EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode I am talking with Master of Wine Siobhan Turner . We are talking about her journey in wine, her time as Director of the Institute of Master of Wine, her biggest struggles as a MW student and she gives us fantastic advice on blind tasting. Siobhan is now woking with wine authentification and she gives us advice on making sure we don't buy counterfe...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode I am talking with the first and only Master of Wine from India: Sonal Holland MW for Part 2.  This episode is very much about getting to know about the wine being made in India; the styles, the grapes and the main wine regions. If you want to skip ahead: 2.25 Most Popular white grape varieties 2.55 The story of Chenin Blanc in India 3.45 The Best...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode I am talking with the first and only Master of Wine from India: Sonal Holland MW . We are talking very much about her journey on the Master of Wine programme and how she managed to do all this from India as her base. If you are looking for inspiration to follow a new path or to studying the MW yourself, this could be the inspiration you need. We a...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is all about the wines of Campania. I was sent some samples from a relatively small winery called Donna Elvira, established in 2010 and they really inspired the episode, and I decided to bring these wines to you whilst also covering all the main grape varieties of this region that you should know about. If you want to skip ahead: 4.16 Winery Donna...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is part 2 with fellow wine podcast host Lawrence Francis. After a trip to Jerez, Lawrence has always been inspired by Sherry wines. He brings his personal experiences to this episode and we discuss the different wine styles of the dry sherries that you can choose from.  To listen to some of Lawrence's episodes or to know more about what he is doin...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE In this episode I am chatting with fellow wine podcast host Lawrence Francis. Learn about his story, his inspirations and his thoughts on wine communication and where it needs to go. This is a very different episode than normal where we are not focusing on a wine region, but more having a chat about people and things that can help you or motivate you in the di...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE In this episode, I am continuing the conversation with Kevin Judd of Greywacke Vineyards , and this part we are focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. We are tasting his classic Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc and the Wild Sauvignon, alongside chatting about the viticulture and winemaking behind these different styles of wines.  If you haven't listened to Part 1 - go back to...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE : To skip ahead: 2.03: Some fun facts about Marlborough Wine Region 4.12: Chat with Kevin 4.51: The first wineries of Marlborough 5.31: Kevin's history and story of how he became the winemaker at Cloudy Bay 16.18: How and when Greywacke winery came about 16.34: The soil type Greywacke and other soil types in the region 20.42: Pinot Noir in the Southern Valleys...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode, I am talking about celebrity wines. Everyone has a different opinion on them, however, there certainly are some wines, that are made fantastically. There are three wineries that I would recommend 100% and so I am going to go into detail about these three, but I will mention a few others at the end. How many of them did you know had celebrities be...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is the second episode with John Jackson, aka Attorney Somm (on youtube and Instagram ), and we are looking at the Bordeaux region in general. John will certainly give you a load of Chateaus to go out and try, and you will learn a little bit more of the sub-regions within Bordeaux and what they can offer. If you have ever wondered about the many cl...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE 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....

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is part 2 with owner and winemaker Daniel Chaffey Hartwig from Chaffey Bros Wine Co . If you haven't listened to Episode 57 go back to that now.  This episode we are looking at the three varieties that make up the famous GSM blend: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. We will be tasting two of his wines that use these varities and than chatting about th...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today's episode I am joined by the owner and winemaker of Chaffey Bros Wine Co . All these wines have electricity and energy, and you need to know about them. Based In Eden Valley, Australia, the wines are artisanally made in small batch. In this episode we are focusing on the grape variety KERNER, which is a German variety, and Chaffey Bros are the only winer...

If you want to download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the second part of my chat with Sommelier extraordinaire Bert Blaize, and we are talking about his favourite wine region: Tuscany. He has visited this region many times, and so not only talks about his recommended wines but the places themselves. If you haven't listened to Ep 55 about his ideal (and mistake) food and wine pairings, go back...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode I am joined by the very talented Bert Blaize: ex Sommelier of Michelin star restaurant Clove Club, winner of Young Sommelier of the year, and now turned wine consultant with his own wine shop in London Bottles 'N' Jars As if that isn't enough, he wrote a wine book for us all: Which Wine When that is an ultimate guide to food and wine pairing. Toda...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE WELCOME TO SEASON 2 WINE LOVERS! To celebrate, I am offering one person (and their friends and family) a private and personalized virtual wine tasting, hosted by myself. Just leave a wine review and stars on apple podcasts. Full T&C's at the bottom* GOOD LUCK! This episode is looking at Canned wines. What are they? Why are they becoming so popular. And I was i...

Click HERE to download the transcript! Welcome to the last episode of Season One of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat ( don't worry - I will be back on 16th August!) In this episode I am talking with top Sommelier Andre Luis Martins who is Head Sommelier at The Calvary and Guards Private Members Club in London. He is a judge for the Sommelier Wine Awards, The International Challenge and The London Wine Challe...

Click HERE to download the transcript. Today's episode is all about the English sparkling wines that are made by Langham Wine Estate down in Dorset. I am talking with head winemaker Tommy Grimshaw, who is one of the youngest winemakers in the UK. He we educate us all on the winemaking techniques of traditional method sparkling wine (as in Champagne) along with another more quirky winemaking method...

You can download the transcript HERE This episode is breaking down what is Cap Classique (also known as MCC) and it's history in South Africa. If you want to skip ahead: 1.22: What is Cap Classique and MCC 2.28: The History of Cap Classique 4.45: A brief look at the grape variety Chenin Blanc 6.08: Back to the History of Cap Classique 8.55: My Winery of the Week: Simonsig 10.04: How to open your b...

Don't forget you can download the transcript HERE This episode I am joined by winemaker extraordinaire Lenz Moser. He comes from an Austrian winemaking family who really changed the wine landscape for Austria. He is currently chief winemaker for Chateau Changyu Moser XV in China, and certainly putting the wine region Ningxia on the map. You will learn all about the incredible wines he is making, a...

You can download the transcript by heading HERE In this episode I am joined by Ollie Horton who left his life in the UK to go surfing in Lanzarote and then fell in love with the wines there. He now runs Wine Tours Lanzarote and also has the online wine shop https://wineshoplanzarote.com/ which sells the best Lanzarote wines to the UK and Ireland. Learn all about the 5 native grapes of this island,...

To download the transcript click HERE This episode I am joined by the Global Export Director of Villa Sandi, Flavio Geretto. Villa Sandi is one of the most important producers of the Prosecco region with an extensive history. You will learn all about them and then we will be talking about the different regions of Prosecco and specifically looking at the differences of Asolo DOCG and Valdobbiadene...

Don't forget you can download the transcript HERE if you want to read as we go along! This episode is all about rosé wine. We will touch on its history, then talk about the different styles, the different ways to make rosé, some great food pairings, the regions and the grapes. My winery of the week is Chateau Musar who are certainly a winery you need to know about, but one I chose as many people d...

To download the transcript click HERE This episode I am joined by the energetic and talented TV presenter and drinks writer Aidy Smith. You will find out why Californian wine has a special place in his heart, and I could have titled this episode "Every region, but Napa!" But we do tend to focus mostly on the slightly lesser known Central Coast. Plus Aidy does a great job mentioning many great valu...

Click HERE if you want to download the transcript. This episode I am talking with Jenni Middlehurst who is studying winemaking at Plumpton College in England. For this reason, we are both drinking English wines, and we talk about winemaking projects, decisions you need to make as a winemaker, increasing your senses to be able to smell and taste better, and innovation in the wine industry. If you w...