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In this episode we recommend a few wines to have as an alternative to beer this summer. One of them is close to tasting like beer and is great with fish and chips! The wines we try are a 2016 Tyrrell’s VAT 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSW ( @‌tyrrellswines7111 ) ($55 from  @‌FirstChoiceLiquor ) as well as a Riddoch Elgin’s Crossing Sparkling Shiraz NV, Coonawarra, SA ($23 from  @‌DanMurphysLiquor ). Trent also discusses $50,000 wines from Burgundy, Jason provides an overview of Semillon and why it grows so well in Hunter Valley, and Trent shares a recent wine he drank in Hong Kong a 2011 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:24 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Red Burgundy wines
3:21 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Semillon
6:36 What have you been drinking? 2011 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
8:14 Wines for Summer 2024
10:29 2016 Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSW
15:57 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Semillon
18:09 Riddoch Elgin’s Crossing Sparkling Shiraz NV, Coonawarra, SA
23:11 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Sparkling Shiraz
24:35 The Wined Up Conclusion

#semillon #sparklingshiraz #summer #huntervalley #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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2024, Hooke, H., Hunter Valley Semillon, Huon Hooke, 10 January 2024, http://huonhooke.com/articles/free/hunter-valley.htm

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In this episode we’re fortunate to have special guest, fellow wine enthusiast Sean (IG @‌shirazzmatazz), to help us navigate Georgian wines.  Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine and still uses traditional winemaking methods utilising a Qvevri.  In this episode we discuss the history, geography, varieties, and winemaking techniques of Georgia.  We also get to sample 3 x Georgian wines which were the 2018 Gurashvili Kisi Qvevri (Unfiltered Organic White Wine), Georgia ($47 from www.tamada.com.au), 2020 Tbilvino Qvevris Rkatstiteli (Dry White Wine), Georgia ($35 from www.tamada.com.au), and 2020 Oda Family Winery Dzelshavi, Georgia.

Thanks again to Sean for sharing this experience with us and teaching us about Georgian wines.  Definitely recommend following him on Instagram (@‌shirazzmatazz).  He has an amazing curiosity on wine, diverse choice of wines, and highlighted the ability for wine to give a glimpse into other countries/regions.  We hope to have Sean on The Wined Up Podcast more often as a special guest!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:24 Introduce Sean (IG @‌Shirazzmatazz)
1:29 4 x Ice breaker questions
1:40 Most memorable wine?
2:33 Wine you still want to try?
5:18 Advice for those starting their wine journey?
7:02 What sparked your curiosity about wine?
8:49 Do you like to explore the science or art of winemaking?
9:59 What are your goals for your Instagram account?
12:40 Georgian Wines (The Birthplace of Wine) - Intro
13:09 An Overview of Georgian Wine
14:36 Native grape varieties
19:05 Location of Georgia
19:46 Tips from Tamada
16:45 Traditional winemaking technique (Qvevri)
21:29 2018 Gurashvili Kisi Qvevri (Unfiltered Organic White Wine), Georgia
26:49 2020 Tbilvino Qvevris Rkatstiteli (Dry White Wine), Georgia
29:27 Previous Georgian grape varieties that Sean has tried?
32:15 2020 Oda Family Winery Dzelshavi, Georgia
39:20 The Wined Up - Corkscrew Ratings
42:45 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#georgia  #georgianwine #qvevri #kisi #thewinedup  #thewineduppodcast  #podcast 

