Why No One Drinks Sherry Anymore (And Why They Should)

Why No One Drinks Sherry Anymore (And Why They Should)

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS January 22, 2026 Duration: 0:41

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 139

Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast
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Single Vineyard vs Estate Wine - Worth double the price? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
Why do some wines cost double or triple the price of others, even when they come from the same winery?In this episode of Got Somme, we explore the difference between estate wines and single vineyard wines using two Pinot…
Cab Sav from Bordeaux or Rioja from Spain? Master Somm MUST choose! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:53
What happens when you hand a sommelier a mystery glass and ask them to identify a world-class red wine — completely blind?In this episode of Got Somme, we put the palate to the ultimate test with a stunning Rioja Gran Re…
Burgundy Under $100? Meet Aligoté [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
Burgundy is home to some of the most expensive wines in the world. Bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti can sell for more than $30,000, yet in this episode of Got Somme we’re tasting a Burgundy white wine for under $10…
Can Carlos Guess Angus' FAVOURITE wine of ALL TIME!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:12
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…
We Risked $1,700 to Answer: Is Expensive Wine Worth It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:48
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 tast…
The White Wine That Fooled a Master Sommelier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:04
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 ta…
We spent over $1,000,000 on wine! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:03
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 dow…
Chablis Explained: Petit vs Chablis vs Premier Cru [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:47
If the world’s best wines from France aren’t using oak… why do so many Chardonnays in Australia and the New World taste so oaky?In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos take a dee…
This Wine Looks Like Rosé, Tastes Italian… But Isn’t either?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:54
This wine breaks every assumption.It looks like a rosé.It drinks like something from Italy.But it’s neither.In this episode of Got Somme, we put a mystery wine in front of a Master Sommelier for a full blind tasting. No…
This Wine Is So Thick It Pours Like Paste (Fortified Wines Explained) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:22
Fortified wines might be some of the most misunderstood wines in the world — often dismissed as “old-fashioned,” too sweet, or too strong. In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos…