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EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 242 - Cristina Torres on Heritage, Sonoma Pinot & the Next Chapter of Marimar EstateIn this episode, Janina sits down with Cristina Torres, fifth generation of the iconic Torres family and the new voice leading Marimar Estate in Sonoma. They explore the family’s Catalan roots, Marimar’s groundbreaking journey as a woman building a winery in California, the rise of Albariño and Godello in Russian River Valley, sustainability, Pinot Noir clones, and what the future looks like as Christina steps into leadership. Janina also tastes the Christina Pinot Noir and explains why she finds it one of the most romantic Pinots she has ever tried.
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02:19 Marimar’s cookbooks and why...
2025-12-0848 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 241 - The Ultimate Christmas Wine Box: Perfect Pairings for Every Festive Table with Duncan Gammie, The Wee VinotecaIn this festive episode, Janina sits down with Duncan Gammie, founder of The Wee Vinoteca, to build the ultimate Christmas Wine Box. Together they explore pairings for classic holiday dishes, taste through six standout bottles, and unpack why English fizz, Greek Assyrtiko and South African Chenin Blanc belong at your Christmas table this year.
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[01:37] The Christmas Pairing Game begins - smoked salmon, prawn cocktail, Stilton, roast turkey, roast beef, nut roast, mince pies, sticky toffee pudding and panettone - what are the perfect wine pairings?
[21:45] Duncan shares his background, how The Wee Vinoteca started, w...
2025-12-0159 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 240 – The Secrets of Beaujolais: Gamay, Granite Soils & Old Vines with Natasha Hughes MWIn this episode, Janina sits down with Natasha Hughes MW, author of The Wines of Beaujolais, to explore one of France’s most misunderstood wine regions. They discuss why Beaujolais is far more than simple Nouveau, how over 300 soil types and multiple winemaking styles shape the wines, and why Gamay can age beautifully.
Natasha shares insights on the diversity of the Crus, the role of granite and diorite, old vines (including pre-phylloxera parcels), climate-driven changes, and the rise of exciting new producers bringing fresh energy to the region.
📚 Find Natasha’s book: The Wines of Beaujolais (Academie...
2025-11-2450 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 239 – Tom Gilbey on Bordeaux Wines, Blind Tastings & Fun Wine EducationIn this lively, laughter-filled episode, Janina chats with Tom Gilbey - the man who made wine fun again by tasting a different bottle at every mile of a marathon. They dive into everything from the fossil-rich soils of Chablis and the changing world of en primeur Bordeaux, to how to host your own playful blind tastings at home.
Along the way, Tom shares tips for making wine approachable (and hilarious), highlights his favorite Bordeaux wines and “Super Seconds,” and reminds us that enjoying a bottle should be full of joy, stories, and a little mischief.
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2025-11-1751 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 237 – The Science of Smell: Understanding Wine Aromas with Sietze WijmaIn this sensory-driven episode, Janina is joined by Sietze Wijma, founder of The Art of Tasting, to explore how flavour molecules shape our experience of wine. From chemistry to culture, Sietze shares how our environment, memories, and even our saliva can change what we taste in the glass.
Together, they unpack the science behind wine aromas, tasting faults, and why perception is as much about learning as it is about the senses.
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[00:26] Janina introduces her guest, Sietze Wijma, recognised at the 67 Pall Mall Global Communicator Awards for his work blending sensory s...
2025-11-0343 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 234 – The Soul of Soil: Exploring Terroir, Cinsault & Itata Wines with Pedro Parra (Dr. Terroir)In this fascinating and earthy episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina welcomes one of the world’s leading voices in soil and terroir — Pedro Parra, affectionately known as Dr. Terroir or Pedro Pits. A soil scientist, consultant, and winemaker, Pedro has studied over 50,000 soil pits across the globe and holds a PhD in terroir. His work has redefined how we understand vineyard mapping, root behavior, and the intimate connection between geology and the taste of wine.
Together, Janina and Pedro dig deep — quite literally — into the role of soil, minerality, and terroir expression in winemaking. From limeston...
2025-10-1356 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 233 – Champagne vs. Crémant: Sparkling Wine Regions, Wine Studies & Blind Tasting Tips with Cokie Ponikvar (Cokie’s World of Wine)In this sparkling episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by Cokie Ponikvar – shortlisted (and later winner) for the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication, Advanced Sommelier, and now on the path to both Master Sommelier and Master of Wine. Known to nearly half a million Instagram followers as Cokie’s World of Wine, Cokie’s infectious passion and disciplined study style have inspired a new wave of wine lovers worldwide.
Together they dive into the fascinating world of Champagne vs. Crémant – uncovering why Champagne’s history and terroir make it unique, what the grower Cham...
2025-10-0653 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 232: Wine Science: Rootstocks, Soil Health, Aromas, Faults & the Future of Wine with Sunny Hodge (The Cynic’s Guide to Wine)In the Season 6 premiere of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by Sunny Hodge, founder of Diogenes the Dog wine bar in London and author of The Cynic’s Guide to Wine (use code EATSLEEP15 for 15% off this book and all Academie du Vin books). Known for shaking up traditional wine education, Sunny takes us on a journey into the science behind wine, from rootstocks and yeast strains to soils, sulphites and histamines.
This episode dives deep into how low-intervention vs. natural wine is defined, what mouse taint and Brettanomyces really mean for your glass, and wh...
2025-09-291h 01EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 231: Part 8 of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wine – Patagonia Wines, Inclusive Wineries & Budget-Friendly Bottles – with Wine & Inclusion Advocate Aidy SmithIn this final episode of Season 5, and the last chapter of our mini-series on diversity, equity and inclusion in wine, Janina sits down with the incredible Aidy Smith – award-winning broadcaster, content creator, drinks educator and the only global TV host living with Tourette’s Syndrome. He’s also the founder of Drinklusive and a powerful advocate for representation, empathy, and accessibility in the wine world.
Aidy brings his signature energy and honesty to this conversation, sharing his path into wine and the moments that shaped his mission. From supermarket favourites and wine hacks to wineries doing amazing work i...
2025-08-1156 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 230: Part 7 of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wine – Making Wine Education Accessible: Alex De Cata on WSET, Social Impact & Global InclusionAlex De Cata, Senior Manager of Global Development at WSET, joins Janina to explore how wine education can break barriers and create opportunity. From adapting materials for visually impaired students to funding wine courses in Angola and South Africa, WSET’s reach goes far beyond the classroom.
They discuss how education—through tasting, theory, and structured approaches—empowers people to understand and enjoy wine, regardless of their background or budget.
Along the way, you’ll learn why blind tasting is such a powerful tool for wine education, how cultural context shapes the way we perceive aromas...
