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 wo...
Jan 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 93
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. If you want to skip ahead: 2.48: Chat with Adam 3.04: The red grape vari...
Dec 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 92
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. If you want to skip ...
Dec 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 91
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 ...
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 90
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. If you want to skip ahead: 1...
Nov 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 89
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 th...
Nov 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 88
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. If you want to skip ahead: 1.47: The wine regions of Bolivia, its geography and the main win...
Nov 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 87
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 w...
Nov 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 86
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. If you want to skip ahead: 0.07 Cabernet Franc's aroma and flavour profile 3.45 The wine regions of Canada 5.08 Th...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 85
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. If you want to skip ahead: 2.45 Chat w...
Oct 25, 2021•42 min•Ep. 84
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. If you want to skip ahead: 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 6.10 Tra...
Oct 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 83
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. ...
Oct 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 82
To 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. If you want to skip ahead: 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 Clima...
Oct 04, 2021•27 min•Ep. 81
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/ If you want to skip ahead: 1.09 Chat with Lawrence 5.01 Man...
Sep 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 80
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...
Sep 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 79
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. If you want to skip ahead: 0.31: The geeky wine science as to what compounds give the ico...
Sep 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 78
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...
Sep 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 77
To 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 beh...
Aug 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 76
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 ...
Aug 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 75
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 b...
Aug 21, 2021•35 min•Ep. 74
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 compet...
Aug 20, 2021•35 min•Ep. 73
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...
Aug 19, 2021•32 min•Ep. 72
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, host...
Aug 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 71
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 p...
Aug 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 70
To 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 Vio...
Aug 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 69
Click HERE to download the transcript! Welcome to the last episode of Season One of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat ( don't worry - I will be back on 16th August!) In this episode I am talking with top Sommelier Andre Luis Martins who is Head Sommelier at The Calvary and Guards Private Members Club in London. He is a judge for the Sommelier Wine Awards, The International Challenge and The London Wine Challenge so he will talk a little bit about these 3 different competitions and how he judges the wines. W...
Jul 05, 2021•55 min•Ep. 68
Click HERE to download the transcript. Today's episode is all about the English sparkling wines that are made by Langham Wine Estate down in Dorset. I am talking with head winemaker Tommy Grimshaw, who is one of the youngest winemakers in the UK. He we educate us all on the winemaking techniques of traditional method sparkling wine (as in Champagne) along with another more quirky winemaking method he has just started: Col Fondo (as in the natural and most traditional wines of Prosecco). We will ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 67
You can download the transcript HERE This episode is breaking down what is Cap Classique (also known as MCC) and it's history in South Africa. If you want to skip ahead: 1.22: What is Cap Classique and MCC 2.28: The History of Cap Classique 4.45: A brief look at the grape variety Chenin Blanc 6.08: Back to the History of Cap Classique 8.55: My Winery of the Week: Simonsig 10.04: How to open your bottle of Sparkling Wine correctly 11.32: Tasting Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2019 £12.99 Lea & S...
Jun 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 66
Don't forget you can download the transcript HERE This episode I am joined by winemaker extraordinaire Lenz Moser. He comes from an Austrian winemaking family who really changed the wine landscape for Austria. He is currently chief winemaker for Chateau Changyu Moser XV in China, and certainly putting the wine region Ningxia on the map. You will learn all about the incredible wines he is making, along with a much deeper look into the Ningxia region itself. If you want to skip ahead: 2m42: How Le...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 65
You can download the transcript by heading HERE In this episode I am joined by Ollie Horton who left his life in the UK to go surfing in Lanzarote and then fell in love with the wines there. He now runs Wine Tours Lanzarote and also has the online wine shop https://wineshoplanzarote.com/ which sells the best Lanzarote wines to the UK and Ireland. Learn all about the 5 native grapes of this island, and the different styles that are produced. We'll talk about the volcanic soils and the history of ...
May 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 64
