Send us a textIn this episode we explore Sake, Japan’s National Beverage. The Wined Up Podcast compare a traditional sake (Suigei Junmai Ginjo Koiku No. 54) and a non-traditional sake (Turtle Spring Rice Ginjo Genshu) to see which they prefer. Jason explains 5 mind-blowing facts about sake and Trent explains who temperature changes wine.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite sake.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - How temperature affects wine7:57 Thought of the Week (Jason) - 5 mind-blowing facts about Sake!16:33 Sake Tasting - Intro17:35 Traditional Style - Suigei Junmai Ginjo Koiku No. 5419:08 Non-Traditional Style - Turtle Spring Rice Ginjo Genshu20:39 Traditional vs Non-Traditional - Our preference22:33 The Wined Up Conclusion#japan #sake #ricewine #traditional #nontraditional #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we explore Gamay to see if it is ‘gluggable'! We compare Gamay’s from France versus Australia. We compare a 2022 Domaine de colette, Beaujolais-Villages, France to a 2023 Gamay, Sorrenberg, Beechworth, VIC. Jason also sees if red wine makes you sleepier than white. Trent also explains what is ‘reductive’ winemaking.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite gamay wine.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:22 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Does red wine make you sleepier than white?4:01 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What is ‘reductive' winemaking?9:06 Overview - How Gluggable is Gamay?10:01 Background on Gamay14:40 The Wines - French vs Australian Gamay15:28 2023 Gamay, Sorrenberg, Beechworth, VIC18:14 2022 Domaine de colette, Beaujolais-Villages, France20:16 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Trent) - Sorrenberg Gamay20:39 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Trent) - Beaujolais-Villages21:19 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Jason) - Sorrenberg Gamay21:27 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings (Jason) - Beaujolais-Villages21:40 The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #podcast #gamay #beaujolais #beechworth #sorrenberg #france #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).Follow Us on Instagram (The.Wined.Up) or TikTok (@thewinedup ).Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au/ or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.Drink More, Try More, Learn MoreFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we look to answer the timeliness question of what wine to pair with the classic Australian Four’N Twenty meat pie. Jason puts forward his 5 hints and tips for better food and wine matching whilst Trent looks to demystify what exactly are primary, secondary and tertiary aromas.We deep dive into what exactly is a meat pie and also touch on the controversy on the right and wrong ways to eat a meat pie.The wines we picked are the 2019 Eldorado Road Onyx Durif from Beechworth and the 2021 Izway Bruce Shiraz.How do you think we went?Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on what wine you would pick to pair with the Aussie meat pie?Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:27 – Jason’s Thought of the week – 5 tips for food and wine pairing6:19 – Trent’s Thought of the week – what exactly is primary\secondary\tertiary aromas8:35 – The classic Aussie Meat Pie Pairing and what does it mean for us10:08 – What is a meat pie?10:50 – What is the right way to eat a meat pie?13:08 – Jason – Eldorado Durif and meat pie wine pairing15:25 – Trent – Izway Bruce and meat pie wine pairing17:45 – Meat Pie Fun Facts19:30 – Our assessment on the Izway Bruce pairing21:20 – Our assessment on the Eldoradp Durif pairing22:00 – The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #izway #eldorado #durif #fourntwenty #aussiemeatpie #meatpie #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).Follow Us on Instagram (The.Wined.Up) or TikTok (@thewinedup ).Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au/ or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.Drink More, Try More, Learn MoreFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we see if Wendouree wines are worth the hype. We try a 2017 Shiraz Malbec ($125) and a 2006 Shiraz ($240) from Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia. The results were surprising. Jason also explains the similarities between growing good grapes for wine and going through a break-up. Trent shares some Australian cult wines and questions whether cult wines are good for the industry.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Wendouree wine and vintage.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:22 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Growing great grapes is like growing through a break-up.5:13 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What are people claiming as cult wines?9:42 Overview - Wendouree12:23 History of Wendouree15:56 Wendouree Wines to test16:25 2017 Shiraz Malbec, Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia ($125)18:29 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Shiraz Malbec19:17 2006 Shiraz, Wendouree, Clare Valley, South Australia ($240)20:13 Baklava + Madeira as a wine pairing21:38 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Shiraz22:32 The Wined Up Conclusion#wendouree #clarevalley #southaustralia #shiraz #shirazmalbec #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this we interview Aaron Mercer from Mercer wines. We talk about how Aaron accidentally fell into the wine industry having thought his destiny was to follow in his father’s footsteps of being a coal-miner. Aaron talks about his vintages around the world and how fortunate he feels to have been on this journey to now put forward his legacy in Mercer wines. We talk about his focus on alternate grape varietals to adapt to climate change by looking at indigenous grape varietals around the world in hot and dry climates. We also discuss what sustainability means for Aaron and how there is the continual focus and improvement on how to prepare for the 20 – 30 year horizon.We also had the opportunity to taste his 2023 Picpoul Blanc, 2023 Vermentino, 2023 Shiraz Nouveau, and 2023 Montepulciano.Get out to the Mercer Wines in the Hunter Valley in person or check out the Mercer Wines range at https://mercerwines.com.au/Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Thomas Wines.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:00 Introduction1:09 Most memorable wine2:19 Wine you still want to drink3:42 Wine you’d love to have a wine with4:40 Favourite grape varietal5:05 Unique food and wine pairing6:32 Advice for those on wine journey8:11 How did ‘local heroes’ help start your wine journey10:51 Why did you choose to stay in Hunter Valley?12:20 What makes Hunter Valley unique?14:34 How does Hunter Valley compare to the rest of the world17:09 How does Hunter Valley make special Semillon?21:45 Why don’t we talk about Hunter Valley Shiraz or Chardonnay?22:38 Is there an opportunity for sub-regions in Hunter Valley?23:57 What makes Mercer Wines unique?28:19 2023 Picpoul Blanc, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW30:31 How do you choose the grape varietal to use?34:20 Consumers want diversity36:07 Mercer Wines is nimble40:30 2023 Vermentino, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW43:53 Don’t talk about flavour, talk about structure45:38 Why choose emerging varietals?46:26 What does sustinability mean to you?51:52 Is environmental sustainable linked to financial sustainability?52:41 2023 Shiraz Nouveau, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW55:09 What’s the difference between upper and lower Hunter?1:01:45 2023 Montepulciano, Mercer Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW1:06:16 The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #sydney #semillon #supportlocal #thomaswines #huntervalley #andrewthomas #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we explore Madeira Wines from what they call are the Enchanted Isles. We compare different white wine varietals from a different vintage. The wines that we compare are 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($70 from @‌the_winecollective) and a 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira ($90 from @‌the_winecollective). Trent also looks into whether the quality of wine used in cooking makes a difference and Jason shares 7 interesting facts about Madeira wine.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Madeira wine.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Does the wine you use to cook make a difference?4:27 Thought of the Week (Jason) - 7 interesting facts about Madeira wine11:18 Overview - Introduction to Madeira Wines12:47 10 Years Old Henriques & Henriques Boal, Madeira16:38 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Boal17:00 15 Years Old Henriques & Henriques, Malvasia, Madeira9:47 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Malvasia20:13 Baklava + Madeira as a wine pairing21:43 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Baklava + Madeira21:56 The Wined Up Conclusion#madeira #portugal #fortifiedwine #enchanted #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we interview the 2023 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year, Andrew (Thommo) Thomas. We learnt a lot from Andrew including the diversity of Semillon, why he fell in love with Hunter Valley Shiraz, why Semillon loves Hunter Valley’s sandy flats, and the opportunities for Sydney to support the Hunter Valley and local NSW wine regions. We also had the opportunity to taste his 2023 Six Degrees Semillon, 2023 Braemore Semillon, 2017 Braemore Semillon, and 2022 Kiss Shiraz.Andrew showed the fantastic community culture in Hunter Valley, willing to share his journey and knowledge with all. Check out Thomas Wines range at https://www.thomaswines.com.au or check out their socials at https://www.instagram.com/thomaswineshuntervalley.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Thomas Wines.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:22 Introduction1:04 Most memorable wine3:18 Wine you still want to drink5:27 Wine you’d love to have a wine with6:31 Favourite grape varietal7:24 Unique food and wine pairing9:02 Advice for those on wine journey11:24 How did your wine journey start14:29 Tips on how to make great wine16:45 Hunter Valley soils17:46 Old vines make great wines because they’re still there21:01 2023 Six Degrees Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley25:44 What makes Hunter Valley special?31:00 What needs to change to make Sydney support Hunter Valley35:34 2023 Braemore Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley40:10 Do we need Sub-Regions in Hunter Valley?42:16 2017 Braemore Semillon, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley48:21 Why are the sandy flats good for Semillon?49:56 What makes a great winemaker particularly for Semillon?52:27 Where does attention to detail and focus come from?55:52 2022 Kiss Shiraz, Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley1:00:22 How does Hunter Valley create this more elegant wine (Medium wine)?1:03:00 What is a Hunter Valley Shiraz?1:04:29 What’s the future for Thomas Wine?1:08:06 The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #sydney #semillon #supportlocal #thomaswines #huntervalley #andrewthomas #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we re-visit New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to see if we still enjoy it as we did 10 - 15 years ago. We compare 3 different Savvy B’s at different price points. They are a Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18), a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, Amisfield, New Zealand ($25), and a 2021 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand ($90 from Kent St Cellars). Trent tries some palate training with Jason and Jason reflects on why he is not buying wine as often from the big retailers.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on if you like NZ Sauvignon Blanc and why and which is your favourite.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:20 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Palate training7:30 Thought of the Week (Jason) - I’m not buying wine from big retailers13:19 Overview - Is NZ Sauvignon Blanc Still Good?14:37 Overview of Sauvignon Blanc21:35 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18)24:32 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, Amisfield, New Zealand ($25)26:23 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Amisfield27:30 2021 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand ($90)29:58 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Te Koko Cloudy Bay31:44 Food pairing with goats cheese and guava32:47 The Wined Up Conclusion#sauvignonblanc #newzealand #marlborough #centralotago #cloudybay #oysterbay #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we catch up with Chris Tyrrell, the 5th generation winemaker of Tyrrell's Wines. We talk about the evolution of Hunter Valley wines and how we need to embrace the uniqueness of Semillon in particular. We travel through a flight of wines representative of the Tyrrell’s story. 2006 Vat1 Semillon, 2017 Vat 1 Semillon, 2022 Vat47 Chardonnay, Vat 6 Pinot Noir, Vat 9 Shiraz. We were also stoked to have a surprise visit from the legend Bruce Tyrrell himself.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Tyrrell's.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:27 Introduction1:46 Chris Tyrrell - Ice Breaker Questions 6:27 Chris Tyrrell wine journey9:55 Tips along Chris' wine journey12:02 Do Sydneysiders give enough love to Hunter Valley14:09 Evolution of Hunter Valley16:01 What makes Hunter Valley a unique wine region17:45 2017 Vat 1 Semillon, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW22:32 How do you pronounce Semillon23:24 2006 Vat 1 Semillon, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW25:37 The story of Chris and a car through a wall28:07 The story of Vat 47 Chardonnay, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW34:25 The Hunter Valley community and Tyrrell's37:37 What the VAT?39:16 2023 Vat 6 Pinot Noir, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW41:55 Breaking the norm and balancing with heritage51:38 2023 Vat 9 Shiraz, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, NSW54:54 Welcome Bruce Tyrrell55:15 Bruce Tyrrell - Ice Breaker Questions1:09:00 The Wined Up Conclusion#tyrrells #huntervalley #semillon #shiraz #chardonnay#Vat47 #Vat1 #Vat9 #Vat6 #tyrrellswine #tyrrells #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Google Podcasts (The Wined Up).Follow Us on Instagram (The.Wined.Up) or TikTok (@thewinedup ).Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au/ or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.Drink More, Try More, Learn MoreFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode, where we interview our friends Dom and Cathy who help us determine if a $12 Aldi Malbec (2023 Pedra Negra Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina) is as good as a $90 Malbec (2018 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina). To do the comparison we conduct a blind tasting. The results are surprising.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below if you think Aldi wines are good quality and which wine in specific.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:23 Introduction1:14 Most memorable wine?2:32 Favourite varietal3:39 Wines you want to try5:02 Unique food and wine pairing?6:35 The Aldi Index7:46 How do you choose wines8:46 How do you choose a wine for dinner9:47 How does marketing affect your wine9:29 View on NIGO’s collab with Penfolds10:54 Are wine drinkers are for snob?11:23 What would help you understand wine more12:09 Overview - Malbec Blind Taste14:06 The Malbec Grape16:33 The Blind Taste20:25 The results20:43 2018 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($90)21:00 2023 Pedra Negra Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Aldi) ($12)22:54 The Wined Up Conclusion#aldi #malbec #argentina #mendoza #wine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a fantastic conversation about the joy wine brings to both consumers and winemakers, the