2025-08-0443 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 229: Part 6 of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wine – Wine with Impact: Carmen Stevens on Carménère, Fighting Childhood Hunger, and Leaving a Legacy in South AfricaCarmen shares her incredible journey, from being rejected by winemaking school because of her race to founding the first 100% Black-owned winery in Stellenbosch. She discusses her love for Carménère, how South African terroir shapes her wines, and why she chooses to highlight what Mother Nature gives her in every vintage.
Janina also tastes Carmen’s UK-exclusive Catoria red blend, available through Naked Wines for just £14.99, and reads a heartfelt note Carmen wrote to the wine club’s “angels.” But Carmen’s impact goes far beyond wine—she’s also the founder of the Carmen Stevens Foundation, which...
2025-07-2858 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 228: Part 5 of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wine – Wine with Purpose: Amber Mihna on Napa Cabernet, Mental Health, and the Legacy of Staglin Family VineyardIn this episode, we head to the iconic Napa Valley to meet Amber Mihna, Global Sales Director at Staglin Family Vineyard — a family-run winery known not only for its exceptional Rutherford Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, but for embedding mental health advocacy into the very core of its mission.
Amber dives into the story of how the Staglin family built their estate with a clear sense of purpose, from reclaiming historic vines to pioneering sustainability and championing inclusivity in the wine industry. They explore what makes the Rutherford Bench so special, how the “Rutherford dust” shapes the character of their...
2025-07-2149 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 211: The Ultimate Chenin Blanc Quiz with Liam D'Arcy aka The Wine Wally - Will They Pass or Fail?Welcome back Wine friends! In this episode, I’m joined by Liam D’Arcy, better known as The Wine Wally on Instagram, a wine enthusiast who has built a thriving online community of over 104,000 followers. Unlike my usual guests—winemakers, sommeliers, or Masters of Wine—Liam is a passionate self-taught wine lover who has made wine education fun, fresh, and approachable. Now, he’s taken on a bold challenge: mastering everything there is to know about Chenin Blanc.
To put his knowledge to the test, I quiz Liam on the flavors, styles, and top regions for Chenin Blanc, fro...
2025-03-2458 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 210: Criolla Varieties & The Roots of South American Wine with Amanda Barnes MW (Part 2)Welcome back wine friends! In this exciting episode we return with part two of our conversation with Amanda Barnes, a newly crowned Master of Wine and an authority on South American wine. Amanda shares her deep knowledge of Criolla grape varieties, the history and culture of South American winemaking, and the unique techniques that are helping preserve ancient vines.
You can buy Amandas book HERE!
Before diving into the world of South American wine, I have some exciting news! I have been nominated for the Wine Travel Awards in the Influencer ca...
2025-03-1748 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 161 Tokaji Aszú The sweet wines of Tokaj with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Director Zoltán Kovács from Royal Tokaji Winery joins us for Part Two of our journey, unraveling the nuances between Late Harvest wines, the five and six Puttonyos varieties, and the extraordinary Essencia—an ultra-rare and intensely sweet wine. Discover why Essencia, with its concentration that takes years to ferment, is hailed as one of the world's most luxurious and unique wines.
Tune in for an insightful exploration of these exquisite wines that promise to make your festivities even more memorable. Cheers to a sweet ending and a...
2023-12-1847 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 150: Wine Experiences with Amelia Singer, wine educator and communicator (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
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...
2023-10-0236 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 149: Wines of Austria with Amelia Singer, wine educator and communicator (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
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 cou...
2023-09-2546 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 134: The Three Drinkers and Cognac with drinks writer and broadcaster Helena Nicklin (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today we are joined by Helena Nicklin, an award-winning drinks writer, a broadcaster, a judge, and author. who you can watch on TV Series, Three Drinkers (Currently showing on Amazon Prime). She is the winner of best contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism 2022. She was recognised in the top 100 most influential people in drinks 2022. She has her own podcast called “Bring a Bottle”. This episode (Part 1) Helena talks about filming the Three Drinkers, some funny moments, and how she came about with this series. We talk about how she got into the...
2023-04-1740 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 133: Planting your own vineyard with wine writer Christina Rasmussen (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2 with wine writer and speaker Christina Rasmussen and we are discussing planting your own vineyard and the decisions that you can make. Christina has planted her very own vineyard in England. So, we will talk about the soils, choosing massal selection over clonal selection, diseases and viruses and vines, grafting your own vines onto rootstocks, grape varieties such as Mondeuse and Pineau d’Aunis, trellising on stakes, high density planting, and so much more. And Christina will be explaining all her reasons for why she has made her de...
2023-04-1033 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 132: Grape Variety Palomino with wine writer Christina Rasmussen (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today’s episode is about the grape variety Palomino. Often thought of as a neutral grape variety yet there are certain people in the wine industry that are true believers like my guest today, Christina Rasmussen. She is a wine writer, speaker and has even made her very own still Palomino wine. So, I'm fascinated to pick Christina's brain to hear more about her love for this grape variety and her love for farming the soil and terroir. So, she will be talking about some of her wine projects and how sh...
2023-04-0348 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 131: Wines of South West France with The Author of the Knackered Mothers Wine Club, Helen McGinn (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part 2 with wine expert Helen McGinn, who you can watch on BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and ITV’s This Morning. She's the author of the Book and Blog: Knacked Mother's Wine Club. During her 10 years as a wine buyer, one of the most rewarding regions to visit and which offered great value was the South West of France. We will be talking about the wonderful array of different grape varieties down there, the wine styles and the sub regions.
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2023-03-2738 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 130: Supermarket wines and wine stories with The Author of The Knackered Mothers Wine Club, Helen McGinn (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
My guest today is Helen McGinn, wine expert on the BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and ITV’s This Morning. She's the author of the Book and Blog: Knacked Mother's Wine Club. She has worked for over a decade as a wine buyer Tesco’s supermarket, and so this episode we are settling down to talk about her career and wine moments. We'll have some wine and food pairing recommendations and you’ll come away with a few wine tips. Enjoy.
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2023-03-2046 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 129: Deep Dive into Sparkling Wines of the World: Production and methods for WSET Diploma Students (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 1 of the deep dive series into Sparkling wines: All on production and different sparkling wine methods. These episodes are specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for all of you who just love wine and want to know more and increase your knowledge, this will still be a really interesting episode as you can just play it all the way through like any other episode.
If...
