 

In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated 2023 vintage of The Standish Wine Company's four Shiraz from the iconic Barossa Valley. Through a blind tasting of each unique wines, Angus and Master Sommelier Carlos explore complex flavour profiles, winemaking techniques, and personal preferences.

Alongside tasting notes, the conversation delves into the sustainability practices within the wine industry, offers wine pairing suggestions, and answers audience questions about aging potential and sommelier recommendations.

Wine #1 - Single Vineyard Shiraz
Wine #2 - Schubert Theorem 
Wine #3 - Lamella
Wine #4 - Relic

Can it live up to the 2022 '100 point' wine score?

 

Sponsors:

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Top Takeaways: 
The 2023 Standish Shiraz vintage offers exceptional depth and complexity.
Blind tasting enables a more honest, unbiased assessment of each wine.
Each wine is a reflection of specific winemaking techniques and terroir.
Sustainability is increasingly shaping modern wine production.
Letting wine breathe is essential for optimal tasting.
Palate preferences vary widely—even among experienced tasters.
The Barossa Valley continues to deliver bold, flavour-driven wines.
Smart wine pairing elevates the overall tasting experience.
Some Shiraz wines have excellent aging potential, while others shine in youth.

 

Chapters: 

00:00 – Exploring the 2023 Standish Shiraz Vintage

02:59 – Blind Tasting Methodology and Initial Impressions

06:14 – In-Depth Wine Analysis and Flavour Profiles 

08:56 – Comparative Tasting: Identifying Favourites

12:00 – Revealing the Wines and Final Thoughts

14:53 – Sustainability in Winemaking and Audience Q&A

 

🔖 Wine tasting, Barossa Valley, 2023 vintage, blind tasting, wine analysis, sommelier, wine recommendations, sustainability, wine pairing

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In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated 2023 vintage of The Standish Wine Company's four Shiraz from the iconic Barossa Valley. Through a blind tasting of each unique wines, Angus and Master Sommelier Carlos explore complex flavour profiles, winemaking techniques, and personal preferences.
Alongside tasting notes, the conversation delves into the sustainability practices within the wine industry, offers wine pairing suggestions, and answers audience questions about aging potential and sommelier recommendations.
Wine #1 - Single Vineyard Shiraz Wine #2 - Schubert Theorem&nbsp; Wine #3 - Lamella Wine #4 - Relic
Can it live up to the 2022 '100 point' wine score?
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Sponsors:
RIEDEL Wine Glasses: RIEDEL Superleggero Hermitage/Syrah <a href="https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/riedel-superleggero-premium/hermitage-syrah-642500041">https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/riedel-superleggero-premium/hermitage-syrah-642500041</a>
&nbsp;GRAYS.COM Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours: <a href="https://www.grays.com/search/wine">https://www.grays.com/search/wine</a>
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Socials: 
TikTok: <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>
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Top Takeaways:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The 2023 Standish Shiraz vintage offers exceptional depth and complexity.</li>
<li>Blind tasting enables a more honest, unbiased assessment of each wine.</li>
<li>Each wine is a reflection of specific winemaking techniques and terroir.</li>
<li>Sustainability is increasingly shaping modern wine production.</li>
<li>Letting wine breathe is essential for optimal tasting.</li>
<li>Palate preferences vary widely&mdash;even among experienced tasters.</li>
<li>The Barossa Valley continues to deliver bold, flavour-driven wines.</li>
<li>Smart wine pairing elevates the overall tasting experience.</li>
<li>Some Shiraz wines have excellent aging potential, while others shine in youth.</li>
</ul>
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Chapters: 
00:00 &ndash; Exploring the 2023 Standish Shiraz Vintage
02:59 &ndash; Blind Tasting Methodology and Initial Impressions
06:14 &ndash; In-Depth Wine Analysis and Flavour Profiles&nbsp;
08:56 &ndash; Comparative Tasting: Identifying Favourites
12:00 &ndash; Revealing the Wines and Final Thoughts
14:53 &ndash; Sustainability in Winemaking and Audience Q&amp;A
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🔖 Wine tasting, Barossa Valley, 2023 vintage, blind tasting, wine analysis, sommelier, wine recommendations, sustainability, wine pairing

'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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