We Travelled 17,000km for This Moment

We Travelled 17,000km for This Moment

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS September 17, 2026 Duration: 13:45

Got Somme has gone global!


After being nominated in two categories at the 2026 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards, Angus flies from Melbourne to London to find out whether Got Somme can take home an international award.


Before the winners are announced, we explore London’s incredible wine culture, beginning at Ye Olde Wine Shades, one of the city’s oldest and most historic wine bars. Angus tastes grower Champagne from a traditional pewter tankard and pairs classic British dishes with wines from England, France, South Africa and Spain.


From English sparkling wine with fish and chips to Chardonnay with a Scotch egg, Grenache with bangers and mash, and Port with Stilton, this might be the most British wine tasting Got Somme has ever attempted.


We also receive special access to 67 Pall Mall for a conversation with founder and CEO Grant Ashton. Grant shares his plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, the challenges of importing international wine into Australia and why Australian wine deserves its place alongside the greatest bottles in the world.


Then it is time to get suited, booted and head to the 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards. Did Got Somme win? You will have to watch to find out.


Stay until the end for a preview of our next adventure as we jump aboard the Eurostar and travel to Chablis and Champagne, including rare access behind the gates of the legendary Champagne Salon.


In this episode:

00:00 Welcome to London
00:23 The 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards
00:39 Visiting Ye Olde Wine Shades
01:44 English sparkling wine with fish and chips
02:39 Chardonnay and the classic Scotch egg
04:21 Grenache with bangers and mash
05:37 Pairing wine, cheese and Port
07:50 Meeting 67 Pall Mall founder Grant Ashton
08:38 The challenge of bringing international wine to Australia
09:32 Why Australians proudly drink Australian wine
10:07 Plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne
12:02 The Wine Communicator Awards begin
12:58 Did Got Somme win?
13:08 Next stop: Chablis and Champagne Salon


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Got Somme is hosted by Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos.


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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