2023-03-1326 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 128: Wines of Georgia, Qvevri and Lesser Known Varieties with Wine Writer Chris Boiling (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part two of my chat with wine writer and now part time winemaker Chris Boiling. Check out his articles on Canopy, on the International Wine Challenge website. This episode is all about crazy wine making projects, discussing lesser known varieties, and that includes those of Georgia. We we talk about the wine capital Kakheti, the ancient art of ageing in Qvevri and discussing the Georgian grape varieties Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi and Khikhvi.
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1.12: Piwi varities
2.19: Saperavi, the red...
2023-03-0644 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 127: Wines of Slovenia with Wine Writer Chris Boiling (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part one of my chat with wine writer and now part time winemaker Chris Boiling. You can find his work in Decanter or other online wine magazines. And more recently, a wine newsletter called Canopy, which you can find on the International Wine Challenge website. We will be talking about the wines of Slovenia because Chris has bought a home with a small vineyard there and it has inspired all kinds of wine projects. On the famous wine site jancisrobinson.com, you may have seen him chronicling his winemaking...
2023-02-2745 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 126: Wines of Burgundy: The wine regions from top to bottom, and where to find the value with Burgundy Expert Jasper Morris MW (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part two with the expert of Burgundy and Master of Wine, Jasper Morris. As we spoke about in the episode before, he has published two editions of his book “Inside Burgundy”, which both times has won the Andre Simon Prize. So this episode we are going through the regions of Burgundy from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. I am not going to touch on Chablis at the top or Beaujolais at the bottom as they deserve episodes to themselves. Jasper w...
2023-02-2033 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 125: Wines of Burgundy: The styles of Pinot Noir and Burgundies changes over the last 4 decades with Burgundy Expert Jasper Morris MW (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part one of two with the expert of Burgundy and Master of Wine, Jasper Morris. He has published two editions of his book “Inside Burgundy”, which both times has won the Andre Simon Prize. There really isn't much that Jasper doesn't know about Burgundy over the four decades that he has dedicated to this region. So this episode we'll be talking about the quality of Pinot noir and discussing the styles of this great variety across the world. Of course, Chardonnay will get a little attention to, we'll be talk...
2023-02-1346 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 122: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2, all about Romanian wine and we are continuing our conversation with Philip Cox, Owner of the largest Romanian Winery, Cramele Recas. In this episode we will focus on the country’s flagship variety: Fetească Neagră but we will also be discussing the other grapes you need to try alongside Pinot Noir which is just incredible value. We will also be talking natural wine, organic wine and orange wine alongside some very interesting conversations on the wine packaging crisis. Enjoy!
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2022-12-1953 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 121: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today’s episode is all about Romanian wine. And who better to talk about this than the owner of the largest Romanian Winery, Cramele Recas, responsible for more than 50% of all of Romania's wines that are exported. So, English born Philip Cox, is going to be taking us through the wine regions of this much lesser-known eastern European country. He'll be taking us on his own journey of how he ended up in Romania, the challenges he's had to take on, how to deal with adversity, how to think outside of th...
2022-12-1246 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 120: Deep dive into Fortified wines: Port & Madeira for WSET diploma students (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 2 of the deep dive series into Fortified wines: a new style of episode specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. If you haven’t heard part 1, you need to go back to Episode 113 which covers intensely Sherry, Vin Doux Naturels and Rutherglen Muscat. This part 2, covering Port and Madiera. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for all of you who just love wine and want to know more and increase your knowledge, this will st...
2022-12-0540 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 119: Everything you need to know about Cork Oak Forests with Carlos de Jesus, Head of Marketing and Communication at Amorim Cork (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part two with Carlos de Jesus from Amorim. Now we are continuing our journey into the wonderful sustainable world of cork production. This episode, you're gonna learn about the species of tree, the percentage of cork trees in Portugal compared to the rest of the Southern Iberian peninsula. You'll learn about some incredible investment that Amorim’s done to speed up the time in which the tree bark can in fact be used and we will touch on how long is normal to wait for a tree to be re...
2022-11-2841 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 118: Everything you need to know about Cork Oak Forests with Carlos de Jesus, Head of Marketing and Communication at Amorim Cork (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today's theme is Cork, a natural wine stopper that has been used for centuries. They come from a forest habitat with incredible biological diversity. With the explosion of screw caps in the last 20 years, many began predicting that cork stopper would become obsolete. But the story behind cork is so much more than the fact that they are adequate at sealing the neck of a glass bottle. There are the people, the animals, an epic story of sustainability. And so, this episode, I'm talking with Carlos De Jesus, who heads the...
2022-11-2134 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 117: Wines of Chile: Old Vine Carignan, Pais, VIGNO and the MOVI movement with Wine Educator and Wine Merchant Lee Issacs (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part two with South American wine specialist Lee Issacs. We are continuing on with Chile. We will talk about old vine Carignan, and discuss one of the associations that are really making waves in Chile, Vigno. Alongside that, we'll also be talking about MOVI, another movement that you need to know about. We also highlight old vine Pais. You will learn about it's flavours and where it originally came from. You also might find it interesting to know how winemakers in Chile are going back to the old winemaking...
2022-11-1451 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 116: Wines of Chile: Carmenère with Wine Educator and Wine Merchant Lee Issacs (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is all about Chile and the grape variety Carmenère. Lee Issacs is joining me, a South American wine specialist, wine merchant and wine educator. You will learn some interesting stories about this grapes past, how it was rediscovered after 150 years and why it has struggles to get the attention it deserves. There’s certainly a few wine facts in this episode that aren’t often discussed so you will certainly learn something new.
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3.35: How Lee got into the wine...
2022-11-0750 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 115: Shiraz and the Hunter Valley wine region with Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 2 with Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines. We are looking at Shiraz from the Hunter Valley, but it's not anything like you would identify as an Aussie Shiraz. These are incredibly different from all Shiraz and Syrahs around the world. We will also be talking old Vines. Tyrrell’s has some of the oldest vines in the world, and in fact, you will learn they might quite possibly have more super old vine single vineyards than anyone else in the world. We will also be chatting about the fire...
2022-10-3141 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 114: Understanding Semillon with Chris Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is going to be all about the white wine grape variety Semillon, a grape that is such an age worthy grape variety that is also very affordable. Those of you interested to try, should turn your attention to the wine region of Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia, which is the new world's spiritual home for this grape variety. When talking of Semillon, the winery Tyrrells is never close behind. And so today's guest is Chris Tyrrell, who is COO of the Tyrrells Wines. He is fifth generation...
2022-10-2446 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 113: Deep dive into Fortified wines: Sherry, Vins doux Naturels & Rutherglen Muscat for WSET diploma students (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is a new style of episode specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. Several episodes ago I focused on viticulture. Part 1 is Episode 98 and Part 2 is Episode 105. My teachings in those episodes (or ramblings) are all things expected of you IF you want to pass your D1 ‘Wine production’ exams. Since then, regardless of if you are studying for your diploma, or just wanting to do some DEEP DIVES, I’ve been requested to do some more episodes focusing on the units in these highly regarded wine exams. So thi...
