Title: When to enjoy that special bottle of wine

Hosts: Wendy Laureti and Deb Szabo

Summary: In this episode of Wine Matters, Wendy and Deb explore the intricacies of when to open and enjoy special bottles of wine and how to pair them with different occasions and dishes.

Key Takeaways:

• Wendy introduces the podcast, highlighting her journey as a wine lover and accidental winery owner.
• The focus of the episode is on when to open special bottles of wine and what to pair them with.
• Deb joins Wendy as a guest for Episode 3.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of not opening special bottles at the end of a big party, suggesting they should be saved for more intimate moments.
• Deb shares her choice of wine for the episode, an Equus Shiraz, and discusses the value of joining a wine club for a diverse selection.
• Wendy and Deb discuss the concept of special wines and the decision-making process for buying and aging them.
• The hosts talk about the significance of aging wine and how it enhances the overall experience.
• Deb shares her approach to pairing wines with specific dishes, considering the age and characteristics of the wine.
• Wendy and Deb discuss when to open special bottles, emphasising the importance of choosing the right occasion, such as a quiet evening or a dinner party with close friends.
• The hosts share personal anecdotes about the challenges of preserving special bottles from curious family members and friends.
• Deb highlights the joy of sharing special bottles with friends who appreciate good wine and how it creates an opportunity to explore new wines.
• The hosts discuss the art of pairing wine with food, considering the weight and flavor profile of both.
• Deb provides insights into the decanting process for both young and aged wines, emphasising the importance of aeration.
• Wendy and Deb share tips on selecting the right glassware for different wines, enhancing the overall tasting experience.
• The hosts discuss the importance of creating memories with special bottles and how wine can elevate ordinary moments.
• Deb suggests that masterclasses are an excellent way to explore different wine styles and understand the optimal time to drink and cellar special bottles.

Closing Thoughts: The episode is a delightful exploration of the nuances of enjoying special bottles of wine, featuring practical tips and personal anecdotes from the hosts. Listeners are encouraged to savour the moment and create lasting memories with the wines they choose to open.

5 mistakes when drinking sparkling wine

In this festive episode of Wine Matters Podcast, hosts Wendy Laureti and Deb Szabo explore the nuances of enjoying sparkling wines. They discuss common mistakes, such as underestimating the amount needed, serving at the wrong temperature, and improper storage methods. The hosts also delve into the misconception that champagne is superior to other sparkling wines, emphasizing the excellence of Australian sparkling varieties.

The episode includes insights into the different types of sparkling wines, their ideal pairings, and entertaining anecdotes, highlighting the joy and celebration associated with these effervescent beverages.

This holiday season, it's likely you'll be popping a bottle or two of sparkling wine. So we've put together a checklist of how to best enjoy your bubbles and mistakes to avoid. The last thing you want is exploding bottles, warm champagne or flat fizz 👇

https://saddlerscreek.com/sparkling-wine/

Saddler's Creek Wines is a boutique family owned winery in the Hunter Valley, NSW Australia.

The sparkling wines mentioned;

1. Nv Sparkling Saddler's Wild Pink
2. 2023 Scotty's Semillon Limited Edition
3. 2021 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon
4. NV Saddler's Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir

https://saddlerscreek.com/

Watch on YouTube

https://youtu.be/Ec4PMXoa9Ik

Wine Matters with Wendy Laureti and guest Deborah Szabo

• What's in our glass:
  • Tasting Saddler's Creek wines Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

Wendy and Deborah discuss how their love of wine began, their first visit to a cellar door and wine club experiences.

Welcome to the podcast Wine Matters. I’m your host Wendy Laureti, the accidental winery owner of Saddler’s Creek Wines 

In this podcast I invite you to join me as I share with you what I believe is the true meaning of loving wine and for me, that is bringing people together.

   I am no wine expert though I am a wine lover.  I love to learn and explore all things wines, and how it is made and best enjoyed.   What I’ve discovered the more I learn the more I enjoy and appreciate it.  So I would like to share with you what I’ve learnt along the way, debuff some of the myths but most importantly i invite you along to learn with me. 

 To support our learning I will invite more knowledgeable people than myself to share their expertise, love of wine and why it matters to them.  I hope to introduce you to all the reasons to love wine and all the interesting and great people of the Hunter Valley and the greater wine community.   

So lets pour a glass of wine and talk wine matters cheers

Wine Matters is hosted by Wendy Laureti, the accidental winery owner of Saddler’s Creek Wines. 

In this podcast, I invite you to join me as I share what I believe is the true meaning of loving wine, and for me, that is bringing people together.

I am no wine expert, though I am a wine lover.  I love to learn and explore all things wine, including how it is made and how it is best enjoyed. What I’ve discovered is that the more I learn, the more I enjoy and appreciate wine.  I would like to share with you what I’ve learned along the way and debunk some of the myths, but most importantly, I invite you to learn along with me. 

I will be inviting way more knowledgeable people than myself to share their expertise and their love of wine. Speaking to producers from the Hunter Valley and greater wine community. So cheers to Wine Matters!

If you would like to know what foods pair with what wines, how to cellar wine, what temperature is best to serve your favourite drop. We will explore wine regions, varietals, styles, and winemaking techniques.

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