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In this episode we interview Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate.  McLeish Estate is located at 462 DeBeyers Road, Polkolbin NSW 2320 and is part of the Hunter Valley wine region.  It was established in 1985 when her parents Robert and Maryanne planted Semillon & Chardonnay.  Jessica is the second generation in the McLeish family and is driving the future of McLeish Estate.  Jessica shares her wine journey including vintages in Chateau Carsin in France, certifications in AWAC and WSET Level 3 as well as her experience as as a judge at the International Wine Challenge in London.  She also takes us through a flight of McLeish Estate wines where are a 2013 Semillon, 2022 Reserve Chardonnay, 2023 Tri Moir, and 2023 Shiraz.

Visit McLeish Estate in the Hunter Valley and check out their range at https://www.mcleishestatewines.com.au      .

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Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:37 Introduction
2:15 Most memorable wine
3:03 Wine you still want to drink
3:38 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
4:07 Favourite grape varietal
5:01 Unique food and wine pairing
6:03 Advice for those on wine journey
7:04 What was it like growing up in a winemaking family?
12:23 Common messages as a wine educator
13:22 Is there a shift for consumers with Hunter Valley wine
15:00 How is Jess evolving McLeish Wine
16:16 2013 Semillon, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
21:06 Experience judging at the London International Wine Challenge
24:07 How has Jess’s experience translated into the wine
25:23 2022 Reserve Chardonnay, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
28:16 Hunter Valley classic Semillon Chardonnay Blend (Chelsea)
29:28 What is McLeish’s sustainability and biodynamic approach
31:49 2023 Tri Moir, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
34:51 Is Merlot on trend in Australia?
36:50 Any other blends being tested by McLeish Estate
37:39 Scottish influence on the identity of McLeish Estate
41:03 2023 Shiraz, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
44:14 What Jess looks for in a wine
44:41 What’s the future plan for McLeish Estate
47:09 2025 5 star Halliday Winery
48:32 Messages from Jessica McLeish
49:54 The Wined Up Conclusion

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In this episode we explore Sake, Japan’s National Beverage. The Wined Up Podcast compare a traditional sake (Suigei Junmai Ginjo Koiku No. 54) and a non-traditional sake (Turtle Spring Rice Ginjo Genshu) to see which they prefer. Jason explains 5 mind-blowing facts about sake and Trent explains who temperature changes wine.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - How temperature affects wine
7:57 Thought of the Week (Jason) - 5 mind-blowing facts about Sake!
16:33 Sake Tasting - Intro
17:35 Traditional Style - Suigei Junmai Ginjo Koiku No. 54
19:08 Non-Traditional Style - Turtle Spring Rice Ginjo Genshu
20:39 Traditional vs Non-Traditional - Our preference
22:33 The Wined Up Conclusion

#japan #sake #ricewine #traditional #nontraditional #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we explore Gamay to see if it is ‘gluggable'! We compare Gamay’s from France versus Australia. We compare a 2022 Domaine de colette, Beaujolais-Villages, France to a 2023 Gamay, Sorrenberg, Beechworth, VIC. Jason also sees if red wine makes you sleepier than white. Trent also explains what is ‘reductive’ winemaking.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Does red wine make you sleepier than white?
4:01 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What is ‘reductive' winemaking?
9:06 Overview - How Gluggable is Gamay?
10:01 Background on Gamay
14:40 The Wines - French vs Australian Gamay
15:28 2023 Gamay, Sorrenberg, Beechworth, VIC
18:14 2022 Domaine de colette, Beaujolais-Villages, France
20:16 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Trent) - Sorrenberg Gamay
20:39 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Trent) - Beaujolais-Villages
21:19 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Jason) - Sorrenberg Gamay
21:27 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Jason) - Beaujolais-Villages
21:40 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #podcast #gamay #beaujolais #beechworth #sorrenberg #france #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we look to answer the timeliness question of what wine to pair with the classic Australian Four’N Twenty meat pie. Jason puts forward his 5 hints and tips for better food and wine matching whilst Trent looks to demystify what exactly are primary, secondary and tertiary aromas.

We deep dive into what exactly is a meat pie and also touch on the controversy on the right and wrong ways to eat a meat pie.

The wines we picked are the 2019 Eldorado Road Onyx Durif from Beechworth and the 2021 Izway Bruce Shiraz.

How do you think we went?

