EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

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This is the first part with Dr Jamie Goode, who has a PhD in plant biology, was originally a science editor and then got the wine bug. Since then he has travelled to thousands of wineries, founded the incredibly successful wine blog https://wineanorak.com/ which features wineries, wine regions and wine topics of interest and has published several wine books. It was one of his latest wine books Wine Science which just had its third edition published that got me really wanting to delve a little deeper into the wonderful world of wine from a scientific point of view. This episode focused on aromas and compounds that end up in wine. How do you analyse these, what you can do with this knowledge and we look at one of the most unique wines in the world when it comes to aromas: A Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. We will be looking at why this wine tastes different to all other Sav Blancs in the world, light strike, Brettanomyces and much more.

If you want to skip ahead:

3.09: The hundreds of wine t-shirts of Jamie

5.35: How Jamie transitioned from Plant Biology to Vines

12.53: The most significant experience from travelling to 1000+ wineries

14.50: Talking as a keynote speaker at the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Celebration – learnings and education and the story of Sav Blanc plantings in Marlborough

16.38: How Sauvignon Blanc gets its flavour

19.42: How stressed ladybirds can affect the flavours in wine

21.28: Why is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc so different to the other Sauvignons around the world?

23.44: How are people researching and investigating the aromas and compounds in wine?

25.57: Understanding aromas and compounds could create fake wine

32.41: What is light strike and why is it bad?

33.41: What is Brettanomyces and is it a bad or a good thing in wine?

And if the podcast isn't enough....

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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This episode is my first episode ever, when I am talking to someone who is NOT in the wine industry, but knows far more about a wine topic than I do: Fine wine investment. I am talking with John Jackson, aka Attorney Somm (on youtube and Instagram), and certainly has a few things to say regarding buying wine to either drink further down the line, or to sell. So if you have ever wondered where to start, what to buy, how much to buy, then this episode might be worth listening to.

Don't forget there is a competition running, to with a virtual wine tasting, hosted by me (open to listens all over the world). More details at the bottom.*

If you want to skip ahead:

2.41: Most expensive wines sold in auction

6.18: How John, an attorney, got into wine

9.25: How John started in wine investment

11.08: Deciding what is worthy of investment

12.22: What is OWC

12.48: Storage options

14.48: How much of each wine to buy

16.10: Following points, trackers or critics to make your choice on which wine to buy

17.38: Choosing the right vintage

18.30: Where to purchase the wines, mailing lists, winery clubs and En Primeur

22.05: What apps to use to track your wines

23.50: Temperature for storage and how to keep labels in top shape

25.42: Great wines for drinking under $40

28.23: DPD or In Bond

29.21: Auction Houses

31.05: What is La place de Bordeaux

Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected]

Until next time, Cheers to you!

*Competition closes on August 30th 2021. It is open to participants all over the world. The virtual tasting will include 6 wines. These wines will be chosen based on the winner's chosen theme, what they want to learn and what wines are available in their country. The winner will be chosen on August 31st and contacted. To win, leave a review and some stars on Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot, and send this screenshot to [email protected] or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

You can always contact me in advance if you have any other questions. Good luck.

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In this really fun episode (or at least it was for me to record) we are going to dig deeper into the rich tapestry of Spain's indigenous white grape varieties. After a request for an episode on the white grapes of Spain, followed by Decanter magazine's February edition, spotlighting Spain's vibrant wine scene, I explore the nuances of some of Spain’s most interesting native whites, curated from their top scoring whites featured in the publication.

With over a hundred native grape varieties, this episode is zoning in on the lesser-known gems of Xarel·lo, Airén, Treixadura, Albillo Real, Hondarrabi Zuri, and Vijariego Blanco. And along the way, you will also discover the wine regions that they come from. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the essence of Spain's white wine heritage, the nation’s evolving viticultural landscape and the experimentation happening within. Enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

4.35: Xarel·lo

Tasting The Vins Pepe Raventós, Xarel·lo Vinya del Noguer Alt 2021 £32 -34 Hedonism or Shrine to the Vine

9.35: Airén

Tasting Bodegas Garcia De Lara, Finca Villalobillos Pie Franco Airén 2019 £17.95 Drinksmith

