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In this episode of The Wined Up, Jason and Trent dive into an exciting blind tasting challenge: comparing a UK sparkling wine, an Australian sparkling, and a French Champagne. They discuss the impact of global events on champagne consumption, the psychology behind celebrating with bubbles, and their personal preferences from the tasting. Join us for a deep dive into sparkling wines, and see who comes out on top in this Battle of the Bubbles! 🍾🥂

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CHAPTERS :

00:00 Introduction to the Battle of the Bubbles
00:38 The Bubbly Index: Champagne and Economic Sentiment
04:01 Wine Clubs: To Join or Not to Join?
09:56 Battle of the Bubbles: The Challenge Begins
11:17 Champagne Market Trends in Australia
11:35 Rise of Local Sparkling Wines
12:42 Blind Tasting Setup
13:35 Tasting Notes and Impressions
16:36 Guessing the Wines
18:19 Revealing the Wines
19:14 Final Thoughts and Preferences
22:25 Conclusion and Viewer Questions

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Jean-Francois Bordet, owner of Domaine Seguinot-Bordet in Maligny and President of the Chablis Commission of the Bourgogne Wine Board invites Australian’s to try and visit Chablis. The winemakers may even pick you up at the gas station!

Find out more about Bourgogne wines on Instagram (@vinsdebourgogne ), Facebook (@bourgognewines ), LinkedIn (@bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne - Bourgogne Wine Board).

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Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:16 Introduction
1:14 Your most memorable wine
1:31 How does Chablis age?
1:52 Last glass of wine
2:28 Favourite grape varietal
2:46 Any other unique food and wine pairings
2:57 Advice for people entering their wine journey
4:00 How did you fall in love with Chablis
5:52 What’s special Maligny?
6:01 How do you balance tradition with innovation?
7:23 2023 Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis, FRANCE
8:00 Terroir of Chablis
9:24 Misconceptions on Chablis
11:06 Varieties in Chablis
11:33 Are the Classifications of Chablis different to Bourgogne?
12:39 Personal favourite food pairing with Chablis
13:26 Can Chablis appeal to the younger generation?
14:31 Can we make Chablis more visible in Australia?
15:47 What is Chablis doing to address sustainability challenges?
18:00 How is Chablis evolving for the future?
19:08 What bottle should Australians have?
20:09 Key Messages about Chablis
21:45 How do you get to Chablis?
21:14 The Wined Up Conclusion

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This week, we have a chat with Sarah Crowe, the acclaimed Winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering, one of Australia's most historic and respected wineries, nestled in the Yarra Valley.

We delve into Sarah’s mosaic of stories contributing to her wine journey. This includes her formative years in Hunter Valley and Beechworth and being put into positions to make calls and decisions herself. We touch on her style, her wine philosophy and the balancing act of upholding tradition whist pushing forward with change, innovation and experimentation.

We were chuffed to try the wines below, with each telling a story of Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering.

·         2023 Yarra Yering Chardonnay
·         2024 Light Dry Red Pinot Shiraz
·         2022 Dry Red Wine No.2
·         2023 Amphora

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:34 Intro
1:14 Ice Breaker Questions with Sarah Crowe from Yarra Yering
9:03 Sarah Crowe’s connection with nature
11:20 Sarah Crowe’s time in Beechworth and the impact to her wine journey
16:20 2023 Yarra Yering Chardonnay
17:31 The Sarah Crowe Wine philosophy and Wine style
22:04 What is unique about Yarra Valley
24:16 What is unique about Yarra Yering
28:29 2024 Light Dry Red Pinot Shiraz
37:16 2022 Dry Red Wine No.2
43:11 Vineyard derived blends
48:36 2023 Amphora
54:45 What would Dr Bailey Carrodus say now?
57:18 What is your most proudest moment?
58:45 Conclusion \ Wrap Up

#DrBaileyCarrodus #DrCarrodus #YarraYeringDryRedno2 #pinotshiraz #sarahcrowe #yarrayering #yarravalleywine #LET #LenEvansTutorial #JuliaGillard #Jennifer Coolidge #chardonnay #scrambedeggsandchampagne #halliday #wine #winetalk #winechat #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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This episode we ask the question of whether the Penfolds St Henri is Australia’s most trustworthy wine. It feels, at least for us synonymous with important family gatherings and that special gift that is known, has the branding and delivers in quality. We try a Penfolds 2012 St Henri to see how it has developed over 13 years and boy was it good. Listen in to hear our thoughts!

