Wine Tasting 101

Australia Wine

Aldi Australian Shiraz – Revisited (Episode 206 – Part 1)

Shiraz is the signature grape for Australia, so we are expecting great things. This particular Australian Shiraz is from Aldi’s own Exquisite range and costs at the time of writing…
Gin

Whittakers Original Gin (Episode 204)

In this episode, we taste another Whittaker Gin, this time their original. On the nose, the smell of lemon immediately shone through! Neat the taste was spot on "classic" gin!…
Portuguese Wine

Lusus (Portuguese) Wines Interview (Episode 201)

We have the great pleasure of interviewing Alexis and Claire a husband and wife team who have just set up their new venture Lusus Wines. Luses Wines only sells Portuguese…
Australia Wine

Barossa Ink Australian Shiraz Review (Episode 198 – Part 3)

In the last part of this episode, we taste an Australian Shiraz, available at the time of writing for £8.00p. Given that Shiraz is the signature grape of Australia we…
Chile

Tesco Finest Chilean Shiraz (Episode 198 Part 2)

In the second part of this episode, we taste a Chilean Shiraz (Limari Valley)from Tesco's Finest range which at the time of writing cost £8.00 On the nose, it obviously…
Shiraz

Boschendal 2017 South African Shiraz (Episode 198 – Part 1)

In this episode, we taste some Shiraz from South Africa, Chile and Australia. In this, the first part of the episode, we taste a Shiraz from South Africa - Boschendal…
Ribera Del Duero wine region

Tim Atkin – Master of Wine – discusses Ribera del Duero & Beginning your Wine Journey (Episode 197)

Winemastery has the great honour of interviewing another Master of Wine Mr Tim Atkin. Tim gave a master class in Ribera del Duero wines in Manchester recently and kindly agreed…
Portuguese Wine

House of Wines – Portugal (Episode 196 Part 4)

In this part of this episode, we talk to Filipa and José from House of Wines - Portugal. We have a fascinating discussion about their wine and Portuguese wine in…
Portuguese Wine

Ervideira Vineyard – Interview (Episode 196 Part 3)

In this part of the episode, we visit the Ervideira vineyard and talk to one of the owners who is the vineyard's winemaker. He begins by explaining the history of…
English Wine

Woodchurch Sparkling Rose (Episode 203 Part 2)

In part 2 of this episode, we taste a fantastic English Sparkling Rose from Woodchurch Winery. This wine starts with a Strawberry flavour, it is sharp, refreshing without the acidity,…