2022-10-1746 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 112: Adrianna Vineyard; the grand cru site of Argentina, Malbec and Cabernet Franc with Managing Director of Catena Zapata, Dr Laura Catena (Part2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 2 with Dr Laura Catena and we are going deeper into what makes great wines: Terroir. And this takes us to THE ADRIANNA VINEYARD: the vineyard, situated in the Gualtallary sub-region of the Tupungato region (which in itself is part of the Uco Valley) lies at almost 5,000 feet in elevation. This is considered to be the most studied vineyard in the world, and their discoveries are fascinating. Both Laura and her father Nicolas have moved the bar for Malbec and premium winemaking in Argentina and so this episode Laura...
2022-10-1055 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 111: Understanding Malbec with Managing Director of Catena Zapata, Dr Laura Catena (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 1 with Dr Laura Catena, managing director of Catena Zapata. She's a fourth-generation Argentine Vintner, has graduated from Harvard, and has a medical doctorate degree from Stanford University. She uses science to work with nature and promotes Malbec across the world. She has been an emergency physician for 30 plus years, and volunteers to help the homeless. She's an author of three books AND is a Mother of three children. She is an incredibly inspiring woman and a fountain of knowledge for Malbec, so we are going to g...
2022-10-0346 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 110: WINE SCIENCE: Native V Cultured yeast, the use of Sulphur dioxide, Whole-cluster and Carbonic maceration V de-stemming with Wine writer, author, speaker and wine judge Dr Jamie Goode (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2 with Dr. Jamie Goode where we are discussing more parts from his third edition 'Wine Science' Book. You can read his articles on thousands of wineries over at his blog wineanorak.com
In this episode, we are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using native (wild) yeasts versus cultured (packaged) yeasts and the different strains. Where they can be found and how they work in fermentation. Then we talk about adding sulfites to the wine, and you will learn about free, bound, and total s...
2022-09-2632 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 109: WINE SCIENCE: Aromas and compounds in wines specifically Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with Wine writer, author, speaker and wine judge Dr Jamie Goode (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is the first part with Dr Jamie Goode, who has a PhD in plant biology, was originally a science editor and then got the wine bug. Since then he has travelled to thousands of wineries, founded the incredibly successful wine blog https://wineanorak.com/ which features wineries, wine regions and wine topics of interest and has published several wine books. It was one of his latest wine books Wine Science which just had its third edition published that got me really wanting to delve a little deeper into the wonderful...
2022-09-1940 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 108: Wines of Vinho Verde and Bairrada with two times winner of the IWSC Communicator of the year Joe WadsackTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome back to part 2 with TWO TIMES winner of the IWSC Communicator of the year award Joe Wadsack. We are jumping over to mainland Portugal, talking about two wine regions Vinho Verde and Bairrada and the delicious sweet and fortified wine Moscatel de Setúbal. This is an episode as equally entertaining as it is educational. Made sure you stay till the end to hear the craziest story of Joe firing a hole through the wall of a winery, in typical Joe fashion. Enjoy the episode.
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2022-09-1244 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 107: Wines of Madeira with two times winner of the IWSC Communicator of the year Joe WadsackWELCOME BACK TO SERIES 3!!!!!!!!
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I decided to start with a bang and am chatting with TWO TIMES winner of the IWSC Communicator of the year award Joe Wadsack. Get strapped in as you are about to be taken for a ride. If you don't know Joe, you certainly will after this. He will be taking you through a few of his stories getting into wine, talking about working in Bordeaux and how he studied winemaking. Then he will go through the most expensive cocktail in the world using First...
2022-09-0550 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 106: The future, growth and focus of English wine with Fergus Elias, Head Winemaker of Balfour WineryTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
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This is the last episode of Season 2. Season 3 will start in September. I am finishing on a high with Fergus Elias, the head winemaker of Balfour winery – my winemaker! We just picked up a trophy for best red wine in the WineGB awards 2022 and so it seemed the ideal time to talk with Ferg about his winemaking skills. Now, t...
2022-07-2546 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 105: Viticulture: Rootstocks, Clones, Vineyard design, Trellising, Vine training, Soil prep, Pests and Hazard control (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
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This is part 2 of my viticulture series. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back to episode 98. However, if you are ready for part two, we are going be looking at rootstocks and clonal selections, then a little bit on vineyard design, how you choose your trellising for the vines. And in fact, training that vine, once you've done t...
2022-07-1837 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 104: Livio Felluga: the man who reestablished the wine culture of this Italian region and the wine grapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia with Laura Felluga (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
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This is Part 2 with Laura Felluga, granddaughter of Livio Felluga, the rebuilder of the Friulian viticulture. This episode is all about the grapes varieties that are native to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region. I’m tasting both the Friulano and the Pinot Grigio. We will be looking at both, discussing the misunderstanding of Pinot Grigio and it’s the perc...
2022-07-1130 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 103: Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Livio Felluga: the man who reestablished the wine culture of this Italian region with Laura Felluga (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
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This week I am joined with Laura Felluga who is the granddaughter of a great man: the man who reestablished and rebuilt the wine culture in Friuli. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a wine region best known for it’s white, and certainly Livio Felluga’s wines are some of the best known in the world. This episode Laura talks about ho...
2022-07-0444 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 102: Modern History of the US: The Judgement of Paris, The French Paradox and The Sideways Effect with Paul Kalemkiarian (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is Part 2 with Paul Kalemkiarian who is the owner of the original wine of the month club. We dive into the modern day history of drinking habits in the US and it’s reputation around the world. We look at how The 1976 Judgement of Paris put California on the map, and Paul goes into detail laying out the facts and the key players behind this tasting. We discuss the film Bottleshock which portrayed this important event (although not too factually!). We also talk about the Sideways Movie and how th...
2022-06-2746 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 101: Wine grapes, wine regions, and wine history with Paul Kalemkiarian (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is Part 1 with Paul Kalemkiarian who is the owner of the original wine of the month club, based out of LA, California. During his 32 years in the trade he has tasted up of 100,000 bottles and learned many things along the way. In this episode he is talking about many of the changes of the years in the US. How retailers used to work AND the shockingly cheap prices of some of the best wines back then. Because his monthly offerings are always great value and interesting grape varieties, we...
