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videoMaster Sommelier Thought This Australian Wine Was Bordeaux
What happens when a Master Sommelier mistakes an Australian Merlot for Bordeaux? In this episode of Got Somme, Carlos Santos goes deep into a blind wine tasting challenge packed with blackcurrant, oak spice, massive confidence… and a few dramatic turns along the way. From “this is definitely Bordeaux” to correctly calling the grape, alcohol, and vintage, this blind tasting proves just how deceptive great wine can be. Expect chaos, elite palate breakdowns, wine education, and plenty of laughs as Carlos works through every clue in the glass. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how sommeliers actually taste wine blind, this episode is for you. Bottle: 2023 Summerfield Wines Merlot https://summerfieldwines.com.au/shop/merlot-2016/ Glassware used: RIEDEL Use code: GOTSOMME at check out for 25% off! https://www.riedel.com/en-au/ In This Episode - How sommeliers analyse wine blind - Breaking down tannins, alcohol, acidity, and oak - Why Merlot can taste like Bordeaux - The difference b
videoDON'T give this wine to someone just starting their journey...
DON'T give this wine to someone just starting their journey... Try this one instead...
videoMy new favourite...
My new favourite... Do not miss these events when they're in your city! 🍷 WineWings collection from @Riedel_Official & @riedel_mark.baulderstone
videoDid you know this Grape Variety was nearly extinct?
Did you know this Grape Variety was nearly extinct?
videoA Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends…
"One of the BEST White Wines in the World" A Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends… NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY! Type 'GIFT' below and I'll send a present to in your DMs
videoA Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends…
"One of the BEST White Wines in the World" A Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends… NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY! Type 'GIFT' below and I'll send a present to in your DMs
video"One of the BEST White Wines in the World"
A Master Sommelier gives Angus a bottle he only gifts to close friends… and it turns into one of the most fascinating white wine episodes we’ve ever recorded. Carlos Santos introduces us to Condrieu, one of France’s most premium white wine regions, made exclusively from Viognier. Once nearly extinct, this grape is now producing some of the richest, most textural and most underrated white wines in the world. Bottle: 2018 Yves Cuilleron Condrieu ‘Les Chaillets’ Viognier Vieilles Vignes Glassware u
videoEver wondered how and why certain bottles of international wine end up in Australia?
Ever wondered how and why certain bottles of international wine end up in Australia? Here, our Master Somm breaks down how he chooses which labels to import. There are so many jobs in the wine industry. @seekau and you shall find.
videoEver wondered how and why certain bottles of international wine end up in Australia?
Ever wondered how and why certain bottles of international wine end up in Australia? Here, our Master Somm breaks down how he chooses which labels to import. There are so many jobs in the wine industry. @seekau and you shall find.
videoAngus had NO IDEA that Grand Cru production was SO LOW!
Angus had NO IDEA that Grand Cru production was SO LOW! Did you know this about Bugundy yields? We got this wonderful bottle of Clos de La Roche from @frenchwinecentre
videoAngus had NO IDEA that Grand Cru production was SO LOW!
Angus had NO IDEA that Grand Cru production was SO LOW! Did you know this about Bugundy yields? We got this wonderful bottle of Clos de La Roche from @frenchwinecentre
videoCleansing your timeline with the worlds best glassware...
Cleansing your timeline with the worlds best glassware... Cheers 🍷 @Riedel_Official x @riedel_mark.baulderstone
videoCleansing your timeline with the worlds best glassware...
Cleansing your timeline with the worlds best glassware... Cheers 🍷 @Riedel_Official x @riedel_mark.baulderstone
videoThe Bottle That Outsmarted a Master Sommelier
In this episode of Got Somme, the boys put wine knowledge to the ultimate test with another instalment of the Blind Wine Tasting Series. Carlos goes in blind with only the glass in front of him, breaking down colour, aroma, structure, tannin, alcohol and region clues in real time. What follows is a fascinating look inside the mind of a Master Sommelier as he narrows down possibilities across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and France before making his final call. From volatile acidity and jammy r
videoBurgundy Pinot Noir | Is Expensive Wine Actually Worth It?
What’s the real difference between a $50 bottle of Burgundy and an $800 one? In this episode of Got Somme, we do a sophisticated tasting with Master Sommelier Carlos Santos to break down three Pinot Noirs from Burgundy at completely different price points. This is not just about taste. It’s about rarity, terroir, production, and whether any of that actually shows up in the glass. We’re putting it to the test: • $50 Burgundy (entry-level) • $150 Village-level wine • $800 Grand Cru (Thanks to the
videoBlind Wine Tasting Chaos: Pinot Grigio or Did We Completely Miss It?
This starts as a structured blind tasting and slowly turns into a geography exam with wine in the middle. The wine shows clean fruit, floral lift, and chalky minerality. No oak. Medium-plus acidity. Everyone immediately starts narrowing the field like they’re 90% confident. Then the guesses begin: Pinot Grigio feels right. Grüner Veltliner is in the conversation. Verdejo gets a mention. Chablis gets a respectful exclusion. Every option feels correct… until it doesn’t. Eventually, after a few det
videoIs $50 too much for an “entry level” wine…
Is $50 too much for an “entry level” wine… or have we just redefined what entry level actually means? Price, perception, and what’s actually in the glass. Comment PRICE and I'll send you the full episode
videoIs $50 too much for an “entry level” wine…
Is $50 too much for an “entry level” wine… or have we just redefined what entry level actually means? Price, perception, and what’s actually in the glass. Comment PRICE and I'll send you the full episode
videoHow To Outsmart a Master Sommelier
The Bottle That Outsmarted a Master Sommelier
videoI drank a $3,500 bottle of wine.
I drank a $3,500 bottle of wine. I was lucky enough to taste seven vintages of @Penfolds Grange side by side and be reminded why it’s one of the most iconic wines ever created. A wine first made in secret over 75 years ago… now a benchmark recognised around the world. Then came the moment I’ll probably never repeat. Penfolds Grange La Chapelle. One of those rare experiences that reminds you wine is more than a drink. It’s history, craft, patience and storytelling in a glass. Very grateful to hav
videoHow To Outsmart a Master Sommelier
The Bottle That Outsmarted a Master Sommelier
videoThis starts as a structured blind tasting and slowly turns into a geography exam
Comment 'BLIND WINE' and I'll send you the full episode This starts as a structured blind tasting and slowly turns into a geography exam with wine in the middle. The wine shows clean fruit, floral lift, and chalky minerality. No oak. Medium-plus acidity. Everyone immediately starts narrowing the field like they’re 90% confident. Then the guesses begin: Pinot Grigio feels right. Grüner Veltliner is in the conversation. Verdejo gets a mention. Chablis gets a respectful exclusion. Every option feel
videoIs a $150 bottle of Burgundy Pinot THREE TIMES BETTER than a $50 bottle?
Is a $150 bottle of Burgundy Pinot THREE TIMES BETTER than a $50 bottle? Most people can’t tell the difference… can you?
videoDid you know this part in the history of wine?
Did you know this part in the history of wine?