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:27 – Jason’s Thought of the week – 5 tips for food and wine pairing
6:19 – Trent’s Thought of the week – what exactly is primary\secondary\tertiary aromas
8:35 – The classic Aussie Meat Pie Pairing and what does it mean for us
10:08 – What is a meat pie?
10:50 – What is the right way to eat a meat pie?
13:08 – Jason – Eldorado Durif and meat pie wine pairing
15:25 – Trent – Izway Bruce and meat pie wine pairing
17:45 – Meat Pie Fun Facts
19:30 – Our assessment on the Izway Bruce pairing
21:20 – Our assessment on the Eldoradp Durif pairing
22:00 – The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #izway #eldorado #durif #fourntwenty #aussiemeatpie #meatpie #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we see if Wendouree wines are worth the hype. We try a 2017 Shiraz Malbec ($125) and a 2006 Shiraz ($240) from Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia. The results were surprising. Jason also explains the similarities between growing good grapes for wine and going through a break-up. Trent shares some Australian cult wines and questions whether cult wines are good for the industry.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Growing great grapes is like growing through a break-up.
5:13 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What are people claiming as cult wines?
9:42 Overview - Wendouree
12:23 History of Wendouree
15:56 Wendouree Wines to test
16:25 2017 Shiraz Malbec, Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia ($125)
18:29 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Shiraz Malbec
19:17 2006 Shiraz, Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia ($240)
20:13 Baklava + Madeira as a wine pairing
21:38 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Shiraz
22:32 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wendouree #clarevalley #southaustralia #shiraz #shirazmalbec #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this we interview Aaron Mercer from Mercer wines. We talk about how Aaron accidentally fell into the wine industry having thought his destiny was to follow in his father’s footsteps of being a coal-miner. Aaron talks about his vintages around the world and how fortunate he feels to have been on this journey to now put forward his legacy in Mercer wines. We talk about his focus on alternate grape varietals to adapt to climate change by looking at indigenous grape varietals around the world in hot and dry climates. We also discuss what sustainability means for Aaron and how there is the continual focus and improvement on how to prepare for the 20 – 30 year horizon.

We also had the opportunity to taste his 2023 Picpoul Blanc, 2023 Vermentino, 2023 Shiraz Nouveau, and 2023 Montepulciano.

Get out to the Mercer Wines in the Hunter Valley in person or check out the Mercer Wines range at https://mercerwines.com.au/

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:00 Introduction
1:09 Most memorable wine
2:19 Wine you still want to drink
3:42 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
4:40 Favourite grape varietal
5:05 Unique food and wine pairing
6:32 Advice for those on wine journey
8:11 How did ‘local heroes’ help start your wine journey
10:51 Why did you choose to stay in Hunter Valley?
12:20 What makes Hunter Valley unique?
14:34 How does Hunter Valley compare to the rest of the world
17:09 How does Hunter Valley make special Semillon?
21:45 Why don’t we talk about Hunter Valley Shiraz or Chardonnay?
22:38 Is there an opportunity for sub-regions in Hunter Valley?
23:57 What makes Mercer Wines unique?
28:19 2023 Picpoul Blanc, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW
30:31 How do you choose the grape varietal to use?
34:20 Consumers want diversity
36:07 Mercer Wines is nimble
40:30 2023 Vermentino, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW
43:53 Don’t talk about flavour, talk about structure
45:38 Why choose emerging varietals?
46:26 What does sustinability mean to you?
51:52 Is environmental sustainable linked to financial sustainability?
52:41 2023 Shiraz Nouveau, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW
55:09 What’s the difference between upper and lower Hunter?
1:01:45 2023 Montepulciano, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW
1:06:16 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #sydney #semillon #supportlocal #thomaswines #huntervalley #andrewthomas #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we explore Madeira Wines from what they call are the Enchanted Isles. We compare different white wine varietals from a different vintage. The wines that we compare are 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($70 from @‌the_winecollective) and a 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($90 from @‌the_winecollective). Trent also looks into whether the quality of wine used in cooking makes a difference and Jason shares 7 interesting facts about Madeira wine.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Does the wine you use to cook make a difference?
4:27 Thought of the Week (Jason) - 7 interesting facts about Madeira wine
11:18 Overview - Introduction to Madeira Wines
12:47 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira
16:38 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Boal
17:00 15 Years Old Henriques & Henriques, Malvasia, Madeira
9:47 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Malvasia
20:13 Baklava + Madeira as a wine pairing
21:43 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Baklava + Madeira
21:56 The Wined Up Conclusion

#madeira #portugal #fortifiedwine #enchanted #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we interview the 2023 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year, Andrew (Thommo) Thomas. We learnt a lot from Andrew including the diversity of Semillon, why he fell in love with Hunter Valley Shiraz, why Semillon loves Hunter Valley’s sandy flats, and the opportunities for Sydney to support the Hunter Valley and local NSW wine regions. We also had the opportunity to taste his 2023 Six Degrees Semillon, 2023 Braemore Semillon, 2017 Braemore Semillon, and 2022 Kiss Shiraz.