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In this episode we try a few wines from Rioja, Spain to see if they are considered good value European wines in terms of dollar versus quality.  We try a 2019 Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva, Spain ($35 from  @DanMurphysLiquor ) and a 2006 San Vicente, Rioja, Spain.  We also share our thoughts on the Coravin wine preservation system, provide an overview of ‘sonic aging’ and how music may be able to accelerate the wine aging process.  Also, Jason reviews a wine that he tasted recently which was the 2022 Pinot Grigio, Word of Mouth, Orange, NSW.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:24 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Coravin
3:48 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Music and Wine (Sonic Aging)
7:58 What have you been drinking? 2022 Pinot Grigio, Word of Mouth, Orange, NSW
9:09 Rioja - Good Value European Wine
10:04 What are the sub-regions of Rioja?
11:10 What is the wine classification system in Rioja?
12:35 2019 Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva, Spain
13:01 2006 San Vicente, Rioja, Spain
13:47 San Vincente Rioja - Review
18:32 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva - Review
17:03 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - San Vincente Rioja
27:47 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#rioja #spain #coravin  #orange #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we look back on our 2023 wine journey and reflect on the achievements, surprises, and challenges for the year. We also discuss what could be coming up for The Wined Up Podcast in 2024, and we ask the 4 ‘ice-breaker’ questions to each other. While reflecting on the year we also review a 2019 Nick O’Leary Bolaro Shiraz, Canberra, ACT ($58 from First Choice Liquor) and a 2008 Fratteli Serio & Battista Borgogno, Barolo Cannubi Riserva, Piedmont, Italy.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:26 New Years Eve Wine Journey Reflection Overview
2:46 What wine do you still want to try?
4:00 Unique food and wine pairings?
5:11 What advice can you give those starting their wine journey?
10:02 2008 Fratteli Serio & Battista Borgogno, Barolo Cannubi Riserva, Piedmont, Italy
11:51 2019 Nick O’Leary Bolaro Shiraz, Canberra, ACT ($58)
13:43 What’s the highlight of the year?
15:25 2019 Nick O’Leary Bolaro Shiraz, Canberra, ACT - Review
17:31 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Shiraz
17:48 What’s been the biggest surprise of the year?
19:58 2008 Fratteli Serio & Battista Borgogno, Barolo - Review3
23:55 What are you looking forward to in the coming year?
25:57 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Barolo
26:54 What’s been the hardest challenge in 2023?
29:09 What’s been the biggest achievement in 2023?
30:40 Ideal place to visit in 2024?
31:54 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#newyearseve #newyear2024 #barolo #shiarz #Nickoleary #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we try a Baby Grange (2019 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA ($70 from friend)) and Baby Baby Grange (2020 Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet, Barossa Valley, SA). We can’t afford the Grange so we tried these instead =)

In this episode Jason also explains ‘basket press', Trent discusses the history of Penfolds and Grange, and explains the concept of the BIN, and Jason shares a recent wine he tried a 2021 Woodcutter’s Shiraz, Torbreck, Barossa Valley, SA ($24 from Vintage Cellars).

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Basket Press
2:47 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Penfolds, Grange, Bins
4:42 What have you been drinking? 2021 Woodcutter’s Shiraz, Torbreck, Barossa Valley, SA
5:52 Overview Bin 389 (Baby Grange) and Bin 8 (Baby Baby Grange)
6:32 Penfolds History and Ethos
7:21 Penfolds - Max Schubert and Grange
10:57 Penfolds - Innovation (Penfolds 2 and Penfolds V)
13:55 Penfolds - BIN
15:10 2019 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA - Review
19:45 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Penfolds Bin 389
20:39 2020 Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet, Barossa Valley, SA - Review
25:54 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Penfolds Bin 8
26:36 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#penfolds #barossavalley #bin389 #bin8 #justinbieber #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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2023, Herold, B., Making Your First Wine, Wine Maker Mag, 2 November 2023, https://winemakermag.com/technique/making-your-first-wine

2023, Bio 4, Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Bio 4, 2 November 2023, http://bio4.com.br/produtos/brettanomyces-bruxellensis/

2023, Winehouse, Torbreck Woodcutters Red Shiraz 2021, Winehouse, 2 November 2023, https://winehouse.com.au/torbreck-woodcutters-red-shiraz-2021/

