Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

A wine that translates to " Noble Wine from Montepulciano" is worthy of our podcast! Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is  one of Tuscany's classic red wines , made primarily from the Sangiovese grape. In this episode Master Sommelier Carlos Santos describes the subtleties between this bottle and a previous episode featuring a Nebbiolo as Angus struggles to identify the differences. This bottle wi...

Master Sommelier reveals where the get THE WORLD'S BEST bottle of this style of wine! Commonly mistaken for Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc this traditionally Austrian wine has some subtle differences which Master Sommelier Carlos Santos guides us through while tasting it for the first time. We also discover the difference climate makes to the final product, it can literally change the flavour of an...

"Nebbiolo is the grape with the MOST character and personality" - Carlos  When someone say "Acid" I think about white coats and the Joker from Batman falling into a vat of it. Acid however is one of the core characteristics in all wines not just White! Master Sommelier Carlos Santos has waited over 20 episodes to finally showcase a red wine variety that showcases high acidity and Nebbiolo, al...

"There's nothing like this that I have ever tried before" - Carlos Santo MS Master Sommelier Carlos gets thrown under the bus with this blind tasting as Angus purchases a novelty bottle of 'Hemp Flavoured' wine that is described as "Cordial" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in colour and appearance. This might be the first episode we recommend you don't taste alongside us and enjoy the reactions...

The internet describes Syrah as: Syrah  (/ˈsiːrɑː/), also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. BUT there is a difference between the two! Find out how a Master Sommelier assess them for differences in this episode of Got Somme as Carlos helps describe the fundamental characteristics of the "Old World" style Shiraz....

Angus picks his old favourite bottle of wine from his days living in South Australia "Hentley Farm alongside Hugh Hamilton were staples in my home. The big bodied Shiraz they make are the reason I love and appreciate wine today" - Angus O'Loughlin What does a Master Sommelier think of a wine Angus holds such great admiration for? What does he think of Australian Shiraz vs Old Word styles overall?&...

"There is one fruit character that comes off the glass straight away and is not the usual citrus fruit that we normally pick on white wine." - Master Sommelier Carlos Santos We designed this podcast around the idea that you would drink the same wine alongside us each week and at the 5min mark of this episode there's a great moment to play along with us as you guess the fruit most obvious on the no...

Master Sommelier Carlos walks us through how to evaluate Tempranillo, from what to expect when pouring into the glass to classic smell characteristics and palate clues as to the wine style. We will also talk about the difference between Australia's take on Tempranillo and the classic varieties from Rioja.  This bottle makes either Carlos or wine enthusiast and host Angus O'Loughlin change the...

"We did try in our first episode the Jim Barry 'Watervale' Riesling, but that was so much drier and warmer in alcohol, this is for me what Riesling is mostly about. My favourite country for white wines is Germany" - Master Sommelier Carlos Santos MIND = BLOWN A great introduction to German white wine for Angus in this bottle that cost less than $30! Make sure you tell us your thoughts at our Insta...

"It's a very good pick and I'm so impressed at under $15 it speaks like Malbec" - Carlos Santos MS Wine lover Angus finally has his turn to try Carlos' pick of last episodes three Malbec's and it doesn't disappoint! The purple staining tears! The high alcohol! The price point! Follow our Instagram for more hints, tips and teachings: Got Somme Buy this bottle where we got ours: Dan Murphys   T...

In a surprise to Master Sommelier Carlos Santos he was presented with a line up of three wines with only one being an Argentinian example of Malbec. Can he pick it from the appearance alone? What subtle differences does he pick up on the nose and why does he change his mind after trying on the palate? Let us know if you like this style of Got Somme episodes on Instagram @GotSomme So can a Master S...

"What I love about this podcast is you're introducing us to bottles of wine we would never have the confidence to pick" - Angus O'Loughlin Originally thought to be Riesling this grape varietal is semi aromatic on the nose and more shy on the palate. Presenting us with oranges, apples and tropical tones it's a bottle that might become a favourite and certainly a talking point around the table. Foll...

