Imagine being gifted a wine and not realising it's value - they make less than 300 bottles each year! 

Hiding in Angus' cellar at home was this bottle of wine and YOU could win it. After discovering the gem in his collection while speaking with Yarra Yering winemaker Sarah Crowe the boys decide to deep dive the world of 'Carrodus' Wines bringing this Masterclass on a true Yarra Yering icon.

This wine isn't made any year. It's created out of a small, historic parcel of vines on the Yarra Yering site. It's only made in exceptional conditions and only when the grapes aren't required for the No1 or No2 wines.

Also listen out for the vintage Sarah describes as "The Goat" and then keep your eyes out for it on auction, bottle shops or wine lists. 

 

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Yuki Hirose joined an exclusive group of less than 300 in the world as Master Sommelier one month ago!

Joined by fellow Master Sommelier Carlos Santos they speak about their different experiences in passing the exam, their career paths crossing overseas and how Carlos helped Yuki pass his blind tasting exam.

If you love wine, studying wine or you want to take a deeper dive - this is the episode for you!

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'Astralis'

The first EVER bottle of wine to be valued at $100 in Australia and a wine that was rated in the TOP 1000 wines in the WORLD! This masterpiece created by Roman Bratasiuk is a labour of love, passion and valued at $3000. 

The first EVER vintage was 1994 and Alex Bratasiuk, son of Roman, brought one into the studio to taste and learn the history of the vines from the next generation of family winemakers. Alex tells stories of how 'Astralis' was named, how his father wined and dined with the worlds heavyweights of wine and his personal collection that once rivalled New York!

Sharing memories over a glass full of them. How good!

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Want to buy Burgundy Pinot at a fraction of the price?

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE 🍷

In this podcast Master Sommelier Carlos Santos gives a great lesson in the history of Burgundy wines, the power of Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy, the unbelievable distance between the worlds BEST vines and we REVEAL how we scored this wine for 1/3 of the retail price!

Bottle: 2014 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Rouge

Saúde

(Portuguese for 'Cheers')

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Imagine leaving the sale of one of Australia's most beloved wineries to the flip of a coin?!

That's the humble beginnings of Yarra Yering in Victoria where Dr. Bailey Carrodus let fate decide who was to take ownership of the site which produces the world famous 'Dry Red Wine No1'.

Join Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin as they interview 2021 Winemaker of the year Sarah Crowe for a deep dive into her winemaking style, decision to put all future bottles under screw cap and history of the iconic winery estate.

Check out Yarra Yering website https://www.yarrayering.com/

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Chapters

0:00 - 1:45 - Introducing Sarah Crowe

1:46 - 4:20 - The history of 'Dry White Wine No1

4:21 - 6:38 - Taking over winemaking at Yarra Yering

6:39 - 8:00 - The Terroir of Yarra Yering site

8:01 - 9:21 - 2021 Chardonnay Assessment

9:22 - 14:15 - 'Agincourt' Cabernet Malbec blend

14:16 - 15:42 - The use of oak in Yarra Yering

15:43 - 18:44 - Dry Red Wine No2

18:45 - 20:44 - Making small changes and getting big feedback

20:45 - 22:55 - Changing to screw cap from cork

22:56 - 25:28 - Dry Red Wine No1

25:29 - 30:23 - True story: Flipping a coin to own Yarra Yering

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Can 9 Australian Shiraz producers beat 1 French Syrah in a wine blind tasting?

WATCH TILL THE END TO WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE VALUED AT $320*

Tasting wines valued between $5 and $320 we tasked Master Sommelier Carlos Santos to taste for QUALITY in the hopes of finding a great bottle of Shiraz at an affordable price... was this the case?

Bottles and their Numbers:

#1 - 2017 Benarca Estate, Heathcote 🇦🇺

#2 - 2019 Dalys Cottage, Mount Avoca 🇦🇺

#3 - 2014 Grant Burge 'Meshach', Barossa Valley 🇦🇺

#4 - 2018 Taltarni, Pyrenees 🇦🇺

#5 - 2020 Starling, Barossa Valley 🇦🇺

#6 - 2016 Cornas Syrah, Rhone Valley, France 🇫🇷

#7 - 2019 Kilikanoon 'Golden Ridgeline', Clare Valley 🇦🇺

#8 - 2019 Noble Vine, South Australian Blend 🇦🇺

#9 - 2020 Haselgrove 'Il Padrone', McLaren Vale 🇦🇺

#10 - 2016 Club Diamondz 'Limited Release', Barossa Valley 🇦🇺

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*Valued by VinoMofo July 2023

 

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In 2018 fire destroyed the restaurant and cellar door, containing $500,000 worth of wine, of famed Australian winery '10 Minutes by Tractor'.

Today owner Martin Spedding sits down with Master Sommelier and Got Somme Host Carlos Santos and co-host Angus O'Loughlin to talk about the tragic day and how they emerged from the ashes to win 'Wine List of the Year' and named as one of Victorias best restaurants.

Make sure you stick around to the end to find out why Martin fought the insurance company to hold onto a $40,000 bottle of 2000 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru and what his plans are with the famed or should we say "flamed" bottle.

Check out more about their history and wines here: https://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/

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We were BLOWN AWAY by the quantity and QUALITY of this wine tasting! Ten Minutes by Tractor 🚜🍷

Owner Martin Spedding brings in an unreleased (at time of recording) Chardonnay called 'SV3' and we are the first in the WORLD to taste the wine outside of the staff at the vineyard and Martin's own family.

A true honour!

Ten Minutes by Tractor is a winery on the Mornington Peninsula. It is the convergence of wine journeys that began almost 40 years ago with a group of individuals and vineyards that fortuitously came together over time to create the winery that exists today.

Check out more about their history and wines here: https://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/

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 $120 down the drain!

"Corked" wine does not mean a wine with small pieces of cork floating around in the glass. It is a word for a wine that has become contaminated with cork taint. In the worst instances, the wine tastes of nothing but mould – which should be obvious.

BUT what if it isn't?

How do you identify when a bottle of wine has gone bad?

We are here to educate and alleviate that fear as we accidently experience first hand what a corked wine smells and tastes like, demonstrate how it can be easy to distinguish between a regular bottle and the steps you can take when asking for a refund.

NEVER in over 60 Episodes has this happened OR SHOULD IT!

Join Angus, Carlos and some brand new faces for this episode of Got Somme 

Watch the reactions on our faces the moment we realise it's corked!

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When Robert Weil winery sent Nicolas Langer all the way from Rheingau, Germany to Melbourne, Australia we knew we had to snatch him from the airport to taste what Master Sommelier Carlos Santos proclaims "One of my favourite Rieslings".

Tasting three of their most premium options Carlos and Angus enjoyed a master class in one of the world's top producers and learnt about the history of the winery, the side project Pinot Noir and found out about the UNBELIEVABLE tasting event they just held where a 100 year old bottle was served!

Check out the incredible location of Robert Weil and their wines:

https://www.weingut-robert-weil.com/en/

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