In talking about St Henri, we delve into single vineyard vs multi regional wines and chat about the differences and whether it actually matters. Jason, updates us on the latest collaboration with Penfolds and Nigo with the Penfolds 65F Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz.

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your experiences and thoughts on the classic Penfolds St Henri.

Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:12 Intro
0:42 Trent’s thought of the week - Single vineyard vs multi regional wines
3:34 Jasno’s thought of the week – Nigo x Penfolds 65F
07:48 Penfold’s – Australian icon
09:05 About Penfolds St Henri
11:43 St Henri – Jason’s thoughts

13:23 – St Henri – Trent’s thoughts

14:55 - Conclusion

#terroir #singlevineyard #multiregional #Nigo #Penfolds65F #PenfoldsOne #Penfolds #StHenri #Grange #trustworthywine #wine #winetalk #winechat #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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Step into the bold and innovative world of Mount Edward Wines in Central Otago with co-owner and winemaker Duncan Forsyth. In this episode, Jason and Trent go beyond traditional wine talk and explore what truly makes a wine unforgettable—stories, mistakes, memories, and a little rule-breaking.

From iconic Pinot Noir to experimental Chenin Blanc, Vermouth, and a Prosecco-style Riesling, discover how Mount Edward is pushing the boundaries of modern winemaking. Duncan opens up about his winemaking journey, the role of people and place in wine, and why embracing imperfection can lead to the best sips of your life.

Find out how a wine mistake led to a cult favorite, why bag-in-box wine deserves a second chance, and what’s next for this Central Otago favorite. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just wine-curious, this episode is packed with flavor, laughs, and a whole lot of insight.

Watch until the end for thoughts on natural wine trends, the magic of wine kegs, and geeky fortified wine experiments.

Browse and shop Mount Edward wines at https://mountedward.com

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and let us know your favourite Mount Edward wine in the comments! 👇

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Wine Philosophy
00:37 Meet the Winemaker: Duncan Forsythe
01:26 Icebreaker Questions with Duncan
01:34 Memorable Wine Moments
04:00 Exploring Wine Varieties and Pairings
06:51 Lessons Learned in Winemaking
19:12 Innovative Wine Delivery Methods
37:43 The Changing Wine Market
38:17 Introducing Vermouth
38:31 Packaging and Presentation
38:51 Versatility of Vermouth
42:17 Experimenting with Wine Kegs
45:27 The Rise of Natural Wines
46:58 Challenges and Innovations in Winemaking
57:06 Creating Unique Wine Experiences
01:05:47 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In partnership with the #MakeItIconic campaign by @‌gouvernementfr, we were fortunate to interview 2 French Australian icons in Guillaume Brahimi (Chef Crown Resorts Culinary Ambassador, Bistro Guillaume, and TV Host) and Franck Moreau (Master Sommelier, and Group General Manager - Beverage at Merivale).  What an experience!  We were able to hear what makes the French Food and Wine scene iconic, their favourite French dishes and wine, the French spirit and innovation, as well as learn more about the Cite du Vin (a Modern French wine museum in Bordeaux).