13.35: Treixadura

Tasting Adegas Pazo do Mar the Torre do Olivar Treixadura 2021 £14.99 Strictly Wines

17.00: Albillo Real

Tasting Las Pedreras, Linarejos Vino Blanco de Assemblage 2022 £37 Salisbury Wine Store

22.31: Hondarrabi Zuri

Tasting Hiruzta Txakolina 2023 £18 Strictly Wines and Wine Republic

27.50: Vijariego Blanco

Tasting Viñátigo, Vijariego Blanco 2022 £28 Hic Wine Merchants and Strictly Wines

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

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Today in Part 2 of our conversation with Norbert Reinisch from Braida Winery. We now journey into the fascinating world of Barbera, the grape variety that has seen a revolution due to Braida’s founder, Giacomo Bologna who believed in this grape when so many others had pigeon holed it as ‘just for cheap wine production’. His dedication to experiment and innovate with barriques has led to their flagship wine Bricco dell’Uccelone being one of the most famous Barberas being made.

By the end of this episode, you'll acquire a nuanced understanding of its bright acidity, lush fruit notes, and the diverse expressions it unveils. We navigate through the regions where Barbera thrives and gain insights into its slightly checkered history – a narrative that adds layers to its story and deepens our appreciation for the profound connection between Braida Winery and Barbera.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

02.14: The story of the Barbera grape variety

06.38: The flagship Bricco dell’Uccellone and how it changed opinions

09.59: Styles of Barbera

11.40: Growing and harvesting Barbera and the changes with global warming

14.12: Differences between Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Alba

16.57: Flavours and aromas of Barbera

19.30: Discussing Barbera d’Asti Montebruna, it’s label and it’s connection to The famous Incisa della Rocchetta family (connected to Sassicaia)

22.58: Tasting the Barbera d’Asti Montebruna 2020 £20.75 Field & Fawcett

25.34: Evolution of Barbera as it matures

28.08: Discussing and tasting the flagship Bricco dell’Ucellone 2020 £57.30 Field & Fawcett

33.59: Discussing and tasting the Bricco della Bigotta 2019 £64 Tanners

34.00: Barbera in different wine glasses

38.20: Food pairings with Barbera

42.00: How Bricco della Bigotta got it’s name

44.37: Barbera better in oak or not?

45.28: Alcohol percentages of Barbera

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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Director Zoltán Kovács from Royal Tokaji Winery joins us for Part Two of our journey, unraveling the nuances between Late Harvest wines, the five and six Puttonyos varieties, and the extraordinary Essencia—an ultra-rare and intensely sweet wine. Discover why Essencia, with its concentration that takes years to ferment, is hailed as one of the world's most luxurious and unique wines.

Tune in for an insightful exploration of these exquisite wines that promise to make your festivities even more memorable. Cheers to a sweet ending and a sparkling new beginning!

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

And note this is the last episode of the year. I will be back again on Monday 22nd January.

COMPETITION TIME: If you are enjoying this podcast and listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave me a review and screen shot this (Note that sometimes it takes a few days to show up). Either email me [email protected] or Direct Message me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat and I will enter you into a draw, to win a personalized one to one wine tasting/training session with me. Competition ends Sunday 21st January 2024.

If you want to skip ahead:

3.11: Why is Tokaji referred to as the Wine of Kings

6.16: What is Noble rot (Botrytis Cinerea)?

11.25: Does Late Harvest use grapes affected by Noble rot?

17.01: The third grape of Tokaji: Sárga Muskotály

19.19: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2018 Majestic £11.99* Mix 6

20.45: Removing 3 and 4 puttonyos and what this means in terms of sugar levels

23.13: Producing Tokaji Aszú

25.30: What is Essencia and how is it made?

29.28: What does Puttonyos mean?

32.36: The difference between the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos and 6 Puttonyos

33.58: Tasting the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Majestic £22.99* Mix 6 and the Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Majestic £41.99* Mix 6

37.13: Pairing the sweet wines with savoury dishes

41.15: How long does Tokaji Aszú last once opened

42.26: The ideal temperature

42.58: The correct wine glass

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST