WINE: The Long and the Short of It

By Antonia Dominguez & Lynda Coogan

Attention- Wine Lovers if you’re in a rut choosing the same reliable bottle or confused by the plethora of options instores and on wine lists, then this is the podcast for you! We are here to help you... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

WINE: The Long and the Short of It episodes:

March 16, 2023 Episode 7 - LIVE
In this episode, Antonia & Lynda celebrate our official launch event with a live recording
in the company of one hundred of our lovely listeners, in proud partnership with Give Wine A Future!

Joined by special guests Geraldine Guoet-Thureau, brand manager for Cono Sur winery in Chile,
and Catherine Cleary, journalist, author, broadcaster, and co-founder of the movement Pocket Forests,
this is an episode not to be missed.

Join us as we taste with our audience, the delicious Cono Sur 20 Barrels Pinot Noir,
along with wines from Masi and Torres, all leaders in sustainability.
Stay tuned for an engaging and enlightening chat about sustainability in the food and wine industry,
followed by an entertaining Q&A with questions from our listeners.

 If you are already on our email list, you will have received an e-book with details of the wines we tasted on launch night,
along with some information about our special guests, and proud partners #GiveWineAFuture.

We love hearing from you so send us an email at [email protected] or find and follow us on Instagram or Twitter. 
 
Don’t forget to subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate, review and share it with your wine-loving friends!
 
Cheers,
Antonia & Lynda

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55min
March 09, 2023 Episode 6 - Movies and Wine
This episode is an exclusive, featuring our first guest interview!

As the Oscars are almost upon us, we shine a light on some of our favorite wine movies,
from the cult classics ‘Sideways’ to the more recent unknown drama ‘Uncorked!’ as well as
insightful documentary films that are definitely worth watching.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear Antonia’s & Lynda’s exclusive interview with the fascinating winemaker
Bo Barrett of Château Montelena is depicted in the well-known movie ‘Bottle Shock’.

We love hearing from you so pop us an email to let us know your favorite wine movie!

Email us at [email protected] or find and follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Don’t forget to subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate, review and share it with your wine-loving friends!

Cheers,
Antonia & Lynda

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44min
March 02, 2023 Episode 5 - Celebrating Women in Wine
Join Antonia and Lynda as they honor some of the most inspirational and talented women in wine.

International Women’s Day is a is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
We want to recognize and acknowledge the female pioneers in the wine industry. These trailblazing women have led the way in
a predominately male industry; from Rosa Kruger, founder of the Old Vine Project in South Africa, to Louisa Rose,
Yalumba’s chief winemaker since 1992, to Master of Wine, Roisin Curley, an Irish pharmacist turned winemaker who took on Burgundy.

We love hearing from you so pop us an email to let us know which women you admire in the world of wine.
Email us at [email protected] or find and follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

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30min
February 23, 2023 Episode 4 - Big Brands - Friends or Foe
Big brands, do we need them? How did they come to exist? Who are the big players in the world of wine?
Do you frequently purchase big brands that occupy prime space on supermarket shelves? Or do you find them underwhelming?
What draws you to your favorite big brand? Do you sympathize with smaller producers competing for shelf space?
Join Antonia and Lynda for a heated debate the pros and cons of big brands!

We love hearing from you so pop us an email let us know whether you think ‘big brands’ are a friend or foe!
Email us at [email protected] .
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Don’t forget to subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate and review and share with your wine-loving friends.
Cheers
Antonia & Lynda

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32min
February 16, 2023 Episode 3 - Wine Controversy
In this episode, Antonia and Lynda discuss wine scandals, from historic fraudsters to the most recent wine counterfeit court cases.
Hear some behind-the-scenes, insider insights from Antonia who spent many years exporting wine to China and has seen a fair amount in her time!
We discuss it all, from the fraudulent to the provocative and the downright sexist. This one is a chunky episode that will keep you entertained from start to finish!

We love hearing from you, pop us an email with your thoughts on our predictions.
Email us at [email protected]
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Don’t forget to subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate and review and share with your wine-loving friends.

Cheers!
Antonia & Lynda

PS: The actual name of the controversial wine featured in the Australian TV ad was ‘Taste the Bush’!

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40min
February 12, 2023 Bonus - Date Night Wines
Bonus - Date Night Wines

Hallmark or not we love the idea of helping you select a spectacular wine for that special occasion. From popping the cork on pink bubbles to sipping on something sweet, we have some sensational wine suggestions. We have also created a special ‘ Sensual Songs’ playlist, especially for you our lovely listener. Enjoy this fun episode.

We love hearing from you, pop us an email to let us know what your favorite ‘date night wines’ are.
Email us at [email protected] .
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Subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate and review and share with your wine-loving friends.
Cheers
Antonia & Lynda

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22min
February 09, 2023 Episode 2 - Our Wine Predictions for 2023
Our Wine Predictions for 2023

What are the trends to expect in the global wine market this year?
Has COVID changed our wine consumption patterns for the long term?
Or are there further shifts on the horizon?
Find out what's happening to shape the wine market today, with some surprising information and stats,
and hear our opinion about things to come!

We love hearing from you, pop us an email with your thoughts on our predictions.
Email us at [email protected] .
Find and follow us on Instagram or Twitter.
Don’t forget to subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate and review and share with your wine-loving friends.

Cheers!

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32min
February 02, 2023 Episode 1 - Celebrity Wines

Celebrity Wines -

In this episode, we uncover the truth behind celebrity wines. Who genuinely invested in wine production and who, are simply marketers generating another revenue stream? Do these wines live up to their hype? Is the quality any good and are they worth the price? Find out everything from Kylie to Francis Ford Coppola in this week's episode!

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35min
January 30, 2023 Episode 0 - A Taste of Things to Come...
In this episode, we recall some of the topics we featured in Season 1 and touch on the themes we’ll cover this coming season!

In Season 1 we talked about everything from wine styles and organic wines to basic food pairings and wine regions. We ended the season, talking about our proud partner ‘Give Wine a Future,” highlighting the implications of climate change and the importance of sustainability.

A new year and we’re kicking off the season with the entertaining subject of “Celebrity Wines” (are they any good??) and we’ll give you our wine predictions for 2023. We’ll walk you through chosen wine countries as part of our ‘by country’ series so you, the listener, truly understand what each has to offer. We’ve also planned episodes around the calendar with ‘Women in Wine’ featuring ahead of International Women's Day and your Easter Dinner wine pairings are covered too. So, tune in to hear what lies ahead, and don’t forget to subscribe to be the first to hear about our latest releases and news!

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8min
December 13, 2022 BONUS Festive Episode 3 - Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
Another Bumper BONUS episode for you all!
In this episode, we give you our top suggestions for gifts that wine lovers will LOVE!
Whether it's a special wine lover in your life or indeed your special self!
These are not your typical gifts as we explore options from lots of Irish companies that offer fantastic options; from hand-crafted slate personalised drink coasters to a wine magazine subscription to specific bottles of wine and more.

We have a special gift for one of our listeners; one of Oz Clarke's wine books 'World of Wine'
To enter all you have to do is email us at [email protected] when you hear the words (** ******) to be in with a chance to win. The lucky winner will be picked at random on the 31st of December 2022

We hope you enjoy this episode we would love to hear if you were inspired by it or if you have purchased any of our suggestions.

If you are on our email list you will receive a list of all these gift options very soon.

Happy shopping,

Antonia & Lynda

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34min

FAQs about WINE: The Long and the Short of It:

How many episodes does WINE: The Long and the Short of It have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.