Whilst talking, Franck shared a Petrois-Lebrun Derriere Le Mont Aigu Chouilly Grand Cru No 15 Blanc de Blancs Champagne and a 2021 Max P’tit, Morgon, Beajoulais which were both delicious!  We walked away from this discussion inspired, hungry and thirsty for French food and wine, and planning our next French visit.  Thank you to Guillaume, Franck, and @‌ouvernementfr for the opportunity to discuss what makes France iconic.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:29 Introduction
1:35 TWU Icebreaker Questions - Guillaume Brahimi
2:59 TWU Icebreaker Questions - Franck Moreau
5:13 What does the Make It Iconic campaign mean to you?
6:51 Innovation in France
12:06 Can’t replicate French terroir
14:51 French Obsession with food
15:38 Wine + Food Not Binging
16:56 How do we encourage more people to visit France?
19:59 The French love France
22:34 French Audacity is not a bad thing
23:22 What is your most iconic moment?
28:53 What is Modern French cuisine?
30:53 Is French food healthy?
32:58 What are your favourite French dishes?
37:49 Petrois-Lebrun Derriere Le Mont Aigu Chouilly Grand Cru No 15 Blanc de Blancs, Champagne
39:41 French Food Pairing with Champagne
40:41 2021 Max P’tit, Morgon, Beajoulais
43:40 French Food Pairing with Beajoulais
45:02 What does French Wine mean to you?
49:20 Is the French wine industry changing?
51:30 Where should Aussies visit, eat, drink in France
53:40 Cite du Vin
56:29 Key Messages
58:14 The Wined Up Conclusion

If you want to find out more about the Make It Iconic campaign go to https://choosefrance.fr/en/

For more information on France visit the following Instagram accounts @‌franceinaustralia, @tastefrancemagazine , @‌francediplo, @gouvernementfr , @‌laciteduvin.

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This episode we sit down to have an inspiring and insightful chat with Brett Butcher the founder and director of Soumah wines in the Yarra Valley. We talk about Brett’s journey from hospitality to now living the dream of having his own winery today.

We talk about how the Soumah wine philosophy and journey has led him to the focus and curiosity with north Italian wine varietals that brought so much joy and fun to the chat and to our palates.

It was such a pleasure to uncover the story behind the bottle to finder a deeper connection with Soumah.

PS. They have an awesome restaurant and place for the kids to run around.

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To find out more visit (https://soumah.com.au/)

Chapters:

0:00 Preview

0:17 Intro

0:57 Rapid Fire Questions

10:29 Brett Butcher’s Wine Journey

16:05 Soumah Wild Savignin Solero No.3

22:54 Why the Yarra?

26:12 2024 Soumah Marzemino

26:19 Grape Selection

28:50 The Marzemino Story

34:40 2021 Soumah Nebbiolo

47:10 Brachetto Frizzante d’Soumah

53:30 The Hexham and Upper Ngumby Vineyards

58:10 Last messages and Conclusion

#nebbiolo #Hexham #UpperNgumby #YarraGlen #brachetto #piedmont #marzemino #teroldeogo #italianwines #sauternes #foiegras #sevilleestate #pinot #pinotnoir #soumah #yarra #yarravalley #wine #winetalk #winechat #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we chat to Nic Bowen, Chief Winemaker at Howard Park Wines. Nic gave us great insight into the Great Southern and Margaret River wine regions of Western Australia. We know the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River is fantastic, but he highlighted the amazing hidden gems of Sparkling Wine and Riesling from the Great Southern. He also shares his wine story, the history of Howard Park Wines, and takes us through a flight of their wines which included a N.V. Jete Rose, Howard Park (Sparkling Rose), 2024 Howard Park Riesling Great Southern, 2023 Allingham Chardonnay, Margaret River, and a 2022 Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River. Thank you Nic for sharing your passion and wine making journey and thank you to Howard Park Wines.

Howard Park Wines will be at the 2025 Sydney Good Food and Wine Show. Buy your tickets here (https://goodfoodshow.com.au/sydney/) and taste Howard Park Wines.

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Browse and shop Howard Park Wines at https://howardparkwines.com.au/

Check out Australia’s First Families of Wine at https://www.australiasfirstfamiliesofwine.com.au

