In this episode of the podcast, hosts Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos are here to demystify the impact of wine bottle sizes—particularly the demi bottle (375ml) versus the standard bottle (750ml)—on the aging process, wine quality, and flavour profile. They conduct a blind tasting of the 2005 Lake's Folly Cabernet Sauvignon, uncovering how smaller bottles age differently and why larger bottles may enhance longevity.

Carlos also shares practical insights for wine tasting, restaurant selections, and solo drinking. Plus, stay tuned for an important announcement about the show’s new release schedule.

Sponsors: 

- RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet: https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/veritas/cabernet-merlot-644900098

 - Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours:  https://www.grays.com/search/wine

Socials:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme

BIG Thanks to:

Paul (who we pulled in from the office) from www.eatplay.com.au 

Key Takeaways:


A demi bottle (375ml) is perfect for solo wine drinkers or sampling multiple wines in one sitting.


The aging process is faster in smaller bottles due to greater oxygen exposure.


Larger bottles, like magnums, promote slower aging.


Screw caps offer more consistent aging than traditional corks.


Blind tastings help isolate the effects of bottle size on Cabernet taste.


Storage conditions are crucial for maintaining wine quality.


The 2005 Lake's Folly Cabernet demonstrates how bottle size alters flavour over time.


Consider food pairings when selecting wine and bottle size.


The podcast now drops fresh episodes every Thursday.

SEO Keywords:
wine, sommelier, demi bottle, standard bottle, bottle sizes, aging process, wine quality, blind tasting, wine tasting, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Lake Folly, wine storage, wine selection, solo drinking, screw caps, wine podcast

Chapters:
00:00 – Exploring Bottle Sizes and Their Impact on Wine
02:57 – The Aging Process: Demi vs Standard Bottles
06:01 – Blind Tasting: Assessing Differences in Wine
08:59 – Conclusions on Wine Quality and Aging
12:07 – Final Thoughts and Announcements

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos are here to demystify the impact of wine bottle sizes&mdash;particularly the demi bottle (375ml) versus the standard bottle (750ml)&mdash;on the aging process, wine quality, and flavour profile. They conduct a blind tasting of the 2005 Lake's Folly Cabernet Sauvignon, uncovering how smaller bottles age differently and why larger bottles may enhance longevity.
Carlos also shares practical insights for&nbsp;wine tasting, restaurant selections, and solo drinking. Plus, stay tuned for an important announcement about the show&rsquo;s new&nbsp;release schedule.
Sponsors: 
- RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet: <a href="https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/veritas/cabernet-merlot-644900098">https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/veritas/cabernet-merlot-644900098</a>
&nbsp;- Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.grays.com/search/wine">https://www.grays.com/search/wine</a>
Socials:
TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast">https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme">https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme</a>
BIG Thanks to:
Paul (who we pulled in from the office) from <a href="https://www.eatplay.com.au">www.eatplay.com.au</a>&nbsp;
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Key Takeaways:
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A demi bottle (375ml) is perfect for solo wine drinkers or sampling multiple wines in one sitting.
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The aging process is faster in smaller bottles due to greater oxygen exposure.
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Larger bottles, like magnums, promote slower aging.
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Screw caps offer more consistent aging than traditional corks.
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Blind tastings help isolate the effects of bottle size on Cabernet taste.
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Storage conditions are crucial for maintaining wine quality.
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The 2005 Lake's Folly Cabernet demonstrates how bottle size alters flavour over time.
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Consider food pairings when selecting wine and bottle size.
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The podcast now drops fresh episodes every Thursday.
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SEO Keywords: wine, sommelier, demi bottle, standard bottle, bottle sizes, aging process, wine quality, blind tasting, wine tasting, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Lake Folly, wine storage, wine selection, solo drinking, screw caps, wine podcast
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Chapters: 00:00 &ndash; Exploring Bottle Sizes and Their Impact on Wine 02:57 &ndash; The Aging Process: Demi vs Standard Bottles 06:01 &ndash; Blind Tasting: Assessing Differences in Wine 08:59 &ndash; Conclusions on Wine Quality and Aging 12:07 &ndash; Final Thoughts and Announcements

'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 🍇

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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.

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