Apr 19 2024

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    A light red comes up in a tasting - do you know how to tell what it is? We tell you the tricks.

    Wines tasted:

    • Lingo 'Gam' Gamay $20
    • Zonzo Estate Pinot Noir $27
    • Hentley Farm The Marl Grenache $25

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    30 mins