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videoWhy the cost difference between Echézeaux and Clos De Roche in Burgundy wines?? 🇫🇷🍷
Why the cost difference between Echézeaux and Clos De Roche in Burgundy wines?? 🇫🇷🍷 Wine from @frenchwinecentre
videoWho has been listening/watching since day 1?
The journey from $20 @jimbarrywines Riesling to Burgundian Grand Cru Pinot has been a long one but one of the best yet! Who has been listening/watching since day 1? BIG thanks to @frenchwinecentre for supplying these two incredible bottles
videoBlind wine tasting is brutal. Even for a Master Sommelier.
Blind wine tasting is brutal. Even for a Master Sommelier. Carlos couldn't guess the wine we've tasted on the show FOUR TIMES! Hint: It's Angus' favourite Type 'BRUTAL' below and I'll send you the full tasting without edits
videoCan Carlos Guess Angus' FAVOURITE win of ALL TIME!?
Blind wine tasting is brutal. Even for a Master Sommelier. In this episode of Got Somme, Carlos blind tastes a vibrant, medium-ruby red wine and reads the clues as Pinot Noir: juicy cherry, raspberry, Christmas cake spice, fine tannins, elegant structure, and that “Old World on the palate, New World on the nose” tension. But then comes the reveal. It’s actually Gamay from Beechworth, Victoria, a 2024 release, and it happens to be one of Angus’ favourite wines of all time. Wine: Sorrenberg This is the whole point of blind tasting: you follow the evidence, you make the call, and sometimes the wine still stitches you up. If you’re learning wine, love Pinot Noir, or want to understand how sommeliers think in real time, this one is for you. In this episode you’ll learn - How to identify red wine blind using colour, aroma, tannin and acid - Pinot Noir vs Gamay: the overlap that tricks even pros - What “fine-grain tannins” and “perfume” really mean in practice - Why some Gamay can pres
videoIs there enough difference between a $100 bottle of wine and an $800 bottle that justifies the cost?
Is there enough difference between a $100 bottle of wine and an $800 bottle that justifies the cost? What do you think?
videoTheres levels to this and Burgundy is a level above!
Theres levels to this and Burgundy is a level above! Heres the reaction to @Angus_OL assessing the wine on the nose 🌹 2022 Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Wine sourced from @frenchwinecentre
videoThe positive out of the bushfires is we have been made aware of wineries we didn't know existed
The positive out of a horrible event like the bushfires in Victoria in January is we have been made aware of wineries we didn't know existed on our doorstep. Wonderful Chardonnay @stillmoonwines A list of the affected wineries from @winecompanion @aglassofofficial | @antcliffschase | @belvoirwinery | @bertrandbespoke | @blackjackwines | @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 | @suttongrangewinery| @turnerscrossingwine | @winexsam | @workingdogwinery | @zigzagwines
videoIs Expensive Wine Worth It?
Is Expensive Wine Worth It? Type "I'm in the Cru" below and I'll send you this brand new episode
videoThe Most Expensive Wine I've Ever Opened (Grand Cru Burgundy)
We risked $1,700 worth of wine to answer one question: is expensive wine worth it? In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Somm Carlos Santos open two Grand Cru Burgundies (around $800 a bottle) and taste them side by side. No posturing, no wine snobbery, just an honest test of what you’re paying for when the label gets serious. We talk: - What “Grand Cru” actually means in Burgundy - Why producers matter as much as terroir - The difference between a great $30 bottle and an $800 bottle - Whether expensive wine is “worth it” or just status - How to find underrated regions that deliver insane value BIG thanks to The French Wine Centre for providing the bottles 🙏🏼 https://frenchwinecentre.com/ Check out their AMAZING mixed 6 of French Reds for $250 https://frenchwinecentre.com/collections/packs/products/issue-02-mixed-3-the-reds Sponsor: RIEDEL https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop#sort=bestSeller (Australians use code: GOTSOMME New Zealand: GOTSOMMENZ at check out fo
videoIs it any surprise that Carlos' new restaurant in Byron Bay has a large 'Natty' Wine market?
Is it any surprise that Carlos' new restaurant in Byron Bay has a large 'Natty' Wine market? (Also, I like Natural wine! This a joke to make you smile)
videoThe BIGGEST seller on the Wine List Carlos created for @thebelongil is...
The BIGGEST seller on the Wine List Carlos created for @thebelongil is... Only $40?!?!?! Comment Wine List below and I'll send you the full assessment of this wine
videoHow an you help after a devastation affects the wine community?