Andrew showed the fantastic community culture in Hunter Valley, willing to share his journey and knowledge with all. Check out Thomas Wines range at https://www.thomaswines.com.au or check out their socials at https://www.instagram.com/thomaswineshuntervalley.

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:22 Introduction
1:04 Most memorable wine
3:18 Wine you still want to drink
5:27 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
6:31 Favourite grape varietal
7:24 Unique food and wine pairing
9:02 Advice for those on wine journey
11:24 How did your wine journey start
14:29 Tips on how to make great wine
16:45 Hunter Valley soils
17:46 Old vines make great wines because they’re still there
21:01 2023 Six Degrees Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley
25:44 What makes Hunter Valley special?
31:00 What needs to change to make Sydney support Hunter Valley
35:34 2023 Braemore Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley
40:10 Do we need Sub-Regions in Hunter Valley?
42:16 2017 Braemore Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley
48:21 Why are the sandy flats good for Semillon?
49:56 What makes a great winemaker particularly for Semillon?
52:27 Where does attention to detail and focus come from?
55:52 2022 Kiss Shiraz, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley
1:00:22 How does Hunter Valley create this more elegant wine (Medium wine)?
1:03:00 What is a Hunter Valley Shiraz?
1:04:29 What’s the future for Thomas Wine?
1:08:06 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #sydney #semillon #supportlocal #thomaswines #huntervalley #andrewthomas #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we re-visit New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to see if we still enjoy it as we did 10 - 15 years ago. We compare 3 different Savvy B’s at different price points. They are a Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18), a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, Amisfield, New Zealand ($25), and a 2021 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand ($90 from Kent St Cellars). Trent tries some palate training with Jason and Jason reflects on why he is not buying wine as often from the big retailers.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Palate training
7:30 Thought of the Week (Jason) - I’m not buying wine from big retailers
13:19 Overview - Is NZ Sauvignon Blanc Still Good?
14:37 Overview of Sauvignon Blanc
21:35 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18)
24:32 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, Amisfield, New Zealand ($25)
26:23 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Amisfield
27:30 2021 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand ($90)
29:58 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Te Koko Cloudy Bay
31:44 Food pairing with goats cheese and guava
32:47 The Wined Up Conclusion

#sauvignonblanc #newzealand #marlborough #centralotago #cloudybay #oysterbay #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we catch up with Chris Tyrrell, the 5th generation winemaker of Tyrrell's Wines. We talk about the evolution of Hunter Valley wines and how we need to embrace the uniqueness of Semillon in particular. We travel through a flight of wines representative of the Tyrrell’s story. 2006 Vat1 Semillon, 2017 Vat 1 Semillon, 2022 Vat47 Chardonnay, Vat 6 Pinot Noir, Vat 9 Shiraz. We were also stoked to have a surprise visit from the legend Bruce Tyrrell himself.

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:27 Introduction
1:46 Chris Tyrrell - Ice Breaker Questions 
6:27 Chris Tyrrell wine journey
9:55 Tips along Chris' wine journey
12:02 Do Sydneysiders give enough love to Hunter Valley
14:09 Evolution of Hunter Valley
16:01 What makes Hunter Valley a unique wine region
17:45 2017 Vat 1 Semillon, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW
22:32 How do you pronounce Semillon
23:24 2006 Vat 1 Semillon, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW
25:37 The story of Chris and a car through a wall
28:07 The story of Vat 47 Chardonnay, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW
34:25 The Hunter Valley community and Tyrrell's
37:37 What the VAT?
39:16 2023 Vat 6 Pinot Noir, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW
41:55 Breaking the norm and balancing with heritage
51:38 2023 Vat 9 Shiraz, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW
54:54 Welcome Bruce Tyrrell
55:15 Bruce Tyrrell - Ice Breaker Questions
1:09:00 The Wined Up Conclusion

#tyrrells #huntervalley #semillon #shiraz #chardonnay#Vat47 #Vat1 #Vat9 #Vat6 #tyrrellswine #tyrrells #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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