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:41 Introduction
1:28 TWU Ice-breaker-questions
8:26 The Boomerang of Destiny - Why pushed you of wine and what brought you back
13:26 Terroir and Culture Being Created in WA
14:41 Is it easier or harder to have a winemaking father?
16:34 N.V. Jete Rose, Howard Park (Sparkling Rose)
20:40 What is ‘dosage’?
23:47 Does the size of the bubble matter in sparkling wine?
27:06 What is Great Southern sparkling wine?
29:14 2024 Howard Park Riesling Great Southern, WA
29:21 Is Great Southern a hidden gem?
35:08 Howard Park Wines History
35:46 How do you maintain tradition whilst innovating?
37:17 How do you maintain quality?
40:33 2023 Allingham Chardonnay, Margaret River, Howard Park, WA
50:50 Marchand & Burch
52:35 2022 Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Howard Park, WA
55:29 What is ‘set’?
1:01:07 What is in the future for Howard Park?
1:06:43 What do you want people to say about Howard Park wines?
1:08:42 Key Messages
1:09:31 The Wined Up Conclusion

#TheWinedUpPodcast #HowardPark #MargaretRiver #GreatSouthern #AustralianWine #SparklingWine #Rose #Riesling #Chardonnay #CabernetSauvignon #HiddenGems #WineLovers #WineRegionSpotlight #WineTasting #FranklandRiver #MountBarker #AussieWine #WinedUp #AFFW #NicBowen

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In this episode we have a chat with Australia’s Bourgogne wine ambassador (Andrea Pritzker MW) to learn bit more about her wine journey, but also to Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne. We demystify the complexity associated with Bourgogne, we talk about misconceptions, the classifications, the hidden gems, accessibility and affordability, and the exciting future ahead for Bourgogne.

Listen in to uncover those hidden gems, hints and tips to kickstart your wine journey into Bourgogne!

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Bourgogne appellation! Share with us your hidden gems on what you have uncovered!

Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:20 Introduction
1:18 What drew you to Bourgogne?
2:04 How do you pronounce Bourgogne?
2:48 How would you describe the appeal of Bourgogne wines?
4:02 The Bourgogne Wine Classification System
7:02 Misconceptions of Bourgogne
8:21 Bourgogne wines to drink now
9:34 2022 La Soufrandiere Macon-Vinzelles Le Clos de Grand-Pere, FRA
10:21 Common questions about Bourgogne
11:35 Can the classifications change?
13:06 What is the plus in “Macon -”?
19:24 What is the future for Borgougne wine?
21:39 Hidden Gem appellations in Bourgogne
23:00 Key Messages about Bourgogne
24:35 The Wined Up Rapid Fire Questions
30:18 The Wined Up Conclusion

#vinofemme #madeira #lenevans #LET #chablis #jancisrobinson #LaSoufrandiere #macon-vinzelles #AndreaPritzkerMW #maconplus #burgundy #bourgogne #bourgognewines #vinsdebourgogne #wine #winetalk #winechat #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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This episode we celebrate a huge milestone, being our 2 year anniversary! It sure has been a whirlwind journey of blood, sweat, tears, and a whole lot of laughs and memories. To celebrate, we pair the delicious, deep, powerful 2022 RP By Farr pinot noir from Geelong with the powerful reflections and questions we throw at each other in the episode.

We discuss our future merch ideas, favourite episodes, favourite winemaker episodes, favourite food and wine pairings, our respective wine journeys, our key messages and goals for the future.

It was a great retrospective and reflection on where we are at and also to get into each others brain a bit more on how we thinking about the podcast.

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite moments of the podcast and what you want us to discuss in year 3!

Sending a big thank you to the team and the community for the immense support to keep us pushing on! We look forward to year 3 to see what challenges, joys, and stories it will bring.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 - Trent Thought of the Week - T Shirts
4:04 - Jase Thought of the Week - Wine Wanker
8:35 - 2 Year Anniversary
9:25 - The episode you enjoyed the most
12:05 - Winemaker Interviews
14:07 - Wine of the Year
17:25 - Food and Wine Pairings
19:00 - Wines by Farr
20:30 - Where did you get your passion and how the podcast started?
29:12 - Who is the podcast really for?
31:27 - What are you most proud of?
34:15 - key messages to keep pushing
37:00 - Wined Up year 3 Goals
39:10 - RP By Farr - Wine review and cork screw ratings
40:47 - How has the podcast change you personally and professionally?
43:18 - What is something you learnt about me that you didn't know before?
45:06 - If The Wined Up was a wine, what descriptor would you give it?
46:36 - Thank you and close

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