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This episode I am joined by the energetic and talented TV presenter and drinks writer Aidy Smith. You will find out why Californian wine has a special place in his heart, and I could have titled this episode "Every region, but Napa!" But we do tend to focus mostly on the slightly lesser known Central Coast. Plus Aidy does a great job mentioning many great value wines sub £15.

We also touch on his work bringing the world: "life hacks for a calmer 2021", and his push for diversity, inclusivity and general happiness for the industry.

You can see more from the Three Drinkers by clicking HERE

Or go to Aidy's official site HERE

Lastly if you would like to support Aidy, the petition he mentioned to increase funding to provide support and research into Tourettes Syndrome is HERE

If you want to skip ahead:

1.14: My winery of the Week: Brewer-Clifton

4.48: Tasting of the Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015 £58.65 (The Wine Treasury)

7.07: More about the AVA Sta. Rita Hills

8.58: Chat with Aidy Smith

11.01: How Aidy fell in love with wine

15.06: The Three Drinkers TV Series, how it started and some stories

20.37: Learn more about Life Hacks for a Calmer 2021

23.06: Supporting Diversity and Inclusivity in the drinks industry and understanding Tourette's syndrome more (Aidy's "superpower")

30.22: Californian wine - great value wines and our favourite wine regions

Thank you as always for listening. If you have any questions, please email me [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

You can find more information on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

And if you fancy learning about more wine on youtube, you can find videos on my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat.

Don’t forget you can join the team and have access to extended and exclusive episodes over on patreon.com/EatSleepWineRepeat By coming on board this really helps me in being able to make these episodes possible.

Cheers to you!

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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

9.49: Talking about the Simpsons Winery and wines

11.42: Jenni tasting The Black book "Controversy" Pinot Meunier Rose 2019 (£18)

and Talking about Black Book winery

14.31: What it's like to study winemaking and what do you learn

45.43: Janina tasting The Simpson Estate Chardonnay 2019 (£14.99)

51.32: The odd accidents working in a winery 

Thank you as ever for listening. You can pop across to my blog to read other articles or book your very own wine event: www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or watch some wine videos on my Youtube Channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Send me your messages to @eatsleep_winerepeat on Instagram or email me at [email protected]

And don't forget there are exclusive episodes available over at https://www.patreon.com/eatsleepwinerepeat

Cheers to you!

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This episode I am joined by a top Greek Sommelier who is working in London. He decided to stay anonymous as he is launching his own projects and wants to keep them all about the wine, and not who he is. You can check them out https://thevinonaut.com/ and on You Tube: VinoRepublic

We are of course, talking all things Greece wine.

(I apologize for the bad audio during our conversation: Sadly the microphone had a mid-life crisis, and left us with some pretty dodgy sound - but I promise: you'll forget about it within a few minutes!!!)

If you want to skip ahead:

1.56: Touch on Greek History

4.12: Retsina

5.24: Greek Wine Regions

10.56: Chat with my Greek Somm

12.40: Drinking Malagousia by Gerovassiliou 2020 (£18.49)

(Discussing how it was saved from extinction and the story of Geravassiliou)

18.31: The terroir of the wine regions

22.39: Naoussa wine region and grape Xinomavro

25.35: Xinomavro V Agiorgitko in style and ageability

26.39: Tasting Thalassitis Assyrtiko by Gaia 2019 (£28.99)

(Discussing the island of Santorini)

35.28: Tasting Avaton by Gerovassiliou 2017 (£21.99)

(Talking about three quite unknown indigenous grape varieties)

39.05: Tasting Agiorgitiko by Gaia 2017 (£35.99)

(Discussing the wine region Nemea)

44.00: The number of indigenous varieties in Greece - and a few other grapes discussed.

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In this episode I wanted to share with you my experience of Bulgarian wines. I attended a Virtual Zoom tasting hosted by Bulgarian Sommelier Zareh Mesrobyan (Winner of 2018 Gaggenau Sommelier Competition) and was inspired by the quality, the prices, and the interesting indigenous varieties this country has to offer. So this episode you will learn about the history and its geography along with the 4 wines that I got to taste.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.08: The history of Bulgarian wine and it's two wine regions

6.12: Tasting of Georgiev/Milkov Funky Mavrud Pet Nat (£14.95)  and conversation of the grapes Mavrud and Rubin.

9.08: More about the producers Georgiev/Milkov of the Mavrud, and a little more detail of the Thracian Valley PGI

11.01: The grape variety Kaylashki Misket

12.21: Tasting of the Haralambievi family vineyards and winery H's series Kaylashki Misket £12.60

14.04: More about the  producer Haralambievi family vineyards and winery and a little more detail of the Danube Plain PGI

16.14: The grape variety Keratsuda and the Struma River Valley.

18.08: Tasting of Libera Esate Orange Keratsuda £12.95

19.49: More about the producers Libera Estate and about the grape variety Broad Leafed Melnik.

