Welcome to our third podcast episode!

Raw, unfiltered with plenty of sediment.

Questions this week:

* 3 mins 06 Is social drinking integral to a longer life?

* 7 mins 16 Can you unknowingly change the experience of wine?

* 11 mins 58 What glass do you like to drink your sparkling wine from?

* 19 mins 45 What wine is in our glass today?

* 22 mins 47 What is our favourite wine movie or documentary?

Will’s wine of the week:

Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Luke’s thought of the week:

A ship is safe in the harbour, but that is not what a ship is for.

References:

Vinsobres, Perrin - the wine Will tried this week.

Why social drinking is integral to a longer life - article.

Franciacorta - Italian sparkling wine.

Graham Beck - Majestic & Waitrose.

Paul Bara - stunning Champagne.

Diebolt Vallois - stunning Champagne.

Grower Champagne - definition.

The box opener - Will’s viral video.

Bacchus - grape variety.

Purple Angel - iconic Chilean wine.

Pinotage - grape variety.

Wraxall Bacchus Reserve - the English wine we opened.

Malolactic conversion - process to soften the wine.

Lees Ageing - process to increase complexity in the wine.

Sideways - film.

A Good Year - film.

Sour Grapes - documentary.

Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec - top-level wine from Catena.

Dr Laura Catena - Argentine vintner, physician and author.

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Stay Corked - Luke & Will

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