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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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Watch/listen to our latest episode, where we interview our friends Dom and Cathy who help us determine if a $12 Aldi Malbec (2023 Pedra Negra Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina) is as good as a $90 Malbec (2018 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina). To do the comparison we conduct a blind tasting. The results are surprising.

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:23 Introduction
1:14 Most memorable wine?
2:32 Favourite varietal
3:39 Wines you want to try
5:02 Unique food and wine pairing?
6:35 The Aldi Index
7:46 How do you choose wines
8:46 How do you choose a wine for dinner
9:47 How does marketing affect your wine
9:29 View on NIGO’s collab with Penfolds
10:54 Are wine drinkers are for snob?
11:23 What would help you understand wine more
12:09 Overview - Malbec Blind Taste
14:06 The Malbec Grape
16:33 The Blind Taste
20:25 The results
20:43 2018 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($90)
21:00 2023 Pedra Negra Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Aldi) ($12)
22:54 The Wined Up Conclusion

#aldi #malbec #argentina #mendoza #wine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a fantastic conversation about the joy wine brings to both consumers and winemakers, the importance of supporting Australia’s independent and boutique wineries, and Dan’s wine journey including a few tips of the trade that he has picked up.

In this episode we get to taste some fantastic wines from Ben Murray Wines including: 2023 Riesling from Eden Valley as well as their reds from Barossa value - 2023 Grenache, 2021 Shiraz, 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, and their 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz.

Dan is a passionate winemaker that loves his art and his industry. He also sounds a lot like Russell Crowe if you listen closely! Thanks Dan for sharing your story and taking us through some fantastic wines. Check out Ben Murray Wines at https://benmurraywines.com, https://www.facebook.com/benmurraywinemaker/, https://www.instagram.com/benmurraywines/?hl=en

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:34 Introduction
2:09 Most memorable wine?
3:45 Favourite grape varietal
4:51 Wine you still want to try
7:45 Unique food and wine pairing?
8:38 Advice for those on their wine journey
9:45 What triggered your wine journey?
17:31 Who is Ben Murray?
21:39 How can a small producer work in the large Barossa?
23:41 What is the Ben Murray ethos?
26:13 What makes a great winemaker?
27:30 How is the Australian palate evolving?
29:12 How a boutique winery can reach consumers?
31:07 How to convince beer drinkers to drink wine?
34:07 How Ben Murray has evolved
34:37 How to try Ben Murray wines?
35:51 2023 Riesling, Ben Murray Wines, Eden Valley, SA
41:06 2021 Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
41:39 What does ‘old vine’ give to wine?
43:40 Barossa sub-regions
47:41 2021 Shiraz, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
52:35 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
59:04 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Ben Murray Wines, SA
1:03:11 What’s in the future for Ben Murray Wines
1:07:51 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #grenache #shiraz #riesling #southaustralia #barossavalley #benmurraywines #independent #supportsmall #supportlocal #supportindependent #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we try to pair wines with an Australian classic Vegemite! We try to pair Vegemite on toast with a 2021 Rosato Chalmers, Heathcote, VIC ($27 from Dan Murphy’s) and a Nyetimber English Sparkling Classic Cuvee ($95 from Dan Murphy’s). Jason also pitches the concept of using emoji’s as wine descriptors to breakdown the language barriers of wine and Trent explains what is ‘wild yeast’.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Emoji’s as wine descriptors
7:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What is wild yeast?
11:12 What is Vegemite?
14:10 2021 Rosato, Chalmers, Heathcoate, VIC
16:13 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Rosato
16:53 NYETimber, UK Sparkling Wine
22:06 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - English Sparkling Wine
22:52 The Wined Up Conclusion

#vegemite #emoji #rosato #sparklingwine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we explore wines from Yarra Valley. We compare wines that represent the past and future of Yarra Valley with a 2021 Pinot Noir Block E Deer Farm Vineyard, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Valley, VIC (@coldstreamhillswine4558) and a 2019 Nebbiolo, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC. Trent and Jason also reflect on a great behind the scenes tour of Soumah and Giant Steps provided by The Wine Animal (Brenden Robnik). Highly recommend attending one of The Wine Animals tours and events. Check them out at https://wineanimal.com.au.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Favourite wine movie
2:35 The Wine Animal wine tour - Soumah and Giant Steps
4:27 Approach to Exploring Yarra Valley
5:24 Highlights of Yarra Valley
7:22 Overview of Yarra Valley
9:30 2021 Pinot Noir Block E Deer Farm Vineyard, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Valley, VIC
11:47 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Pinot Noir
12:07 2019 Nebbiolo, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC
14:56 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Nebbiolo
16:37 The Wined Up Conclusion