21.27: Tasting of the Damyanov VNYD Broad Leafed Melnik £12.75

22.32: More about the producers Damyanov family winery and vineyards

23.18: The grape variety Rubin.

24:06: Bulgarias climate and terroir.

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In this episode I am joined by Chef turned Sommelier and Founder of Bubbledogs and Two Michelin Star restaurant Kitchen Table Sandia Chang. In Bubbledogs they have a 100% Grower Champagne list and this is Sandia's specialty. We will be going into detail as to what is Grower Champagne, and touching on some excellent producers. Discussing the winemaking techniques and the terroir that is so special alongside what wine glasses to use, should you decant Champagne, a whole load of food pairings. and more.

If you want to skip ahead:

1.49: What is a Grand Marque (so you know the difference from Grower Champagne)

4.56: Chat with Sandia

5.20: Why Sandia loves Grower Champagne

6.27: Definition of Grower Champagne

6.46: Sandias journey in the Hospitality industry

9.48: Biggest Markets for Grower Champagne

11.07: Peoples perseption over Grower Champagne V Grand Marques

13.10 The Launch of Bubbleshop (Online retail shop for Grower Champagne) https://bubbleshoplondon.com/ and the growth of Kitchen Table

15.04: Opened up J-M Sélèque, Solessence £33

17.24: Sandia's stint working on TV: Saturday Morning Kitchen

18.50: Sandias favourite supermarket for best value wines

20.14: Smelling of the J-M Sélèque, Solessence

20.43: The right wine glass for champagne

22.14: Decanting Champagne

23.14: Tasting the J-M Sélèque, Solessence and talking about the winemaker

26.03: How to know from the bottle if the wine is from a grower

28.34: Sandia's first trip to the Champagne region

31.38: The size of Champagne and the amount of growers

32.47: Is grower champagne about Terroir or winemaking? And what styles of winemaking are being used?

36.53: Favourite food pairings with Champagne

39.31: Recommended serving temperature for Champagne

31.11: Grower Producer Olivier Horiot

45.42: A little chat about Jacques Selosse and Jérôme Prévost

48.44: Recommended food pairings for different styles of Champagne

Thank you as always for listening. If you have any questions, please email me [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

You can find more information on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

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This episode I am joined by the incredibly knowledgable Certified Sommelier Amanda McCrossin who has become a real authority on Napa Valley. After many years working at Press Restaurant (The world's largest Napa Valley wine list) and visiting a different Napa Valley winery each day, she now shares her passions through her Youtube channel and Instagram SommVivant. She's also the co-host of the podcast Wine Access Unfiltered. You've guessed it, we are talking all things NAPA!

To skip ahead:

1.13s: Winery of the Week: Robert Mondavi

3.55s: What is Fumé Blanc?

5.00s: Wine Tasted: Robert Mondavi Reserve Fumé Blanc To Kalon Vineyard 2015

7.29s: Chat with Amanda

8.52s: How she got into wine and her wine story, especially at Press Restaurant

14.55s: What do people want to know when they arrive in Napa?

18.22s: Favourite place to sip a Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy the scenery

18.44s: Pritchard Hill

21.10s: Inglenook Winery

23.37s: The architecture and development of Napa

25.46s: The Glass fire and smoke taint

31.31s: Thoughts on Robert Parker

36.47s: Cabernet Franc in Napa

39.58s: Kongsgaard Albariño

42.44s: Screaming Eagle 

46.18s: Scarecrow

48.31s: Mountain fruit Cabernet Sauvignon

53.06s: Steven Spurrier, The Judgement of Paris and The Movie Bottleshock

Thank you as ever for listening. You can pop across to my blog to read other articles or book your very own wine event: www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or watch some wine videos on my Youtube Channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Send me your messages to @eatsleep_winerepeat on Instagram or email me at [email protected]

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In this episode, I am joined by Oliver Lea, one of the founders of luxury premium Bag in Box start-up BIB Wine Co. You will learn why Bag in Box is the most sustainable wine option out there, all about their range and what type of wines you will find. What it is like working with a Master of Wine and how they approach tastings and advice that Oliver has gained from him. We talk about the differences of the Malbec grape grown in France V Argentina. How changing picking dates for the same grape variety can really change the flavours. Decanting young wines and loads more.

If you want to jump ahead:

0.31s: My new year wine from The Ferrari Winery - Talking about Giulio Ferrari Reserva del Fondatore: Italy's "Dom Perignon" and the Trento DOC.

3.58s: Bulk wine, shipping and logistics. Learn how much of the wine is shipped around the world.

5.24s: Learn about Scandanavia's responsibility in moving forward the perception of Bag in Box.

6.17s: Chat with Founder of BIB Wine Co - Oliver Lea.

6.57s: How did BIB Wine Co start.

9.29s: Justin Howard Sneyd MW and his winery Domaine of the Bee, and his wines in the BIB Wine co range.

13.55s: The type of wineries in the BIB Wine Co portfolio.

15.29s: Talking about Château Couronneau winery from Bordeaux, France.

19.49s: Why Merlot has got bad street cred.

20.54s: Talking about Château Ponzac winery from Cahors, France.

23.50s: Malbec V Côt.

24.33s: What is Bag in Box?

29.03s: Challenges when setting up BIB Wine Co.

32.30s: Tasting and choosing wines at wine fairs and Master of Wine skills.

34.39s: What has Oliver learnt from working with Justin Howard Sneyd MW?

36.24s: The Bacchus in the range from Three Choirs winery, Gloucestershire, England, and discussion on picking grapes at different times and their affect.

41.09s: The future for Bag in Box.

43.42s: Decanting these premium Bag in Box wines.

45.07s: Where to buy these wines and the tasting pouches kit.

48.12s: The weight of glass bottles V Bag in Box.

Thank you as always for listening. If you have any questions, please email me [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

You can find more information on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

And if you fancy learning about more wine on youtube, you can find videos on my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat.

Don’t forget you can join the team and have access to extended and exclusive episodes over on patreon.com/EatSleepWineRepeat By coming on board this really helps me in being able to make these episodes possible.

Wishing you all a positive, happy, and successful new year.

Cheers to you!

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This is one of my Q&A Episodes and I was asked by Eden Spivak what wines she should pair with chocolate. So, this episode looks at still red and white wines with a real focus on dessert wine. During the episode I taste 4 different dessert wines, talking about their production methods, what they taste like and what chocolates paired best with them.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.56s – What chocolate is, and its health benefits

4.08s – Pairing Red wine with chocolate

7.52s – Pairing White wine with chocolate

10.03s – Pairing Dessert wines with chocolate. Starting with Torres Floralis Moscatel

12.47s – Tasting the Moscatel and talk of Vins Doux Naturales and the winemaking methods

15.49s – Tasting the Seifried Sweet Agnes Riesling 2018

18.28s – Talking about the Late Harvest Dessert Wine

19.27s – Talking about Ice wine and its production methods

22.44s – Tasting the Pillitteri Estates Winery Vidal Ice wine 2018

25.01s – Talking Pedro Ximénez and tasting the Barbadillo PX

29.10s – Tawny with chocolate

Thank you as always for listening. If you have any questions, please email me [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

You can find more information on my website www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

And if you fancy learning about more wine on youtube, you can find videos on my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat.

Don’t forget you can join the team and have access to extended and exclusive episodes over on patreon.com/EatSleepWineRepeat By coming on board this really helps me in being able to make this episodes possible.

Wishing you all a very merry xmas and here is to a much easier and more normal 2021!

Cheers to you!

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This episode was really fun for me as I am chatting with MY WINEMAKER Alejandro Galaz and we are talking about one of the most extreme winemaking projects in the world. Wine from THE ATACAMA DESERT. You will learn about what makes Chile special as a winemaking country and I will also be giving some suggestions for Christmas gifts for a loved one, or just for you! :)

If you want to skip ahead:

0.30s - Learn about Chile as a winemaking country and what makes it unique.

5.43s -Ventisquero Wine Estates: Learn about the winery that makes the crazy Tara wines

9.06s - Chat with Alejandro Galaz

12.40s - Alejandro's opinion: Hardest grape variety to work with

15.27s - Alejandro talking about the different winemaking processes and harvest time

17.39s - The importance of pumping over, day to day

19.15s - Quick conversation on Carménère

22.09s - Alejandro explaining a day in the life of a winemaker

26.41s - The earthquake of Chile in 2010 and its affect on the wineries

29.02s - Alejandros fun disaster story in the winery

30.48s - Discussing The Atacama Desert and the Tara Chardonnay

45.44s - Christmas wine gift ideas

Leave me your comments and thoughts on the podcast app you are listening to or ping something across to [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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In this episode, there will be a slight Austrian wine focus, so you will learn about 3 of the main grape varieties. I am joined by Austrian Master Sommelier Stefan Neumann. He has worked in some incredible Michelin Star Restaurants in his time, and he takes us on a journey of these, including some of his favourite dishes, his disaster stories, and a little celebrity tale. He explains what is necessary to take a Master Sommelier exam and his experience. Then you will learn a few tricks to understand a wine list better and then you will hear of his 4 best value wine regions.

If you want to skip ahead:

1:28 - My winery of the Week: Markus Huber

3:33 - Explanation of the grape Grüner Veltliner with food pairings

Tasting Domain Huber Grüner Veltliner, Single Estate 2019, Traisental, Austria from Waitrose Cellar at £10.79 

5:16 - Chat with Stefan

9:17 - Stefan's journey in restaurants

15:10 - Stefan's journey as Master Sommelier

24:24 - Stefan's Celebrity tale and a disaster story whilst working in restaurants

31:00 - Advice on how to understand a wine list better

38:45 - Stefan's 4 best value wine regions

50:16 - Infomation on Red Austrian grapes Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch with food pairings

Leave me your comments and thoughts on the podcast app you are listening to or ping something across to [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Have an awesome week, and cheers to you!