Cabernet Queens

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan visits Deb Lee's freshly renovated kitchen for a full house tour, a mystery bottle that nearly gets a record low score, and a catch up before Deb jets off to Crete for a milestone birthday trip with her oldest friend. It is a classic Cabernet Queens episode - equal parts wine chat, home envy and easy conversation, with a Nigella-worthy pantry stealin...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee are joined once again by returning guest Andrew Downing-Booth - local estate agent, self-confessed non-wine-drinker and provider of this episode's mystery bottle. Recorded live at Chung Ying in Birmingham with dinner waiting downstairs, episode 31 covers the unexpected hazards of the estate agency trade, the etiquette of double-barrelled...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee ditch the home setup and record live from Chung Ying in Birmingham - prawn crackers in hand, mystery bottle poured and dinner to follow. Episode 30 is a proper celebration episode. The pair catch up on lodge holidays, surprise birthday weekends, dog dramas and a mystery bottle that neither of them saw coming. There is also a moment of gen...

In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee continue their relaxed, outdoor catch-up with a focus on how wine fits into everyday life - especially in the summer months. Moving away from traditional tasting expectations, the conversation explores how personal preference plays a big role in how people enjoy wine. From chilled reds to mixing wine with soft drinks, Matt and...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee take things outdoors for the first time, recording from the garden while catching up on life, travel, and of course, wine. The episode centres around a mystery bottle brought back from Morocco by friends, adding a new twist as they explore a region not typically associated with wine. With their usual relaxed and humorous dynamic, Matt and...

In this second part of the one-year anniversary episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast , Matt Morgan and Deb Lee are joined again by their partners Tan and PJ for a continuation of their honest, unfiltered conversation. This episode leans into relationships - from early dating experiences and red flags to long-term dynamics, communication and what actually makes things work. With a mix of humour a...

In this anniversary episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee celebrate one year of the podcast with their partners, Tan and PJ, joining them for a special extended birthday edition. Recorded at Matt’s house while his kitchen renovation is underway, the episode is packed with laughter, chaos, stories from the past year, and of course a mystery wine tasting.  Key Ta...

In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee celebrate the clocks going forward and the first proper taste of spring, lighter mornings, longer evenings, and that “wine in the garden” feeling on the way. With cheese on the go and the trusty wine aerator gadget back in action, they tackle a richer, more complex mystery red that has them guessing everything from Napa...

In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee reunite after a little break, crack open a very drinkable mystery red (with the beloved aerator gadget making a return), and introduce a new “wine-saver” stopper designed to keep open bottles fresh, not that either of them ever needs it. Deb then shares a brilliant birthday surprise: The Traitors Live Experience in Coven...

In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee catch up on the January/February work rush, share their love of lists (and why being busy makes you more disciplined), and then dive into a new gadget that almost floods the table: an electric wine aerator and dispenser. From there, the chat meanders delightfully through weekend cooking shows, “food heaven vs food hell”,...

In Episode 22 of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee crack open a mystery red sent in by friends (complete with a personalised label), while Deb finally shares the full story of her “big birthday” Caribbean cruise. Between cheeky banter about turning 60, weekend-only drinking rules, and cheese-on-boob incidents, the episode swings from hilarious holiday chaos (nearly missing...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee catch up at the end of a long, five-week January, talking New Year’s resolutions, diets, birthdays and big holiday plans, all over a mystery bottle of red. As they sip and speculate about blends, grapes and countries, they also pull questions from the Holiday Hat, sharing hilarious (and occasionally mortifying) stories about drunken...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee ring in 2026 with a special birthday celebration and a very fancy-looking bottle of red. Deb is joined by her lifelong best friend Jane, whom she’s known since the age of four, and returning favourite Tim, as they toast turning 60, talk about friendship through every decade of life, and attempt (with varying confidence) to guess wha...

