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In this episode, I am joined by the incredibly talented winemaker Paul Pujol who makes the wines of Prophet's Rock in Central Otago. This episode you will not only learn about the wine region of Central Otago but also Paul's journey chasing harvests around the world including time at Kuentz Bas, Alsace and Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Burgundy.

Alsace certainly had the biggest influence on him, so there is quite a big focus on this region.

Learn from a cool climate specialist winemaker how vintages vary and what winemaking techniques he chooses to use.

If you fancy jumping ahead, see below. However, the conversation takes many twists and turns so I suggest you listen to it all the way through:

1m02 - Chat with Paul

3m38 - The beginning of Pauls winemaking journey in New Zealand and then to France

8m03 - The Story of being stuck in Alsace

12m09 We are tasting the Prophet's Rock Pinot Gris 2018

14m00 - Central Otago's Climate and Geography

26m23 - Paul's winemaking journey continues to Oregon

33m58 - Discuss of vintage variations and what solar and mineral vintages are

36m43 - We are tasting the Prophets's Rock Home Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

42m09 - Talking about the partnership with François Millet of  Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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This is one of my Q&A episode where I am answering some of your questions. @karl_gin_son_wine asked about some wine book recommendations and @lunarmail wanted to know my thoughts on the future of English Wine.

I have finally set up my Patreon account when you can find exclusive content JUST FOR YOU if you sign up - so go and check it out at www.patreon.com/EatSleepWineRepeat

Your support means the world to me 

If you want to skip ahead:

2m57: My Winery of the Week: Hush Heath Estates

6m02: Tasting of their wine - The Red Miller 2018 by Owen Elias

8m23: Wine book Recommendations

15m49: The Future of English wine - Looking at the facts and figures: How many hectares we have planted, how many wineries we have, the percentage of still wines to sparkling wines. Our main grape varieties, and labeling terms for sparkling wines. Also, you will learn a little of wineGB's latest news, rules, and schemes to understand your bottle of English wine better. To finish off I touch on a few of the more unusual varieties or styles to show you the diversity of wines coming out of this little island.

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]

Cheers to you!

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This episode I am joined by Greta Megroff who is (or you will soon find out WAS) the Brand Ambassador for Ramón Bilbao. In our conversations, we talk about the wines from Rioja and also their wines from Rueda. You will also learn about the Albariño which is part of the same company. We talk Rioja vintages, altitudes, regions, the mountains, the history of Ramón Bilbao and the Spanish Wine Academy. You'll also find out where the red light district used to be and we taste two of their Red Rioja wines.

If you would like to skip ahead to any parts:

1m13: The aging categories for Rioja reds, whites and sparkling

4m57: Main red grapes varieties of Rioja

6m32: Chat with Greta – 

Wines Tasted:

Ramón Bilbao Edición Limitada 2016

(https://greatwine.co.uk/ramon-bilbao-rioja-edicion-limitada-2017 £16.50)

Ramón Bilbao Viñedos de Altura 2017 (https://www.vinissimus.co.uk/en/wine/ramon-bilbao-vinedos-de-altura/ £13.70)

45m34: History of Rioja

If you would like to follow Greta on instagram to see what sees drinking whilst doing her masters, follow her on @anthrovino

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This episode I am joined by Tim Jackson MW (my first Master of Wine on the podcast). He talks to us about his experiences whilst taking the exams to be a Master of Wine and we just scratch the surface of Fortified wines.

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As always, if you want to skip ahead:

0m58 - Winery of the Week: Seppeltsfield Winery, Barossa Valley

Wine tasted: Para Grand Tawny (min age 10 years)

5m05 - What is a Solera System

7m09 - Chat with Tim Jackson MW:

Discuss his winebook.co.uk

The MW experience and his wine exam disaster

His advice for tasting wine

Vintage ports - specifically whites

Food Pairings for Port and Sherry (Even some unusual pairings for the dessert wine Sauternes)

What is Palo Cortado

How long you can leave fortified wine once opened

Tim was drinking the Almacenista Sherry: Cayetano del Pino Palo Cortado

45m - My Summary of all the fortified wine categories

45m41 - Penfolds Fortified winemaker James Godfrey's savory food recommendations for Ruby Fortified wines and Sherries

46m48 - What are Almacenistas

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!

This episode is all about the wines coming from the stunning Island of Sardinia. I am joined by Franceso Fantinel, Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Harrys London whose mother is Sardinian and has spent most years of his life visiting Sardinia. He shares his experiences of the island, including places to visit, the beaches, a few interesting food pairings, and of course his favourite wines from this island.

If you want to skip ahead:

1m47 - Winery of the week: Unmaredivino

The wine tasted: Terra e Mare Vermentino di Gallura 2018

And check out the Oltremare from the Colli del Limbara IGT

5m53 - The History of Sardinia

7m26 - White Grape: Vermentino

8m12 - Red Grape: Cannonau

10m38 - Chat with Francesco

The wineries/wines mentioned: Fantinel, Cantina Sociale della Vernaccia, Su'ento, Terre Brune from Santadi, Tagliamare Brut Sparkling from Argiolas

Thank you to all of you for getting in contact with me, giving me suggestions and feedback. You can always contact me by email [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat.

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Until next time wine lovers, Cheers to you!

This week I am joined by the lovely Jo Wehring of Wines of South Africa. She will be telling us all about the effects of the local wine ban, and inspiring us on some tourist routes when we can get back to travelling again. There’s a nice focus on the wines of Swartland and on Pinotage.

If you want to skip ahead:

1m35 - My Winery of the week: A.A.Badenhorst

6m31 - History of South African wines

8m56 - Focus on Swartland

16m04 - Chat with Jo Wehring

44m52 - Focus on Pinotage

If you have comments or questions, get in touch: [email protected] or DM on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Have a gorgeous week, and cheers to you!

This is another of my Q&A episodes. Thank you to Akhila Patel and Liam Sallow for your questions. If you have a wine question, just email me on [email protected] and it may get featured in one of these episodes :)

This week's episode is all about Natural wine (Natty wine, if you want to feel inside the movement). 

If you want to skip ahead, see below:

1m15 - My winery of the week: Marcel Lapierre 

(Mentioned: Jules Chauvet, Climats, Lieu-dit, Côte du Py)

5m48 - Focus on Beaujolais: The history of the modern birthplace of Natural wine, Beaujolais nouveau, and the Gang of 4/5

(Mentioned: Marcel Lapierre, Jean Foillard, Jean-Paul Thévenet, Guy Breton, Joseph Chamonard)

10m36 - What is natural wine? How is it made?

20m00 - Different types of natural wine

23m52 - Focus on Georgia and their qvevri: The spiritual home of natural wine. 

(Mentioned: Pheasants Tears winery, Grape varieties: Saperavi, Rkatsiteli)

26m21 - Flavours of natural wine

29m39 - Natural wine fairs and wine books

30m33 - Does natural wine age?

(Mentioned: GlouGlou, Vins de soif, Wineries: Radikon, La Stoppa, Domaine Prieuré Roch)

As always, my email address is at the top should you want to ask me anything. You can also contact me through Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

Come see me at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

or if you are feeling visual you can pop across to my youtube channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat to learn about other grape varieties and styles.

Have a great week, and cheers to you!

This week's episode is all about the Wines of Brazil. I am joined by the lovely Carola de la Fuente who is the Brand Ambassador for Miolo winery in UK and Europe.

We will be talking about all 6 of the wine regions in Brazil: Vale do São Francisco, Planalto Catarinese and then the 4 inside the state Rio Grande do Sul: Campos de Cima da Serra, Serra Gaucha, Serra do Sudeste and Campanha.

If you want to skip ahead:

1m37 - Touching on the volume of wines in Brazil and my question to you

2m18 - The history of wines in Brazil and a mention about the majority planting of Vitis Lambrusca

5m29 - The wine regions of Brazil

10m33 - A quick history of Miolo Winery

11m08 - Chat with Carola de la Fuente and the tasting of Miolo Cuvee Tradition Brut Rose NV with some typical ideal Bralizian food pairings.

43m28 - Focus on Vale dos Vinhedos

45m07 - The number of vines and the volume produced in Brazil

As always, feel free to contact me [email protected] or DM on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

Come say hello at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or you can watch some educational wine videos on my YouTube Channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Have a great week and cheers to you!

This episode is all about the beautiful wines from Provence, specifically Rosé. We have a great guest Lauren Holman who is the Export Manager and Brand Ambassador for Château Léoube. She will take us on a very romantic journey of visiting Provence and if you haven't already fallen in love with this wine region and the wines they make, you will after this.

If you want to jump ahead:

1m22s – History and location of Provence

3m10s – Chat with Lauren Holman from Château Léoube:

7m18s – Get to know the property of Château Léoube

14m55s – Tasting of the Flagship Rosé Château Léoube : Rosé de Léoube 2019

18m24s – Mention of the Sparkling de Léoube and a great food pairing

19m02s – How Provence Rosé is made and the ‘onion skin’

22m10s – Why Provence Rosé is so popular?

24m26s – Looking at the different dates to harvest based on the different appellations of Provence

28m10s – Winemaker Romain Ott

30m40s – Tasting of the Rosé Love by Léoube 2019

32m53s – Talking about the red and white wines of Château Léoube

37m51s – Sustainability and plans for the future at Château Léoube to finish chat with Lauren.

41m32s – Grape varieties of Provence

44m44s – Introduction into the wine regions of Provence

46m58s – The most expensive Rosés in the world

If you want to leave any comments or if you have any specific question you can contact me at [email protected] or go across to my Instagram and DM me @eatsleep_winerepeat

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and I have a video on Youtube explaining to differences between all Roses that might be helpful to you: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Hope you drink something tasty this week. Let me know about it. Cheers to you!

This episode is all about Cava and the other sparkling wines that come from the Penedès region in Spain. I am joined by the Sud de France Sommelier of the Year 2019, so you can find out what it is like to take part in a Sommelier competition. He is from Catalonia so has a vast knowledge of the Cava wines, which he shares with us.

If you want to skip ahead:

1m55 - My winery of the week: Llopart - a Corpinnat winery. I am tasting the Original 1887 Brut nature

8m08 - The history of Cava, with a timeline of the Raventos family and their influence in this region

11m28 - Chat with Andres Rangel - How he won the sommelier competition, throwing wine over customers, and a breakdown of what Cava is, the other classifications and the controversy in this region. The 3 local rare varieties he mentions are Bastard Negre, Sumoll & Xarel-lo Vermell. His wine to try is Vins el Cep Cava Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2012. This is from the Can Prats vineyards and is a  Cava de Paraje Calificado.

40m17 - A summary of the 4 classifications/brands/labelling terms: Cava de Paraje Calificaso, Corpinnat, Classic Penedès  & Conca del Riu Anoia

41m40 - Sweetness levels in Cava and other sparkling wines

42m41 - Food pairing suggestions for Cava

I love your comments and reviews so please them or if you have any specific question you can contact me at [email protected] or go across to my Instagram and DM me @eatsleep_winerepeat

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How you drink something tasty this week. Let me know about it. Cheers to you!