Archive for October, 2005

OWS#2: Hunter Valley Review, How to Taste & New World vs Old World

Saturday, October 22nd, 2005

OWS#2 features a review of one of Australia’s largest wine producing regions, an explanation of what to do a look for when tasting wine and a discussion of the “new world versus old world” wine debate.

Intro:

  • During the week, Mick interviewed Matt Gant, last years “Australian Young Winemaker of the Year”, which will feature in the next episode. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to taste St Hallett’s superb 2003 Faith Shiraz with the man who made it.

    • News:

  • Research finds wine helps you socially!
  • Bubbly for Aussie Blokes says Fosters.
  • $1084 for a bottle of off-the-shelf Penfolds.
  • Wine makes France go round: Fine French wine used to fuel cars.
  • $24 bottle wins Adelaide Wine Show. The bottle was 2004 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Quartage from the Barrossa.

    • Features:

  • Review the Hunter Valley Wine Region. The Hunter is known for it’s aged Semillons among other things and as part of the review, we outline how to taste a glass of wine as we delve into Brokenwood’s 2005 Semillon.
  • Old world snobs and wine McDonalds’ style: we open up the “New World vs Old World” wine debate.

    • All the best

    Hugo & Mick

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    OWS#1: Mountadam Label & Fortified Tasting

    Wednesday, October 5th, 2005

    Hi all,

    OWS#1 includes a label review of Moutadam Winery and we talk about a fortified wine tasting night Mick attended recently.

    Intro:

  • Thanks to Andrew at spittoon.biz.
  • Mention another local vino podcast – Fermentation Media.

    • News:

  • French vines at risk from virus.
  • Big news from Constellation Brands, the world’s largest wine business.
  • Australian beverage companies Fosters and Southcorp merge.
  • The head of Californian wine company, 360 Global Wine, is on leave after a parol violation for being drunk.
  • The US and European Union have reached a deal over the use of wine names.

    • Special Note:

    We are going to attempt to engage more of your senses. Whenever we plan to review a region, variety, label or bottle in the next show, we’ll let you know of one example bottle you might like to pick up during the week. You can then either have it during the week and form some opinions yourself, or open it up when you’re listening to the review. We won’t expect everyone to be able to pick up each bottle, but we’ll try to pick ones that are in most stores. This concept will hopefully help in your understanding of what we’re talking about (we may even start to sound better…).

    We’re reviewing the Hunter Valley next show, and as such, have suggested you pick up a bottle of Brokenwood’s 2005 Semillon.

    Features:

  • Review the Mountadam Winery of Eden Valley, South Australia. Mick spent six months at this picturesque, boutique winery working on their 2001 vintages.
  • Talk about a fortified wine tasting Mick attended recently. It was a night of Port, Sherry, Muscat and Torquay with an opulent ending.

    • All the best

    Hugo & Mick

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