In this festive Christmas Day special of Cabernet Queens, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee are joined by guests Andy Downing-Booth (Andrew Downing Booth Estate Agents) and returning favourite Matt Black (Matt Black Marketing), with Tan (aka “Mrs Overall”) keeping everything flowing in the background. Instead of a blind wine tasting, everyone brings along a drink that reminds them of Christmas, from w...

In this festive episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan, a travel specialist, and Deb Lee, a mortgage adviser, lean fully into their love of Christmas – from “Christmas milk” Baileys and Bucks Fizz breakfasts, to self-employed Christmas parties for two, chaotic shared office dos, and the fine art of Secret Santa. Alongside plenty of laughter (and mild chaos), they savour a deep,...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt and Deb are joined by Deb’s very good friend Tim for a hilarious, slightly chaotic catch-up over a mystery bottle of red. Tim braves his first glass of red wine in five years after a legendary lockdown mishap, while the trio reminisce about life in Lloyds Bank, emotional Kylie Minogue gigs, lockdown love stories, and some truly messy Christmas nights out. A...

In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan, a travel specialist, and Deb Lee, a mortgage adviser, both unabashed wine lovers, unwrap a gifted mystery bottle, swap pet stories, and dive into the wild realities of TV auditions and a house-buying reality show twist.  Key Takeaways Reality TV Whiplash: Matt’s “Honey, I Bought the House” story: five rounds of auditions for a...

In this episode of Cabernet Queen’s podcast, Deb and Matt settle in for a cosy, funny chat that ranges from Halloween love/hate and cult films to travel plans, TV game-show nerves, and a blind wine tasting that ends with a satisfying reveal. Key Takeaways Travel & milestone celebrations: Matt’s just back from Crete, celebrating his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary (and his dad’s birthday), pr...

In this kitchen-table edition of Cabernet Queens, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee crack open a mystery red, tuck into a frankly heroic cheeseboard, and spiral (delightfully) into an ode to fish and chips. The mystery wine? Deb gives it a perfect 10; Matt’s right behind her and vows to buy it again. Key Takeaways Cheese-fuelled vibes: A lavish hamper from Arch13 (thanks to Deb and her friend Jane, af...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee kick off with a blind red that screams oak and “old world” at first sniff, before meandering (hilariously) through all-inclusive holiday habits, stage-storming karaoke, and a couple of travel scrapes. There’s a spilled glass at Arch 13, a mimosa-at-sunrise tale from Mexico, and Deb’s fresh-from-Turkey debrief complete with parasailing and...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan catch up on hectic work weeks, open a cork-sealed mystery red, and dive into a blindfolded supermarket cheese challenge. Key Takeaways Life updates: mortgage enquiries are flowing for Deb; Matt’s arranging tailormade trips (Thailand honeymoon, big Canada itinerary) and heading to Crete, while Deb’s off for an off-grid camper-van weekend n...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan are joined by superfan Matt Black for a second back-to-back recording at Chung Ying in Birmingham, complete with a mystery bottle gifted by listener Nigel. Key Takeaways Meet Matt Black, self-proclaimed “number one fan”, who listens on long drives and pitches for longer episodes (maybe an omnibus one day…). Guessing game chaos: first impr...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan are joined by special guest Mick "The Cheese" from Queso, a Midlands-based artisan cheesemonger, for a luxurious wine and cheese tasting upstairs at Chung Ying restaurant in Birmingham.  Key Takeaways Mick brings serious cheese knowledge (and snacks). From a triple cream French cheese to award-winning pitchfork cheddar and a surprisi...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan sample a mysterious red wine with a suspiciously sweet scent and zero buzz, leading them to a surprising reveal. From charity bungee jumps in Tamworth to wild weekends in London and chaotic camper van trips with the grandkids, this episode is full of hilarious stories, questionable wine choices, and relatable chaos. Key Takeaways Deb prou...

In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan sample a mystery red wine while catching up on travels, hotel surprises, and awkward holiday encounters. Matt returns from a red wine–fuelled cruise to Miami, while Deb shares the hilarious tale of accidentally booking a swingers resort in Cancun. They also answer a listener’s question about the most unexpected place they’ve enjoyed a gre...