2022-06-2043 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 100: Master of Wine Student Seminar in Rust, Austria and Blind tasting Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch with Melissa Worrall (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2 with Master of Wine Stage 1 Student, Melissa Worrall. Earlier this year she went to Rust, Austria for a 1 week residential. She is going to tell us all about this, what is expected from her and the emotional journey of being on it. Then we are going to talk about how to identify the 3 main varieties of Austria: Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch in a Blind tasting. As Mel visited Kamptal DAC and Burgenland DAC she will talk about her experiences of the regions and their climates/te...
2022-06-1233 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 99: Being a Master of Wine Stage 1 Student, and the wine regions of South Australia with Melissa Worrall (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
I am joined today by a good wine friend of mine, Melissa Worrall. We did our WSET diploma together and now she embarks on the next stage: Master of Wine. There are different stages and she is on Stage 1, so she will explain what is required of her, the types of things she is studying right now in details, and how to deal with the incredibly high financial costs. As she is from South Australia, she is going to be taking us overseas and talking about the main wine regions of...
2022-06-0647 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 98: Viticulture: The annual growth cycle, understanding your meso-climates, and soil structures and nutrients (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is all about vine growing and vineyard choices. Firstly we will look at the annual growth cycle of a vine so you can fully understand what happens each year, and at every stage. I will be breaking down the different categories of climates out there and then looking deeper into the meso-climates of each site. Then we will get really geeky looking into soils, and talking about textures, nutrients and minerals.
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3.22: The annual growth cycle – looking at each stage in...
2022-05-3032 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 97: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 4 with Richard Rainey from Forge CellarsTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome back to part 4 of our four-part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. Again I am joined by Richard Rainey, Managing Partner of Forge Cellars. He continues his reign of energy and gives us more information on Seneca Lake (the deepest, largest lake of the Finger Lakes). We will talk about why his wines have certain flavours and what the terroir has offered up. You will learn about a very surprising but amazing food pairing match for Riesling, along with conversations on petrol notes in Riesling, sustainable packaging etc! Enjoy!
2022-05-2441 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 96: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 3 with Richard Rainey from Forge CellarsTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome back to part 3 of our four-part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. I am joined by Richard Rainey, Managing Partner of Forge Cellars. His energy is going to make you feel on top of the world. Of course we will talk a little bit about Seneca lake, where they are based, but we will be discussing their use of wild yeasts and how that affects the fermentation and flavours compared with commercial yeasts. Richard will be talking about all the interesting things he is doing out in the vineyard...
2022-05-1647 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 95: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 2 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank wineryTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome back to part two of our four part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. I am joined again by Fourth Generation Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank. This episode we are talking and tasting their Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Franc whilst talking about over varieties they produce such as Rkatsiteli. You'll also learn about a new series in their wine range which allows you to know more about the very special story of Konstantin, through the females in the family.
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2022-05-0931 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 94: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 1 with Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank wineryTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Welcome to this four part series of the Finger Lakes, part of the New York State region. This is such an exciting region right now, producing cool climate varieties but also varieties such as Rkatsiteli (from Georgia). I am joined by Fourth Generation Meaghan Frank from Dr Konstantin Frank, and you will learn today how her Great-Grandad shaped this whole region to what we know it as today. You will also learn more about this region and it’s lakes.
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2.44: Chat wi...
2022-05-0233 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 93: Cider is Wine (Part 2) with Alistair MorrellTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2 with Alistair Morrell and we are continuing our chat on why Cider is Wine, and why this is a drinks category that you need to try.
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1.58: Are there better apples to use than others?
5.00: Talking about using grapes in cider production and tasting Berryland 2020 Cabernet Franc Apple cider Brut 75cl £13*
10.50: What is Melomel?
12.45: Do mature trees make a difference?
15.01: Talking about the biggest producers of cider around the world and t...
2022-04-2544 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 92: Cider is Wine (Part 1) with Alistair MorrellTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is a slightly different type of episode where I am talking with Alistair Morrell from Cider is Wine, where he is going to convince us of just that. So much of the bad reputation is the fact that many ciders you have tried are made from fruit concentrate. Well Alistair, who has spent his whole career making wine, selling wine, working with wine, is going to explain why he has now got so excited for ciders, perrys and fruit wines. Get ready to see how the cider processes compare to...
2022-04-1841 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 91: The incredible story of Madame Clicquot and the Champagne Region’s Grand CrusTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
After a whole month of talking with inspiring wine women I wasn't quite ready to stop, so this is a podcast about Champagne and the women who made remarkable changes to this region and the product that we all so famously love. The first part is all about the story of Madame Clicquot. You will learn the techniques and styles that she created, alongside explanations of the sweetness levels in sparkling wines, and what the riddling method is alongside other techniques used in Champagne winemaking. Then we will jump across to...
2022-04-1127 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 90: Wines of Moldova with Victoria DaskalTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 2 with Victoria Daskal, a second stage MW candidate and founder of Mummy Wine Club. She was born in Moldova and finally got to go back several years ago. Victoria tells us about this trip, giving us great oversight of the wine industry there; past, present and future. The regions, the grapes and what to see and eat when you are there.
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1.22: My Winery of the week: Sălcuța
3.30: Tasting the Eno Tămâioasa de Sălc...
2022-04-0437 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 89: Mummy Wine Club, wine adventures and wine tasting themes with Victoria DaskalTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is Part 1 with Victoria Daskal, a second stage MW candidate. She has completed the OIV MSc in International Wine Management– a whirlwind program that took her around 45 wine regions and 23 countries, and so we are looking at some of her favourite memories and thoughts from this time. She was also lucky enough to work for Jancis Robinson MW. We discuss all this and throughout the episode, grape varieties to try and wine regions are dropped in. Victoria is now the founder and director of Mummy Wine Club which offers a mo...
2022-03-2845 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 88: Lesser known wine regions of Germany with Anne Krebiehl MWTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
I am joined by Anne Krebiehl MW (editor-in-chief of Falstaff International) for Part 2 and in this episode, we are looking at the wines of Germany and the lesser-known wine regions. We will also focus on some of the lesser-known grape varieties such as Silvaner and talk about Sekt, Germanys sparkling wines. Throughout you will pick up lot of German words and terms to help you with those labels.
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2022-03-2137 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 87: Pinot Noir, Pinot Clones and Spätburgunder with Anne Krebiehl MWTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
I am delighted to be joined by Anne Krebiehl MW (editor-in-chief of Falstaff International) in this really deep and interesting episode. Anne's childhood really continued to her sense of smell and taste, which you will learn about, alongside struggles taking the Master of Wine, how she now mentors others, one of her female wine inspirations and then we get stuck into some of the real wine geeky stuff: We are talking about Pinot Noir Clones, why they are so important and how they have come about, from where they started and...