importance of supporting Australia’s independent and boutique wineries, and Dan’s wine journey including a few tips of the trade that he has picked up.In this episode we get to taste some fantastic wines from Ben Murray Wines including: 2023 Riesling from Eden Valley as well as their reds from Barossa value - 2023 Grenache, 2021 Shiraz, 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, and their 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz.Dan is a passionate winemaker that loves his art and his industry. He also sounds a lot like Russell Crowe if you listen closely! Thanks Dan for sharing your story and taking us through some fantastic wines. Check out Ben Murray Wines at https://benmurraywines.com, https://www.facebook.com/benmurraywinemaker/, https://www.instagram.com/benmurraywines/?hl=enSubscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Ben Murray Wines.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:34 Introduction2:09 Most memorable wine?3:45 Favourite grape varietal4:51 Wine you still want to try7:45 Unique food and wine pairing?8:38 Advice for those on their wine journey9:45 What triggered your wine journey?17:31 Who is Ben Murray?21:39 How can a small producer work in the large Barossa?23:41 What is the Ben Murray ethos?26:13 What makes a great winemaker?27:30 How is the Australian palate evolving?29:12 How a boutique winery can reach consumers?31:07 How to convince beer drinkers to drink wine?34:07 How Ben Murray has evolved34:37 How to try Ben Murray wines?35:51 2023 Riesling, Ben Murray Wines, Eden Valley, SA41:06 2021 Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA41:39 What does ‘old vine’ give to wine?43:40 Barossa sub-regions47:41 2021 Shiraz, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA52:35 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA59:04 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Ben Murray Wines, SA1:03:11 What’s in the future for Ben Murray Wines1:07:51 The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #grenache #shiraz #riesling #southaustralia #barossavalley #benmurraywines #independent #supportsmall #supportlocal #supportindependent #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with an Australian classic Vegemite! We try to pair Vegemite on toast with a 2021 Rosato Chalmers, Heathcote, VIC ($27 from Dan Murphy’s) and a Nyetimber English Sparkling Classic Cuvee ($95 from Dan Murphy’s). Jason also pitches the concept of using emoji’s as wine descriptors to breakdown the language barriers of wine and Trent explains what is ‘wild yeast’.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your a wine you would pair with Vegemite.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:20 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Emoji’s as wine descriptors7:23 Thought of the Week (Trent) - What is wild yeast?11:12 What is Vegemite?14:10 2021 Rosato, Chalmers, Heathcoate, VIC16:13 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Rosato16:53 NYETimber, UK Sparkling Wine22:06 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - English Sparkling Wine22:52 The Wined Up Conclusion#vegemite #emoji #rosato #sparklingwine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we explore wines from Yarra Valley. We compare wines that represent the past and future of Yarra Valley with a 2021 Pinot Noir Block E Deer Farm Vineyard, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Valley, VIC (@coldstreamhillswine4558) and a 2019 Nebbiolo, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC. Trent and Jason also reflect on a great behind the scenes tour of Soumah and Giant Steps provided by The Wine Animal (Brenden Robnik). Highly recommend attending one of The Wine Animals tours and events. Check them out at https://wineanimal.com.au.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from the Yarra Valley.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:20 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Favourite wine movie2:35 The Wine Animal wine tour - Soumah and Giant Steps4:27 Approach to Exploring Yarra Valley5:24 Highlights of Yarra Valley7:22 Overview of Yarra Valley9:30 2021 Pinot Noir Block E Deer Farm Vineyard, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Valley, VIC11:47 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Pinot Noir12:07 2019 Nebbiolo, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC14:56 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Nebbiolo16:37 The Wined Up Conclusion#yarravalley #pinotnoir #nebbiolo #victoria #coldstreamhills #soumah #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we interview John Retsas, the owner and winemaker at First Drop Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. John has a clear passion for wine, Australian wine, being brave, trying new things, and doing so with fun and enthusiasm. First Drop Wines has won many accolades including being part of the Wine Spectator Top 100 most exciting wines and the inaugural Young Gun of Wine award winner.In this episode we get to taste some of the emerging wine varietals that First Drop have produced including: 2023 Following the Sun Prosecco, 2023 Endless Summer Pinot Grigio, 2022 Vivo Arneis, 2022 Moderno Barbera, 2014 Forza Nebbiolo, and 2018 Minchia Montepulciano.We also get to hear John’s story, his passion for Australian wine, being a rebel/pioneer, and great food pairings. Thank you John for sharing your story and amazing wines from First Drop Wines. Check out First Drop Wines at https://firstdropwines.com/, https://www.instagram.com/firstdropwines/, https://www.youtube.com/@FirstDropWines, https://www.facebook.com/firstdropwinesSubscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite First Drop Wines.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:42 Most memorable wine?1:48 Wine you still want to try?2:48 Growth in Australian wine3:39 Favourite grape varietal5:45 Unique food and wine pairing?6:30 Advice for those on their wine journey8:38 What triggered your wine journey?11:51 Experience in the wine industry16:20 Where did the name ‘First Drop’ come from?16:54 How are you positioning First Drop Wines?18:30 Home of the Brave Cellar Door19:16 What varietals are you focusing on?20:52 Will Greek varietals be introduced23:01 Is the Australian palate changing?24:25 First Drop Wines - Accolades24:59 2023 Following the Sun Prosecco, First Drop Wines, SA25:33 Rational behind the artwork27:33 2023 Endless Summer Pinot Grigio, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA29:57 The anti- brand31:12 2022 Vivo Arneis, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA35:05 Why introduce different grape varietals (Pioneer)36:13 2022 Moderno Barbera, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA39:06 How do you influence palate weight?39:47 Challenges and opportunities working with growers41:41 2014 Forza Nebbiolo, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA45:37 2018 Minchia Montepulciano, First Drop Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA50:04 What’s in the future for First Drop Wines51:45 The Wined Up Conclusion#firstdropwines #southaustralia #adelaidehills #nebbiolo #barbera #montepulciano #arneis #pinotgrigio #prosecco #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiencesFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we celebrate The Wined Up Podcast reaching the 1 year milestone! We celebrate with a fantastic champagne recommended by Marc Malouf from iheartwine.com.au. He recommended a 2012 Bruno Paillard Brut Millesime Assemblage Champagne ($200) - what a great recommendation. We reflect on the year that’s passed, some of our favourite wines, favourite wine regions, and thoughts and goals for year two.Thanks to our family and friends who have supported and sacrificed to help our wine journey. Thanks to the community and wine industry for being so open and sharing on information, great wine, and great memories. Looking forward to year 2!Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite The Wined Up episode.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 2012 Bruno Paillard Brut Millesime Assemblage Champagne ($200 from $200 iHeartWine)2:00 Should we continue the podcast2:34 Stats for the year4:00 Things we’ve learnt7:44 Biggest surprise8:50 Champagne in a flute versus universal wine glass11:21 Favourite episode12:30 Favourite food pairing episode12:48 Favourite wine region15:15 Favourite wine17:35 Episode 1 and 219:26 How the palate has changed20:40 Where should we visit for year 221:34 Who should we interview in the future?23:27 Any regrets or goofball moments25:05 The Wined Up Podcast Review - Champagne27:23 Future goals28:53 The Wined Up Conclusion#1yearold #anniversary #champagne #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we try some celebrity wines to see if they are any good. We try a NW Prosecco Rose, Wines by Kylie, Gambellara, Italy ($25 from Dan Murphys) and a Miraval Cotes De Provence Rosa, Provence, FRANCE ($22 from Dan Murphys). In addition to this, Trent sees if AI can accurately depict grapte varietals as people and Jason shares an alternative to the corkscrew the Joqineer.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite celebrity wine.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:22 Thought of the Week (Trent) - AI draws grape varietals as a person4:45 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Is this better than a corkscrew? (Cork Pop)8:59 Overview of Celebrity Wines12:00 NW Prosecco Rose, Wines by Kylie, Gambellara, Italy16:44 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Prosecco Rose17:16 Miraval Cotes De Provence Rosa, Provence, FRANCE20:21 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Rose, Provence21:26 The Wined Up Conclusion#cabernetsauvignon #penfolds #southaustralia #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Google Podcasts (The Wined Up).Follow Us on Instagram (The.Wined.Up) or TikTok (@thewinedup ).Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au/ or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.Drink More, Try More, Learn MoreFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we try a special wine from Trent’s family a 44 Year Old Penfolds BIN 707 Cabernet Sauvignon! It’s from 1980 and was shared by Uncle Des (THANK YOU!). Watch/listen to the episode to find out the history of the BIN 707 as well as our review. In addition to this, Trent shares his thoughts on why terroir should also apply to fruit and veggies and Jason discusses the influence of fashion and art on wine.