$5 vs $300 - Master Sommelier Shiraz BLIND tasting 😎🍷

$5 vs $300 - Master Sommelier Shiraz BLIND tasting 😎🍷

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS August 24, 2023 Duration: 24:02

Can 9 Australian Shiraz producers beat 1 French Syrah in a wine blind tasting?

WATCH TILL THE END TO WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE VALUED AT $320*

Tasting wines valued between $5 and $320 we tasked Master Sommelier Carlos Santos to taste for QUALITY in the hopes of finding a great bottle of Shiraz at an affordable price... was this the case?

Bottles and their Numbers:

#1 - 2017 Benarca Estate, Heathcote πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#2 - 2019 Dalys Cottage, Mount Avoca πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#3 - 2014 Grant Burge 'Meshach', Barossa Valley πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#4 - 2018 Taltarni, Pyrenees πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#5 - 2020 Starling, Barossa Valley πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#6 - 2016 Cornas Syrah, Rhone Valley, France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

#7 - 2019 Kilikanoon 'Golden Ridgeline', Clare Valley πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#8 - 2019 Noble Vine, South Australian Blend πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#9 - 2020 Haselgrove 'Il Padrone', McLaren Vale πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

#10 - 2016 Club Diamondz 'Limited Release', Barossa Valley πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

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Ever felt a bit lost staring at a wine list or wondering what you're actually tasting in your glass? Got Somme is here to help, without any of the pretence. This isn't a stuffy lecture; it's a conversation between Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and his mate, radio announcer Angus O'Loughlin, who's keen to learn but starting from scratch. Each episode, Carlos guides Angus-and by extension, all of us-through the fundamentals, breaking down everything from grape varieties and regional styles to understanding why a wine tastes the way it does. The real magic happens when they're joined by some of the world's most respected winemakers, who share the stories and craft behind their bottles. You'll hear Carlos explain how to pick a good wine from a bad one, demystifying terms like tannin and terroir along the way. It's an accessible, often funny journey into wine, perfect for anyone who enjoys a glass but wants to understand the world behind it. Produced by SESSION in PROGRESS, this podcast turns curiosity into genuine knowledge, one bottle at a time.
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