Master (Sommelier) Class in DECANTING!

Master (Sommelier) Class in DECANTING!

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS June 13, 2024 Duration: 23:42

Have a cracking bottle of Red Wine and you don't know if you should decant it?

If you should - how long for?

Master Sommelier Carlos Santos is here to debunk the decanting myths and describe the many benefits, including separating the sediment from the liquid. This is especially helpful for red wines. Decanting also enhances a wine's flavour by exposing it to oxygen, and allowing it to breathe.

In this episode of Got Somme: We decant one wine into 3 different vessels to explain the process and why once decanted we can assess 3 different experiences.

Get ready to find out how to be rid of your wine dregs aka sediment and give your cherished wines their best chance.

 

Quiz - Can you name the best Italian Sparkling wine region?

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Answer: Veneto! The home of the most well-known Italian sparkling wine – Prosecco

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About Got Somme: A podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in the glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age. We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Carlos will aim to teach radio announcer and novice wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over.

 

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro

00:49 - What is decanting?

01:50 - How Sommelier decants in a restaurant

04:16 - Our 3 decanters and their differences

06:19 - Using a candle when decanting

08:33 - Angus ruining a bottle of expensive wine when decanting

09:58 - Young or Old wines? Which should be decanted?

14:20 - How Master Sommelier decants at home

16:45 - What's double Decanting?

18:49 - How to clean a decanter

20:22 - The time Carlos decanted using a hotel kettle

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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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