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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?
videoHow Master Somm guides guests through their wine choices based on price.
How Master Somm guides guests through their wine choices based on price. No upsell here just good service! Type PRICE below in the comments and I'll send you this episode that just came out
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 have been in the room. #Penfolds #Grange #Wine #FineWine #WineTasting #AustralianWine #LuxuryLifestyle #WineCollector #Sommelier #GotSomme
video$50 vs $150 vs $800 Burgundy… What are you actually paying for?
$50 vs $150 vs $800 Burgundy… What are you actually paying for? Type PRICE in the comments and I'll send you this episode right now New Episode Out Now
video$60 vs $150 wines from the same winemaker.
$60 vs $150 wines from the same winemaker. Whats the difference in price explained by a Master Sommelier Comment ESTATE and I'll DM you this full episode right now
videoDid you know this part in the history of wine?
Did you know this part in the history of wine?
videoHow Master Somm guides guests through their wine choices based on price.
How Master Somm guides guests through their wine choices based on price. No upsell here just good service! Type PRICE below in the comments and I'll send you this episode that just came out
video$50 vs $150 vs $800 Burgundy… What are you actually paying for?
$50 vs $150 vs $800 Burgundy… What are you actually paying for? Type PRICE in the comments and I'll send you this episode right now New Episode Out Now
video$60 vs $150 wines from the same winemaker.
$60 vs $150 wines from the same winemaker. Whats the difference in price explained by a Master Sommelier Comment ESTATE and I'll DM you this full episode right now
videoLets start saying 'Eat The Box' more when referring to Oak in wine please 😂
Lets start saying 'Eat The Box' more when referring to Oak in wine please 😂 How do you describe big, powerful, oaky wines?
videoLets start saying 'Eat The Box' more when referring to Oak in wine please 😂
Lets start saying 'Eat The Box' more when referring to Oak in wine please 😂 How do you describe big, powerful, oaky wines?
videoWhat is an 'Estate' wine?
What is an 'Estate' wine? Comment ESTATE and I'll send you the full breakdown vs Single Vineyard
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 feels correct… until it doesn’t.
videoWhat is an 'Estate' wine?
What is an 'Estate' wine? Comment ESTATE and I'll send you the full breakdown vs Single Vineyard
videoWe are back baby!!! 🍷
We are back baby!!! 🍷 @riedel_official will continue to be the glassware of choice for Got Somme AND they have bumped up our doscount code for YOU guys Australians use: GOTSOMME at the check out to save 25% Kiwis use: GOTSOMMENZ Thank you @riedel_mark.baulderstone
videoWhy do some wines cost double or triple the price of others, when they come from the same winery?
Single Vineyard vs Estate Wine - Worth double the price? Type DOUBLE in the chat and I'll personally DM you this episode.
videoSingle Vineyard vs Estate Wine
Why does one bottle of wine cost $60 while another from the same producer costs $150? In this episode of Got Somme, we compare two Pinot Noir wines from the wonderful Paringa Estate in the Mornington Peninsula to answer one of the most common questions wine drinkers ask: Are single vineyard wines actually better than estate wines? Sponsor: RIEDEL https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop#sor... (Australians use code: GOTSOMME New Zealand: GOTSOMMENZ at check out for 20% off) Master Sommelier Carlos Santos breaks down the real differences between estate wines vs single vineyard wines, including: • What “estate wine” actually means • Why single vineyard wines are more expensive • The role of terroir, vine age, and scarcity • Whether expensive wine really tastes better • Why wineries release estate wines earlier than premium bottles We also dive into how older vines produce more concentrated grapes, why winemakers sometimes hold wines back for years, and whether you're paying for flavour
videoBlind Wine Tasting - Was it Bordeaux? Was it Rioja?
BLIND WINE TASTING From deep ruby colour to lingering pencil-shaving tannins, this wine delivered layer after layer of complexity — black currant, black plum, truffle, leather, clove, nutmeg, star anise, and what our co-host could only describe as fresh pasta flour. The nose alone was worth the price of admission. Was it Bordeaux? Was it Rioja? @platinumfinewine
videoCan a Master Sommelier guess this 10+ year old wine?
What happens when you hand a sommelier a mystery glass and ask them to identify a world-class red wine — completely blind? In this episode of Got Somme, we put the palate to the ultimate test with a stunning Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 that left us speechless (and one of us with actual goosebumps). We got ours here: https://www.platinumfinewine.com.au/product/bodegas-lan-gran-reserva/ Sponsor: RIEDEL (Use Code: GOTSOMME for 25% off!) https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop From deep ruby colour to lingering pencil-shaving tannins, this wine delivered layer after layer of complexity — black currant, black plum, truffle, leather, clove, nutmeg, star anise, and what our co-host could only describe as fresh pasta flour. The nose alone was worth the price of admission. Was it Bordeaux? Was it Rioja? Tune in as we break down every clue, make the call, and reveal just how well a 10-year-old wine can hide its age. Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 Region: Rioja, Spain Variety: Tempranillo Aging: Gran Rese
videoWhat a Master Sommelier pairs with Aligotè
What a Master Sommelier pairs with Aligotè Food 🤝 Wine Whats your perfect pairing?
videoBurgundy under $100?
Burgundy under $100? Who's drank an Aligotè since this episode came out? Wine from @frenchwinecentre
videoBurgundy Under $100? Meet Aligoté
Burgundy Under $100? Meet Aligoté Comment 'Aligote' below and I'll send you this new episode
videoBurgundy’s Most Underrated Grape
Burgundy is home to some of the most expensive wines in the world. Bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti can sell for more than $30,000, yet in this episode of Got Somme we’re tasting a Burgundy white wine for under $100. How is that possible? The answer lies in one of Burgundy’s most underrated grape varieties: Aligoté. In this episode, Angus and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos take a deep dive into the forgotten sibling of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. While Burgundy is famous for its iconic Grand Cru wines, Aligoté has quietly existed in the region for centuries, often overlooked despite producing bright, mineral-driven wines with incredible value. Carlos explains why Aligoté is having a quiet renaissance among sommeliers and wine lovers around the world, and why this historic Burgundian grape could be your gateway into Burgundy without the Burgundy price tag. Along the way, we unpack the fascinating history of the grape, how it compares to Chardonnay and Chablis, and the surprisi
videoAbout out Black Jack wines who lost their wine in the January fires
Shout out to @blackjackwines A delicious, oak driven, balanced Shiraz! Master Somm approved 🍷 Buy their wine! A list of the affected wineries from @winecompanion @aglassofofficial | @antcliffschase | @belvoirwinery | @bertrandbespoke | @bresswines | Burke & Wills | @byronsvalebendigo | @dilworthandallain | Elgo Estate | @farmerandthescientist | @fixedpoints.wine| @fowles_wine | @gilgraves | @glenwillowwines | @guildford_vineyard| @hesketestate | @joshuacooperwines | @killiecrankie_wines | @lauristonhills_estate | Lome Vineyard | @maidenii| @maisonlapalus| @merthvineyard | @mount_alexander_winery| @passingcloudswine | @shirazrepublic | @stillmoonwines | @suttongrangewinery| @turnerscrossingwine | @winexsam | @workingdogwinery | @zigzagwines