How can you help after a devastation that affects the wine community? Buy their wine! A list of the affected wineries from @winecompanion A Glass of | Antcliff’s Chase | Belvoir Wines | Bertrand Bespoke | BlackJack Wines | Bress Wines | Burke & Wills | Byronsvale | Dilworth & Allain | Elgo Estate* | Farmer and the Scientist | Fixed Points | Fowles Wine | GilGraves | Glenwillow Wines | Guildford Vineyard | Hesket Estate | Joshua Cooper Wines | Killiecrankie Wines | Lauriston Hills Estate | Lome Vineyard** | Maidenii | Maison Lapalus | Merth Vineyard | Mount Alexander Winery | Passing Clouds | Shiraz Republic | Still Moon | Sutton Grange | Turners Crossing | Wine x Sam | Working Dog Wines | Zig Zag Rd
videoDid Angus stitch up Carlos with this blend?
Did Angus stitch up Carlos with this blend? Type 'Blend' below and I'll send you the unedited approach our Master Somm took to this guest Blind Wine Tasting featuring @storywines
videoThe White Wine That Fooled a Master Sommelier
Carlos analyses colour, aroma, acidity, texture and structure to identify a mystery white wine. From Albariño to Garganega to Rhône blends and Viognier, the clues stack up… until the reveal throws everything off. Blind tasting is one of the hardest skills in wine. Even for a Master Sommelier. If you love learning wine in a fun, practical way, this series will sharpen your palate and teach you how sommeliers actually think. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • How sommeliers approach blind wine tasting • Key clues from colour, acidity and aroma • Albariño vs Viognier vs Rhône blends explained • Why light bubbles and texture matter • The biggest mistakes even pros make Recorded at SESSION in PROGRESS studios in Melbourne. Wine: 'The Story' Marsanne Rousanne Viognier 2020 https://www.instagram.com/storywines/ WATCH NEXT • Blind Tasting Red Wine Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4jBm8qOfgg&t=7s • Best Value Wines Under $30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOIUiUNobKw&t=689s SUBSCRIBE New
videoWhat wine did @chrishemsworth order? ⚡️🍷
What wine did @chrishemsworth order? ⚡️🍷 @Angus _OL was quietly disappointed @ Type ' Wine List' below and I'll send you the full episode of this podcast
videoCan you guess what wine is $35,000 on the wine list?
Can you guess what wine is $35,000 on the wine list? I'll ❤️ the comment that guesses it correctly (If you've listened to the episode and heard the answer just type "I know")
videoBehind the scenes of building a $1.5 million restaurant wine list
We spent over $1,000,000 on wine! Type 'Wine List' in the comments and I'll send you the episode
videoWe spent over $1,000,000 on wine!
Master Sommelier Carlos Santos goes behind the scenes of building a $1.5 million restaurant wine list for a new Byron Bay venue created by chef Shannon Bennett. From $35,000 magnums to $40 best-selling wines, we break down how sommeliers curate world-class wine lists, negotiate rare allocations, and balance prestige bottles with everyday drinkers. You’ll learn: • How a Master Sommelier builds a wine list from scratch • Why some wines sell more than others • The hardest wines to source in Australia • How trade tastings and supplier relationships work • Why Australian wine is dominating restaurant lists • How price psychology shapes customer orders If you love wine, restaurants, or the behind-the-scenes world of hospitality, this episode is for you. Wine we drank: Artomana Txakolina 'Xarmant' Txakoli 2024 Recorded at our new Collins Street studio by SESSION in PROGRESS. SPONSORS Grays.com https://www.grays.com/search/wine RIEDEL https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop#sort=bestSeller
videoIs Chablis Premier Cru really worth 2.5x the price of Village Chablis?
Is Chablis Premier Cru really worth 2.5x the price of Village Chablis? Same grape. Same region. Totally different rocks, ageing, and complexity. Our Master Sommelier settles it. Comment 'Chablis' to watch the Master Somm blind taste the 3 wines
video"No one had a glass - I drank the WHOLE bottle"
"No one had a glass - I drank the WHOLE bottle" @angus_ol talks about the difficulty of converting people to TRYING fortified wines. Type 'Fortified' in the comments and I'll send you this episode of a Master Somm explaining our fav sticky wines.
videoWhat the f*** is this?!?!
What the f*** is this?!?! If you’re serious about wine, you should be serious about how it’s poured. We decant our wines but had never filtered?!? The @jorywinekit may look like a science experiment but you’re removing the elements (sediment) that get in the way of it showing wine at its best self. For older vintages, it’s a no brainer. For younger wines, it’s a conversation starter. Have you tried filtering your wine before?