2023, Penfolds, Our Founders, Penfolds, 2 November 2023, https://www.penfolds.com/en-au/about-us/our-founders.html

2023, Penfolds, The Story of Grange, Penfolds, 2 November 2023, https://www.penfolds.com/en-au/about-us/the-story-of-grange.html

2022, Love, T., Penfolds II Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2019, Wine Pilot, July 2022, https://winepilot.com/penfolds-ii-cabernet-shiraz-merlot-2019/

2023, Penfolds, Penfolds V, Penfolds, 2 November 2023, https://www.penfolds.com/en

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In this episode we try to find wines to celebrate Christmas 2023. Trent cooked a Christmas ham, a roast chicken (intended to be the Christmas turkey), and some prawns. Our challenge was to each find wines that pair with these dishes for Christmas. Jason chose a 2020 Yeringberg Viognier, Yarra Valley, VIC ($56 from Summer Hill Wine Shop). Trent chose a 2021 Domaine Du Bois De L’oise Moulin-A-Vent, Cru Du Beaujolais ($40 from Dan Murphy’s). In this episode Trent also gives Jason a surprise Christmas gift, Jason presents some Christmas gift ideas to see if Trent would like any, and Trent mentions what he has been drinking lately - a 2022 Noon Eclipse, McLaren Vale, SA. Trent also includes a bonus round - mulled wine to celebrate Christmas.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Wine Advent Calendar + Christmas Gift
2:51 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Christmas gift ideas for wine enthusiasts
7:01 What have you been drinking? 2022 Noon Eclipse, McLaren Vale, SA
7:54 Wines for Christmas 2023
9:17 Favourite memory of Christmas
10:58 2020 Yeringberg Viognier, Yarra Valley, VIC
17:15 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Viognier
18:09 2021 Domaine Du Bois De L’oise Moulin-A-Vent, Cru Du Beaujolais
24:12 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Beaujolais
25:09 Mulled Wine
27:47 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#christmas #viognier #beaujolais #mulledwine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we get to interview Alexandra Wardlaw (Winemaker at Kirrihill Clare Valley). Alexandra has achieved so much at such a young age having studied and worked in all aspects of the wine industry internationally and in Australia. In this episode she shares her passion for wine, describes the mix of science and art in winemaking, explains what’s drawn her to Clare Valley and Kirrihill, and talks through the Kirrihill range. We also get to taste the 2023 Regional Riesling and 2019 Partner Series Cabernet Sauvignon.

Thank you Alexandra for sharing your journey and passion and to Kirrihill for their great tasting wines representing Clare Valley.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 First Introduction to Kirrihill
1:12 4 x Icebreaker questions
1:22 What’s the most memorable wine?
2:10 The wine you still want to try?
2:25 Unique wine pairings?
3:22 Main Interview - Alexandra’s Bio
5:09 Following a passion is not hard work
5:50 What triggered your passion for wine?
7:05 Why is Clare Valley and Kirrhill special?
10:15 Why is the Clare Valley Riesling so special?
11:29 What are alternate grape varieties that Kirrihill uses?
13:18 How much of winemaking is a science?
14:47 Are you experimenting with small parcels in Kirrhill?
17:18 What makes Kirrihill wines special and what is the plan for the future?
19:35 Should Kirrihill wines be cellared?
21:32 2023 Regional Series Riesling, Kirrihill, Clare Valley, SA
25:22 2019 Partner Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirrihill, Clare Valley, SA
31:51 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#kirrihill #clarevalley #riesling #cabernetsauvignon #justinbieber #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we try wines from Holm Oak, Tasmania (@‌holmoakwines). We tried the 2023 Arneis ($30) and a 2023 Cabernet Franc Rose ($35), and both are perfect for summer 2024. These wines are delicious at all levels - sight, smell, and taste. Both are fresh, lively, and light. The Rose is the brightest rose that we have seen and is very alluring on the eyes. In addition to this we discuss the origins of Holm Oak and provide an overview of the winery which Trent had the opportunity to visit earlier in the year. Jason demonstrates how to create sparkling wine for summer using a SodaStream (@‌sodastream), and Trent describes the different wines people choose depending on their age. Jason’s wine of the week is a 2022 Pinot Noir from Lark Hill Estate, Canberra, ACT ($55 from the cellar door) (@larkhillwinery).