#yarravalley #pinotnoir #nebbiolo #victoria #coldstreamhills #soumah #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we interview John Retsas, the owner and winemaker at First Drop Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. John has a clear passion for wine, Australian wine, being brave, trying new things, and doing so with fun and enthusiasm. First Drop Wines has won many accolades including being part of the Wine Spectator Top 100 most exciting wines and the inaugural Young Gun of Wine award winner.

In this episode we get to taste some of the emerging wine varietals that First Drop have produced including: 2023 Following the Sun Prosecco, 2023 Endless Summer Pinot Grigio, 2022 Vivo Arneis, 2022 Moderno Barbera, 2014 Forza Nebbiolo, and 2018 Minchia Montepulciano.

We also get to hear John’s story, his passion for Australian wine, being a rebel/pioneer, and great food pairings. Thank you John for sharing your story and amazing wines from First Drop Wines. Check out First Drop Wines at https://firstdropwines.com/, https://www.instagram.com/firstdropwines/, https://www.youtube.com/@FirstDropWines, https://www.facebook.com/firstdropwines

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Most memorable wine?
1:48 Wine you still want to try?
2:48 Growth in Australian wine
3:39 Favourite grape varietal
5:45 Unique food and wine pairing?
6:30 Advice for those on their wine journey
8:38 What triggered your wine journey?
11:51 Experience in the wine industry
16:20 Where did the name ‘First Drop’ come from?
16:54 How are you positioning First Drop Wines?
18:30 Home of the Brave Cellar Door
19:16 What varietals are you focusing on?
20:52 Will Greek varietals be introduced
23:01 Is the Australian palate changing?
24:25 First Drop Wines - Accolades
24:59 2023 Following the Sun Prosecco, First Drop Wines, SA
25:33 Rational behind the artwork
27:33 2023 Endless Summer Pinot Grigio, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA
29:57 The anti- brand
31:12 2022 Vivo Arneis, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA
35:05 Why introduce different grape varietals (Pioneer)
36:13 2022 Moderno Barbera, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA
39:06 How do you influence palate weight?
39:47 Challenges and opportunities working with growers
41:41 2014 Forza Nebbiolo, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA
45:37 2018 Minchia Montepulciano, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA
50:04 What’s in the future for First Drop Wines
51:45 The Wined Up Conclusion

#firstdropwines #southaustralia #adelaidehills #nebbiolo #barbera #montepulciano #arneis #pinotgrigio #prosecco #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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In this episode we celebrate The Wined Up Podcast reaching the 1 year milestone! We celebrate with a fantastic champagne recommended by Marc Malouf from iheartwine.com.au. He recommended a 2012 Bruno Paillard Brut Millesime Assemblage Champagne ($200) - what a great recommendation. We reflect on the year that’s passed, some of our favourite wines, favourite wine regions, and thoughts and goals for year two.

Thanks to our family and friends who have supported and sacrificed to help our wine journey. Thanks to the community and wine industry for being so open and sharing on information, great wine, and great memories. Looking forward to year 2!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
1:00 2012 Bruno Paillard Brut Millesime Assemblage Champagne ($200 from $200 iHeartWine)
2:00 Should we continue the podcast
2:34 Stats for the year
4:00 Things we’ve learnt
7:44 Biggest surprise
8:50 Champagne in a flute versus universal wine glass
11:21 Favourite episode
12:30 Favourite food pairing episode
12:48 Favourite wine region
15:15 Favourite wine
17:35 Episode 1 and 2
19:26 How the palate has changed
20:40 Where should we visit for year 2
21:34 Who should we interview in the future?
23:27 Any regrets or goofball moments
25:05 The Wined Up Podcast Review - Champagne
27:23 Future goals
28:53 The Wined Up Conclusion

#1yearold #anniversary #champagne #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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