WINE: The Long and the Short of It

In part 1 of our BONUS festive episodes, we discuss our ideal food and wine pairings for the festive season. From early-morning bubbles; to midday canapés, to traditional staters all the way through to the main event. We chat about our family traditions, and how we like to splash out for the big day While we tend to treat ourselves, we also give some not-so-extravagant fantastic affordable recomme...

This episode is all about sustainability. With a few laughs and bloopers thrown in for good measure! We talk about our proud partner Give Wine A Future and their initiative to promote sustainability in the wine industry. This is a movement driven and backed by Findlater & Co. The 'GWAF' message and movement is one for all members of the wine industry and all consumers to get behind a...

In this chunky episode, we delve into our recent press trip to the wine region Rueda in Castilla y Leon, Spain. We discuss the Verdejo grape, how it is grown, harvested and the various wine-making techniques that are used in the region.  We chat about the history of the region around Valladolid where we were based during the trip.  We strongly believe that the Verdejo grape has such commercial app...

In this meaty episode, we tackle the basics of food and wine pairing. It used to be simple pairing food and wine. The 'rules' were white fish or chicken with white wine and red meat with red wine. Now it is not so simple. Now there are a lot more factors to be considered, how the dish is cooked, what spices it may have, and so on. We discuss some classic pairings, some of our favourites,...

In this episode, we take you on a journey to some of our favourite wine regions. We take a trip down memory lane and recall some of our wine adventures to Bordeaux, Jerez, California and more.  You will learn about our experiences, where to go, what to do and the culture and gastronomy of these stunning wine regions.  As usual, we have a wine quiz focusing on wine regions and of course our weekly...

In this episode, we continue to discuss common wine myths. We discuss whether or not you should have red wine with fish and white wine with meat. We also discuss alternative wine vessels such as canned wine and bagnums! Are they more sustainable?  We give our usual recommendations and have a short quiz.  As always we love hearing from you so please pop us an email at info@ourwinepodcast@gmail.com ...

In this episode, we debunk common wine myths and leave you free of those niggling questions: Is it the sulfites giving you that hangover? Are blended wines inferior? Does a wine get better with age?  We also throw in a few ‘did you knows’ for good measure along with our usual wine recommendations! We love hearing from you, pop us an email at ourwinepodcast@gmail.com and let us know if you learned...

Following on from episode 5 (‘White Wine Styles’), in this episode we walk you through four Red Wine Styles – Bright and Juicy, Smooth and Structured, Warm and Spicy, Rich and Robust. Understanding these styles will help you navigate the wine rut you might be stuck in, while encouraging you to explore your preferences and better connect you to your new wine favourite! As you explore more wine styl...

Are you stuck in a wine rut? Are you reluctant to pay a little more for a wine you're not sure you will enjoy? It is common for consumers to go straight to a familiar wine brand, label, grape or country knowing it is a safe bet.  In this episode we guide you through four defined wine styles - Crisp & Lean, Aromatic & Floral, Ripe & Round, Rich & Toasty. Understanding these wil...

Organic, biodynamic and natural wines. What do these terms mean? What are the differences between them? Should we pay a premium for organic wines? In this episode, we have a brief but entertaining chat to introduce you to these topics, briefly explain what they mean in practical terms and share our initial thoughts. This is a huge topic so tune into future episodes for a more detailed discussion o...

In this week's episode, you will get to know us better! We talk about how we both got into the wine industry and share our stories about how we left our secure jobs to pursue our passion for wine. Antonia speaks about her travels exporting wine from Ireland to Jerez in Spain to China for over a decade. Lynda talks about leaving a secure job in accountancy to start her professional wine studie...

Episode 2 – Everything you wanted to know about wine…. part 2! In this episode, we continue to answer your frequent questions about wine. How long can you keep a wine once opened? What is a Coravin? When should you send back wine in a restaurant? What are the common wine faults? When should you decant a wine? Tune in for our take on these topics, as well as our wine quizzes and weekly recommendati...

Episode 1 – Everything you wanted to know about wine…. part 1! Over the years, we have been repeatedly asked those niggling questions that can really boggle the minds of wine consumers. What are sulfites? Are they bad for you? The deeper the punt, the better the quality? Tune in for all your answers, as well as useful wine buying tips, impromptu quizzes, and wine recommendations. Please share our...

Welcome to our brand new podcast, Wine: The Long and the Short of It! Your hosts are Antonia Dominguez and Lynda Coogan , we are wine-loving friends with a combined 27 years of experience in the wine trade. We will be sharing our wine tips, advice, recommendations, and lots more in this podcast. Who is it for, I hear you ask? Well, for everyone who has an interest in wine and is curious about lear...