Wine

Australia Wine

72. Episode #20 Introduction

As summer gets into full swing we introduce Rose from around the world. We taste a Rose from California, Chile and Australia. We also get to experience the subtle differences…
Italian Wine

71. Episode #19 Part 3 – Chianti

In Part 3 of Episode 19, John and I taste perhaps one of the most famous Italian wines - Chianti. Made even more famous in the film Hannibal. We discuss…
Italian Wine

70. Episode #19 Part 2 – Valpolicella

In part two of Episode 19 we taste another Italiab Red and perhaps a much more famous variety - Valpolicella Classico. How will this compare to the not as well…
Italian Wine

69. Episode #19 Part 1 – Nerro Masalese

The first of the trio of Italian wines we try in this Episode is from the very south of Italy, Sicily. The Sicilian Nerello Mascalese proves to be very "Quaffable"…
Italian Wine

68. Episode #19 Introduction – Italian Red Wines

In this introduction we change the format slightly as we start our world tour of wines. Put another way we start to talk about wines from different countries and we…
Argentinian Wine

66. Episode #18 Part 2 – Melbec

In Part 2 of this Episode we look at a Argentinean Melbec, which reignites John's interest in this grape! https://youtu.be/cUzCvn-AKmY
Chile

65. Episode #18 Part1 – Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir varies from "Light" to "Beasty" wines and the only way to tell is to speak to your wine merchant who will guide you depending on your taste. The…
Gruner Veltliner

63. Episode #17 Part 4 Recommendations based on the three wines tried in this Episode

John suggests some other wines to try if you like any of the three we have tasted in this Episode.
New Zealand

62. Episode #17 Part 3 – Gruner Veltliner & Yorkshire Fettle

In this part three of Episode 17 we look at pairing Gruner Veltliner wine with Yorkshire's answer to Greece's FETA cheese the award winning Shepherds Purse Yorkshire Fettle. https://youtu.be/YoVERCS3Bb0  …
Australia Wine

61. Episode#17 – Part 2 – Riesling and Fourme d’Ambert

In this second part of Episode 17 we taste and discuss a Australian Riesling. Can John recognise what the distinctive nose reminds the other John of? If he does we…