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below your review of the Penfolds BIN 707Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:26 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Terroir for fruit and veggies?3:43 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Does fashion and art influence wine?9:49 1980 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon12:00 Australian Wine Pocket Book13:10 What was happening in 1980?14:06 Overview of Penfolds BIN 70716:32 Review of 1980 Penfolds BIN 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, SA18:36 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Penfolds BIN 70719:33 The Wined Up Conclusion#cabernetsauvignon #penfolds #southaustralia #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we share some wines to celebrate the mum’s/wives in our lives for Mother’s Day 2024. Trent asks a few questions to reflect and celebrate our wives/mum’s and we share wines that we think our wives would love. These wines were a Massolino Moscato d’Asti, Serralunga d’Alba, Italy ($48 from Prince Wine Store) and a 2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany ($90 from Prince Wine Store). During the episode, Trent shares some wine cocktails and Jason tries to explain what ‘dusty tannins’ are without sounding like a wine snob.Happy Mother’s Day and thank you to our mum’s and wives for their love and support.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on what wines you’d share with your mum/wives and why.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:21 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Wine Cocktails4:55 Thought of the Week (Jason) - What the hell was that wine snob talking about?9:27 Intro - Wines for Mothers Day 202410:41 What wine best represents your wife?11:45 3 words to describe mum or wife15:32 Favourite dish from mum16:39 Message to mum18:08 2021 Massolino Moscato d’Asti, Serralunga d’Alba, Italy21:42 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Moscato d’Asti21:58 2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany26:10 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Riesling Spatlese26:30 The Wined Up Conclusion#mothersday #moscato #germanriesling #spatlese #mosel  #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we attempt to pair wines with Filipino food, specifically Chicken and Pork Adobo! Jason was very excited to do this episode as it ties in with his Filipino heritage. The wines that they tried to pair with the Adobo were a 2019 Smart Grenache, S.C. Pannell, Clarendon, South Australia ($63 at Prince Wine Store) and a 2022 Primavera Pinot Noir, Stefano Lubiana, Derwent Valley, TAS ($40 from Dan Murphys). During the episode Jason explains why the Philippines is not known for wine, and the alternative wines they produce. Trent tests hyper-decanting on-air and the results were surprising!Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on what you would pair with a Chicken and Pork Adobo?Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:24 Thought of the Week (Jason) - Why isn’t the Philippines popular for wine?6:21 Pork and Chicken Adobo7:45 2019 Smart Grenache, S.C. Pannell, Clarendon, South Australia9:47 Thought of the Week (Trent) - Does Hyper decanting work?14:09 Adobo wine pairing with Grenache15:15 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Grenache16:30 2022 Primavera Pinot Noir, Stefano Lubiana, Derwent Valley, TAS17:36 Adobo wine pairing with Pinot19:06 The Wined Up Corkscrew Ratings - Pinot Noir19:59 The Wined Up Conclusion#philippines #adobo #grenache #pinotnoir #hyperdecant #decant #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

Send us a textIn this episode we get to explore wines from Claymore Wines in Clare Valley. Claymore Wines shouts out fun - from their wine labels, to their wine names, to the people working within the business. One of those great people from Claymore Wines is Jonathan (Cellar Door and Sales Representative) who was gracious enough to sit down with us to share his wine journey, the history of Claymore Wines, as well as take us through a flight of some of the great wines they have to offer. We were able to taste a 2023 Joshua Tree Riesling, 2023 Superstition Reserve Riesling, 2021 Who are you? Shiraz Mataro, a 2021 Dark Side of the Moon Shiraz, and a 2022 The Miseducation of Carissa Major Tempranillo.Thank you to Jonathan and Claymore Wines for hosting us and teaching us more about their great wines, Clare Valley, and the importance of fun.Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Claymore Wines wine.Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:90 Most memorable wine?2:37 Wine you still want to try?3:08 Favourite wine varietal?3:58 Advice for those starting their wine journey?5:00 Unique food and wine pairing?5:18 What started your wine journey?6:46 How did you get to this point at Claymore?7:26 Why are Clare Valley reds special?9:14 Why is Claymore Wines special?10:18 Is there a link between the song title and the wine?10:52 Anura Nitchingham - Doctor to Winery owner12:58 Carissa Major’s wine label14:54 What do the wine labels represent?16:15 Claymore Wines winemaker - Adam Clay16:54 Claymore Wines - wine style17:37 2023 Joshua Tree Riesling vs 2023 Superstition Reserve Riesling21:14 Size of vineyards24:00 Oak treatment24:52 2021 Who are you? Shiraz Mataro, Claymore Wines, Clare Valley, SA25:41 What does Mataro provide in a blend?28:19 2021 Dark Side of the Month Shiraz, Claymore Wines, Clare Valley, SA21:49 2022 The Miseducation of Carissa Major Tempranillo, Claymore Wines, Clare Valley, SA33:14 The Wined Up Conclusion#clarevalley #liverpool #wine #claymore #shiraz #riesling #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au. Drink More, Try More, Learn More.