The BEST wine in Australia (2025 Halliday Wine of the Year)

The BEST wine in Australia (2025 Halliday Wine of the Year)

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS October 31, 2024 Duration: 14:33

Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin celebrate the 2025 Wine of the Year—a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Oakridge. Together, they unravel the layers of this award-winning wine, exploring its unique aroma, complex flavours, and the best advice when it comes to this wines exceptional aging potential.

They also reveal ideal drinking windows, perfect food pairings, and the masterful craftsmanship that makes this Chardonnay worthy of a wait list.

Wine: https://oakridgewines.com.au/wine/864-funder-diamond-drive-block-chardonnay-2022/

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Watch this full episode on YouTube with in depth Visuals from the Oakridge Winery and the Wine itself: https://youtu.be/XB8prwUzXfk

Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au

🔖 wine, Oak Ridge, Chardonnay, tasting notes, sommelier, wine pairing, wine integration, blind tasting, wine awards, wine review

Key takeaways:

  • The Halliday 2025 Wine of the Year is a Chardonnay from Oak Ridge.
  • Master Sommelier Carlos Santos provides a detailed assessment of the wine.
  • The wine has a lovely fresh acidity and long finish.
  • Integration in winemaking is crucial for flavour balance.
  • Oak influence should enhance, not overpower, the wine.
  • This Chardonnay has potential for aging up to 10 years.
  • Food pairings include white meat and seafood, especially lobster.
  • The winemaking process in Australia allows for more freedom compared to Europe.
  • The episode emphasises the importance of personal preference in wine tasting.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Halliday 2025 Wine of the Year
  • 01:21 Master Sommelier's Assessment of the Win
  • 05:05 Blind Tasting and Comparison with Other Wines
  • 08:46 Understanding Wine Integration and Oak Influence
  • 10:43 Optimal Drinking Time and Food Pairings

This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=items

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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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