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - SodaStream and Wine
8:04 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Wines for each decade of life
10:16 What have you been drinking? 2022 Pinot Noir from Lark Hill Estate, Canberra, ACT
12:05 Summer 2024 with Holm Oak
13:12 Origins of Holm Oak
13:52 Grape varieties and approach to winemaking
14:51 2023 Arneis, Holm Oak, Tasmania
19:05 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Arneis
19:19 2023 Cabernet Franc Rose, Holm Oak, Tasmania
24:27 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Cabernet Franc Rose
24:58 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#tasmania #arneis #cabernetfranc #rose #holmoak #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we try to pair wines with classic Aussie-Chinese food, or as Trent says, ‘Ch-Aussie’ food. Trent and Jason have a challenge to pair wine with Sweet and Sour Pork and Mongolian Lamb. Trent chose a 2021 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Roussanne Marsanne Viognier, Barossa Valley, SA Review ($25 from Summer Hill Wine Shop). Jason chose a 2020 The Hundred, Single Vineyard Grenache, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, SA ($45 from @danmurphysliqour). 

In this episode Trent also discusses the Chinese wine region Ningxia, Jason provides part 2 of cheap wine buying tips, and Trent shares a recent wine he tried a 2012 Domaine des Coteaux des Travers Rasteau La Mondona, Southern Rhone, FRANCE.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Thoughts of the Week (Trent) - Chinese Wines
3:45 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Tips and Tricks for Cheap Wine Pt II
9:40 What have you been drinking? 2012 Domaine des Coteaux des Travers Rasteau La Mondona, Southern Rhone, FRA
10:55 What to pair with Aussie Chinese food?
11:29 Sweet & Sour Pork with Southern Rhone White Blend
13:43 2021 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Roussanne Marsanne Viognier, Barossa Valley, SA Review
17:02 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - White Blend + Sweet & Sour Pork
17:33 Mongolian Lam with 2020 The Hundred, Single Vineyard Grenache, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, SA
20:49 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Grenache + Mongolian Lamb
21:18 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#Rhone #grenache #chinesefood #blewittsprings #torbreck #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we drink a 78 year-old wine! It’s a 1945 Penfolds Grandfather Port, Barossa Valley, South Australia (@PenfoldsEST1844). Our very close friend Nishant dropped by for this special episode to share a Port that his late-father handed down to him. It was special for the taste, it was special to celebrate his father, and it was special to create a new memory with friends. Trent also tries some special wine pairings with the Port - a Pasteis de nata (Portuguese Tart from Sweet Belem), and Gorgonzola Dolce (Blue Cheese). 

In the episode Jason also shares his thoughts on the binding power of wine, Trent shares his memories of Porto and explains what port is. Jason also shares a recent wine he tried which was a 2023 Pinot Grigio, Artemis Wines, Southern Highlands, NSW.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Binding power of wine
3:04 Thoughts of the Week (Jason) - Portuguese Tart from Sweet Belem
5:38 What have you been drinking? 2023 Pinot Grigio, Artemis Wines, Southern Highlands, NSW
07:09 78 year-old wine - Port Overview
17:30 1945 Penfolds Grandfather Port, Barossa Valley, South Australia
19:53 Pasteis de nata (Portuguese Tart) paired with Port
21:46 Gorgonzola Dolce (Blue Cheese) paired with Port
23:39 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating
26:48 The Wined Up - Conclusion

#wine #port #penfolds #grandfatherport #portugesetart #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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