2022-03-1454 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 86: Napa Valley fires, Comparing Bordeaux varieties in Napa to Bordeaux and Soil mapping with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah WineburgTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part two with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah Wineburg. We are listening to Rebekah talk about what it is like as a winemaker to make wine in great vintages and challenging ones. How they dealt with the Napa Fire of 2017 and how they are preparing for future ones. We compare the two vintages 2017 and 2018 in detail as I have both bottles of Quintessa to try. We talk about what each Bordeaux grape variety adds to the blend and how the soils affect these flavours with a focus on soil mapping...
2022-03-0740 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 85: Biodynamics, Napa droughts, and the differences of Sauvignon Blanc between California and New Zealand with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah WineburgTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part one with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah Wineburg. We are comparing wine regions to Napa Valley, looking at the differences of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa compared to New Zealand and talking about Biodynamics in the vineyard. Alongside this you will learn about Sauvignon Musque, how fermentation vessels affect the flavour of wine, and who Rebekah's inspiration and mentor has been in the wine world. I am also tasting the incredible Illumination, which is a very special Sauvignon Blend.
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1.58: Chat...
2022-02-2846 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 84: Wines of Canada, the Ontario wine region and Icewine with Worlds best drinks journalist Natalie MacleanTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part two with Natalie Maclean, award-winning wine writer and presenter. She is taking us through the wines of Canada with a big focus on Canadas largest wine region ONTARIO and the ICE WINE that is made here. You will hear lots of top wineries mentioned so you know who to visit or try if you can find a bottle.
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1.45: My winery of the week: Stratus Vineyards
3.54: Tasting The Stratus Cabernet Franc 2017 £28.85 Vinvm
6.19: Chat with N...
2022-02-2142 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 83: Wine stories, wine pairing and a whole load of wine tips with Worlds best drinks journalist Natalie MacleanTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today's episode is all about fun, memorable and interesting wine stories. This is no wonder, as I am talking with Natalie Maclean, award-winning wine writer and presenter who has such a way with words. We are talking about her two books, her online wine pairing course and of course I squeeze her for loads of wine drinking tips for you all.
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1.41: Chat with Natalie
2.31: How Cypres trees and Italian wine got Natalie into the wine industry
5.11: A...
2022-02-1447 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 82: The oldest wineries in the world, the grape variety Müller-Thurgau, Mosel V Rheingau wine regions, German labelling terms, and Chianti Classico Gran SelezioneTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today I am going to go through the Oldest 10 wineries of the world that are still in operation today. Of course I want you to learn more than just the wineries so you will also learn quite a bit about different wine labels and what that will mean to the flavour of the wine, along with some talk about different wine regions such as comparing Riesling when grown in the Mosel V Rheingau and as I'm tasting a rather tasty Müller-Thurgau, we are going to talk about this too.
2022-02-0736 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 81: The nuances of Cabernet Sauvignon from the different sub-regions of Stellenbosch with Winemaker Christo Le Riche from Le Riche WineryTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part 2 with the amazing winemaker of Le Riche Winery; Christo Le Riche. He is president of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective and so has kindly agreed to talk us through the different subregions of Stellenbosch, explaining how the different terroirs and microclimates affect Cab Sav, whilst I taste several Cabernet Sauvignons from a few other producers in the area.
It is quite hard to skip ahead in this episode as there is just so much information about regions, climates, history, external influences and lots of wineries for you...
2022-01-3143 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 80: The differences and personalities of Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, Bordeaux and Napa Valley and the Vintners Surf Classic with Winemaker Christo Le Riche from Le Riche WineryTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
The is such a great episode. I have Christo Le Riche, winemaker of Le Riche winery joining me and he has so much to say about Cabernet Sauvignon and how he goes about making the best and age worthy versions. He has worked in Bordeaux, Napa Valley and of course Stellenbosch (where Le Riche is based) and so in this episode he talks about the differences of Cabernet across these 3 regions. There is also loads of name dropping of wonderful winemakers as he discusses the Vinters Surf Classic, so brace yourself...
2022-01-2440 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 79: Sparkling wines of Tasmania and Wines from House of Arras with Jess Lamb (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is part two with wine writer Jess Lamb, and as she love fizz, we are talking all about Tasmanian Sparkling wine. We are tasting 3 wines from The House of Arras who are a winery that you need to know about and try.
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0.32: Tasmanian wine facts and statistics
2.13: Chat with Jess
3.05: Context of Sparkling wine in Australia
5.49: Why Tasmania is perfect for sparkling wine and the history of the first sparkling wine there
8.52...
2022-01-1744 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 78: Wine Writing and Sparkling wine with Jess Lamb (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
HAPPY NEW TO YOU ALL. WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF 2022!
This episode I am chatting with the very lovely Jess Lamb. She is a wine writer who has just completed her WSET diploma, so we are talking about two things, her writing and one of the last wine exams on sparkling wine. If you are wanting to hear about getting into the wine industry through writing, or listen to Jess giving some tips for how to put pen to paper and her perspective on the power of words...
2022-01-1044 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 77: Wines of Poland with Polish Sommelier Adam Michocki (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today is part 2 with Polish Head Sommelier Adam Michocki. In part 1 (last week) we speak about his journey as a Sommelier, wining wine competitions and importing Polish wine through his new wine venture Central Wines. Today we focus on red wine, and then talk about the other styles of wine coming out of Poland. He runs through some suggestions from his website of wines you need to try.
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2.48: Chat with Adam
3.04: The red grape varieties planted in Poland
2021-12-2029 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 76: Wines of Poland with Polish Sommelier Adam Michocki (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today I am chatting with Polish Head Sommelier Adam Michocki who currently works at Michelin star restaurant Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, but has also worked at The Glasshouse and The man behind the curtain. He has set up Central Wines where he is importing into the UK, Polish Wines, and today we look at the white varieties, the wine regions, and the climate, along with some food pairings and the tasting of a very delicious white wine.
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3.11: Chat with Adam
2021-12-1337 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 75: Wines from the most extreme vineyards in the world: The steepest, the highest, the most northern, the most southern…To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today I am looking at the wines from some of the most extreme vineyards in the world. I am starting off with the most dangerous and will be covering the highest vineyards, the most northern and southern, the steepest, the smallest, and the oldest vines. I will let you know if these vineyards are making wines that are commercially available, and their prices. Plus we will look at the following grapes in more detail: Torrontes, Riesling, Chasselas, and Petite Arvine. I also squeeze in a little about the lesser-known region of...