"Wow! This is an absolutely GORGEOUS wine on the nose" How did a wine that Angus thought looked beautiful out of the bottle, gorgeous on the nose then have him disappointed when it hit the palate? Find out as we tackle this affordable second label of 5th growth producer Château Lynch Moussas.  Follow our Instagram for more hints, tips and teachings: Got Somme Buy this bottle where we got ours: Dan...

Did you smell stale beer in the glass? Master Sommelier Carlos Santos did and he tells us why that's not a bad thing! Also we explain the difference, or lack thereof, between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio while also noting how to discern this varietal of grape from other white wines! Follow our Instagram for more hints, tips and teachings: Got Somme Take a deeper dive into the glass: Patreon Buy thi...

"I would say for Pinot Noir it has a deep intensity! Compared to tasting a Shiraz then no, it's pale, but we are trying a Pinot Noir which is quite deep even in colour" - Carlos Santos MS The first time our podcast has circled back to the same wine varietal - Pinot Noir. A very different style to what we have previously tasted hence why we picked this bottle. Deep red fruit, no freshness, overripe...

"Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray " - Apparently we are speaking English!  This wine is the perfect bottle to take around to your friends to show off some culture with a drop rarely chosen from the shelves. Sweet flavours on the nose with cinnamon and bruised apple and high acid and tropical tastes on the palate. "It is a very good expression of a Vouvray" - Carlos Santos MS Take a d...

"I think it's unfair to drink this young bottle of wine" - Carlos Santos MS This episode helps to distinguish youthful wine just by its appearance and differentiate Semillon from Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.  It's also the first time the term "sulphur" has been used when describing the wines we've tasted on our journey to find Australia's best $30 bottle. Take a deeper dive into the glass: P...

"Tannins - It's very important in his wine. Is like the backbone" - Carlos  Angus raves about this listener suggested bottle of red wine but does Master Sommelier Carlos Santos agree? Follow us: @GotSomme Proudly working with Dan Murphy's This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=items See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Master Sommelier Carlos Santos capable of making "Savvy B" cool once more? Everyone used to bring Sauvignon Blanc to dinner parties ten years ago... and then we stopped. Why? What is it so powerful on the nose? Why does Angus smell gasoline? In this episode of Got Somme, everything is explained. Get the wine where we bought ours: Dan Murphys This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://...

"Can I tell you what I think I'm going to smell? Pepper!" - Angus "Oooooohhhh I wouldn't say pepper I would say you're smelling..." - Carlos Never would I have expected the answer to the above from Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. The heaviest wine we've tasted on Got Somme gets a full body check up in this episode including the staining tears on the glass, the deep body and intense aromas. If you...

Did you know that a Master Sommelier has the ability to detect Peaches & Cream lollies in wine? Carlos Santos MS takes us through a tasting of a bottle of Rosé that is just right for an Australian summer, but is it the best under $30 on the market? Watch to find out. Instagram: @GotSomme Buy the wine where we get ours: Dan Murphy's   This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: htt...

"Yering Station is a very old winery dating back 1838 and I like their wines, I think (Little Yering Chardonnay) it's well made and I think it's fair for the price. I think it's a good $20 bottle of wine." - Carlos Santos MS Carlos is one of less than 300 Master Sommelier's in the world helping us to distinguish smells and tastes of affordable wine as we search for the best $30 bottle available in...

"It's drinking very well even though it is young, it could go another 2-3 years. Perhaps those aromas will evolve even more and it will be more pretty and approachable." - Carlos Santos MS Carlos is one of less than 300 Master Sommelier's in the world helping us to distinguish smells and tastes of affordable wine as we search for the best $30 bottle available in the country. If you've ever wondere...

"It's a very classic wine region for the grape variety, Clare Valley in South Australia. It is a family owned producer, all the family still works in the vineyards making the wine, so I thought that was a very nice start" - Carlo Santos MS This episode we showcase what 'Got Somme' is all about! A Master Sommelier helping us to distinguish smells and tastes of affordable wine as we search for the b...

'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their glass. Our mission is to find the best bottle of $30 wine using Master Sommelier Carlos' ungodly talent with fermented grapes. Carlos will aim to teach a novice wine enthusiast Angus how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have frie...