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The Wine That Changed My Life: Blind Tasting 12 Australian Gamays

What happens when you put Australia’s best Gamay producers head-to-head in a blind tasting? In this episode, host Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos sit down with 12 bottles, including cult favourite Sorrenberg Gamay, to uncover which Australian Gamay truly stands out.

From Geelong to Gippsland, Beechworth to the Adelaide Hills, we pour, swirl, and sip our way through an extraordinary lineup that showcases the diversity, vibrancy, and rising reputation of Gamay in Australia.

In This Episode:


The story of the 2019 Sorenberg Gamay – the wine that changed Angus’s life


Blind tasting 12 Australian Gamays side by side


How terroir, whole bunch fermentation, oak, and acidity play into style and balance


The difference between approachable, fruit-driven Gamay vs. high-end, complex bottlings


Which Gamays deliver value under $40 – and which bottles justify $80+

Featured Wines:


Sorrenberg Gamay (Beechworth)


Bass Phillip Gamay (Gippsland)


Farr Rising Gamay (Geelong)


Bannockburn Gamay (Geelong)


Sinapius Gamay (Tasmania)


Timo Mayer (Yarra Valley)


Gum Wines Gamay (Heathcote)


Catlin 'Gallard' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)


Lyon’s Will Estate Gamay (Macedon Ranges)


Beyond the Pines 'Wind River' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)


Eldridge Estate Gamay (Mornington Peninsula) 

…and more.

Why Listen?

If you’ve ever wondered where Australian Gamay sits compared to Beaujolais, or which bottles deserve a place in your cellar, this is the tasting for you. Whether you’re a casual drinker, a sommelier, or a collector, this episode brings insider knowledge, lively debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.

 

The Wine That Changed My Life: Blind Tasting 12 Australian Gamays
What happens when you put Australia&rsquo;s best Gamay producers head-to-head in a blind tasting? In this episode, host Angus O&rsquo;Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos sit down with 12 bottles, including cult favourite Sorrenberg Gamay, to uncover which Australian Gamay truly stands out.
From Geelong to Gippsland, Beechworth to the Adelaide Hills, we pour, swirl, and sip our way through an extraordinary lineup that showcases the diversity, vibrancy, and rising reputation of Gamay in Australia.
In This Episode:
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The story of the&nbsp;2019 Sorenberg Gamay &ndash; the wine that changed Angus&rsquo;s life
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Blind tasting&nbsp;12 Australian Gamays side by side
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How terroir, whole bunch fermentation, oak, and acidity play into style and balance
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The difference between approachable, fruit-driven Gamay vs. high-end, complex bottlings
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Which Gamays deliver value under $40 &ndash; and which bottles justify $80+
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Featured Wines:
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Sorrenberg Gamay (Beechworth)
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Bass Phillip Gamay (Gippsland)
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Farr Rising Gamay (Geelong)
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Bannockburn Gamay (Geelong)
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Sinapius Gamay (Tasmania)
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Timo Mayer (Yarra Valley)
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Gum Wines Gamay (Heathcote)
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Catlin 'Gallard' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)
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Lyon&rsquo;s Will Estate Gamay (Macedon Ranges)
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Beyond the Pines 'Wind River' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)
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Eldridge Estate Gamay (Mornington Peninsula) 
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&hellip;and more.
Why Listen?
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered where Australian Gamay sits compared to Beaujolais, or which bottles deserve a place in your cellar, this is the tasting for you. Whether you&rsquo;re a casual drinker, a sommelier, or a collector, this episode brings insider knowledge, lively debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their 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. 

Fully accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing with each episode filmed and posted online with captions at Got Somme

Cheers 🍇 

'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their 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. 
Fully accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing with each episode filmed and posted online with captions at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme/">Got Somme</a>
Cheers 🍇

Wine Podcasts for enthusiasts hosted by a Master Sommelier 🍷

Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

Got Somme is 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 a novice wine enthusiast Angus 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.

Fully accessible for people who are hard of hearing or deaf with each episode being filmed and posted on Instagram @GotSomme and YouTube with captions.

Got Somme is 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 a novice wine enthusiast Angus 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.
Fully accessible for people who are hard of hearing or deaf with each episode being filmed and posted on Instagram @GotSomme and YouTube with captions.