2021-12-0632 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 74: Lambrusco Wines, Emilia-Romagna and food and wine pairing with Celebrity Chef Andrea Zagatti (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today's episode is Part 2 with Celebrity Chef Andrea Zagatti and we are talking all about his home region of Emilia-Romagna and the delicious Lambruscos that come our of their. We are also touching on his Mr Z sandwiches. Yes you can buy one of his sandwiches for £250. And he has created the most expensise easter egg in the world. We will be talking about all of these creations and then choosing some wines as the perfect pairing.
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1.23: Emilia-Romagna - the region
2021-11-2940 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 73: The best restaurants in the world, wine experiences and cooking for Bordeaux legends with Celebrity Chef Andrea Zagatti (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today's episode is Part 1 with Celebrity Chef Andrea Zagatti and we are bringing you a little luxury. He has cooked for the likes of Kanye West, Royal Families and the Chelsea Football Club. He has access to some of the finest wines in the world and has had experiences that have taken him all over. In this episode he talks of how he ditched the 24/7 working lifestyle stuck in a kitchen, and how he set up his own business, and then we discuss just a few of the wine events he...
2021-11-2241 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 72: Wines of Bolivia with MS Candidate Aubrey Terrazas (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today I am talking Bolivian wine with MS Candidate and Entrepreneur Aubrey Terrazas, co-founder of Palate Club and founder of Terra Vine Marketing Firm.
Bolivia is South America's sixth-largest wine producer, and as Aubrey has personal connections and has visited the main wine region Tarija, she tells us her thoughts on this rather interesting wine-producing country.
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1.47: The wine regions of Bolivia, its geography and the main wine grapes
5.37: Tannat
6.49: Marselan
9.37: Winery of the w...
2021-11-1535 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 71: Data Science and AI in the wine industry with MS Candidate Aubrey Terrazas (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
I am talking with Aubrey Terrazas in this episode. She is a girl after my own heart with an incredible CV having worked at Michelin star restaurants as a sommelier, co-founded Palate Club and then founded Terra Vine Marketing Firm amongst many other things. Due to her experience working with Data Science within Palate Club, we are discussing how that works and how it can help the buyer choose better wines. We will of course be touching on lots of different wines that you can try, and as Aubrey is such...
2021-11-0836 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 70: Wines of the Okanagan Valley and Cabernet Franc with Siobhan Turner MW (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is Part 2 with Master of Wine Siobhan Turner. As Siobhan is Canadian we are talking about a special wine region called Okanagan Valley and her research paper that was entitled: Okanagan: a potential signature red variety? Learn more about the Cabernet Franc variety and if Siobhan's research concluded Cab Franc to be the one or not.
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0.07 Cabernet Franc's aroma and flavour profile
3.45 The wine regions of Canada
5.08 The Okanagan Valley - geology, climate etc
2021-11-0138 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 69: Wine Fraud and tips to identify Counterfeited wine bottles with Siobhan Turner MW (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode I am talking with Master of Wine Siobhan Turner. We are talking about her journey in wine, her time as Director of the Institute of Master of Wine, her biggest struggles as a MW student and she gives us fantastic advice on blind tasting. Siobhan is now woking with wine authentification and she gives us advice on making sure we don't buy counterfeits and explains how people are producing these fake bottles.
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2.45 Chat with Siobhan Turner MW
5.43...
2021-10-2542 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 68: Wines of India with Indians only Master of Wine Sonal Holland (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode I am talking with the first and only Master of Wine from India: Sonal Holland MW for Part 2. This episode is very much about getting to know about the wine being made in India; the styles, the grapes and the main wine regions.
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2.25 Most Popular white grape varieties
2.55 The story of Chenin Blanc in India
3.45 The Best reds growing in India
4.02 The wine capital Nashik
5.12 Other wine regions and fruit growing
2021-10-1833 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 67: Wine Culture in India with Indias only Master of Wine Sonal Holland (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode I am talking with the first and only Master of Wine from India: Sonal Holland MW. We are talking very much about her journey on the Master of Wine programme and how she managed to do all this from India as her base. If you are looking for inspiration to follow a new path or to studying the MW yourself, this could be the inspiration you need. We are also looking at the rapidly changing wine scene and culture in India. This is Part 1 with Sonal. Next week Part 2...
2021-10-1134 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 66 Wines of Campania - Donna ElviraTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is all about the wines of Campania. I was sent some samples from a relatively small winery called Donna Elvira, established in 2010 and they really inspired the episode, and I decided to bring these wines to you whilst also covering all the main grape varieties of this region that you should know about.
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4.16 Winery Donna Elvira
6.51 Soils of Campania
7.31 History of Campania
8.19 Cult wines and the 4 x DOCGs
9.49 Climate of Campania
2021-10-0427 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 65 Sherry: The wines of Jerez with Interpreting Wine Podcast Host Lawrence Francis (part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part 2 with fellow wine podcast host Lawrence Francis. After a trip to Jerez, Lawrence has always been inspired by Sherry wines. He brings his personal experiences to this episode and we discuss the different wine styles of the dry sherries that you can choose from.
To listen to some of Lawrence's episodes or to know more about what he is doing go to https://www.interpretingwine.com/
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1.09 Chat with Lawrence
5.01 Manzanilla and Fino wine s...
2021-09-2747 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 64 Wine Communication with Interpreting Wine Podcast Host Lawrence Francis (part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
In this episode I am chatting with fellow wine podcast host Lawrence Francis. Learn about his story, his inspirations and his thoughts on wine communication and where it needs to go. This is a very different episode than normal where we are not focusing on a wine region, but more having a chat about people and things that can help you or motivate you in the digital world of marketing and branding.
To listen to some of Lawrence's episode or to know more about what he is doing go...
2021-09-2049 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 63 Sauvignon Blanc Wine from Marlborough with Greywacke owner-winemaker Kevin Judd (part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
In this episode, I am continuing the conversation with Kevin Judd of Greywacke Vineyards, and this part we are focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. We are tasting his classic Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc and the Wild Sauvignon, alongside chatting about the viticulture and winemaking behind these different styles of wines.
If you haven't listened to Part 1 - go back to episode 62.
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0.31: The geeky wine science as to what compounds give the iconic aromas and flavors that we recognize in Sauvignon Blanc
2021-09-1334 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 62 Marlborough, New Zealand with Kevin Judd: Cloudy Bays first winemaker and now owner/winemaker of Greywacke (part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE:
To skip ahead:
2.03: Some fun facts about Marlborough Wine Region
4.12: Chat with Kevin
4.51: The first wineries of Marlborough
5.31: Kevin's history and story of how he became the winemaker at Cloudy Bay
16.18: How and when Greywacke winery came about
16.34: The soil type Greywacke and other soil types in the region
20.42: Pinot Noir in the Southern Valleys
23.05: The Awatere Valley
26.01: Describing the climate of Marlborough
28.21: Vintage variations
29.50: Running out of Marlborough...
2021-09-0634 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 61 Celebrity winesTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode, I am talking about celebrity wines. Everyone has a different opinion on them, however, there certainly are some wines, that are made fantastically. There are three wineries that I would recommend 100% and so I am going to go into detail about these three, but I will mention a few others at the end. How many of them did you know had celebrities behind the scenes? Or if you already knew they were celebrity wines, did you know which winery was behind them (if they are not doing it themselves?
2021-08-3035 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 60 Fine Wine Investment and Wine Collecting in Bordeaux with Attorney Somm John Jackson (Part 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is the second episode with John Jackson, aka Attorney Somm (on youtube and Instagram), and we are looking at the Bordeaux region in general. John will certainly give you a load of Chateaus to go out and try, and you will learn a little bit more of the sub-regions within Bordeaux and what they can offer. If you have ever wondered about the many classifications systems, I will also go over them. NOTE: I was really proud of myself, thinking I had covered them all, and then after recording...
2021-08-2235 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 59 Fine Wine Investment with Attorney Somm John Jackson (Part 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is my first episode ever, when I am talking to someone who is NOT in the wine industry, but knows far more about a wine topic than I do: Fine wine investment. I am talking with John Jackson, aka Attorney Somm (on youtube and Instagram), and certainly has a few things to say regarding buying wine to either drink further down the line, or to sell. So if you have ever wondered where to start, what to buy, how much to buy, then this episode might be worth listening...
2021-08-2134 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 58 Barossa Valley V Eden Valley. Looking at GSM Blends with Chaffey Bro's Winemaker Daniel Chaffey Hartwig (PART 2)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode is part 2 with owner and winemaker Daniel Chaffey Hartwig from Chaffey Bros Wine Co. If you haven't listened to Episode 57 go back to that now.
This episode we are looking at the three varieties that make up the famous GSM blend: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. We will be tasting two of his wines that use these varities and than chatting about the differences between the two Valleys, Eden Valley and Barossa valley.
Don't forget there is a competition running, to with a virtual wine ta...
2021-08-2035 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 57 Artisan winery Chaffey Bros Wine Co and grape Variety Kerner with winemaker Daniel Chaffey Hartwig (PART 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
Today's episode I am joined by the owner and winemaker of Chaffey Bros Wine Co. All these wines have electricity and energy, and you need to know about them. Based In Eden Valley, Australia, the wines are artisanally made in small batch. In this episode we are focusing on the grape variety KERNER, which is a German variety, and Chaffey Bros are the only winery working with this variety in the southern hemisphere (to their knowledge).
Don't forget there is a competition running, to with a virtual wine tasting...
2021-08-1932 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 56 Wines of Tuscany with Sommelier and Author of Which Wine When, Bert Blaize (PART 2)If you want to download the transcript CLICK HERE
This is the second part of my chat with Sommelier extraordinaire Bert Blaize, and we are talking about his favourite wine region: Tuscany. He has visited this region many times, and so not only talks about his recommended wines but the places themselves. If you haven't listened to Ep 55 about his ideal (and mistake) food and wine pairings, go back and have a listen.
Don't forget there is a competition running, to with a virtual wine tasting, hosted by me (open to listens all over the...
2021-08-1834 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 55 Ideal food and wine pairings with Sommelier and Author of wine book Which Wine When, Bert Blaize (PART 1)To download the transcript CLICK HERE
This episode I am joined by the very talented Bert Blaize: ex Sommelier of Michelin star restaurant Clove Club, winner of Young Sommelier of the year, and now turned wine consultant with his own wine shop in London Bottles 'N' Jars
As if that isn't enough, he wrote a wine book for us all: Which Wine When that is an ultimate guide to food and wine pairing. Todays episode Bert will be taking us through his journey and talking us through some interesting food pairings.
Don't forget...
2021-08-1736 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 54 Viognier, Grenache, St. Laurent and Canned winesTo download the transcript CLICK HERE
WELCOME TO SEASON 2 WINE LOVERS!
To celebrate, I am offering one person (and their friends and family) a private and personalized virtual wine tasting, hosted by myself. Just leave a wine review and stars on apple podcasts. Full T&C's at the bottom* GOOD LUCK!
This episode is looking at Canned wines. What are they? Why are they becoming so popular. And I was inspired to do the episode as I have 3 cans to try from Canned Wine Co.
They currently have a Viognier, a...
2021-08-1626 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 45 Studying Winemaking with Jenni MiddlehurstClick HERE if you want to download the transcript.
This episode I am talking with Jenni Middlehurst who is studying winemaking at Plumpton College in England. For this reason, we are both drinking English wines, and we talk about winemaking projects, decisions you need to make as a winemaker, increasing your senses to be able to smell and taste better, and innovation in the wine industry.
If you want to skip ahead:
2.06: Talking about Fermentation and the many different options a winemaker can make during this process.
9.18: Chat with Jenni
2021-03-1559 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastEp 23 The Wines of Argentina with Phil CrozierThis is the 1st episode of Season 3, and 'tis the season for many changes.
We have lost co-host Jon so you are all stuck with good ol' me, Janina.
This episode is all about The Wines of Argentina and we have an incredibly knowledgable guest, Phil Crozier, taking us a little bit deeper into the world of Malbec, of Mendoza and of other exciting regions you may not have heard about.
Phil Crozier is the European Brand Ambassador for Wines of Argentina and was instrumental to the growth and visibility of M...
2020-06-2941 minEAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastUnfiltered Ep 18 With Champagne CharlieWhat a cracking episode, not just because we got to spend it drinking Champagne, but because we got to chat with our guest Charles, who thought it appropriate to bring an egg along to the tasting. You can imagine this is certainly not your standard episode. Alongside Janina being named Janina the Yoghurt, some dyslexia chat and the fact that Charles came with a damp crotch, we manage to talk about vintages of champagne, the grapes used and the new potential varieties the CIVC is planning on crossing. We discuss what disgorgement is and how to do it the...
2019-09-051h 04EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcastUnfiltered Ep 14 "here's looking at you kid" with Rafeal Cabezas-Castro of PaladarThis episode we are chatting with Sommelier Rafael Castro in the gorgeous Latin American Restaurant Paladar. No surprise that the theme is on South America, however, we all brought along a bottle of Chilean wine. Viva Chile. Rafael tells us how he goes about building a complete wine list when he only uses wines from South America, and we discuss the exciting things about Chile, with its wild vines, no phylloxera, their innovations, and evolutions. We talk about why Malbec is loved so much, and Burgundy even gets a mini appearance, discussing a few dramas from the region. Janina...
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